<p>A short audio essay to start the new year. People are tired, distrustful, and ready for something different.</p> <p><audio controls="controls" src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/4100/2025/it-is-2025.mp3" preload="metadata"></audio></p> <p><a href="https://timetable.manton.org/transcripts/2025/01/06/1789.html" class="transcript_link">Transcript</a></p>