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This is the fourth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to Article Two, which establishes the executive branch, alongside former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. Elizabeth also explains why Trump ad ... Show More

<p>Writer Caroline Fraser argues a chilling link between industrial poison, deadly design, and a generation of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest.</p> <p><p>Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early.&nbsp;<br><b ... Show More

<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

If you’re a baseball fan, odds are you’ve probably been upset at the umpires calling your favorite team’s game on more than one occasion. That fraction of an inch between a ball and a strike is a skill that almost nobody can do at the level of a Major League umpire, and even they ... Show More

The Yankees started the week sweeping their mini Subway Series with the Mets, including beating Max Scherzer on Monday night. They followed that with two wins in Oakland to extend their winning streak to five. That’s when the offense vanished and the Yankees had to settle for an ... Show More

For no reason Aaron Boone tried to out-smart the Rays by using Deivi Garcia as an opener to JA Happ. It failed as bad as a plan can possibly fail. Giancarlo Stanton tried to will the team back by himself, but a lifeless performance at the plate by everyone else did them in. 18 st ... Show More

Aaron Judge is having one of the greatest offensive seasons in baseball history. He’s on his way to setting the American League record for home runs in a season, and is on pace to claim the Triple Crown, something that has only been done once since 1967. In anything resembling no ... Show More

The Yankees have have somehow won all 3 games this week so far. Monday Aaron Judge continued to put the team on his back. Tuesday the boys mashed. Wednesday was a rollercoaster of epic proportions. Gleyber is lost mentally and almost cost the team the game. Chad Green can’t be us ... Show More

After months of failed negotiations between the MLBPA and team owners, the season has officially been delayed, with the first two series of the year cancelled at the very least. On top of that, Rob Manfred continues to show why he will go down as one of, if not the, worst MLB com ... Show More

It has been five years since Japanese phenomenon Shohei Ohtani left Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball to fulfil his dream of playing for Major League Baseball in the U.S. The 29-year-old has been compared to the great Babe Ruth for his ability to bat and pitch with equal prowe ... Show More

The Mets have won four straight series which begs the question whether Mets fans cancelled the season too soon. Padres Dodgers drew a massive audience over the weekend and Jayhay is waving the white flag on his “not a rivalry” take. Mookie went 5-5 last night and it’s becoming in ... Show More