BYOM Review of the Year
From Brenda You’re on Mute - The Podcast by brendayoureonmute
January 13, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 8
About this episode
Rakhee Verma and Heather Deland review the significant events of 2025 in business and the global economy with humor and candid observations.
Join Rakhee Verma and Heather Deland for a review of 2025 in business, the global economy, and the world of work. From trade wars, tariffs, and Brexit fallout, to the rise of billionaires, AI, and climate challenges. They explore the impact of global volatility on everyday life, consumer power, and political choices, and herald Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum as one of 2025's heroes. Whether reflecting on the UK economy, graduate unemployment, or why Katy Perry is so annoying, Rakhee and Heather give their candid, side‑eyed perspective on a year that was tough but not without laughs. Tune in for sharp observations, occasional exasperation, and moments of hilarity—because 2025 was one for the books. (Rakhee breaks her pledge to not swear on the podcast and can't stop saying the word 'shite'.)
People in this episode
Hosts: Rakhee Verma, Heather Deland
Topics covered
- business review
- global economy
- impact of trade wars
- AI and billionaires
- climate challenges
- political choices
- humor in tough times
Keywords
- 2025
- business
- global economy
- trade wars
- AI
- climate challenges
- politics
- humor
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Katy Perry
Places: Mexico, UK
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