EnidKapelsen

The book #powerbroker is here, let’s see if we will join in the podcast rhythm of the fabulous 99% invisible podcast #99pi

Anyone here interested in #UrbanDesign, #CityPlanning and #CivicInfrastructure joining as well?

https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/breaking-down-the-power-broker/

Breaking Down The Power Broker with Conan O'Brien - 99% Invisible

In 1974, two very significant things happened, if you are a fan of 99% invisible. Number one is that 99pi host Roman Mars was born. And number two, The Power Broker by Robert Caro was published. Roman learned about the power broker when he first started to cover cities and infrastructure on the radio. This

99% Invisible
Dec 25, 2023 at 7:59pmWeb
Show threadDr Suzanne she/herJan 9, 2024
@EnidKapelsen I’m in!
Show threadEnidKapelsenJan 10, 2024

@DrSuzanne nice! Let’s use the hashtag #powerbroker to stay connected connected?

@LSA232 and I started but we did not make it through the introduction yet 😅

Show threadDr Suzanne she/herJan 10, 2024
@LSA232 @EnidKapelsen perfect! I’m nearly through the intro. Really interesting in the idea power so excited to read it. #PowerBroker
Show threadEnidKapelsenJan 23, 2024

@DrSuzanne @LSA232

Okay #ThePowerBroker then. Thx for the tip ;)

Still in the intro section I have to admit 😅

Show threadDr Suzanne she/herJan 23, 2024
@LSA232 @EnidKapelsen oh hello! 😁 I’m finding it surprisingly good. I usually find stories about entitled white guys boring and tedious. Maybe it’s Caro‘s writing I’m not sure. Enjoying it though.
Show threadEnidKapelsenJan 23, 2024
@DrSuzanne @LSA232 same here: It feels as if this totally could be a script for a Netflix series 🙃 It might be the writing - starting with this superposition of student-Moses and city planning-Moses for example.
Show threadSudoNaaameJan 11, 2024

@EnidKapelsen I picked up my copy today! My mother read the #PowerBroker a few years ago, then all the Johnson books. Since then, I tell her any time I see a Robert Caro reference somewhere.

This will be my first Caro read. Can’t wait.

Show threadEnidKapelsenJan 11, 2024
@SudoNaaame Niiice! And Kudos to your mother ☺️