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Service Request #5: Dude, Where's My Car?
7 april 2026 · 33 min
A missing car reveals the confusing rules, murky fees, and private actors behind modern towing. Lees meer
What infrastructure mystery keeps you up at night? Submit your Service Request by recording a voice memo with your question and emailing it to servicerequest@99pi.org.
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Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work?
3 april 2026 · 33 min
In a place where losing power can turn deadly, keeping the lights on is a high-stakes balancing act. Lees meer
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Service Request #3: Why Is There So Much Litter in San Francisco?
31 maart 2026 · 28 min
Why did it take nearly a decade to redesign a city trash can, and why haven't more bins made the streets cleaner? Lees meer
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Constitution Breakdown #8: Jill Lepore
27 maart 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
This is the eighth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. Lees meer
This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article V, which lays out the process to amend the Constitution.
Then, Jill Lepore lays out her thesis that the Constitution is truly meant to be amended, explains why Article V amendments have become functionally impossible, and tells some fascinating stories about the people who have championed amendments.
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Service Request #2: Why Is This Red Light So Damn Long?
24 maart 2026 · 28 min
What the world's most advanced traffic system can—and can't—do for the city that invented gridlock. Lees meer
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Service Request #1: What Happens When I Call 311?
17 maart 2026 · 35 min
The surprising power of a simple phone number to connect a community. Lees meer
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A Man, a Plan, a Canal—Mars!
10 maart 2026 · 33 min
How one wealthy, amateur astronomer convinced the world Martians were real. Lees meer
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Where the F*** Are We?
3 maart 2026 · 47 min
For centuries, the world's greatest minds were stumped by the deadly mystery of longitude, until an obsessive underdog entered the fray and changed navigation forever. Lees meer
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Constitution Breakdown #7: California AG Rob Bonta
27 februari 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
This is the seventh episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. Lees meer
This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article IV, which outlines the relationship between states and between states and the federal government. They add the 10th Amendment to the conversation, because that also talks about the states.
Then, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins to talk about how his office is using Article IV and the 10th Amendment to protect the state from federal overreach.
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The Longest Fence in the World
24 februari 2026 · 32 min
How a fence meant to protect sheep transformed the entire Australian landscape. Lees meer
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Molar City
17 februari 2026 · 42 min
How a small Mexican border town transformed itself into the dental tourism capital of the world, where dental care costs up to 80% less than what it might cost in the United States. Lees meer
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Artistic License Redux
10 februari 2026 · 34 min
Idaho was the first state to slap a slogan on a license plate, “Idaho Potatoes,” which may not seem like a big deal, but it turns out this idea would end up having outsized consequences, and not just for Idaho. Because what started in one state would soon spread. And when it did, the question of what should go on a license plate, and what shouldn't, would prove surprisingly contentious. Lees meer
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The Em Dash
3 februari 2026 · 39 min
The strange history of a punctuation mark that makes writing feel human, and why people now think it proves the opposite. Lees meer
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Constitution Breakdown #6: Adam Liptak
30 januari 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
This is the sixth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. Lees meer
This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak.
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What’s in a Name
27 januari 2026 · 26 min
Throughout Africa and beyond, Zimbabweans are known for choosing some of the most bold, head-turning English-language names. Zimbabwean producer Kim Chakanetsa tells the story of how her country's journey from colonial rule to independence shaped the nation's unique naming traditions. Lees meer
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Audio Flux
20 januari 2026 · 37 min
This week we're featuring Audio Flux, a short-form audio challenge where artists squeeze surprising stories into three minutes. Lees meer
Find out more about Audio Flux by visiting audioflux.org
Follow Audio Flux on Instagram: @audiofluxing
Featured Audio Flux stories include:
The Sound of Silence by Gregory Warner and Sana Krasikov
In Between Silence by Talia Augustidis
The Ghost on Side B by Katelyn Hale Wood with sound design by Alan Goffinski
First Words by Peter Lang-Stanton
Red Card by Vivien Schütz and Laura Rojas Aponte
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Exit Interview With Michael Bierut
13 januari 2026 · 36 min
A young designer faces an impossible brief and discovers the spark that will define his legendary career. Lees meer
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Mini-Stories: Volume 22
6 januari 2026 · 33 min
Performance changing gear, a Titanic era nurse with unbelievable resilience, and an ingenious art vending project reveal how innovation and endurance shape unexpected worlds. Lees meer
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Beyond the 99% Invisible City
30 december 2025 · 40 min
From rogue stop signs to rooftop mini golf, discover how chaos and creativity quietly shape the urban world. Lees meer
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Constitution Breakdown #5: Dr. Tom Frieden
26 december 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
This is the fifth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. Lees meer
This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the rest of Article Two with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, talking about the experience of being a highly trained expert in an inherently political institution within the executive branch. Dr. Frieden was also the New York City Public Health Commissioner under Mayor Bloomberg from 2002 to 2009, and he discusses the difference between running a city and a federal health agency.
Elizabeth also explains the constitutional powers and limitations of the presidency, including hiring and firing, impeachment, pardons, and presidential duties—and how President Trump and the current Supreme Court are upending those powers.
