#98 Southern Tier Brewing Company and a Wild West Start to 2025

Frank and Roman kick off the new year with their first duo episode, packed with fun, banter, and predictions for 2025!  Starting with Southern Tier Brewing Company beer, things quickly turned into a hilarious Wild West showdown.  Frank brought cap gun bottle openers and pet-sized cowboy hats, leading to a "high-stakes" duel.  Spoiler: Roman's quick draw left Frank in the dust (and without an opened bottle)!In the second half, the duo shifted gears and shared predictions for the year ahead. They discussed the growth of independent journalism, quantum computing advancements with Google's new Willow chip, and concerns over misinformation. Roman shared his thoughts on Katherine Maher's TED Talk and her controversial statement about truth being a distraction now that she is CEO of NPR.Grab your favorite brew and join Frank and Roman for this mix of laughs, debates, and insights as they take on the new year with a bang!