John Hines in for Jason DeRusha. Laura Oakes joins to talk about previous New Year’s Eve adventures. Lindsey highly recommends Sissy K’s near Faneuil Hall in Boston, just avoid nearby trash cans. Laura details her slow/reflective/early mornings. John hasn’t seen midnight since the Clinton administration.

John and Lindsey talk about population numbers and why Lindsey thinks the big numbers forecasted in the 2080’s are unsustainable.

Dave Schwartz makes his weekly appearance to talk about the Minnesota Vikings being one win away from the #1 seed in the NFC. Dave audits the Packers failed comeback attempt… they’re not the first team to come roaring back. But we know how KOC comes out in those one score contests… with DUBS. Plus Dave’s thoughts on the state of the other Minnesota pro sports and their seasons.