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How Jane Jacob's urbanism dreams came to life on the most beloved kids' TV block. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is the fourth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to ARTICLE TWO https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript#2, which establishes the executive branch, alongside former Secretary of Homeland Security JANET NAPOLITANO. Elizabeth also explains why Trump administration’s attacks on Venezuelan boats defy even the broadest interpretation of the president's war powers. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Writer Caroline Fraser argues a chilling link between industrial poison, deadly design, and a generation of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
People once dreamed of sidewalks that could whisk them across cities. Somehow, that dream ended up at the airport. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Comedy writer Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show, The Flop House https://www.flophousepodcast.com, Mystery Science Theater 3000 https://mst3k.com, and co-host of the 99% Invisible Breakdown of The Power Broker https://99percentinvisible.org/powerbroker) spills the secrets of how he grows jokes from tiny ideas into full-blown laughs. Joke Farming: How to Write Comedy and Other Nonsense https://bookshop.org/a/11658/9780226829920 is out on Nov 12. Find it in your favorite bookstore. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From buckskin breeches to Patagonia vests, uncover how America’s obsession with ruggedness and war shaped the clothes we wear every day. Avery Trufelman is back with an episode from https://www.articlesofinterest.co/podcast's latest season. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is the third episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10 https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript#1-8, which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. They unpack everything from the Commerce Clause to the taxing and spending powers, the Necessary and Proper Clause, and even a few long-forgotten quirks like letters of marque and reprisal. Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren https://www.warren.senate.gov joins to talk about Congress’s “power of the purse,” how it’s being challenged under President Trump, and what it means for the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches. SAN FRANCISCO! Come to a screening of https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-power-broker-13-drop-dead-city/ followed by a conversation with Roman on Monday, Nov 3. Info and tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-city-with-roman-mars-tickets-1800506125289?aff=oddtdtcreator. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if all those dropped calls, endless wait times and dead end hotlines every time you try to reach customer service weren’t accidents but part of the plan? SAN FRANCISCO! Come to a screening of https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-power-broker-13-drop-dead-city/ followed by a conversation with Roman on Monday, Nov 3. Info and tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-city-with-roman-mars-tickets-1800506125289?aff=oddtdtcreator. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
One SEGA employee chronicles the company’s struggles the only way he knows how: by turning it into a game. SAN FRANCISCO! Come to a screening of https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-power-broker-13-drop-dead-city/followed by a conversation with Roman on Monday, Nov 3. Info and tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-dead-city-with-roman-mars-tickets-1800506125289?aff=oddtdtcreator. Hidden Levels https://99pi.org/hl is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread https://link.mgln.ai/99percentinvisible. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From blocky biomes to breathtaking open worlds, video games are teaching us new ways to see, build, and even save nature. Hidden Levels https://99pi.org/hl is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread https://link.mgln.ai/99percentinvisible. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Back in the 90s, artists turned video games into movie sets, and their wildest ideas are finally hitting documentaries. Hidden Levels https://99pi.org/hl is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread https://link.mgln.ai/99percentinvisible. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Before Fortnite and Call of Duty ruled the scene, the US Army quietly shaped the early 2000s with a wildly popular, free shooter designed to excite young people about enlisting. Hidden Levels https://99pi.org/hl is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread https://link.mgln.ai/99percentinvisible. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From airplanes to Pac-Man to the battlefield, the joystick has quietly shaped the way humans connect with machines. Hidden Levels https://99pi.org/hl is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread https://link.mgln.ai/99percentinvisible. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Step back into the ’90s, when dunks broke backboards, catchphrases caught fire, and one arcade game turned every kid into an NBA superstar. Hidden Levels https://99pi.org/hl is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In anticipation of the release of , Roman and Ben join Heather Anne Campbell (Rick and Morty) and Matt Apodaca of Get Played https://headgum.com/get-played to talk controllers, culture, and why video games might just be running the world. launches on OCTOBER 7TH wherever you get your podcasts. Join SiriusXM Podcasts+ https://www.siriusxm.com/podcasts-plus-subscription to listen to each episode early and ad-free. