The gang once again dives into a year's worth of stories to each pick out a random date worth revisiting. Happy New Year from We're Not Wrong!

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:24 - Jen's Pick

00:33:08 - Heaton's Pick

00:42:09 - The Gang's New Year's Resolutions

01:03:47 - Wrap-up

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'Tis the season! Enjoy a sampler of episodes from all three of the podcast's hosts' other shows.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:36 - Px3's "Worst State Party Draft"

01:18:19 - Congressional Dish's "One Big Beautiful Bill — a Dangerous Law"

03:04:59 - The Political Orphanage's "Assassins Part III: An Anarchist Murders McKinley"

04:10:31 - Wrap-up

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The gang discusses the ongoing manhunt following the deadly shooting at Brown University, where two students were killed and the suspect remains at large days later. With limited footage and mounting public anxiety, they ask how long it takes before a failure to make an arrest becomes alarming. Then, they turn to Vanity Fair’s revealing profile of Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles, unpacking her candid admissions about internal chaos, hardline policies, and her role as an enforcer rather than a moderating force inside the administration.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:15:26 - Brown University

00:38:16 - Susie Wiles

00:55:10 - Emails

01:18:38 - Wrap-up

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The gang breaks down the arrest of Brian J. Cole Jr., the man charged with planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters the night before January 6. After years of stalled leads, investigators linked him through surveillance, cell data and component purchases, raising new questions about motive and timing. Then the gang turns to a new study showing people are more likely to exploit AI when it is labeled female. They dig into what this means for how companies design AI systems and how human gender bias gets projected onto machines.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:18:31 - January 6th Pipe Bomber

00:39:11 - National Security Strategy Thoughts

00:52:03 - The Wildest Krampus Tangent You'll Ever Hear

01:02:59 - AI Misogyny

01:18:02 - Emails

01:47:20 - Wrap-up

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The gang digs into the explosive report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered troops to "kill everyone" aboard a suspected narco-trafficking boat in the Caribbean. After a second missile strike killed survivors clinging to the wreckage, lawmakers are calling the incident a possible war crime and demanding answers. Then they turn to Ireland’s new alcohol warning labels, which link drinking to cancer, liver disease, and risks during pregnancy. With adoption delayed until 2028 and binge drinking still high among young adults, the crew debates whether these labels will change anything.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:14:04 - Second Boat Strike

00:47:02 - Ireland's Drinking Warnings

01:05:19 - Emails

01:23:42 - Wrap-up

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The gang breaks down the revival of Rush Hour 4, a project brought back to life after President Trump reportedly lobbied Paramount’s top shareholder to greenlight Brett Ratner’s return to the franchise. With Ratner facing years of misconduct allegations and Trump reshaping Hollywood through friendly creatives, the trio asks what this says about Trump's pressure on companies. Then they turn to Thanksgiving travel, questioning whether the busiest travel weekend in America should have its own federal rules as airports, highways, and rail systems buckle each year under the holiday surge.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:10:12 - Rush Hour 4

00:34:21 - Thanksgiving Travel Laws

00:52:35 - Emails

01:07:07 - Wrap-up

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The gang digs into the House’s overwhelming vote to force the public release of the Epstein files, a fight that spiraled into a rare bipartisan stampede after a discharge petition backed leadership into a corner. With Trump’s behind the scenes pressure campaign failing to stop the momentum, the bill sailed through and now heads to the Senate. Then the group turns to shrinkflation, using Panera’s new turnaround plan to ask whether companies are finally reversing years of portion cuts and ingredient downgrades.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:09:39 - Epstein

00:53:30 - End of Shrinkflation

01:11:53 - Emails

01:37:23 - Wrap-up

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The gang reacts to the end of the longest federal shutdown in American history, as Senate Democrats face backlash for a deal that included funding extensions and back pay, but not their key health care priorities. Did they cave, or is this just how governance works now? Then, they turn to the state of the climate change movement, with Bill Gates calling for a strategic pivot just as GM abandons some of its electric truck plans. Is the momentum fading, or is this sort of pivot needed?

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:13 - Shutdown

00:42:06 - Climate Change Movement

01:05:08 - Emails

01:27:37 - Wrap-up

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The gang reacts to a seismic political shift in New York City as Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and promising sweeping changes across housing, transit, and childcare. His Democratic Socialist platform has progressives cheering—and business leaders warning — how big of a deal is this? Then, the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney sparks a conversation about his towering influence over American foreign policy, the post-9/11 era, and the modern Republican Party.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro and Shutdown Talk

00:24:08 - Mamdani's NYC

00:54:40 - Dick Cheney

01:10:35 - Emails

01:12:52 - More Mamdani Talk

01:18:27 - Wrap-up

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In this 2023-throwback episode, the gang talks through Javier Milei's victory in Argentina. His La Libertad Avanza party secured more than 40 percent of the national vote following two years of austerity politics. Is this a sign that things are turning around in the South American country? Then our attention turns to George Santos, who recently had his seven-year sentence commuted, alongside all other fines and penalties. While the conviction remains on Santos' record, is this a miscarriage of justice?

