For better or for worse, this year had it all—from the AI industry shaping the global economy and our lives, to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency taking over US federal agencies under Elon Musk’s leadership. In today’s episode, host Zoë Schiffer and executive editor Brian Barrett get together to reflect on some of this year’s key moments—and how they give us important clues as to what we can expect this upcoming year.
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Zoë Schiffer: Welcome to WIRED's Uncanny Valley. I'm Zoë Schiffer, WIRED's director of business and industry. Today on the show, we're wrapping up our news episode series by reflecting on the trends and stories that shaped 2025. And who better to do that with than Brian Barrett, our executive editor who works tirelessly in the shadows?
Brian Barrett: Zoë, thank you. Thank you for having me. Happy to emerge from my shadowy lair.
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