The soft power superpower, with Roman Mars

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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, all this week The Global Story is exploring the surprising and often hidden ways the US has shaped the modern world.Today we’re joined by Roman Mars – the host of 99% Invisible and the new BBC series A History of the United States in 100 Objects – who sets out his theory of how the US used design to shape the world in its image.Producer: Sam ChantarasakExecutive producer: James ShieldMix: Travis EvansDigital producer: Matt PintusSenior news editor: China CollinsImage: An illustration of a US city rising high above the world’s surface. Credit: BBC