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:14 - Shutdown Update

00:23:37 - Argentina

00:47:15 - George Santos

01:08:04 - Emails

01:33:01 - Wrap-up

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The gang breaks down the controversy surrounding Graham Platner, a former Marine-turned-Democratic Senate candidate from Maine who admitted to receiving a chest tattoo in 2007 that appears to replicate Nazi symbolism. Justin, Jen, and Heaton discuss whether Platner actually is a Nazi, alongside the fate of his current campaign. Then, the crew breaks down Amazon's planned roadmap to replace more than half a million US workers with robots by 2033, all to shave off about 30 cents per item shipped. Is this a step towards improving working conditions at Amazon, or the end of an economic lifeline?

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:10:46 - Graham Platner

00:48:50 - Amazon's Robots

01:02:35 - Emails

01:30:18 - Wrap-up

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The gang discusses the aftermath of the Gaza ceasefire and peace framework rolled out earlier this week with backing from the Trump administration. While plenty of obstacles remain, it could reshape the Middle East as we know it for years to come, should the entire agreement hold together. After, the trio talks through Jay Jones, the Virginia Democratic nominee for Attorney General who sent violent text messages several years ago. Should he drop out, and if not, should Virginia Dems call on him to do so?

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:13:52 - Gaza Peace Plan

00:51:41 - Jay Jones

01:10:33 - Emails

01:49:02 - Wrap-up

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The gang talks through the recent deployment of the Texas National Guard in Illinois this week, despite Illinois officials like Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemning the move as “illegal, unconstitutional, and dangerous." Should the Texas National Guard be in Illinois at all, or is this another example of federal overreach? Then the attention turns to Bari Weiss, the new CEO of CBS News following the acquisition of The Free Press. Is this a sign of positive changes coming to old-school media machines like CBS, or is it something else altogether?

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:20:50 - Chicago

00:41:57 - Bari Weiss

01:03:49 - Emails

01:37:16 - Wrap-up

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The gang examines a steep decline in male labor force participation, especially among men without college degrees, and debates why this collapse in work ethic and opportunity isn’t a bigger national concern. Then, they look at the unsettling trend of mass shooters leaving behind so-called "bullet messages" and what it says about attention-seeking violence in the digital age.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:19 - American Working Men

00:44:26 - Bullet Messages

01:07:45 - Emails

01:53:28 - Wrap-up

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The gang opens with the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension following a controversial comment about the Charlie Kirk assassination. The network’s swift action, affiliate pre-emptions, and eventual reinstatement fuel questions about free speech, network obligations, and government censorship. Then, attention shifts to the looming government shutdown, as President Trump cancels a meeting with Schumer and Jeffries. It's a move Democrats call a tantrum, while Republicans push a Continuing Resolution unlikely to pass without major concessions.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:16:19 - Jimmy Kimmel

01:07:33 - Shutdown

01:33:20 - Emails

02:13:25 - Wrap-up

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A week after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, Justin, Jen, and Heaton gather to discuss their feeling surrounding both the act itself and the responses from politicians and civilians left and right. After a very brief second topic on protein — one not even long enough to really earn a spot in the title of this episode — the crew, as always, responds to listener emails.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:10:54 - Charlie Kirk

01:39:48 - Protein (briefly)

01:53:10 - Emails

02:08:16 - Wrap-up

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Justin, Jen, and Heaton discuss the legacy of Todd Cochrane, a pioneering podcaster who recently passed away, before pivoting to discussing Girl Scout cookies as the enterprise prepares to launch a new flavor. This episode also contains initial reactions to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro and Todd Cochrane

10:10 - Emails

16:33 - Girl Scout Cookies

34:17 - Charlie Kirk

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The gang discusses the recent adjustment to job numbers in the US, which saw nearly 1,000,000 fewer jobs than previously thought over the waning days of the Biden administration and the earliest days of Trump's second time in office. Are these numbers to be trusted, and does this match up closer with how the economy feels rather than how we're told it's performing? The crew also debate Senate Republicans' decision to initiate a nuclear option to approve Trump appointees with a simple majority. Is it necessary to keep government functioning, or will the GOP regret these actions?

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:16:47 - BLS

00:45:53 - Republican Nuclear Option

01:26:39 - Emails

02:11:28 - Wrap-up

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The gang discusses Trump's brief disappearance from the public eye over the holiday weekend, causing the hashtag #TrumpIsDead to go viral across social media. Spurred on by recurring bruises on his hands and swollen ankles — not to mention a Vance quote — Justin, Jen, and Heaton ask where this reaction came from. Then, the trio turns to discuss the ongoing housing crisis in the US, with Scott Bessent telling reports Trump could declare a housing emergency in the coming weeks. How many times can Heaton say "zoning" in a single segment? You'll have to listen to find out.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:19:13 - Trump Didn't Die

01:01:34 - Housing Emergency

01:38:17 - Emails

02:00:00 - Wrap-up

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Justin, Jen, and Heaton break down Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s proposal that the U.S. government take equity stakes in defense contractors. It's a plan criticized as creeping socialism by Republicans but framed by Lutnick as fair compensation for taxpayer investment. They also tackle the backlash to Cracker Barrel’s (now former) new logo, which abandoned its traditional imagery in favor of a minimal, modern design. From Trump’s mocking to bipartisan confusion online, the panel explores why even subtle branding tweaks can trigger culture war blowback.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro and Taylor Swift

00:21:41 - Defense Companies

00:53:05 - Cracker Barrel

01:21:11 - Emails

01:33:35 - Wrap-up

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