The Greatest 2025 End of Year Awards Show! Politics! Science! Good News!

2025 Balance of Power Awards: The B.O.P.s 🎉 We've got an exciting show lined up as we bring back our annual tradition: the Balance of Power Roundtable Awards, aka the B.O.P.s. Joining Matt Robison are former U.S. Congressman Paul Hodes and Republican political consultant Alicia Preston. We'll be handing out end-of-year awards in categories like 'Most Valuable Democratic Player,' 'MVP for the GOP,' 'Perp of the Year,' and 'Most Interesting Science and Tech Story,' among others. Plus, we take live input from our viewers through the chat. This episode is packed with insightful discussions, humorous moments, and even some surprising nominations. Don't miss out on this engaging end-of-year special!00:00 Welcome to Worth Knowing Live Stream00:18 Introducing the Hosts and Show History01:19 The Return of 'The BOPPIES' - Year-End Awards01:34 Interactive Live Streaming and Viewer Engagement01:47 Special Guest Appearance and Surprise Video03:20 Year-End Awards Categories and Nominees04:19 Most Valuable Player - Democratic Side09:19 Most Valuable Player - Republican Side14:26 Perp of the Year - 202519:58 Best Achievement in Legislation24:59 News Story of the Year - 202529:06 The Role of Free Speech and Media Integrity30:02 AI's Impact on Society and Economy31:49 Public Opinion Research Highlights38:59 First-Time Ever Events of 202542:31 Most Interesting Science and Tech Stories49:32 Best Good News of the Year54:27 Who Won the Year?