Jul 2, 20261h 6mS2
This is the ninth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article VI and VII , which include some odds and ends like the Debts Clause, the No Religious...
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The 99% Invisible Breakdown
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What if the most powerful man in New York never held elected office?In our first audio book club, Roman Mars and comedian Elliott Kalan dive deep into The Power Broker, Robert Caro’s epic biography of Robert Moses, the master builder who reshaped New York City with highways, bridges, and raw political force.Each episode unpacks each chapter from the book and features guests like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mike Schur, and, of course, Robert Caro. Together, they explore how one unelected man used ambition and bureaucracy to bend an entire metropolis to his will.
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What is The 99% Invisible Breakdown about?
What if the most powerful man in New York never held elected office? In our first audio book club, Roman Mars and comedian Elliott Kalan dive deep into The Power Broker, Robert Caro’s epic biography of Robert Moses, the master builder who reshaped New York City with highways, bridges, and raw political force.
Who hosts The 99% Invisible Breakdown?
The 99% Invisible Breakdown is hosted by 99% Invisible. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
What has The 99% Invisible Breakdown covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Constitution Breakdown #9: Alondra Nelson" (2 July 2026, 66 minutes), "Constitution Breakdown #9: Alondra Nelson" (2 July 2026, 66 minutes), and "Constitution Breakdown #8: Jill Lepore" (2 July 2026, 66 minutes).
How often does The 99% Invisible Breakdown publish?
The 99% Invisible Breakdown publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 72 minutes across 25 episodes.
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- Jul 2, 20261h 6mS2
<p>This is the ninth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p> <p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article VI and VII, which include some odds and ends like the Debts Clause, the No...
Episode #8
Constitution Breakdown #8: Jill Lepore
Jul 2, 20261h 6mS2<p>This is the eighth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p> <p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article V, which lays out the process to amend the Constitution.</p> <p>Then, Jill...
Episode #8
Constitution Breakdown #8: Jill Lepore
Jul 2, 20261h 6mS2This is the eighth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article V , which lays out the process to amend the Constitution. Then, Jill Lepore lays out...
Jul 2, 20261h 18mS2This is the seventh episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article IV , which outlines the relationship between states and between states and the...
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- Jul 2, 20261h 18mS2
<p>This is the seventh episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p> <p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article IV, which outlines the relationship between states and between states and...
Episode #6
Constitution Breakdown #6: Adam Liptak
Jul 2, 20261h 1mS2<p>This is the sixth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p><p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief...
Episode #6
Constitution Breakdown #6: Adam Liptak
Jul 2, 20261h 1mS2This is the sixth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief legal...
Jul 2, 20261h 19mS2This is the fifth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the rest of Article Two with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, talking about the experience...
- Jul 2, 20261h 19mS2
<p>This is the fifth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p><p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the rest of Article Two with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, talking about the...
Jul 2, 20261h 22mS2<p>This is the fourth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p><p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to Article Two, which establishes the executive branch, alongside former Secretary of...
- Jul 2, 20261h 22mS2
This is the fourth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to Article Two , which establishes the executive branch, alongside former Secretary of Homeland...
Jul 2, 20261h 9mS2This is the third episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10 , which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. They...
- Jul 2, 20261h 9mS2
<p>This is the third episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p><p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, which spells out what Congress can and cannot...
Jul 2, 20261h 17mS2<p>This is the second episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p><p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One with Representative Sharice Davids, examining lawmaking, committees...
- Jul 2, 20261h 17mS2
This is the second episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One with Representative Sharice Davids , examining lawmaking, committees, and the...
- Jul 2, 20261h 20mS2
<p>This is the first official episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.</p><p>This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble, alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones. </p><p>Elizabeth also explains...
- Jul 2, 20261h 20mS2
This is the first official episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble , alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones . Elizabeth also explains that while the...
Episode #13
The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City
Oct 23, 202555 minS1<p>Like a shadow epilogue to The Power Broker, this story plunges into the chaos of 1970s New York where debt, unions, and one brutal headline nearly broke the city.</p><p>Drop Dead City is now playing in select cities...
The 99% Invisible Breakdown
The Power Broker Breakdown Wrap-Up
Jun 16, 20251 hourS1<p>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.</p><p>If you...
Recent guests
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Alondra Nelson
president of the Social Science Research Council and Harold F. Linder Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, Institute for Advanced Study
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Jill Lepore
David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University and Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, Harvard University
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Rob Bonta
attorney general of California, California Attorney General's Office
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Tom Frieden
former CDC Director, NYC Health Commissioner, current President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, Resolve to Save Lives
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