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Pop Culture Happy Hour · August 20, 2026 · 21m

What's Making Us Happy (1970s Version)

In this encore episode, the Pop Culture Happy Hour team revisits a special edition of 'What’s Making Us Happy' focused entirely on the 1970s. The hosts each recommend a piece of pop culture from the decade that still resonates today, including Isaac Hayes’ Shaft soundtrack, Carole King’s Tapestry, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, and the children’s book The Monster at the End of This Book.

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Recommendation: Shaft Soundtrack (Isaac Hayes)
The hosts recommend Isaac Hayes’ Shaft soundtrack as a standout 1970s work.
Recommendation: Tapestry (Carole King)
The hosts highlight Carole King’s album Tapestry as an essential 1970s listen.

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