# Episode 13:  A New Year, 2026

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Podcast: [The Rack Pack](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rack-pack-7323215)
Published: 2026-01-17T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-rack-pack.captivate.fm/episode/episode-13-a-new-year-2026
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Duration seconds: 3231

## Resource

A new year, a new rack of hopes and fears. The Pack is back to kick off 2026, digging into what we’re excited about, what we’re watching closely, and what we’re absolutely not ready for in the coming year.

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