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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...
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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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8 MAY 2026 · America’s 250th birthday calls for a history as sprawling and contradictory as the country itself. A History of the United States in 100 Objects — hosted by Roman Mars and produced by BBC Studios and 99% Invisible — tells that history one thing at a time. A gold coin from an 1857 shipwreck that triggered a financial panic. An antebellum schoolbook that became an instrument of Black liberation. A ceramic dalmatian from the set of Wheel of Fortune. Or a tiny screw that shows how the US created a hidden industrial empire. Each week, an object opens the door into an extraordinary, often shocking story — about who we’ve been, what we’ve built, and what we’ve allowed ourselves to forget. Some of these objects are well-known. Many are not. But all of them carry the story of how we got to this moment. This is not one narrative. It’s a hundred of them — forming a kaleidoscope that reveals a country stranger and more fascinating than any single telling could capture. Launching May 19, 2026, wherever you listen to 99% Invisible. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early.
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99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
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THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
5 MAY 2026 · Why is it suddenly so hard to fix the stuff we depend on most? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early.
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
28 APR 2026 · One man rejected nationality and dared the world to recognize him anyway. Listen to https://farfromhomepodcast.org/ wherever you get your podcasts. 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 http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
24 APR 2026 · This is the ninth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript#6 and https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript#7, which include some odds and ends like the Debts Clause, the No Religious Test Clause, and the process for ratification. But tucked into Article VI is the all-important Supremacy Clause, which states that the Constitution is the “supreme Law of the Land,” and is probably the most frequently used constitutional law in practice. Roman and Elizabeth are also joined by Dr. Alondra Nelson, a leading expert on AI. She discusses why AI is a challenge to regulate, what to think of the tug of war between the states and the federal government on the topic, and whether she’s optimistic governments will figure this out. https://99percentinvisible.org/constitution/ 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 http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
21 APR 2026 · The world’s largest housing co-op—built to save New York City’s middle class—became the unlikely site of a resident revolt 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 http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
14 APR 2026 · One study from 2018 found that Major League Baseball umpires blow about 14 calls every game. That’s 34,000 bad calls every year. And it makes a difference. A blown strike call can decide a win or a loss, a championship or six months at home, wondering what could have been. And while umpires are about 97% accurate in calling balls and strikes, Major League Baseball has been considering something drastic. Something to take us up to 100% accuracy. They have a plan to replace human umpires with robots. Now, with an update! 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 http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
7 APR 2026 · A missing car reveals the confusing rules, murky fees, and private actors behind modern towing. 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. https://99percentinvisible.org/sr is a production of https://99percentinvisible.org/ and https://www.campsidemedia.com/. 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 http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
3 APR 2026 · In a place where losing power can turn deadly, keeping the lights on is a high-stakes balancing act. 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. https://99percentinvisible.org/sr is a production of https://99percentinvisible.org/ and https://www.campsidemedia.com/. 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 http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
31 MAR 2026 · Why did it take nearly a decade to redesign a city trash can, and why haven't more bins made the streets cleaner? 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. https://99percentinvisible.org/sr is a production of https://99percentinvisible.org/ and https://www.campsidemedia.com/. 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 http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
27 MAR 2026 · This is the eighth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript#5, 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. https://99percentinvisible.org/constitution/ 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 http://siriusxm.com/podcastsplus..
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 🚨 WARNING: YOU ARE BLIND TO THE REAL WORLD... 🚨
99% of the world is hidden in plain sight, but we just leaked the REDACTED BLUEPRINTS they tried to bury. This file contains the architecture of control that you weren't supposed to find. Link expires in 5 minutes! 📉🔥
👉 https://www.profitablecpmratenetwork.com/tcjzu7sg?key=1c598c40a492a34b7c103415679e1c62 👈
THEY ARE TEARING THIS DOWN AS WE SPEAK. 🌎🏃💨
This isn't just design; it's a secret. The city doesn't want you to know what's underneath. See the forbidden floor plans before they are wiped from the server! 😤🚫
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...
show more
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.
show less
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