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romanmars.bsky.social
Creator of 99% Invisible, WRMCLACL, Power Broker Breakdown - http://99pi.org TEDTalk on flags has over 7M views NYT Bestseller The 99% Invisible City: http://99pi.org/book East Bay, CA Alum: Oberlin, Simon's Rock of Bard, UGA
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Join Roman and Elliott one last time as they reflect on their journey with you all through The Power Broker, exploring their favorite moments and answering listener questions in this bonus episode.

submitted 9 days ago • 9 comments

Fun new episode! Very happy with the title

submitted 12 days ago • 11 comments

in what meaningful way can we say that the constitution is in effect when an unelected and unaccountable billionaire is wielding state power to unilaterally cancel congressional appropriations?

submitted 12 days ago • 492 comments

An incredible thinker and researcher who changed how so many people thought about the design of cities

submitted 15 days ago • 4 comments

40 years ago "revolution summer" in DC reset and reinvigorated hardcore punk culture into something principled and meaningful. I'm excited to support a return when we need the energy to fight www.kickstarter.com/projects/pfd...

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

Just received this photo from a friend of a warehouse in Kinshasa. These are tuberculosis medications--ALREADY PAID FOR--that aren't being distributed due to the Trump Administration's stop work order. TB treatment is being interrupted in SO many patients around the world. What does that mean? (1/2)

submitted 16 days ago • 169 comments

We worked for months with USAID to build an $85,000,000 project to end TB in two regions of the Philippines. The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds. It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.

submitted 20 days ago • 505 comments

If I rent The Fountainhead movie for research, am I contributing money to some world-destroying, garbage think tank or something? I'm genuinely concerned.

submitted 23 days ago • 18 comments

I sincerely wonder if Amazon drivers are instructed not to pull over to the curb in order to save time and meet delivery demands

submitted 24 days ago • 12 comments

On @99pi.org this week, the tragedy of the TVA. A lesson in all the good we lose when people who only know how to extract value are in charge of government entities. Read @jrdsllvn.bsky.social new book! It’s great!

submitted 25 days ago • 8 comments

We're so close to reaching 50% of our goal. Thanks to those who have contributed so far: gogetfunding.com/support-the-...

submitted 28 days ago • 2 comments

Relax everyone, the oil and salt in a Triscuit are from planet earth

submitted 31 days ago • 28 comments

Thanks for the kind attention, Apple Podcasts. Thanks to @kathytu.lol for giving me someone to joke with off camera. Listen to @99pi.org please!

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

Learn all about the church’s role in the origin of the modern sanctuary movement on the latest @99pi.org. It’s one of my favorite episodes. Hear about brave and moral people.

submitted 32 days ago • 4 comments

A deadly desert crossing. A pastor’s radical stand. The sanctuary movement reshaped faith, resistance, and immigration in America. Listen now.

submitted 33 days ago • 2 comments

This is happening in a couple hours. I’m going to miss this project so much!

submitted 38 days ago • 7 comments

Our final hurrah with The Power Broker will be a recorded book club Q&A with me and Elliott on Thursday 1/16 (tomorrow) at 4pm Pacific. Join us! Ask questions! Hang out! Make friends! discord.gg/qYqMK2A6?eve...

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

these people really are the biggest piss babies on the planet

submitted 39 days ago • 349 comments

In 2024 Apple changed its popular Podcasts app so that if you don't listen to a show for a few episodes, the app stops automatically downloading new eps. I see the rationale behind that move but (a) it's contrary to the RSS spirit of podcasts and (b) Apple should have told users about the change.

submitted 41 days ago • 5 comments

Thoughtless Apple tech decisions are imperiling your favorite podcasts. If you want to help, check your feeds and download a bunch of episodes! It’s free! www.semafor.com/article/01/1...

submitted 41 days ago • 6 comments

@espiers.bsky.social Very grateful you had room to cook on the subject of prison labor on the latest episode

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from a VC backed startup, and I’m here to help

submitted 44 days ago • 9 comments

It’s worth pointing out that it is more and more apparent every day that for profit companies simply don’t have the core competence to create and run things that are vital to our lives and well being

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Power Broker-heads, join @romanmars.bsky.social and @elliottkalan.bsky.social for one last hurrah! Happening next Thursday, Jan 16 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET on our Discord discord.gg/99pi?event=1...

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

Good times

submitted 50 days ago • 9 comments

As a teenager I used to stay up very late just to watch Aaron Brown anchor ABC's World News Now, which was an incredible overnight news show imprinted by Brown's sharp wit and smart take on the news. He was the first journalist to really speak to me. RIP www.cnn.com/2024/12/31/u...

submitted 53 days ago • 5 comments

Thanks to everyone listening to @99pi.org and the book club this year! Since Apple changed podcast subscriber behavior you may have missed a couple episodes and not even know it. Scroll through the feed and grab one for vacation listening!

submitted 54 days ago • 7 comments

My favorite podcast of 2024 -- an incredibly entertaining breakdown of Robert Caro's legendary Robert Moses biography THE POWER BROKER. The ultimate villain arc! Kudos to @romanmars.bsky.social and @elliottkalan.bsky.social. 99percentinvisible.org/club/

submitted 56 days ago • 1 comment

When people describe an artist as someone "you either love or hate" I find I feel mildly positive to ambivalent

submitted 56 days ago • 5 comments

Merry Christmas there is a new podcast being made by me and friends and you should listen to it

submitted 60 days ago • 2 comments

I guess you could say that

submitted 60 days ago • 12 comments

The Power Broker Breakdown podcast was one of my favorite listens this year. Huge thanks to @romanmars.bsky.social and @elliottkalan.bsky.social for such a wonderful + informative distributed book club experience: www.alexrainert.com/thank-you-to...

submitted 62 days ago • 4 comments

This is very kind. Thank you for listening

submitted 64 days ago • 2 comments

Dear @romanmars.bsky.social & Elliott Kalan: I loved your 99% Invisible breakdown of The Power Broker. You clearly enjoyed the assignment. It was contagious—like being in on an inside joke with friends. Thank you for turning Robert Caro's epic tome into such a fun experience! Best podcast of 2024.

submitted 65 days ago • 4 comments

I think I just watched a teaser trailer for a teaser trailer

submitted 67 days ago • 6 comments