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by The Verge · English

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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Canva's CEO on its big pivot to AI enterprise softwareCanva’s pivot from “design platform with AI tools” to “AI platform with design tools,” centered on Canva AI 2.0 that turns ideas into editable Canva files and orchestrates Canva’s internal tools plus…20 Apr 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 20 chapters
Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman's "unconstrained" relationship with the truthRonan Farrow discusses his New Yorker investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, arguing Altman is “unconstrained by truth” amid a broader industry “race to the bottom” on AI safety.16 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 26 chapters
Can Puck’s CEO reinvent the news business for the influencer age?Whether Puck’s CEO Sarah Personette can “reinvent the news business” for the influencer age, using a talent-led, subscription-first model that claims to preserve journalism’s trust while competing…13 Apr 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 27 chapters
The AI industry's existential race for profitsThe AI industry’s “monetization cliff” as OpenAI and Anthropic race to IPO profitability, driven by AI agents that consume far more compute/tokens than expected, forcing pricing changes and project…9 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins wants data centers in spaceCisco CEO Chuck Robbins discusses AI-era infrastructure, especially where to build new data centers, whether to locate them in space, and how Cisco’s networking and security businesses fit into…6 Apr 2026 · 58 min · 24 chapters
A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?Landmark injury lawsuits over social media “addiction” and mental-health harms, focusing on product design (infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, algorithmic personalization) rather than…2 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 18 chapters
Okta's CEO is betting big on AI agent identityOkta CEO Todd McKinnon discusses “SaaSpocalypse” fears and argues Okta’s next bet is “agent identity”—the security/permission layer for AI agents inside enterprises.30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 27 chapters
Everyone hates Ticketmaster. Why'd Trump go easy on them?Decoder episode “Everyone hates Ticketmaster. Why’d Trump go easy on them?” discusses the federal antitrust case against Live Nation (Ticketmaster) and why the Trump DOJ settled while many states…26 Mar 2026 · 38 min · 8 chapters
Confronting the CEO of the AI company that impersonated meNealai Patel (The Verge) confronts Shashir Mohotra (CEO of Superhuman) about Grammarly’s “Expert Review” feature that used real people’s names (including Patel and other journalists/authors) without…23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 31 chapters
Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. gambleDecoder episode “Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. gamble” discusses Paramount’s proposed $110B acquisition of Warner Bros.19 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone on reviving the web's homepageYahoo’s turnaround and “reviving the web’s homepage,” centered on Yahoo Scout (AI search) and a shift in ad tech from supply-side to demand-side platforms.16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 22 chapters
Anthropic doesn't trust the Pentagon, and neither should youDecoder discusses Anthropic’s legal fight with the Pentagon over being labeled a “supply chain risk,” focusing on mass surveillance, how US surveillance authorities expand beyond plain-language…12 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 11 chapters
Hasbro's CEO lets AI Peppa Pig help design toysHasbro CEO Chris Cox discusses how Hasbro is using AI to speed toy design and pitching, while shifting strategy toward “gamified, entertainment-driven, multi-purchase, multi-generational” play for…9 Mar 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 22 chapters
Prediction markets want to be the newsPrediction markets want to be the news5 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 20 chapters
Zillow's CEO on growth during a housing crisisZillow's CEO on Growth During a Housing Crisis2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 26 chapters
Inside Xbox's executive shakeupInside Xbox's Executive Shakeup26 Feb 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
Hank Green lets loose on YouTube, billionaires, and algorithmsIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel speaks with Hank Green, co-founder and former owner of Complexly, a nonprofit online education company.23 Feb 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 30 chapters
Money no longer matters to AI's top talentIn this episode of Decoder, host Nilay Patel discusses the fierce competition for AI talent in the tech industry, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area.19 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 12 chapters
Let's talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance stateIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel discusses the controversial implications surrounding Ring's technology, particularly in light of the company's recent "Search Party" commercial, which aired…16 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 8 chapters
The surprising case for AI judgesFormer Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court, President & CEO of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)12 Feb 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 41 chapters
Siemens CEO's mission to automate everythingIn this episode of *Decoder*, Nilay Patel interviews Roland Bush, the CEO of Siemens, to explore the company's expansive role in the automation of industries and its implications for the future of…9 Feb 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 23 chapters
Reality is losing the deepfake warIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel engages Verge reporter Jess Weatherbed to discuss the urgent issue of deepfakes and the challenges of labeling images and videos in a world increasingly filled…5 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 18 chapters
Docusign's CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contractsNilay Patel, Editor-in-Chief of The Verge2 Feb 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 27 chapters
Netflix is eating Hollywood — because it has toDecoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas and pressing issues in business and technology.29 Jan 2026 · 56 min · 28 chapters