99% Invisible Mini-Stories: Volume 19
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Dec 17, 2024 
Chris Berube and Vivian Leigh, producers from 99% Invisible, share amusing stories about humorous highway signs in the U.S. and delve into Jane Fonda's surprising role in California politics through her fitness empire. Joe Rosenberg adds a quirky twist by discussing the Greek foot's impact on art and culture. These mini-stories explore the intersection of creativity, activism, and cultural significance, revealing how unexpected connections shape our world.
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FHWA Disapproval
- The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) dislikes these signs, deeming them distracting.
- They issued guidelines for sober and informative signs, discouraging humor, but ODOT persists, believing humor aids retention.
Jane Fonda and Prop 65
- Vivian Leigh discusses a story about Jane Fonda's activism for Proposition 65.
- This proposition required warning labels on products with cancer-causing chemicals in California.
Campaign for Economic Democracy
- Jane Fonda, alongside Tom Hayden, founded the Campaign for Economic Democracy (CED).
- The CED aimed to elect progressive candidates, which requires significant funding.
