99% Invisible

Updated: 27 May 2025 • 725 episodes

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.

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Roman Mars & Ezra Klein 27 May 2025 • EN

Build, Interrupted: A Conversation with Ezra Klein

Why is it so hard to build anything in America? Ezra Klein explores how our good intentions led to a system that stifles progress, and what it would take to break free. Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Build, Interrupted: A Conversation with Ezra Klein Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes

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A dusty surveillance file uncovers the story of love, betrayal, and the fight for Puerto Rico’s freedom. Foreign in a Domestic Sense Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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13 May 2025 • EN

Fishing In The Night

Shortwave radio opened a portal to the world—then became a weapon in a high-stakes war of propaganda and power. The Divided Dial is a podcast series about the history of radio from WNYC's On the Media and longtime 99PI contributor, Katie Thornton. Fishing in the Night Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new ep

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06 May 2025 • EN

😅⚖️

A single 👍 emoji sent over text was meant to say “got it”—but instead, it kicked off a $62,000 legal battle and raised the question: can an emoji seal a contract? 😅⚖️ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.c

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29 Apr 2025 • EN

Changing Stripes Revisited

At the January 6th Capitol insurrection, rioters waved Confederate, MAGA, and Trump-as-Rambo flags. Easy to miss without knowing the design was a bright yellow flag with three red stripes — the flag of South Vietnam. There were actually several confounding international flags present at the Capitol riot that day: the C

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22 Apr 2025 • EN

One-Nil to the Arsenal

A goofy Shakira remix, a nervy penalty kick, and 60,000 fans turning banter into legend—welcome to the world of football chants. One-Nil to the Arsenal Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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