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Mini-Stories: Volume 21
23 december 2025 · 29 min
A glowing Vegas pyramid, a famously mistyped domain, and a long-delayed miracle investigation unfold in three unexpected tales. Lees meer
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Sax Appeal
16 december 2025 · 44 min
From military parades to smoky clubs, one invention’s wild journey reveals how an instrument can become a symbol of rebellion and reinvention. Lees meer
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The Checkerboard
9 december 2025 · 38 min
A single diagonal step on a map sparks a legal war with huge consequences. Lees meer
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U Is for Urbanism
2 december 2025 · 38 min
How Jane Jacob's urbanism dreams came to life on the most beloved kids' TV block. Lees meer
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Constitution Breakdown #4: Janet Napolitano
28 november 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
This is the fourth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. Lees meer
This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to Article Two, 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.
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Murderland
25 november 2025 · 28 min
Writer Caroline Fraser argues a chilling link between industrial poison, deadly design, and a generation of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest. Lees meer
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The Moving Walkway Is Ending
18 november 2025 · 40 min
People once dreamed of sidewalks that could whisk them across cities. Somehow, that dream ended up at the airport. Lees meer
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How to Write a Joke
11 november 2025 · 31 min
Comedy writer Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show, The Flop House, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and co-host of the 99% Invisible Breakdown of The Power Broker) spills the secrets of how he grows jokes from tiny ideas into full-blown laughs. Lees meer
Joke Farming: How to Write Comedy and Other Nonsense is out on Nov 12. Find it in your favorite bookstore.
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Gear (Articles of Interest)
4 november 2025 · 59 min
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 Articles of Interest's latest season. Lees meer
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Constitution Breakdown #3: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
31 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
This is the third episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. Lees meer
This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, 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 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.
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Your Call Is Important to Us
28 oktober 2025 · 29 min
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? Lees meer
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Hidden Levels #6: Segagaga
24 oktober 2025 · 41 min
One SEGA employee chronicles the company’s struggles the only way he knows how: by turning it into a game. Lees meer
Hidden Levels is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread.
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Hidden Levels #5: Press B to Touch Grass
21 oktober 2025 · 42 min
From blocky biomes to breathtaking open worlds, video games are teaching us new ways to see, build, and even save nature. Lees meer
Hidden Levels is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread.
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Hidden Levels #4: Machinima
17 oktober 2025 · 45 min
Back in the 90s, artists turned video games into movie sets, and their wildest ideas are finally hitting documentaries. Lees meer
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Hidden Levels #3: This Game Wants YOU
14 oktober 2025 · 44 min
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. Lees meer
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Hidden Levels #2: Stick It to 'Em
10 oktober 2025 · 42 min
From airplanes to Pac-Man to the battlefield, the joystick has quietly shaped the way humans connect with machines. Lees meer
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Hidden Levels #1: Mr. Boomshakalaka
7 oktober 2025 · 37 min
Step back into the ’90s, when dunks broke backboards, catchphrases caught fire, and one arcade game turned every kid into an NBA superstar. Lees meer
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Get Played with Roman Mars and Ben Brock Johnson
3 oktober 2025 · 43 min
In anticipation of the release of Hidden Levels, Roman and Ben join Heather Anne Campbell (Rick and Morty) and Matt Apodaca of Get Played to talk controllers, culture, and why video games might just be running the world. Lees meer
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The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City
30 september 2025 · 55 min
Like a shadow epilogue to The Power Broker, this story plunges into the chaos of 1970s New York where debt, unions, and one brutal headline nearly broke the city. Lees meer
Drop Dead City is now playing in select cities, and available on VOD on November 14. You can watch the trailer here.
The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City
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Constitution Breakdown #2: Rep. Sharice Davids
27 september 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
This is the second episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. Lees meer
This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One with Representative Sharice Davids, 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
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The New Jungle
23 september 2025 · 35 min
In a Colorado meatpacking town, refugees fleeing persecution find themselves in some of the most dangerous jobs in America. Lees meer
This episode was produced in partnership with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, an independent, nonprofit news organization.
The New Jungle
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Replaceable You
16 september 2025 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
Replaceable You
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Revisiting The 99% Invisible City
9 september 2025 · 42 min
We’re excited to celebrate the 5th anniversary of The 99% Invisible City, 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. Lees meer
And if you don't already have one: be sure to get your print or audio copy of the book at 99pi.org/book.
Exploring The 99% Invisible City
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The 99PI Anniversary Special: 15 for 15
2 september 2025 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made.
The 99PI Anniversary Special: 15 for 15
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Ambassador Bridge
26 augustus 2025 · 40 min
A billionaire family’s private bridge empire shaped Detroit for decades, sparking battles over power, neighborhoods, and the future of an international crossing. Lees meer
Ambassador Bridge
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All About That Bass
19 augustus 2025 · 26 min
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, featuring hip hop legend DJ Jazzy Jeff and Roland's Paul McCabe. Lees meer
All About That Bass
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Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch
12 augustus 2025 · 36 min
Aimee Semple McPherson built America’s first megachurch, blended showbiz with salvation, and vanished in a scandal that captivated the nation. Lees meer
Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch
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Weeding is Fundamental Revisited
5 augustus 2025 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
This episode originally aired on May 14, 2019.
Weeding is Fundamental
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Air-Borne
29 juli 2025 · 41 min
Old ideas about air and disease were wrong on the science, but looking to the past might actually help us design healthier buildings today. Lees meer
Air-Borne
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Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones
25 juli 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
This is the first official episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. Lees meer
This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble, alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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
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