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.
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This podcast episode explores the ongoing debate surrounding the potential replacement of human umpires with robot umpires in Major League Baseball, delving into the challenges faced by human umpires, the history of robot umpires, and the impact of such a transition on the game of baseball.
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L.A.’s Chinatown became an unlikely epicenter for the late 1970s punk scene when struggling Chinese-American restaurant owners opened their doors to local bands to boost revenue. Esther Wong, the owner of Madame Wong’s, transformed her venue into a premier music destination, earning the moniker "Godmother of Punk" desp...
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