Super Citizens

<p>People once dreamed of sidewalks that could whisk them across cities. Somehow, that dream ended up at the airport.</p> <p><p>Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early.&nbsp;<br><br>Start a free trial now on Apple ... Show More

<p>Comedy writer Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show, <a href="https://www.flophousepodcast.com" target="_blank">The Flop House</a>, <a href="https://mst3k.com" target="_blank">Mystery Science Theater 3000</a>, and co-host of the <a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/powerbroker" tar ... Show More

<p>From buckskin breeches to Patagonia vests, uncover how America’s obsession with ruggedness and war shaped the clothes we wear every day. Avery Trufelman is back with an episode from <a href="https://www.articlesofinterest.co/podcast" target="_blank"><i>Articles of Interest</i> ... Show More

Harnessing the creativity of a megalopolis isn't easy, but Mexico City shows us how it's done. Follow a real-life superhero who dons a luchador mask and cape to protect his fellow residents from speeding cars, learn how citizens are hacking their way to a better public transport ... Show More

Michael and Chris celebrate Election Day with a special episode dedicated to an "imaginary story" we all wish could come true: "What if Superman was President of the United States?" 1991's Armageddon 2001 event explored many possible futures of DC's heroes, including Superman. Ac ... Show More

Dans les années 1950, la bande dessinée de superhéros était au banc des accusés, responsable, selon certains psychiatres, du naufrage moral de la jeunesse américaine. La croisade contre les Batman, Superman et Wonder Woman a porté ses fruits et a abouti à une longue censure, sans ... Show More

<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>, the comic book superhero is an American invention. Here to tell the story is WWII historian Jeffrey Johnson, the author of Super-History: Comic Book Superheroes and American Society.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ouramericanstori ... Show More

“A superhero is who he is when the problem happens”. You are a superhero! Connect with me on IG @iamlatricerainer 🫶🏾 

L’invité : William Blanc, historien Le livre : Super-héros, une histoire politique, Montreuil, Libertalia, 2018La discussion : les origines de ce travail sur les super-héros (1’20), et le lien entre médiévalisme et super-héros via la table ronde notamment ; l’imaginaire du châtea ... Show More

HBO's We Own This City zeroes in on rampant corruption and abuse within Baltimore's criminal justice system. It features drug dealers, civilians and the police officers who recklessly target them both. There's also politicians and federal agents with competing interests and egos. ... Show More