Rae Morey
Journalist and publisher of The Repository, a news site and newsletter dedicated to covering the WordPress ecosystem, providing in-depth reporting and analysis on releases, community and legal matters.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 23min
409 – What just happened? Episode 3. Funding, acquisitions, legal and events
Rae Morey, the publisher of therepository.email, dives into the latest happenings in the WordPress ecosystem. They discuss the launch of the new PressConf event and the recent release of WordPress 6.7. The conversation also touches on Group One's acquisition of GTmetrix and the ongoing legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine. Additionally, Rae shares insights on community contributions, governance shifts, and even hints at innovative developments in quantum computing by Google. It's a lively discussion packed with industry updates!
Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 25min
450 – What just happened? Episode 5. WordPress in transition, 6.9, trademark battles, and AI
Rae Morey, a seasoned journalist and publisher of The Repository, dives into the latest happenings in the WordPress ecosystem. She discusses the innovative features of WordPress 6.9, including collaboration capabilities and AI integration. Rae sheds light on the ongoing trademark disputes involving the WordPress Foundation and offers insights into the significance of the AI Experiments plugin. The conversation rounds off with a recap of WordCamp Canada’s success and the future direction of Jetpack. Tune in for a comprehensive overview!
Jan 16, 2026 • 50min
Perspectives with Rae Morey
Rae Morey, publisher of The Repository and former newsroom journalist turned WordPress reporter, joins to discuss big 2025 stories and how she built the newsletter. Conversations cover the WP Engine–Automattic lawsuit, why negative news dominates, Campus Connect and WordPress credits, predictions about WordPress 7.0 and collaboration, the impact of AI, and the financial sustainability of an independent newsletter.
