The triumph of nerds and technical talent

This week, we wrap up the year with our picks for the biggest narratives, deal guys, hustlers and tech oligarchs.

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Chapters:

* 00:00 Open

* 00:17 Welcome

* 03:22 Vanity Fair Is Back

* 05:56 Is Weiss good at media?

* 13:51 Oscars On YouTube

* 18:03 PvA 2025 Awards

* 18:28 Personality of the Year

* 25:31 Media Brand of the Year

* 30:10 Innovation of the Year

* 37:29 Overlord of the Year

* 40:38 Hustler of the Year

* 43:47 Deal Guy of the Year

* 45:45 Word of the Year

* 48:34 Narrative of the Year

* 54:25 Good Product

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