Episode 836: Happy New Year!

In a year-end special of "The Editors," Rich Flaherty leads a panel including Charles C.W. Cook, Phil Kline, and Michael Brennan-Doherty in a discussion of the past year's significant stories and bold predictions for the coming year. They evaluate the importance of events like the Epstein files release, Candace Owens' conspiracy theories, Trump's aging, and the rise of socialism, using a "story or no story" format. The panel also discusses the impact of Doge's involvement in government reform, selects the most influential politician of the year, assesses the performance of figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, and debates the dominance of AI versus human ingenuity. They conclude by naming the biggest loser of the year, sharing favorite movies and TV shows, and expressing fears for the coming year, including potential war scenarios.