525- The Chinatown Punk Wars
14 February 2023 - 43 minsWhen LA punks were looking for a place to play in the late 1970s, Chinatown welcomed the unruly scene. But it was an uneasy alliance that led to fierce rivalries, hurt feelings, blatant racism, and broken toilets. At the center of it all was a 62 year old Chinese immigrant named Esther Wong, aka Madame Wong, aka The Godmother of Punk.
The Chinatown Punk Wars
Series Episodes
The 99PI Anniversary Special: 15 for 15
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.
50 mins
2 September Finished
Ambassador Bridge
A billionaire family’s private bridge empire shaped Detroit for decades, sparking battles over power, neighborhoods, and the future of an international crossing.
40 mins
26 August Finished
All About That Bass
Vintage music barely had any bass. Today’s hits are all about the low end. What changed?
25 mins
19 August Finished
Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch
Aimee Semple McPherson built America’s first megachurch, blended showbiz with salvation, and vanished in a scandal that captivated the nation.
36 mins
12 August Finished
Weeding is Fundamental Revisited
The fight over weeding books from the library.
38 mins
5 August Finished
Air-Borne
Old ideas about air and disease were wrong on the science, but looking to the past might actually help us design healthier buildings today.
40 mins
29 July Finished
