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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 Hayden Field, senior AI reporter at The Verge — and your Thursday episode guest host. I have another couple of shows for you while Nilay is out on parental leave, and we’re going to be spending more time diving into some of the unforeseen con... more

Guest host Hank Green talks with his friend Dropout CEO Sam Reich about keeping a business simple, trying to run a company the “right way,” and why the internet should be full of as many weird little projects as possible.

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Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field and New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill discuss the significant mental health impact AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, can have on users — both people in crisis, and also people who seemed stable.

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This is Hank Green, the cofounder of Complexly. I’m back for my second guest hosting spot here on Decoder while Nilay is out on parental leave. Today, I’m talking with Digitas CEO Amy Lanzi, who runs a major marketing and ad agency. You might remembe... more

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Recent Guests

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
Amy Lanzi
CEO of Digitas
Digitas
Episode: How brands and creators are fighting for your attention — and your money
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
Notion
Episode: Notion's CEO wants you to demand better from your tools
Michael Truell
CEO of Anysphere, the company behind Cursor AI, an automated programming platform.
Anysphere
Episode: Why tech is racing to adopt AI coding
Richard Robinson
Co-founder and CEO of Robin AI; former corporate lawyer specialized in legal technologies
Robin AI
Episode: Can we ever trust an AI lawyer?
Gaurav Misra
CEO of Captions
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Episode: We are not ready for better deepfakes

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
  • Informative, plural, up to date

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Vidrob
    2 months ago
  • 我,

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    暱稱可以不要嗎
    Taiwan2 months ago
  • A tip

    Both you and your guests should stop asking “right?” In the middle of every sentence. It is quite distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Billybill1984
    United States3 months ago
  • Always cutting edge, always relevant.

    Nilay is your guy to bring out the best in some of the most incisive and dominant leaders in the nexus of tech and business. These are some of the most important people on the planet. Some of the best interviews by one of the most respected and influential people in the field. Find time for this show. You won’t regret it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rego46
    Australia3 months ago
  • Some great interviews brought down by obvious political bias

    Nilay has some great guests and topics, but it’s often worsened by his very apparent political bias. Would love if this was more independent and neutral

    Apple Podcasts
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    AMH238
    United States4 months ago

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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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Talking Points

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How brands and creators are fighting for your attention — and your money
Q: Is there a threat from AI in advertising?
Amy discusses that while AI poses a threat, human creativity and understanding of brand values still matter. The future will involve collaboration between AI and human insights for advertising effectiveness.
How brands and creators are fighting for your attention — and your money
Q: How does it work? What are you doing in the advertising industry?
Amy explains that modern marketing involves understanding data, creating personal connections with consumers, and navigating a fractured media landscape—emphasizing that it's about more than just making ads.
Dropout CEO Sam Reich on business, comedy, and keeping culture weird
Q: What are you trying to do, Sam Reich?
Reich expresses that he is focused on creating unique and innovative content while balancing obligations to his team and audience.
Dropout CEO Sam Reich on business, comedy, and keeping culture weird
Q: Can you give me an origin story of Dropout from the beginning of Dropout?
Sam explains how Dropout came to be in his hands, detailing the corporate environment of CollegeHumor and how the transition to a subscription model was framed at that time.
Sal Khan is hopeful that AI won't destroy education
Q: What are some challenges in the education sector according to Sal Khan?
Sal Khan notes that the misalignment of incentives between students, decision-makers, and payers often leads to ineffective educational tools being adopted.

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