About this podcast

Join hosts David Pierce and Nilay Patel, along with Wall Street Journal columnist Joanna Stern, for the second part of The Vergecast's 2025 preview. In this lively episode, David, posing as a time traveler from the end of 2025, presents a series of tech-related events – some true, some fabricated. Nilay and Joanna must distinguish fact from fiction, earning points for correct guesses, as they debate the likelihood of major tech shifts. The discussion touches upon anticipated changes in AI, regulation, the fediverse, and broader technological advancements, all with a playful competitive edge to see who can best predict the future of tech. Tune in to see who comes out on top in this high-stakes prediction game.