Top HBR Podcast Episodes of 2025
The article discusses the most popular Harvard Business Review podcast episodes of 2025, highlighting key content and trends from the year.
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The article discusses the most popular Harvard Business Review podcast episodes of 2025, highlighting key content and trends from the year.

Wirecutter tested over 4,000 products in 2025 across various categories, including new and trending items, and compiled a list of the 100 most popular products, featuring both longstanding favorites and new discoveries like a highly-rated CD player and cozy socks.

Fellini's Pizzeria in Rhode Island offers a Thanksgiving pizza that is so popular, customers need to place their orders months in advance. The pizza features a whole wheat crust filled with mozzarella cheese, mashed potato, stuffing, gravy, and turkey, with an optional scoop of cranberry jelly sauce. Pre-orders for the pie sell out within hours, with customers calling for hours to secure a slot. The tradition began a decade ago and has grown in popularity, with about 2,000 pies sold last year.

The DASH diet, which focuses on whole foods and limits processed foods, is the fifth most popular diet in the U.S. The carnivore diet, consisting solely of animal-based products, ranks fourth but can lead to nutritional deficiencies and health risks. The vegan diet, replacing animal products with plant-based alternatives, is the third most popular but may also result in nutritional deficiencies. The keto diet, a low-carb, high-fat diet, is the second most searched but is criticized for lacking essential nutrients and being unsustainable. The Mediterranean diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, is the most popular and considered the healthiest option, effectively reducing chronic diseases and symptoms of depression.

CandyStore.com has released a ranking of the most popular and hated Halloween candies in each state, as well as nationwide. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups emerged as the most popular candy in America, followed by M&Ms and Snickers. On the other hand, Circus Peanuts were voted the worst candy for the second year in a row, with Candy Corn and Necco Wafers also making the list. The rankings were determined through sales data and customer surveys.

Barbie and Little Mermaid-themed Halloween costumes are in high demand this year, with sales of officially licensed Barbie costumes up 9x compared to last year and Ariel styles up nearly 70%. HalloweenCostumes.com has also seen increased interest in Beyoncé and Taylor Swift looks, likely due to their popular concert tours, and has created costume guides to help customers achieve the desired look.

CandyStore.com has released a map showcasing the most popular Halloween candies in each state based on sales data. Some notable findings include Hot Tamales surpassing Skittles in popularity, a preference for chocolate and fruity candies, and a projected record-breaking $3.6 billion spending on candy for Halloween in 2023.

Wordle, the popular puzzle game created by Josh Wardle, has gained immense popularity since its release in October 2021, with millions of players worldwide. The New York Times acquired the game in January 2022. Wordle's popularity reflects people's fascination with language and their interest in language games. Today's Wordle puzzle, #827, has been solved, with the answer being "right." The game provides daily challenges, and players can look forward to new hints and tips in the future.

The Weeknd has announced that The Idol Vol. 1 soundtrack will be released on June 30, featuring his character Tedros on the album artwork. The soundtrack will include his newest single "Popular" with Madonna and Playboi Carti, and "Double Fantasy" with Future. The Weeknd cited David Bowie, Prince, and Pink Floyd as inspirations for the soundtrack, and wants to challenge himself to take it to the next level.

US President Joe Biden praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his popularity in the US and his influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Biden also complimented Modi for his initiatives to combat climate change and his engagement with the Quad. The two leaders are scheduled to meet next month during the US-India summit, and Biden jokingly asked for Modi's autograph due to the overwhelming demand for invitations to the dinner he is hosting in Modi's honor.

The Social Security Administration has released its annual list of the most popular baby names in 2022. The top names for boys are Liam, Noah, and Oliver, while the top names for girls are Emma, Olivia, and Ava. The list is based on the names given to babies born in the United States and is a helpful resource for parents-to-be.