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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder talk about how 'Hacks' has helped bridge generations

NPR | By Ailsa Chang,
Mia Venkat, Ashley Brown
Published April 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM EDT

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about season 5 of their Emmy-winning HBO Max comedy, Hacks.

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Ailsa Chang
Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Mary Louise Kelly and Juana Summers. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.
Mia Venkat
Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown is a supervising editor for All Things Considered. [Copyright 2025 NPR]

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