https://simplecast.com The 99% Invisible Breakdown What if the most powerful man in New York never held elected office? In our first audio book club, Roman Mars and comedian Elliott Kalan dive deep into The Power Broker, Robert Caro’s epic biography of Robert Moses, the master builder who reshaped New York City with highways, bridges, and raw political force. Each episode unpacks each chapter from the book and features guests like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mike Schur, and, of course, Robert Caro. Together, they explore how one unelected man used ambition and bureaucracy to bend an entire metropolis to his will. Copyright © Roman Mars. All rights reserved. en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:53:27 +0000 https://www.siriusxm.com The 99% Invisible Breakdown https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96792a27-13c3-40ce-b933-36bdb43a299e/26e3bdf2-fba1-4821-81fe-973ea4674492/3000x3000/99picoverthe_power_broker3000x3000final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.siriusxm.com serial What if the most powerful man in New York never held elected office? In our first audio book club, Roman Mars and comedian Elliott Kalan dive deep into The Power Broker, Robert Caro’s epic biography of Robert Moses, the master builder who reshaped New York City with highways, bridges, and raw political force. Each episode unpacks each chapter from the book and features guests like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mike Schur, and, of course, Robert Caro. Together, they explore how one unelected man used ambition and bureaucracy to bend an entire metropolis to his will. 99% Invisible false https://feeds.simplecast.com/6owr3EpB 99% Invisible contact@99pi.org 621e51e9-2a46-4d5a-a96f-97e42a383743 The Constitution #9: Alondra Nelson This is the ninth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article VI and VII, which include some odds and ends like the Debts Clause, the No Religious Test Clause, and the process for ratification. But tucked into Article VI is the all-important Supremacy Clause, which states that the Constitution is the “supreme Law of the Land,” and is probably the most frequently used constitutional law in practice.

Roman and Elizabeth are also joined by Dr. Alondra Nelson, a leading expert on AI. She discusses why AI is a challenge to regulate, what to think of the tug of war between the states and the federal government on the topic, and whether she’s optimistic governments will figure this out.

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]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Alondra Nelson) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=47997 This is the ninth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article VI and VII, which include some odds and ends like the Debts Clause, the No Religious Test Clause, and the process for ratification. But tucked into Article VI is the all-important Supremacy Clause, which states that the Constitution is the “supreme Law of the Land,” and is probably the most frequently used constitutional law in practice.

Roman and Elizabeth are also joined by Dr. Alondra Nelson, a leading expert on AI. She discusses why AI is a challenge to regulate, what to think of the tug of war between the states and the federal government on the topic, and whether she’s optimistic governments will figure this out.

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]]> The Constitution #9: Alondra Nelson Alondra Nelson 01:05:44 Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article VI and VII, which includes the all-important Supremacy Clause. Alondra Nelson, a leading expert on AI, is our guest. Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article VI and VII, which includes the all-important Supremacy Clause. Alondra Nelson, a leading expert on AI, is our guest. federalism, federal preemption, alondra nelson, artificial intelligence, supremacy clause, algorithmic discrimination false full 9 2 b5033193-cc81-4c4d-9f2b-de235f7b9e7e The Constitution #8: Jill Lepore This is the eighth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article V, which lays out the process to amend the Constitution.

Then, Jill Lepore lays out her thesis that the Constitution is truly meant to be amended, explains why Article V amendments have become functionally impossible, and tells some fascinating stories about the people who have championed amendments.

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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Jill Lepore) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=47633 This is the eighth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article V, which lays out the process to amend the Constitution.

Then, Jill Lepore lays out her thesis that the Constitution is truly meant to be amended, explains why Article V amendments have become functionally impossible, and tells some fascinating stories about the people who have championed amendments.

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]]> The Constitution #8: Jill Lepore Jill Lepore 01:06:17 Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article V, which lays out the process to amend the Constitution. Jill Lepore is our guest. Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article V, which lays out the process to amend the Constitution. Jill Lepore is our guest. article 5, constitutional amendments, birch bayh, originalism, jill lepore, electoral college false full 8 2 1f36da17-7738-40fc-8bbc-ed34329a2cb5 The Constitution #7: California AG Rob Bonta This is the seventh episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article IV, which outlines the relationship between states and between states and the federal government. They add the 10th Amendment to the conversation, because that also talks about the states.

