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What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Horror in the High Desert, Emily the Criminal, and more.
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This week, J.K. Rowling's new book raised eyebrows, Dolly Parton launched a pet apparel collection, and Taylor Swift broke the internet with the announcement of her new album.

Here's what NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to — and what you should check out this weekend.

Horror in the High Desert

What's making me happy is actually something that scared me so bad, I was sitting in my room screaming. It's called on Amazon. It's done in a kind of mockumentary style, and it's about a guy that goes hiking.

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