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In President Trump’s first term, Roman Mars treated the U.S. Constitution like a warm blanket, something to turn to for comfort as Trump stomped all over the country’s laws and centuries of precedence. Roman even enlisted his neighbor and constitutional law professor, Elizabeth Joh, to co-host the podcast What Trump Can Teach Us About Con
Last year, 99pi‘s Kurt Kohlstedt suffered a serious injury that initially rendered his right arm and hand both completely numb and paralyzed. Tests revealed severe damage to his right brachial plexus, an essential network of nerves between the arm and spinal cord. Kurt was told to expect a partial recovery spanning years, and has since
In 2022, a group of developers proposed transforming a Nordstrom parking lot in San Francisco into nearly 500 apartments, many of them affordable and close to public transit. But before they could even begin the formal approval process, they faced a preliminary review. This step wasn’t approval to build or denial—it was simply a list
On a recent trip to Puerto Rico, producer Jeyca Medina-Gleason discovered a piece of her family history: a manila folder with her grandfather Tomás Velez Lopez’s photo attached to the front. Across the top in bold letters, it read “Division of Special Investigations” followed by a case number. This folder—known in Puerto Rico as a
The Divided Dial is a podcast series about the history of radio from WNYC’s On the Media and longtime 99PI contributor, Katie Thornton. In season 1, Katie explored the rise of right wing talk radio in the United States. The newest season of The Divided Dial is all about shortwave. Across four episodes, Katie dives
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In the ancient water town of Suzhou, known for its poetic gardens and slow-living culture, one home has been quietly redefining the idea of what it means to dwell well. The Suzhou Tongli Villa, designed by Hangzhou Shihe Design, isn’t lavish in the traditional sense. There’s no overstatement, no grand gesture. Instead, its beauty is born of stillness, breath, and deep personal resonance.
Figure’s new humanoid robot demo, what it would take to create the data for a robot foundation model, “right to repair” on naval vessels, electricity costs and power laws, and more.
In the heart of Taipei City, Taiwan, AODA Design has created a small but striking apartment that redefines what it means to live well in just 409 square feet (38 sqm). As compact living becomes the new normal across Asia, especially post-pandemic, designers are rising to the challenge, crafting homes that feel both refined and deeply personal.
When it comes to architecture-focused creators on YouTube, Stewart Hicks' channel is definitely one worth liking and subscribing to. By day, an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Illinois Chicago's School of Architecture, as well as Founding Partner of the practice Design With Company, Hicks has mastered the art of presenting complex topics in long-form videos that are both entertaining and educational (and addictive, we might add). In today's Archinect Meets, Stewart Hicks shares what inspired him to create videos, the criteria that determine new story topics, and what the community aspect of his 600,000+ YouTube subscribers means to him.
In the heart of the Cotswolds, an old cowshed a has been reimagined into a warm, modern home. Designed by Design Storey, this Grade II listed barn now offers a calm retreat for a Liverpool-based couple looking to escape their busy city lives. With a light touch and a focus on natural materials, the project brings new life to a rural structure while keeping its character intact.
