Exit Interview With Michael Bierut
13 January - 36 minsA young designer faces an impossible brief and discovers the spark that will define his legendary career.
ALSO: Come see Roman as he hosts a conversation with The Memory Palace's Nate DiMeo on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (7pm PT) at KQED in San Francisco. Get your tickets!
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Series Episodes
Mini-Stories: Volume 22
Performance changing gear, a Titanic era nurse with unbelievable resilience, and an ingenious art vending project reveal how innovation and endurance shape unexpected worlds.
33 mins
6 January Finished
Beyond the 99% Invisible City
From rogue stop signs to rooftop mini golf, discover how chaos and creativity quietly shape the urban world.
39 mins
30 December 2025 Finished
Constitution Breakdown #5: Dr. Tom Frieden
This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the remainder of Article Two, which defines the scope and limits of presidential power, alongside former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden.
1 hour 19 mins
26 December 2025 Finished
Mini-Stories: Volume 21
A glowing Vegas pyramid, a famously mistyped domain, and a long-delayed miracle investigation unfold in three unexpected tales.
29 mins
23 December 2025 Finished
Sax Appeal
From military parades to smoky clubs, one invention’s wild journey reveals how an instrument can become a symbol of rebellion and reinvention.
43 mins
16 December 2025 Finished