Then, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins to talk about how his office is using Article IV and the 10th Amendment to protect the state from federal overreach.

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Rob Bonta) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=47385 This is the seventh episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article IV, which outlines the relationship between states and between states and the federal government. They add the 10th Amendment to the conversation, because that also talks about the states.

Then, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins to talk about how his office is using Article IV and the 10th Amendment to protect the state from federal overreach.

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]]> The Constitution #7: California AG Rob Bonta Rob Bonta 01:17:49 Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article IV, which outlines the relationship between states and between states and the federal government. California Attorney General Rob Bonta is our guest this month. Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article IV, which outlines the relationship between states and between states and the federal government. California Attorney General Rob Bonta is our guest this month. federalism, sanctuary states, article iv, rob bonta, states’ rights, tenth amendment false full 7 2 27f8226a-3074-4112-a254-ebca995fd3a2 The Constitution #6: Adam Liptak This is the sixth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak.


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]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Adam Liptak) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=47268 This is the sixth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak.


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]]> The Constitution #6: Adam Liptak Adam Liptak 01:00:43 This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak. adam liptak, life tenure, supreme court, judicial review, separation of powers, article iii false full 6 2 a3e0ac65-e3b4-4015-aa90-c50947cd1dc9 The Constitution #5: Dr. Tom Frieden This is the fifth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the rest of Article Two with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, talking about the experience of being a highly trained expert in an inherently political institution within the executive branch. Dr. Frieden was also the New York City Public Health Commissioner under Mayor Bloomberg from 2002 to 2009, and he discusses the difference between running a city and a federal health agency.

Elizabeth also explains the constitutional powers and limitations of the presidency, including hiring and firing, impeachment, pardons, and presidential duties—and how President Trump and the current Supreme Court are upending those powers.


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]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Tom Frieden) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=47009 This is the fifth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the rest of Article Two with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, talking about the experience of being a highly trained expert in an inherently political institution within the executive branch. Dr. Frieden was also the New York City Public Health Commissioner under Mayor Bloomberg from 2002 to 2009, and he discusses the difference between running a city and a federal health agency.

Elizabeth also explains the constitutional powers and limitations of the presidency, including hiring and firing, impeachment, pardons, and presidential duties—and how President Trump and the current Supreme Court are upending those powers.


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]]> The Constitution #5: Dr. Tom Frieden Tom Frieden 01:19:27 This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the remainder of Article Two, which defines the scope and limits of presidential power, alongside former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden. This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the remainder of Article Two, which defines the scope and limits of presidential power, alongside former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden. presidential immunity, executive power, pardons, article two, tom frieden, administrative state false full 5 2 60687485-ae0a-4563-8118-184583475223 The Constitution #4: Janet Napolitano 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 administration’s attacks on Venezuelan boats defy even the broadest interpretation of the president's war powers.


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]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Janet Napolitano) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46946 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 administration’s attacks on Venezuelan boats defy even the broadest interpretation of the president's war powers.


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]]> The Constitution #4: Janet Napolitano Janet Napolitano 01:22:21 This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to Article Two, which establishes the executive branch, alongside former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to Article Two, which establishes the executive branch, alongside former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. executive power, immigration enforcement, daca, homeland security, article ii, prosecutorial discretion false full 4 2 5a5305ff-71b0-4b9a-b56d-54d4707fb8af The Constitution #3: Sen. Elizabeth Warren This is the third episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. They unpack everything from the Commerce Clause to the taxing and spending powers, the Necessary and Proper Clause, and even a few long-forgotten quirks like letters of marque and reprisal.

Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to talk about Congress’s “power of the purse,” how it’s being challenged under President Trump, and what it means for the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches.


