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We Discuss The Best WordPress And Tech Stories of the Month

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Discover the month’s must-know WordPress and tech stories in our latest video! We explore key updates, fascinating innovations, and expert commentary that are vital for anyone involved in the digital realm. Our engaging discussion keeps you informed and inspired as you navigate your tech journey. Don’t wait—watch now to catch up on what matters most in WordPress and technology.

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Katie Keith, CEO and Joint founder of Barn2Plugins

Matt Medeiros, Podcaster and community manager for GravityFroms

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#1 – Joost de Valk’s Bold Plan for WordPress Leadership Faces Mullenweg’s Resistance

https://joost.blog/wordpress-leadership/

Joost de Valk’s Bold Plan for WordPress Leadership Faces Mullenweg’s Resistance

 

#2 – Global tech shares fall as China AI chatbot DeepSeek spooks investors

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/27/tech-shares-asia-europe-fall-china-ai-deepseek

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#3 – I built an app with AI, and now I’m scared of WordPress…

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#4 – Elon Musk emailed X staff: ‘We’re barely breaking even!’

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24351317/elon-musk-x-twitter-bank-debt-stagnant-growth

Wall Street banks plan the sale of X debt at a discount.

Wall Street banks plan sale of X debt at a discount

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#5 – GoDaddy Donates $500K to Support WordPress Community

https://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/press-release-details/2025/GoDaddy-Donates-500K-to-Support-WordPress-Community/default.aspx

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#6 – From ban to buyout: What next for TikTok in the US?

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250114-from-ban-to-buyout-what-next-for-tiktok-in-the-u

 

Our Regular Monthly Panel

Heather Wilde Renze

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/

@heathrielMarc Benzakein

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-benzakein/

@MarcBenzak

Spencer Forman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/

@SpencerFormanKurt von Ahnen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/

@KurtvonAhnen

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