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99% Invisible

Roman Mars
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.

Episodes

Build, Interrupted: A Conversation with Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein joins Roman Mars to discuss his book "Abundance," arguing that the primary obstacle to building necessary infrastructure, housing, and clean energy in the U.S. is not technological or financial, but self-imposed legal and procedural hurdles. They explore how processes intended to protect have become tools for delay and veto, using examples like California's high-speed rail. Klein suggests learning from other countries and applying the efficiency seen in emergency responses to normal, urgent priorities.

May 27, 202544 minEp. 629
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