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]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Elizabeth Warren) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46546 This is the third episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. They unpack everything from the Commerce Clause to the taxing and spending powers, the Necessary and Proper Clause, and even a few long-forgotten quirks like letters of marque and reprisal.

Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to talk about Congress’s “power of the purse,” how it’s being challenged under President Trump, and what it means for the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches.


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]]> The Constitution #3: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth Warren 01:09:24 This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to talk about Congress’s “power of the purse." This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to talk about Congress’s “power of the purse." article one, elizabeth warren, congress, power of the purse, separation of powers, constitution false full 3 2 4c0540f8-c83e-44df-9937-667789790a57 The Constitution #2: Rep. Sharice Davids This is the second episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One with Representative Sharice Davids, examining lawmaking, committees, and the unique responsibilities of the House of Representatives.

Elizabeth also explains how the Supreme Court’s “major questions doctrine" could decide whether Trump’s sweeping use of tariffs under emergency powers is constitutional.

Constitution Breakdown #2: Rep. Sharice Davids


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]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Sharice Davids) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46461 This is the second episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One with Representative Sharice Davids, examining lawmaking, committees, and the unique responsibilities of the House of Representatives.

Elizabeth also explains how the Supreme Court’s “major questions doctrine" could decide whether Trump’s sweeping use of tariffs under emergency powers is constitutional.

Constitution Breakdown #2: Rep. Sharice Davids


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]]> The Constitution #2: Rep. Sharice Davids Sharice Davids 01:17:13 This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One with Rep. Sharice Davids. This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One with Rep. Sharice Davids. article one, impeachment, vids, congress, procedures, tariffs, sharice da false full 2 2 86486d4d-87ce-4e9e-ab6b-44bd72af4ca8 The Constitution #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones This is the first official episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble, alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones. 

Elizabeth also explains that while the United States generally does not allow a standing army to be used against civilians, Trump has been exploiting an exception to keep troops in Los Angeles to protect ICE agents — with terrifying implications.

Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones


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]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Nikole Hannah-Jones) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46289 This is the first official episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble, alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones. 

Elizabeth also explains that while the United States generally does not allow a standing army to be used against civilians, Trump has been exploiting an exception to keep troops in Los Angeles to protect ICE agents — with terrifying implications.

Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones


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]]> The Constitution #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones Nikole Hannah-Jones 01:20:17 This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble, alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble, alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones. constitutional interpretation, reconstruction amendments, posse comitatus, we the people, racial exclusion, preamble, civil rights, dred scott decision false full 1 2 2e6ada6f-8ffa-4e9e-bdae-a6280b377199 The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City Like a shadow epilogue to The Power Broker, this story plunges into the chaos of 1970s New York where debt, unions, and one brutal headline nearly broke the city.

Drop Dead City is now playing in select cities, and available on VOD on November 14. You can watch the trailer here.

The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City


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]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (99% Invisible) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=46176 Like a shadow epilogue to The Power Broker, this story plunges into the chaos of 1970s New York where debt, unions, and one brutal headline nearly broke the city.

Drop Dead City is now playing in select cities, and available on VOD on November 14. You can watch the trailer here.

The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City


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]]> The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City 99% Invisible 00:54:58 Like a shadow epilogue to The Power Broker, this story plunges into the chaos of 1970s New York where debt, unions, and one brutal headline nearly broke the city. Like a shadow epilogue to The Power Broker, this story plunges into the chaos of 1970s New York where debt, unions, and one brutal headline nearly broke the city. conan o'brien, robert caro, robert moses, power broker, conan o'brien needs a friend false full 13 1 6b0e09bb-865d-40da-ba31-ee4c4429f737 The Power Broker Breakdown Wrap-Up Join Roman and Elliott one last time as they reflect on their journey with you all through The Power Broker, exploring their favorite moments and answering listener questions in this bonus episode.

If you finished The Power Broker with us (or know someone who did), get the 99PI Power Broker challenge coin to commemorate your achievement! Visit 99pi.org/store to get the challenge coin and other 99PI merch.

