Sarah and Beth are looking back on 2025: what was hard, what was surprising, and what went well.

Topics Discussed

• What Happened in 2025: The Second Trump Administration

• Positive Stories from Around the World

• What Would We Tell Ourselves in January 2025

• Outside of Politics: Favorite Books of the Year

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Not many would argue that empathy is one of this administration's strengths. Sarah and Beth talk about the role of empathy in our politics - both when it is a gift and when it is a burden.

Topics Discussed

• Venezuelan Boat Strikes

• The Empathy Debate

• Outside of Politics: Our Favorite Movies & TV of 2025

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Sarah and Beth discuss Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros., our algorithmic economy, and Sean Duffy's airport fashion advice.

Topics Discussed

• The Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount Love Triangle

• The Algorithmic Economy

• Outside of Politics: Sean Duffy wants you to look nice when you fly

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