99% Invisible
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.
Series Episodes
Molar City
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.
41 mins
17 February Finished
Artistic License Redux
When Idaho put a slogan on their license plates in 1928 it started a trend across all states and this would prove surprisingly contentious.
33 mins
10 February Finished
The Em Dash
The strange history of a punctuation mark that makes writing feel human, and why people now think it proves the opposite.
39 mins
3 February Finished
Constitution Breakdown #6: Adam Liptak
This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak.
1 hour
30 January Finished
What’s in a Name
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.
26 mins
27 January Finished