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]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (99% Invisible) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=44064 Join Roman and Elliott one last time as they reflect on their journey with you all through The Power Broker, exploring their favorite moments and answering listener questions in this bonus episode.

If you finished The Power Broker with us (or know someone who did), get the 99PI Power Broker challenge coin to commemorate your achievement! Visit 99pi.org/store to get the challenge coin and other 99PI merch.

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]]> The Power Broker Breakdown Wrap-Up 99% Invisible 01:00:05 Join Roman and Elliott one last time as they reflect on their journey with you all through "The Power Broker," exploring their favorite moments and answering listener questions in this bonus episode. Join Roman and Elliott one last time as they reflect on their journey with you all through "The Power Broker," exploring their favorite moments and answering listener questions in this bonus episode. new york city, elliott kalan, the power broker, robert caro, robert moses, urban planning false bonus 1 d90029a7-cd18-43db-aeb4-0e6eab64fbf3 The Power Broker Breakdown Breakdown The Power Broker Breakdown may have concluded, but if you're just tuning in (or if you just want a quick refresher), this episode is a compilation of the summary portions of the The Power Broker Breakdown series.

The Power Broker Breakdown Breakdown


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]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (99% Invisible) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=43867 The Power Broker Breakdown may have concluded, but if you're just tuning in (or if you just want a quick refresher), this episode is a compilation of the summary portions of the The Power Broker Breakdown series.

The Power Broker Breakdown Breakdown


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]]> The Power Broker Breakdown Breakdown 99% Invisible 00:16:55 The Power Broker Breakdown may have concluded, but if you're just tuning in (or if you just want a quick refresher), this episode is a compilation of the summary portions of the The Power Broker Breakdown series. The Power Broker Breakdown may have concluded, but if you're just tuning in (or if you just want a quick refresher), this episode is a compilation of the summary portions of the The Power Broker Breakdown series. new york city, the power broker, robert caro, robert moses, political power, jones beach false bonus 1 30f91496-fccc-4e6a-8120-6beab6e4a901 The Power Broker #12: Robert Caro This is the twelfth and final episode breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.

We’ve waited until the evening to see how splendid the day has been, and for this final installment, there was only one guest truly worthy of the last slot: Robert Caro. This time, he discusses the book’s lasting legacy, parallels to today, and how he decided on the last line of the book.

This week, Elliott and Roman also cover Chapters 47 through 50, discussing the major story beats and themes.

To those of you who turned every page with us: thank you.

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]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Robert Caro) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42934 This is the twelfth and final episode breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.

We’ve waited until the evening to see how splendid the day has been, and for this final installment, there was only one guest truly worthy of the last slot: Robert Caro. This time, he discusses the book’s lasting legacy, parallels to today, and how he decided on the last line of the book.

This week, Elliott and Roman also cover Chapters 47 through 50, discussing the major story beats and themes.

To those of you who turned every page with us: thank you.

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The Power Broker #12: Robert Caro

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]]> The Power Broker #12: Robert Caro Robert Caro 02:31:07 Featuring our hero, Robert Caro, and covering the final section of Part 7, chapters 47-50. Featuring our hero, Robert Caro, and covering the final section of Part 7, chapters 47-50. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, power false full 12 1 14158dd8-0ce6-4033-9e7a-f350733fc40d The Power Broker #11: Brennan Lee Mulligan This is the eleventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Brennan Lee Mulligan, a comedian and host with Dropout TV, where he’s the creator of Dimension 20 — a Dungeons & Dragons show that features incredibly complex and campaigns, with improv actors and special effects. And as the Dungeon Master, Brennan leads these stories. Season three of Dimension 20 takes place in a magical New York City, where the main villain is a fictionalized, undead Robert Moses, who shares the real Robert Moses’s passion for building roads and destroying lives through bureaucracy.

