When Obama was first sworn in, some were worried about allowing him to keep his BlackBerry. Eight years later, he’s cemented his status as a pretty tech-forward president. As his second term ends, we’ll look back at the role of technology in his administration. Next, we’ll chat with Gray Space co-founder Matthew Hoffman about the influence of virtual reality on the architecture industry. 

The Internet Archive has launched a library of Trump’s television appearances — the first of its kind for an incoming president. We’ll hear from one of the archive’s managing editors, Nancy Watzman, about why they created the collection and what they hope it’s used for. Afterwards, we’ll take a tour of of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a new playing venue for the Atlanta Falcons that’s set to open later this year.  

With the expectation of big domestic growth, Amazon plans to create 100,000 full-time positions in the U.S. over the next year and a half. We’ll look at where the retailer expects to see growth and where its thousands of new employees are likely to be working. Next, we’ll talk about a new study that says fitness trackers can be used for the early detection of health problems, and then cap off the show with our weekly numbers game, “Silicon Tally.” This week’s opponent: Alex Davies, the transportation editor at Wired.com. 

During his first press conference as president-elect, Trump said he’s requesting a “major report” from intelligence agencies on Russia and hacking. Computer science professor Matthew Green stopped by to talk about whether the U.S. needs to improve its defenses against cyber threats. Next, we’ll check out the startup Knightscope, a company that makes egg-shaped security robots that protect against crime.

The Detroit Auto show has revved up, and there’s an unlikely star at the center of it all: the minivan. CNET’s Tim Stevens joined us to talk about how the vehicle can be a playground for all kinds of tech. Next, we’ll talk about a division at Yahoo, where some assets will be separated and placed under a new brand name: “Altaba.” Finally, we’ll look at Norway’s decision to phase out its FM radio network.  

Confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning — and the tech world is watching. As Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions goes in front of the Judiciary Committee today, Silicon Valley will see whether he could be an ally or opponent. Politico’s Tony Romm breaks down why Sessions is relevant to their interests. Plus: a conversation with Flatiron’s VP of career services about the coding academy’s plan to award new scholarships to women. 

Uber’s releasing a trove of data from its cars in three cities, with plans to provide average trip times in the countries where it operates. We’ll look at how that data could help with city planning. Also on the show: a conversation with the Federal Trade Commission’s chairwoman, Edith Ramirez, about cross-device tracking, and Marketplace’s Molly Wood on her experience at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.

“Hidden Figures,” a film about three African-American women fighting for workplace equality as NASA mathematicians in the ’60s, opens in theaters across the country today. We spoke to the screenwriter, Allison Schroeder, about the film’s importance and her family history with NASA. Next, we’ll play this week’s Silicon Tally with Dan Moren, co-host of the tech podcast “The Rebound,” and then hear some New Year’s tech resolutions from our listeners and staffers.

From robots that show emotion to ones with personalities that evolve over time, machines are on full display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. But are they actually ready for prime time? Next, we’ll look at a tax holiday proposal from Trump for big tech companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple. Finally, we’ll hear the latest round of New Year’s tech resolutions from our very own Marketplace staff.