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 | 943 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||
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Hey! Nilay here. It’s conference season, so I’m traveling across the country and around the world a lot more than usual. Stay tuned for some very special Decoder episodes we have coming up soon, starting on Monday.
In the meantime, I wanted to share... more
Today I’m talking with Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI. This is a real burner of an episode. We covered everything from his approach to training new models to his criticisms of Anthropic talking about Claude as though it is conscious.
Of c... more
My guest today is Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and co-author of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, which came out in 2024. I wanted to have Ryan on today because we’re on the cusp of the Spac... more
I last talked to Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr in 2024 — when it was obvious that generative AI would upend the music industry, but not exactly clear how that would happen.
Now, Harvey says AI is “omnipresent” in music production. So what ki... more
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- Not Just For Techbros!!
A podcast that talks about tech with normal people in mind? Who would have imagined such a thing could exist. It is refreshing to hear talk about tech take the social world into account instead of pretending it doesn’t exist. This podcast gives a way better perspective than most tech podcasts. The hosts care about “why” questions and not just bootlicking for billionaires
Apple Podcasts5northshorestalker
United Statesa month ago - Great podcast delving into the intricacies of tech and business!
Amazing and informative podcast. Please update the thumbnail resolution of the ad-free version!
Apple Podcasts5SajiberjaberUnited States2 months ago - Identify?
Very timely excellent interview. Our nonprofit is currently evaluating
Apple Podcasts5BalayAdvisoryUnited States2 months ago - Satisfying
It’s incredibly satisfying to watch Nilay hold tech leaders accountable while delivering real journalism on the most important tech developments of this era. Truly a refreshing approach to get to the bottom of critical issues, and avoid the classic canned talking points. Excellent conversation, journalism, and tech reporting.
Apple Podcasts5estuhldreherUnited States2 months ago - Superhuman=gross
Listening to the CEO weasel around being caught dead to rights trying to exploit real journalists without compensation and while misleading users is disgusting.
All these AI shills are just acting without any responsibility or thought beyond “make me money, AI”
Apple Podcasts50xbeepBoopUnited States3 months ago
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What is Decoder about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show features high-profile tech leaders, policy makers, journalists, and researchers, with deep dives into how AI, platforms, regulation, and business strategy shape tech's future. Episodes frequently center on accountability, safety standards, labor implications, and the monetization of AI, often pairing tough questions with thoughtful context from industry insiders. Noteworthy is the willingness to challenge powerful figures, while keeping a broad lens on society, policy, and real-world impact. Listeners can expect rigorous interviews, a strong emphasis on governance and ethics, and a penchant for connecting complex tech trends to everyday consequences.
A standout aspect is the guest mix: from CEOs and founders to regulators and res... more
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