Elliott and Roman also cover the second section of Part 7 (Chapter 42 through Chapter 46), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #11: Brennan Lee Mulligan

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]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Brennan Lee Mulligan) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42932 This is the eleventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Brennan Lee Mulligan, a comedian and host with Dropout TV, where he’s the creator of Dimension 20 — a Dungeons & Dragons show that features incredibly complex and campaigns, with improv actors and special effects. And as the Dungeon Master, Brennan leads these stories. Season three of Dimension 20 takes place in a magical New York City, where the main villain is a fictionalized, undead Robert Moses, who shares the real Robert Moses’s passion for building roads and destroying lives through bureaucracy.

Elliott and Roman also cover the second section of Part 7 (Chapter 42 through Chapter 46), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #11: Brennan Lee Mulligan

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]]> The Power Broker #11: Brennan Lee Mulligan Brennan Lee Mulligan 02:49:47 Featuring Brennan Lee Mulligan, a comedian and host with Dropout TV, and covering the second section of Part 7, chapters 42-46. Featuring Brennan Lee Mulligan, a comedian and host with Dropout TV, and covering the second section of Part 7, chapters 42-46. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, power false full 11 1 fda1d946-4440-46b8-ae6f-d76e82592136 The Power Broker #10: Clara Jeffery This is the tenth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Clara Jeffery, the editor-in-chief of Mother Jones and the Center for Investigative Reporting. She’s had a long and storied career editing works of investigative journalism that speaks truth to power and afflicts the comfortable, including so she brings that perspective to her understanding of The Power Broker. Clara hadn’t read The Power Broker before and this podcast inspired her to pick it up and read along with us.

Elliott and Roman also cover the last section of Part 6 and the first section of Part 7 (Chapter 39 through Chapter 41), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #10: Clara Jeffery

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]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Clara Jeffery) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42848 This is the tenth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Clara Jeffery, the editor-in-chief of Mother Jones and the Center for Investigative Reporting. She’s had a long and storied career editing works of investigative journalism that speaks truth to power and afflicts the comfortable, including so she brings that perspective to her understanding of The Power Broker. Clara hadn’t read The Power Broker before and this podcast inspired her to pick it up and read along with us.

Elliott and Roman also cover the last section of Part 6 and the first section of Part 7 (Chapter 39 through Chapter 41), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #10: Clara Jeffery

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]]> The Power Broker #10: Clara Jeffery Clara Jeffery 02:51:43 Featuring Clara Jeffery, the editor-in-chief of Mother Jones and the Center for Investigative Reporting, and covering the last section of Part 6 and the first section of Part 7, chapters 39-41. Featuring Clara Jeffery, the editor-in-chief of Mother Jones and the Center for Investigative Reporting, and covering the last section of Part 6 and the first section of Part 7, chapters 39-41. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, power false full 10 1 29541ef5-b564-4e4b-84ca-29fc54219383 The Power Broker #9: Majora Carter This is the ninth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist and real estate developer from the South Bronx. Growing up, she always viewed the neighborhood as a place she had to leave in order to find success. But as she got older, she began to undo some of Robert Moses’ legacy, like building Hunt’s Point Riverside Park along the Bronx River. She is a champion for bettering neighborhoods like the South Bronx, so that they are places where people want to remain—even when they have been ruined by a tyrant.

Elliott and Roman also cover the third section of Part 6 (Chapter 35 through Chapter 38), discussing the major story beats and themes. 

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]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Majora Carter) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42576 This is the ninth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist and real estate developer from the South Bronx. Growing up, she always viewed the neighborhood as a place she had to leave in order to find success. But as she got older, she began to undo some of Robert Moses’ legacy, like building Hunt’s Point Riverside Park along the Bronx River. She is a champion for bettering neighborhoods like the South Bronx, so that they are places where people want to remain—even when they have been ruined by a tyrant.

Elliott and Roman also cover the third section of Part 6 (Chapter 35 through Chapter 38), discussing the major story beats and themes. 

