Monumental Dilemma

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This week, two stories about the strange power of the 1-800 number. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, ...  Show more

In this special episode of The Lonely Palette, I’m sharing the episode I made for the PRX limited-run podcast series "Monumental," which interrogates the state of monuments across the greater U.S. and what their future says about where we are now and where we’re going. This was t ...  Show more

A stone monolith appears overnight in front of City Hall. Plus, a former high school quarterback playing college football, opening ceremonies at the Drawbridge, and updates from the desert otherworld. Weather: "Anything I Want You To" by The Rizzos (therizzos.bandcamp.com) Mu ...  Show more

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Join Isla as she faces the daunting challenge of an obstacle course in Camelot, testing her mental and physical prowess. With the help of visualization techniques, Isla confronts her fears and masters the course, proving that a clear mind can conquer the toughest of challenges. W ...  Show more