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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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Perplexity CEO on why the browser is AI's killer appPerplexity CEO on why the browser is AI's killer app17 Jul 2025 · 50 min
How decision making will change when AI answers are cheap and (too) easyIn this episode, guest host Jon Fortt, a CNBC journalist, interviews Cassie Kozyrkov, the former chief decision scientist at Google and the founder of AI consultancy Kozyr.14 Jul 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Inside the AI startup frenzy: ‘Everyone’s pivoting, then pivoting again’Inside the AI startup frenzy: ‘Everyone’s pivoting, then pivoting again’10 Jul 2025 · 49 min
How SharkNinja took over the homeSharkNinja’s “relentless” consumer-problem-solving product strategy—how it expands from vacuums and air fryers into new categories like grilling, and how it builds demand via creator marketing.7 Jul 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 35 chapters
Why Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg went to war over WordPressIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel speaks with Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of Automattic and a significant figure in the WordPress ecosystem.30 Jun 2025 · 1 h 9 min
Hinge CEO Justin McLeod says dating AI chatbots is 'playing with fire'Hinge CEO Justin McLeod says dating AI chatbots is 'playing with fire'23 Jun 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Monopoly isn’t a game (with Lina Khan)A show that explores big ideas and challenges in technology and business through conversations with innovators and policymakers.12 Jun 2025 · 1 h 1 min
How private equity kills companies and communitiesIn this episode, Nilay Patel speaks with journalist Megan Greenwell about her upcoming book, *Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream*.29 May 2025 · 49 min
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the next phase of AIIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel interviews Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, discussing the significant advancements in AI showcased at Google I/O 2025.27 May 2025 · 46 min
Why Uber's CEO is okay with reinventing the busIn this episode, host Nilay Patel interviews Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, discussing a range of topics related to Uber’s latest product updates and the future of transportation.22 May 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on how AI can save the web, not destroy itIn this episode of "Decoder," host Nilay Patel speaks with Kevin Scott, Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer, about the future of search and the potential impact of AI on the web.19 May 2025 · 1 h 11 min
Workday's new product head hopes he can make you like WorkdayIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel interviews Gerrit Kazmaier, the new president of product and technology at Workday.15 May 2025 · 1 h 14 min
Did Apple get too big for its own good?A show from The Verge discussing big ideas and current problems in business and technology. Nilay Patel interviews innovators and policymakers about their challenges and visions for the future.12 May 2025 · 1 h 19 min
Reuters is ready to stand up for the press — and embrace AIIn this episode of *Decoder*, Nilay Patel, Editor-in-Chief of The Verge, interviews Paul Bascobert, President of Reuters.8 May 2025 · 1 h 6 min
NYT publisher AG Sulzberger on Trump, OpenAI, and the economyIn this episode of the *Decoder* podcast, host Nilay Patel presents a conversation with A.G.5 May 2025 · 1 h 7 min
What Trump has broken in 100 daysis a show by The Verge, hosted by editor-in-chief Nilay Patel. The show explores significant ideas and challenges in the realms of business and technology through conversations with innovators and…1 May 2025 · 48 min
Decoder Live: Fired FTC commissioners fight backIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel hosts a live panel featuring former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit.28 Apr 2025 · 55 min
The case for breaking up Google has never been strongerThe Case for Breaking Up Google Has Never Been Stronger24 Apr 2025 · 1 h 8 min
Verizon’s consumer chief: Net neutrality ‘went literally nowhere’Verizon’s Consumer Chief: Net Neutrality ‘Went Literally Nowhere’21 Apr 2025 · 1 h 9 min
How Trump’s tariffs actually work on the groundA show from The Verge discussing big ideas and the challenges innovators and policymakers face in business and technology.17 Apr 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Are prediction markets gambling? Robinhood's Vlad Tenev is betting notIn this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel speaks with Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, a rapidly evolving finance platform.14 Apr 2025 · 1 h 15 min
Why DOGE is killing the agency that stops banks from ripping you offIn this episode of *Decoder*, Nilay Patel interviews Rohit Chopra, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), who was fired by President Donald Trump.10 Apr 2025 · 48 min
UiPath CEO Daniel Dines on AI agents replacing our jobsUiPath CEO Daniel Dines on AI agents replacing our jobs7 Apr 2025 · 1 h 7 min
What AI anime memes tell us about the future of art and humanityWhat AI anime memes tell us about the future of art and humanity3 Apr 2025 · 56 min