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]]> The Power Broker #9: Majora Carter Majora Carter 02:32:17 Featuring Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist and real estate developer from the South Bronx, and covering the third section of Part 6, chapters 35-38. Featuring Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist and real estate developer from the South Bronx, and covering the third section of Part 6, chapters 35-38. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, power, majora carter false full 9 1 a0c7371e-68a3-4d53-a667-a40dc0b13988 The Power Broker #8: Shiloh Frederick This is the eighth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Shiloh Frederick. Born and raised in New York City, Shiloh is a writer and influencer who shares her love of the city’s history and architecture on Instagram and TikTok. Last year, she chronicled her rather ambitious plan to read The Power Broker in 30 days, and her viral videos about her endeavor ended up making some real change in the city.

Elliott and Roman also cover the second section of Part 6 (Chapter 33 through Chapter 34), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #08: Shiloh Frederick

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]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Shiloh Frederick) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42572 This is the eighth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Shiloh Frederick. Born and raised in New York City, Shiloh is a writer and influencer who shares her love of the city’s history and architecture on Instagram and TikTok. Last year, she chronicled her rather ambitious plan to read The Power Broker in 30 days, and her viral videos about her endeavor ended up making some real change in the city.

Elliott and Roman also cover the second section of Part 6 (Chapter 33 through Chapter 34), discussing the major story beats and themes.

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]]> The Power Broker #8: Shiloh Frederick Shiloh Frederick 02:12:44 Featuring writer and influencer, Shiloh Frederick, and covering the second section of Part 6, chapters 33-34. Featuring writer and influencer, Shiloh Frederick, and covering the second section of Part 6, chapters 33-34. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, power false full 8 1 408f4f0d-5746-42fd-b286-c788e75096c2 The Power Broker #7: Sec. Pete Buttigieg This is the seventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation. One of his major responsibilities as Secretary is overseeing the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has contributed billions of dollars to infrastructure projects around the country.

Secretary Buttigieg was also responsible for several major infrastructure projects when he was mayor of South Bend, Indiana. And he’s talked about the importance of acknowledging and dismantling the racism built into transportation systems around the country — somewhat paraphrasing The Power Broker — and has gotten a lot of pushback for it.

Elliott and Roman also cover the second half of Part 5 and the first section of Part 6 (Chapter 27 through Chapter 32), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #07: Sec. Pete Buttigieg

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]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Pete Buttigieg) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42479 This is the seventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation. One of his major responsibilities as Secretary is overseeing the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has contributed billions of dollars to infrastructure projects around the country.

Secretary Buttigieg was also responsible for several major infrastructure projects when he was mayor of South Bend, Indiana. And he’s talked about the importance of acknowledging and dismantling the racism built into transportation systems around the country — somewhat paraphrasing The Power Broker — and has gotten a lot of pushback for it.

Elliott and Roman also cover the second half of Part 5 and the first section of Part 6 (Chapter 27 through Chapter 32), discussing the major story beats and themes.

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]]> The Power Broker #7: Sec. Pete Buttigieg Pete Buttigieg 02:42:47 Featuring Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and covering the second half of Part 5 and the first section of Part 6, chapters 27-32. Featuring Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and covering the second half of Part 5 and the first section of Part 6, chapters 27-32. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, power, pete buttigieg false full 7 1 70269c69-5df4-4ecd-9140-c9973535a94e The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur This is the sixth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Mike Schur, who created the critically acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, Rutherford Falls, and Netflix’s upcoming, A Classic Spy. Prior to Parks, Michael spent four years as a writer-producer on the Emmy Award-winning NBC hit The Office.

Mike also happens to be a big fan of The Power Broker, and has cited the book as his inspiration behind Parks & Rec.

Elliott and Roman also cover the first section of Part 5 (Chapter 25 through Chapter 26), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur

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]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Mike Schur) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42387 This is the sixth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Mike Schur, who created the critically acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, Rutherford Falls, and Netflix’s upcoming, A Classic Spy. Prior to Parks, Michael spent four years as a writer-producer on the Emmy Award-winning NBC hit The Office.

Mike also happens to be a big fan of The Power Broker, and has cited the book as his inspiration behind Parks & Rec.

