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The Decoded Podcast

POLITICO
Artificial Intelligence
Donald Trump
Elon Musk
Silicon Valley
China
National Security
AI Regulation
Disinformation
Tiktok
Kamala Harris
Cybersecurity
Data Privacy
Trump Administration
Social Media
Big Tech
Biden Administration
Openai
Congress
United States
Tariffs

Decoded by POLITICO explores the people, policy battles and market forces shaping the future of technology around the world, drawing on POLITICO’s reporting to make sense of what’s happening and what comes next.

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illionaire opponents of California’s proposed wealth tax have spent more fighting it than they ever have on a political cause in the state, according to a Decoded by POLITICO analysis. Plus, Decoded by Politico can exclusively report that Open AI I i... more

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned investors that his lab’s AI models could threaten humanity as he prepares for what may be the largest initial public offering of all time, but Wall Street isn't as concerned about the extensional risk of AI, yet inve... more

CEOs outside the tech world are racing to integrate AI into their businesses as they prepare for the dawn of a new economy. But they’ve been slower to establish guardrails — potentially exposing them to multi-million-dollar claims. Plus, after months... more

Sunday’s run-off vote in Brazil won’t just decide the fate of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Bolsonaro clan with which he has sparred for the last decade. It may also determine the future of one of Silicon Valley’s top overseas boogeymen... more

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Recent Guests

David Shor
Head of data research at Blue Rose Research
Blue Rose Research
Episode: Why Silicon Valley is watching Brazil’s election, David Shor on AI bubble
Ava Hartog
POLITICO's Latin American correspondent
POLITICO
Episode: Why Silicon Valley is watching Brazil’s election, David Shor on AI bubble
Jamie Keene
Senior fellow at the Center for Shared AI Prosperity
Center for Shared AI Prosperity
Episode: Why Silicon Valley is watching Brazil’s election, David Shor on AI bubble
Ben Schiller
Head of communications at the privacy-focused blockchain network Midin and producer of Bitcoin Bad Boy
Midin
Episode: The vibe shift comes for Bitcoin’s bad boys
Peter van Valkenburgh
Executive director of Coin Center, a crypto advocacy organization focused on privacy
Coin Center
Episode: The vibe shift comes for Bitcoin’s bad boys
Jeremy B. White
Reporter covering California politics.
POLITICO
Episode: Sergey Brin’s huge spending spree to defeat the billionaire tax
Will McCarthy
Reporter specializing in California ballot measures.
POLITICO
Episode: Sergey Brin’s huge spending spree to defeat the billionaire tax
Brad Smith
President of Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Is Europe struggling with an AI identity crisis?
David Crowley
Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin
Wisconsin gubernatorial race
Episode: Are Wall Street vibes shifting on AI?

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Steven Overly
Host of POLITICO Tech

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 597 ratings
  • When it's not election season this podcast offers insightful if sometimes questionable takes on tech news and coming developments. Unfortunately. During the election season this podcast has become a thinly veiled campaign ad for Kamala Harris.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    AgentZero
    2 years ago
  • Some of the worst takes on the internet.

    If you are a progressive voter, you will love it. They spoon feed you the cope you need to be blissfully ignorant about tech market workings. Everyone else, time is better spent elsewhere.

    The only reason I stay subscribed is to find out what low quality copium is being peddled.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anzel360
    United States2 years ago
  • Probably the most authoritative and smart podcasts in the tech space.

    This is a smart listen that has become a regular part of my morning routine. The host and his guests are some of the most authoritative and informed people on a variety of issues impacting the future of tech in society, like AI (though this might be covered a little too much tbh) and the role policy plays in shaping what’s to come. I’ve enjoyed listening and learning from the podcast and am better prepared to understand the interplay between tech and policy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    globalnole
    United States2 years ago
  • Good

    My father is in it so it is consequently amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chicken poop 75
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Helpful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    4 years ago

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High-quality guests and reporting, though pace can be brisk for newcomers.
Thoughtful, authoritative tech policy with strong guest lineups.
Some listeners critique background music and perceived bias in certain episodes.
Engaging, fast-paced briefings on AI and regulation that are useful for professionals.

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#40
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#57
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Sergey Brin’s huge spending spree to defeat the billionaire tax
Q: Could a compute futures market make it easier for more companies to deploy AI?
Sam Sutton says futures could help companies protect against unexpected changes in computing costs, making prices more predictable and easing the risk of adopting AI.
Sergey Brin’s huge spending spree to defeat the billionaire tax
Q: Why does Brin's spending in California matter for the rest of the United States?
The reporters say the fight over Proposition 40 has national significance and that Brin's political operation could influence California politics for years. His involvement also reflects a wider move by Silicon Valley figures to engage directly in state and federal politics.
The vibe shift comes for Bitcoin’s bad boys
Q: Do you think this is really the end of the era for crypto as a haven for these libertarian type folks?
Sutton says it may mark the end of an era, but privacy concerns could regain importance as AI reshapes financial systems. AI agents might also make crypto easier to use.
Peter Thiel criticizes Trump policy in exclusive recordings
Q: What did he have to say this time?
Thiel links the U.S. presidency to the Antichrist, saying a very bad president could be the Antichrist, but that he does not think Trump is.
Peter Thiel criticizes Trump policy in exclusive recordings
Q: You just got your hands on some new recordings. What do they say?
The recordings show Thiel opposing the Iran war, raising concerns about the International Criminal Court, and discussing political risks tied to a future U.S. president.

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