99% Invisible The 99PI Anniversary Special: 15 for 15
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Sep 2, 2025 
Vivian Leigh, a producer at 99% Invisible, interviews show creator Roman Mars in a special anniversary edition. They tackle 15 intriguing questions, revealing Mars' dream merch and his desire to cover an elusive object. The duo explores enhancing urban life without spending, examines the shift to cashless payments and its social implications, and shares behind-the-scenes insights on podcast production. They also delve into the emotional power of design, discussing everything from flag symbolism to meaningful merchandise.
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Prioritize Rapid Dedicated Bus Lanes
- Make transit faster by reallocating existing resources to frequent dedicated bus routes.
- Run buses every ten minutes in dedicated lanes to improve city life cheaply compared to rail.
Design Definition Expanded With More Voices
- Roman Mars broadened his definition of design as the show grew and other staff contributed their interests.
- More minds on the program expanded topics beyond buildings to unexpected cultural phenomena.
Keep Cash To Preserve Civic And Economic Access
- Preserve cash and its public role rather than eliminating it entirely.
- Keep cash to avoid exclusion, protect privacy, and retain a civic symbol expressed through banknote design.
