Everybody's Business The Year, According to Tracy Alloway, Felix Salmon, and Robert Smith
Dec 26, 2025
Join Tracy Alloway, a savvy markets journalist, Felix Salmon, an economics expert, and Robert Smith, a master storyteller, as they unpack the chaotic twists of 2025. They dive into AI’s massive contribution to GDP growth, the startling legal saga involving Charlie Javice, and the implications of declining global fertility rates. Expect laughs while they tackle absurd moments like the ‘Flub of the Year’ and engage in a quiz about Trump’s colorful remarks. Their sharp insights and playful banter make for a compelling recap of a wild year.
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Sports Moment As Cultural Anchor
- Max Chafkin picked Shohei Ohtani as person of the year to highlight uplifting cultural moments amid heavy political news.
- The choice underscores how sports moments can dominate public attention even in tumultuous years.
White House Shouting Match Over Influence
- Felix Salmon describes a near-physical shouting match between Bill Bessant and Elon Musk in the White House, tied to an IRS nomination fight.
- The incident showed aggressive, performative behavior among powerful figures vying for influence.
Powell's Expression Became A Meme
- Robert Smith's meme of the year is Trump's photo with Jay Powell touring Fed renovations, showing Powell's visible discomfort.
- The image captured tension between presidential theatrics and institutions that take numbers seriously.