Elliott and Roman also cover the first section of Part 5 (Chapter 25 through Chapter 26), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur

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]]> The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur Mike Schur 02:58:55 Featuring television producer, writer, director, and actor Mike Schur, and covering the first half of Part 5, chapters 25-26. Featuring television producer, writer, director, and actor Mike Schur, and covering the first half of Part 5, chapters 25-26. mike schur, new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, power false full 6 1 d807cc03-c127-49f6-80a3-c401a9d6696a The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny This is the fifth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Brandy Zadrozny, a senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet. Brandy recently finished The Power Broker, and she’s got a great perspective on what the book says about the press and its relationship to power, what has changed in journalism, and what has remained the same.

Elliott and Roman also cover the last section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 21 through Chapter 24), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny

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]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Brandy Zadrozny) https://99percentinvisible.org/?post_type=episode&p=42315 This is the fifth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Brandy Zadrozny, a senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet. Brandy recently finished The Power Broker, and she’s got a great perspective on what the book says about the press and its relationship to power, what has changed in journalism, and what has remained the same.

Elliott and Roman also cover the last section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 21 through Chapter 24), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny

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]]> The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny Brandy Zadrozny 02:11:53 Featuring Brandy Zadrozny, senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet, and covering the last section of Part 4, chapters 21-24. Featuring Brandy Zadrozny, senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet, and covering the last section of Part 4, chapters 21-24. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, power, brandy zadrozny false full 5 1 5d31949b-f84c-4b1e-b1bf-23f1e3aeb32b The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez This is the fourth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, who describes the lasting impact Moses’ highways have made on her district, and her own philosophy when it comes to political power and bringing ambitious projects to life.

Elliott and Roman also cover the second section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 16 through Chapter 20), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42166&post_type=episode This is the fourth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, who describes the lasting impact Moses’ highways have made on her district, and her own philosophy when it comes to political power and bringing ambitious projects to life.

Elliott and Roman also cover the second section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 16 through Chapter 20), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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]]> The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 02:39:33 Featuring the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and covering the second section of Part 4, chapters 16-20. Featuring the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and covering the second section of Part 4, chapters 16-20. new york city, alexandria ocasio-cortez, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, aoc, power false full 4 1 56c8efda-cf9b-40f5-a520-5bc9afc7b1a9 The Power Broker #3: David Sims This is the third official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Blank Check podcast co-host and The Atlantic movie critic David Sims as our book club guest.

Elliott, Roman, and David cover the first section of Part 4 (Chapter 11 through Chapter 15), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #3: David Sims

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]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (David Sims) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=41967 This is the third official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Blank Check podcast co-host and The Atlantic movie critic David Sims as our book club guest.

Elliott, Roman, and David cover the first section of Part 4 (Chapter 11 through Chapter 15), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #3: David Sims

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]]> The Power Broker #3: David Sims David Sims 02:07:00 Featuring Blank Check co-host and The Atlantic movie critic David Sims covering the first section of Part 4, chapters 11-15. Featuring Blank Check co-host and The Atlantic movie critic David Sims covering the first section of Part 4, chapters 11-15. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, politics, power, highways false full 3 1 1181c560-ff1f-45c6-b346-a5f80b42e7dd The Power Broker #2: Jamelle Bouie This is the second official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with New York Times political columnist Jamelle Bouie as our book club guest.

Elliott and Roman cover Part 3 of the book (Chapter 6 through Chapter 10), discussing the major story beats and themes, with occasional asides from Jamelle Bouie guiding us through the politics of the era.

The Power Broker #02: Jamelle Bouie

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]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Jamelle Bouie) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=41855 This is the second official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.

This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with New York Times political columnist Jamelle Bouie as our book club guest.

Elliott and Roman cover Part 3 of the book (Chapter 6 through Chapter 10), discussing the major story beats and themes, with occasional asides from Jamelle Bouie guiding us through the politics of the era.

