What to Expect in 2026 with Niall Ferguson, John McWhorter, Dr. Mark Hyman, Leandra Medine Cohen, Suzy Weiss, and Sarah Isgur
Summary
Bari Weiss and Ollie Weissman preview 2026 with experts on politics, culture, and health. Legal analyst Sarah Isgar predicts Trump’s second year will be ineffective due to reliance on executive orders. Culture critic Susie Weiss discusses celebrity engagements and trends like "lavender marriages." Other guests cover linguistic shifts, fashion, wellness, and geopolitical risks.
Topics discussed
Introduction and sponsor messages
Sarah Isger on Trump's executive power and political shifts
Pop culture predictions: trends, celebrities, and aesthetics
John McWhorter on new slang and language evolution
Dr. Mark Hyman on health trends and ultra-processed foods
Leandra Medine-Cohen on fashion trends and style advice
Neil Ferguson on geopolitics, Iran, Ukraine, and China
Closing remarks and final sponsor message
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