
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 913 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||

Today, I’m talking with Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman. Zillow is one of those apps that really exemplifies what you might call the smartphone era of software: the company built a great mobile app for looking at real estate listings, and it turned into n... more
Today, we’re talking about the future of Xbox. Phil Spencer, a two-time Decoder guest who’s led Xbox for more than a decade, is stepping down. But in a shocking twist, his deputy long-assumed successor Sarah Bond is also out too, and the Xbox divisio... more
Today, I’m talking with Hank Green, a longtime friend of Decoder and the co-founder and now former owner of Complexly, an online education company he started with his brother John in 2012. I say former owner because Hank and John have just converted ... more
Today we're talking about the war for AI talent. Right now, the hottest job market on the planet is for AI researchers. And the vast majority of these people are concentrated into a small number of hugely valuable, extremely fast-growing companies in... more
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Is it really that hard to talk about cool tech stuff without injecting politics?
Too big a focus on AI. There are other interesting things happening in tech.
Nilay is a welcoming and engaging host to some of the most important and/or interesting decision makers in business and government. Illuminating the internal structures and external pressures these corporations and institutions are facing, he‘s asking tough questions that go to the core of a variety of societal concerns. Journalism that deserves the name. Entertaining and revealing.
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Exploring the intersections of technology and business, this podcast features in-depth conversations with key figures from various sectors, including innovators and policymakers. Episodes delve into topical issues such as automation, the evolving tech industry, privacy concerns, and the challenges surrounding AI. Beyond surface-level discussions, the host engages guests in critical dialogues that illuminate broader societal implications, making the content not only informative but also thought-provoking on pressing global issues. This focus on substantial themes separates it from more casual tech discussions, appealing to those keen on understanding the deeper layers of technological advancement and its impacts.
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