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2025 In Review: Pop Culture, Politics & Protests

The Pieces with Bimini

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 - 23 minutes

The end of 2025 is finally here, and what a year it has been! From pop culture to politics, protests and many poor decisions... 2025 has been a year full of culture being pushed forwards, and society being pushed back.

On this special episode of The Pieces, Bimini is reflecting on the major events of 2025 and giving their hot take on all that went down. From the USA's brief TikTok ban (and what it says about our need for genuine human connection), to Trump's return to the Presidency; they're also looking at current events in the UK, including the rise of Reform UK and the weaponization of patriotism.

In pop culture, Bimini reflects on Charli XCX's world domination with Brat, Sydney Sweeney's jeans controversy, and Kneecap's Glastonbury performance.

The episode wraps up with their predictions for 2026 - from cabbage becoming trendy, to - much more importantly - trans liberation.

Thanks for listening to The Pieces through-out 2025, we're excited to spend 2026 exploring politics, power and pride with you.

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