Decoder Ring Plus | We Ring Out 2025

Happy new year! In this subscriber-only episode of Decoder Ring, producers Evan Chung, Max Freedman, and Katie Shepherd join host Willa Paskin for a peek behind the scenes. We chat about our favorite moments from this year’s episodes, fun facts that didn’t make it to air, podcast recommendations, and new year’s resolutions. This episode is for Slate Plus members. Join now to unlock it—plus other exclusive Decoder Ring bonus episodes and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.