What’s in a name? The Trumpy Strategists Bunker showcases the direction of Australian policy in 2025, while the Grumpies ponder MAGA tensions from Turning Point USA to Susie Wiles’ cry for help in Vanity Fair. On bigger issues, Marcus & Michael look at the responses so far to the murderous Bondi attack, search for highlights in Australian military capability programs and look over the big policy takeaways from 2025. US self harm & a Beijing happy not to interrupt are prominent (Note since publishing: the Trump-designed Trump Class 40,000 ton battleship idea is a welcome own goal for Beijing to admire). Despite impending Christmas feasts and further Aussie cricketing glory, 2025 is ending with disturbing directions.