Not Investment Advice 248: Best of 2025: Person, Company, TV Show, Read, Song & Purchase
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Dec 31, 2025 The hosts dive into their favorite picks of 2025, from standout people like AI leaders to influential companies like NVIDIA. Music highlights include trending songs and artists, while gripping TV recommendations spark excitement for binge-watching. Book lovers receive must-reads on Elon Musk and thoughtful essays on SpaceX. They also discuss NFL's growth through key figures and share laughter over cultural moments, all while reflecting on personal growth and plans for 2026.
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Populist Media Turns Attention Into Power
- Zoran Mammadov's rise showed how media-savvy populist figures can rapidly mobilize youthful constituencies.
- Bilal noted the phenomenon as a communication case study regardless of political agreement.
Founder Presence Restores Tech Momentum
- Bilal argued Google's turnaround came from founder-level decision speed after Sergey Brin's increased presence.
- He credits Sergey, Sundar and Demis for ending bureaucracy and restoring 'founder mode' momentum.
Jensen And NVIDIA Take A Clear Slot
- Jack Butcher picked Jensen Huang and NVIDIA as his person/company of the year.
- He kept it concise and stuck with what he called a 'boring' yet decisive pick.