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Decoder 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.

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This is Jake Kastrenakes, executive editor at The Verge. I’m filling in for Nilay here while he settles back into full-time hosting duties. We’ve got a very good episode for you today. My guest is Verge transportation editor Andy Hawkins, and we’re t... more

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This is Hayden Field, senior AI reporter at The Verge and your Thursday episode guest host. It’s been a very big news week in AI, and a lot of it had to do with OpenAI, its DevDay in San Francisco this week, and the viral explosion of AI-generated vi... more

I’m Joanna Stern, the senior personal tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and this is my final Decoder episode filling in for Nilay while he’s out on parental leave. My guest today: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. This is RJ’s third time on the show, ... more

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Recent Guests

Kanjun Qiu
CEO of AI Startup, Imbue
Imbue
Episode: The AI industry is at a major crossroads
David Hershey
Leads the applied AI team at Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: The good, the bad, and the future of AI agents
Jim Farley
CEO of Ford Motor Company
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Episode: Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV
Heidy Khlaaf
Chief AI Scientist at the AI Now Institute, a leading expert in the safety of AI within autonomous weapons systems.
AI Now Institute
Episode: How AI safety took a backseat to military money
Sam Reich
CEO and founder of Dropout TV
Dropout TV
Episode: Dropout CEO Sam Reich on business, comedy, and keeping culture weird
Kashmir Hill
New York Times reporter focused on AI and mental health
The New York Times
Episode: How chatbots — and their makers — are enabling AI psychosis
Sal Khan
Founder and CEO of Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Episode: Sal Khan is hopeful that AI won't destroy education
David Luan
Head of Amazon's AGI Research Lab, formerly an early research leader at OpenAI
Amazon
Episode: Amazon is betting on agents to win the AI race
Ivan Zhao
Co-founder and CEO of Notion
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Episode: Notion's CEO wants you to demand better from your tools

Hosts

Alex Heath
Deputy Editor at The Verge and guest host, he brings insights from technology journalism and a keen understanding of the current digital landscape.
Casey Newton
Founder and editor of Platformer, he focuses on technology's cultural impact and brings a unique perspective to discussions.
Jon Fortt
Co-host of Closing Bell Overtime and creator of the Fort Knox streaming series on LinkedIn, he provides analysis and insight on technology and business.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • Mediocre and Overrun with Ads

    I really wanted to like The Decoder Podcast from Patel, but it’s honestly hard to get through. The topics feel painfully mediocre — like filler content stretched into full episodes — and there’s little real insight or originality. To make things worse, there are two ad breaks in under 30 minutes, which completely kills the flow. Feels more like a half-hearted side project than something worth subscribing to.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Slx2sxf
    Germany8 days ago
  • Bring Nilay back

    Too much I, I, I, my, my, my, me, me, me... Feels strange on this show... Nilay - your team can do better!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Johnny4electric
    United States11 days ago
  • AI psychosis Episode

    Was excellent and gave more information on the technology than anywhere else. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wallabywonder
    United Statesa month ago
  • Informative, plural, up to date

    Podcast Addict
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    Vidrob
    2 months ago
  • 我,

    Apple Podcasts
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    暱稱可以不要嗎
    Taiwan3 months ago

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Many enjoy the focus on technology's impact on society and its ethical considerations.
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There are mixed feelings about the political elements that have recently emerged in discussions.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and in-depth interviews with industry leaders.
The quality of guests and the depth of conversations are frequently praised.

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#152
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#91
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#95
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#141
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#191
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#46
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Talking Points

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The AI industry is at a major crossroads
Q: What do you make of that trend of AI interviews?
It exacerbates existing power dynamics, giving more power to companies and less to applicants, who may not be able to leverage AI effectively in their applications.
The AI industry is at a major crossroads
Q: Do you think these concerns about AI screening are justified?
Yes, it's a perfect example of when AI mediates human relationships, and without recourse, algorithmic decisions can lead to adverse outcomes.
Rivian CEO on CarPlay, Lidar, and affordable EVs
Q: What are you planning to do about the reliability ranking from Consumer Reports?
RJ Scaringe addresses the focus on improving vehicle reliability and highlights the positive customer satisfaction despite the challenges faced during early production.
Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV
Q: How do you make decisions?
Farley discussed a specific decision-making scenario about the wiring loom in the Mach-E, emphasizing the importance of efficiency and manufacturability tied to competitive realities in the EV landscape.
Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV
Q: Is Ford considering Apple's CarPlay Ultra?
Yes, Farley indicated that they are considering it but expressed concerns about the execution of its initial round and emphasized that Ford values not disrupting customers' digital lives.

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