The Power Broker #02: Jamelle Bouie

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]]> The Power Broker #2: Jamelle Bouie Jamelle Bouie 01:45:20 Featuring New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, covering Part 3, chapters 6-10. Featuring New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, covering Part 3, chapters 6-10. new york city, robert caro, robert moses, jamelle bouie, infrastructure, power broker, al smith, politics, jimmy walker, power, parks, highways false full 2 1 d87b7655-12d7-4e1f-8010-9f6c81444426 The Power Broker #1: Robert Caro Welcome to our first official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Robert Caro happens to be our special guest for this episode and you do not get more special than that.

On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the Introduction, Part 1, and Part 2 of the book (the intro through the end of Chapter 5), discussing the major story beats and themes, and then we will bring the great Robert Caro to the stage. 

Power Broker #01: Robert Caro

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]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Robert Caro) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=41699 Welcome to our first official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Robert Caro happens to be our special guest for this episode and you do not get more special than that.

On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the Introduction, Part 1, and Part 2 of the book (the intro through the end of Chapter 5), discussing the major story beats and themes, and then we will bring the great Robert Caro to the stage. 

Power Broker #01: Robert Caro

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]]> The Power Broker #1: Robert Caro Robert Caro 01:33:17 Featuring author Robert Caro covering The Introduction, Part 1, and Part 2 (intro through chapter 5). Featuring author Robert Caro covering The Introduction, Part 1, and Part 2 (intro through chapter 5). new york city, robert caro, robert moses, infrastructure, power broker, politics, power, highways false full 1 1 16ab7279-6db8-425f-b57d-fd5a6f342b05 Breaking Down The Power Broker (with Conan O'Brien) Today's episode features #1 Robert Caro superfan, Conan O'Brien.

The Power Broker by Robert Caro is a biography of Robert Moses, who is said to have built more structures and moved more earth than anyone in human history. And he did it without ever holding elected office. Outside of New York City, Robert Moses wasn't exceptionally well known. Inside of New York, he was mostly accepted by the media as simply the man who built all those nice parks. But The Power Broker, which is subtitled Robert Moses and The Fall of New York, changed all that. It is a tour de force of journalism, history, and biography. Roman also argues it's really fun to read and is strongly in contention for the best book ever written.

But there is something of a catch, which can hang readers up: the book is a daunting 1200 pages long. As influential and amazing as this bestseller is, many people own an unopened copy gathering dust on their bookshelf. But that is a crime because this book needs to be read or at least discussed at length on a podcast.

Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan (Flop House, Daily Show) are starting The Power Broker book club that will run through all of 2024 as bonus episodes and in this introductory episode, Conan O'Brien joins us to talk all things Robert Caro.

Breaking Down The Power Broker


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]]> Tue, 5 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 contact@99pi.org (Conan O'Brien) https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=41473 Today's episode features #1 Robert Caro superfan, Conan O'Brien.

The Power Broker by Robert Caro is a biography of Robert Moses, who is said to have built more structures and moved more earth than anyone in human history. And he did it without ever holding elected office. Outside of New York City, Robert Moses wasn't exceptionally well known. Inside of New York, he was mostly accepted by the media as simply the man who built all those nice parks. But The Power Broker, which is subtitled Robert Moses and The Fall of New York, changed all that. It is a tour de force of journalism, history, and biography. Roman also argues it's really fun to read and is strongly in contention for the best book ever written.

But there is something of a catch, which can hang readers up: the book is a daunting 1200 pages long. As influential and amazing as this bestseller is, many people own an unopened copy gathering dust on their bookshelf. But that is a crime because this book needs to be read or at least discussed at length on a podcast.

Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan (Flop House, Daily Show) are starting The Power Broker book club that will run through all of 2024 as bonus episodes and in this introductory episode, Conan O'Brien joins us to talk all things Robert Caro.

Breaking Down The Power Broker


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]]> Breaking Down The Power Broker (with Conan O'Brien) Conan O'Brien 00:44:15 Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan are starting The Power Broker book club that will run through all of 2024 as bonus episodes. This introductory episode features Conan O'Brien. Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan are starting The Power Broker book club that will run through all of 2024 as bonus episodes. This introductory episode features Conan O'Brien. conan o'brien, robert caro, robert moses, power broker, conan o'brien needs a friend false full 0 1