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Like a shadow epilogue to , this story plunges into the chaos of 1970s New York where debt, unions, and one brutal headline nearly broke the city. https://www.dropdeadcitythemovie.com/ is now playing in select cities, and available on VOD on November 14. You can watch the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDBVwxU_gcE. The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46176 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is the second episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript#1 with Representative Sharice Davids https://davids.house.gov, examining lawmaking, committees, and the unique responsibilities of the House of Representatives. Elizabeth also explains how the Supreme Court’s “major questions doctrine" could decide whether Trump’s sweeping use of tariffs under emergency powers is constitutional. Constitution Breakdown #2: Rep. Sharice Davids https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46461 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In a Colorado meatpacking town, refugees fleeing persecution find themselves in some of the most dangerous jobs in America. This episode was produced in partnership with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, an independent, nonprofit news organization. The New Jungle https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46401 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mary Roach dives into the strange, funny, and unsettling world of designing new body parts, from pig hearts to prosthetic feet, revealing just how messy replacing ourselves can be. Replaceable You https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46391 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We’re excited to celebrate the 5th anniversary of , a NYT Bestseller by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt, with a guided audio tour of beautiful downtown Oakland, California. Join us as we explore different everyday designs, using examples from the built environment around our old offices as jumping-off points. And if you don't already have one: be sure to get your print or audio copy of the book at 99pi.org/book http://99pi.org/book. Exploring The 99% Invisible City https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=34212 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
For 99PI’s 15th anniversary, Roman sits in the hot seat to answer 15 eclectic questions, touching on everything from his dream merch to the one object he's always wanted to cover on the show. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made. The 99PI Anniversary Special: 15 for 15 https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46178 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
A billionaire family’s private bridge empire shaped Detroit for decades, sparking battles over power, neighborhoods, and the future of an international crossing. Ambassador Bridge https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46421 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Vintage music barely had any bass. Today’s hits are all about the low end. What changed? An episode this week from our friends at Twenty Thousand Hertz https://www.20k.org, featuring hip hop legend DJ Jazzy Jeff https://djjazzyjeff.com/ and Roland's Paul McCabe https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccabepaulj/. All About That Bass https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46376 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Aimee Semple McPherson built America’s first megachurch, blended showbiz with salvation, and vanished in a scandal that captivated the nation. Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=45748 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Libraries get rid of books all the time. There are so many new books coming in every day and only a finite amount of library space. The practice of freeing up library space is called weeding. When the main branch of the San Francisco Public Library was damaged by an earthquake 1989, the argument over which books need to be weeded, and how they were chosen for removal, reached fever pitch. Weeding is Fundamental https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=28752 This episode also features “The Pack Horse Librarians Of Eastern Kentucky” produced by the Kitchen Sisters http://www.kitchensisters.org/keepers/ and mixed by Jim McKee. Subscribe the The Kitchen Sisters Present on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kitchen-sisters-present/id814067846 and RadioPublic https://radiopublic.com/KitchenSisters. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Old ideas about air and disease were wrong on the science, but looking to the past might actually help us design healthier buildings today. Air-Borne https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46238 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
This is the first official episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript, alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones https://nikolehannahjones.com. Elizabeth also explains that while the United States generally does not allow a standing army to be used against civilians, Trump has been exploiting an exception to keep troops in Los Angeles to protect ICE agents — with terrifying implications. Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46289 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
How a radio show born at a small college station in DC and dedicated to smooth, romantic love songs transformed black radio and reshaped love lives across the country. The Quiet Storm https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=45744 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
A rock icon sets out to save music with a strange yellow gadget that almost no one understood. Neil Young’s iPod Killer https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=45746 If you're new to the show (thanks Apple Podcasts!) here are some favorite episodes to get you started: __ __ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
In this bonus episode, an offbeat walking tour through San Francisco uncovers hidden rooftop parks, a leaning skyscraper scandal, a vanished statue, and the graceful brilliance of the Golden Gate Bridge. This episode is sponsored by Get Your Guide. Discover and book experiences for your next trip at getyourguide.com https://getyourguide.com. Roman Mars's Guide to San Francisco https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46180 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
