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Video: Everything you need to know about Bernie Sanders - in a hilarious bongo rap

Do the Bernie Bongo — YouTuber Matt Orfalea’s bongo rap tells you more about Bernie Sanders’ all-conquering presidential campaign than any nightly new report.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

Interview: Climbing the toughest Himalayan peaks with the cast and crew of Meru

A maddening, near-fatal documentary — Documentarian Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi couldn't believe her eyes when she saw hand-held footage of climbers attempting to assail one of the hardest ascents in the world. So she decided to explore the emotional journey that got them there. The resulting documentary is Meru, in cinemas this week, and Huck got to speak with some of the faces that put it all together.

Written by: Adam White

Music

How a dying musician created a visionary hip hop masterpiece

Donuts Dissected — J Dilla super-aficionado and head of music at Boiler Room, Raj Chaudhuri reveals the inspiring tale of a dying musician’s inextinguishable spirit and his magnum opus, Donuts.

Written by: Gabriela Helfet

Film

This is what the world will look like when we run out of oil

New film: The Survivalist — Oil won't last forever. So what happens when we run out? A new film by a first-feature Irish director contemplates a future without the resource we rely on most.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Music

Listen to this tribute mix for Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White

In loving memory of Maurice — Gilles Peterson assembles an immense two-hour tribute mix to Earth, Wind and Fire frontman Maurice White.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

Remix the news into your own avant-garde short film

ITN opens up its video archives to budding filmmakers — Whether it's a glitzy '50s dancehall, 70's protest movements, or interviews with Ali or JFK, ITN's video library is a treasure trove of historical news footage. Now it's yours to edit and remix for free. All as part of the ITN Source Short Film Competition, in collaboration with the Sheffield Doc/Fest.

Written by: Adam White

Music

Best of independent music takes the stage at the BBC 6 Music Festival

The underground takes centre stage — From reggae and dub to trip hop and bass music, Bristol’s contribution to the global music scene has been monumental. Huck picks the best of BBC 6 Music Festival.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

Listen: David Attenborough and Naomi Klein kick off innovative new podcast series

The Meaning Of Climate Change — The Glass Bead Game podcast combines real people’s stories with academic debate to open up complex international issues like climate change.

Written by: Alex King

Music

Sub Pop founder Bruce Pavitt on finding world-changing music in nowhere towns

Ear to the underground sound — When Bruce Pavitt founded Sub Pop, he was already waist-deep in the underground. Here he explains how being openminded during his travels has taught him everything he knows.

Written by: Casey Jarman

Film

Video: Japanese dancers chase the hip hop dream in LA

L.A. Dreamers — Five Japanese hip hop dancers share their experience of trying to make it in Los Angeles in a beautiful short documentary from Dani Fortuny and Igor Kosenko.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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