Decoder with Nilay Patel
The VergeDecoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 987 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||
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Your hard hitting Democrat left leaning interview left a lot unasked. You come across as this I ask tough questions unless it is a Democrat you want to see reelected.
Podcast Addict315 days agopolwig- Ethics and Tech Coverage
I love Decoder for many reasons, but most because of the intensity behind The Verge’s ethics policy. Knowing that the opinions and coverage will be authentic and driven by motives other than ad dollars is so valuable.
Aside from that, the Tech industry coverage is surprisingly broad and very high quality. Nilay is an incredible host.
Apple Podcasts5Aurorkouzuki
United Statesa month ago - Loved the creator economy interview
I thought this interview did a great job of explaining how the business works from the creators' agents' POV while flagging the threat that AI may pose very soon to creators.
Apple Podcasts5PhillyGirl99United States4 months ago - Your chat with Patreon’s CEO
Straight talking, emotionally intelligent & realist commentary - more guests like this please, Decoder team
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United Kingdom4 months ago - The eyes have it
I don’t come for the guests or the topics or the tech. I come for the mellifluous voice, his yacht rock vibe and to get lost in his eyes. Oh, and of course, Taylor Swift. She’ll show. A 🧒 can hope?😘😎☺️🙈😏😁😳
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A thoughtful tech and policy program that surfaces conversations at the intersection of business strategy, regulation, and social impact. Recent episodes center on AI ethics and governance, data privacy, and how big tech, media, and creators navigate shifts in regulation, platform power, and consumer trust. The show often features senior reporters, industry executives, and policymakers who pull back the curtain on how decisions in AI, data, and digital commerce shape everyday life. Notable strengths include rigorous interviewing that challenges power, a newsroom-informed lens on technology's societal implications, and a willingness to cover hard questions facing industry leaders across sectors like advertising, automotive, and media. For po... more
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