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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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Announcing an ad-free Decoder feed for Verge subscribersIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel announces an exciting new feature for subscribers of The Verge.15 Oct 2025 · 1 min
The AI industry is at a major crossroadsThis episode focuses on the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, particularly spotlighting recent developments from OpenAI during its annual Dev Day and the implications of its new…9 Oct 2025 · 44 min
Rivian CEO on CarPlay, Lidar, and affordable EVsRivian CEO R.J. Scaringe discusses Rivian’s shift from premium electric trucks to broader EVs, focusing on the upcoming R2, pricing, tariffs, CarPlay/infotainment strategy, and the company’s approach…6 Oct 2025 · 51 min · 14 chapters
The good, the bad, and the future of AI agentsDecoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas in business and technology, hosted by Nilay Patel.2 Oct 2025 · 47 min
Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EVA podcast by The Verge exploring big ideas and challenges in business and technology through conversations with innovators and policymakers.29 Sep 2025 · 1 h 3 min
How AI safety took a backseat to military moneyIn this episode, Hayden Field, a senior AI reporter at The Verge, discusses the growing shift of AI companies towards military applications with Heidy Khlaaf.25 Sep 2025 · 43 min
Dropout CEO Sam Reich on business, comedy, and keeping culture weird, General Internet Guy and co-founder of Complexly22 Sep 2025 · 1 h 6 min
How chatbots — and their makers — are enabling AI psychosisHow chatbots — and their makers — are enabling AI psychosis18 Sep 2025 · 50 min
How brands and creators are fighting for your attention — and your moneyModern digital marketing and advertising—how brands compete for attention and drive purchases/loyalty across fragmented channels, using data, automation, and creator partnerships; includes discussion…15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 24 chapters
Sierra CEO Bret Taylor on why the AI bubble feels like the dotcom boomBret Taylor, CEO of AI startup Sierra and Chairman of OpenAI11 Sep 2025 · 51 min
Sal Khan is hopeful that AI won't destroy educationHank Green, co-founder of Complexly8 Sep 2025 · 1 h 4 min
The quest to keep OpenAI honestThe Quest to Keep OpenAI Honest4 Sep 2025 · 40 min
Rewind: Bookshop CEO's crusade to save books from AmazonDecoder rewind interview with Bookshop.org CEO Andy Hunter about Bookshop’s effort to build an alternative to Amazon—especially via a new e-book initiative—and the resulting fights over distribution,…28 Aug 2025 · 1 h 7 min · 24 chapters
Is ChatGPT killing higher education?In this episode, guest host Sean Illing discusses the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on higher education with journalist James Walsh.25 Aug 2025 · 57 min
Amazon is betting on agents to win the AI raceIn this episode of Decoder, Alex Heath, deputy editor at The Verge, hosts a conversation with David Luan, head of Amazon’s AGI Research Lab.21 Aug 2025 · 54 min
How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEOHow the Head of Obsidian Went from Superfan to CEO18 Aug 2025 · 54 min
ChatGPT chief Nick Turley doesn't want you too attached to AIOpenAI’s Nick Turley discusses the GPT-5 rollout, why ChatGPT temporarily removed GPT-4.0, and what the backlash revealed about user attachment.14 Aug 2025 · 55 min · 22 chapters
Notion's CEO wants you to demand better from your toolsNotion's CEO wants you to demand better from your tools11 Aug 2025 · 56 min
GitHub's CEO says AI coding is ‘here to stay’GitHub's CEO says AI coding is ‘here to stay’7 Aug 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Why tech is racing to adopt AI codingIn this episode of Decoder, guest host Casey Newton interviews Michael Truell, CEO of Anysphere, the company behind the automated programming platform Cursor AI.4 Aug 2025 · 56 min
Why AI researchers are getting paid like NBA All-StarsIn this episode of Decoder, guest host Alex Heath, alongside Hayden Field, the new senior AI reporter at The Verge, delves into the "AI talent wars" and the rising salaries of AI researchers that…31 Jul 2025 · 40 min
Can we ever trust an AI lawyer?Jon Fortt (guest-hosting for Nilay Patel)28 Jul 2025 · 55 min
We are not ready for better deepfakesThursday episode, date not specified24 Jul 2025 · 57 min
Why tech billionaires want a ‘corporate dictatorship’Why tech billionaires want a ‘corporate dictatorship’21 Jul 2025 · 1 h 2 min