Decoder with Nilay Patel
The Verge
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.
Episodes
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Nov 25, 2015 • 51min
Recode Decode: B.J. Novak and Dev Flaherty, The List App Co-Founders
The List App co-founders B.J. Novak and Dev Flaherty talk about their new mobile-social app for making lists and how tech is changing the entertainment world. Later, Lauren Goode joins Kara to talk about Apple's new iPad Pro and whether it's worth the upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2015 • 44min
Recode Decode: Brent Bushnell and Eric Gradman, Two Bit Circus Co-Founders
Two Bit Circus CEO Brent Bushnell and CTO Eric Gradman talk with Kara Swisher about their high-tech circus, STEAM Carnival; fixing education; and why playing games will break down kids' aversion to the sciences. Later, Lauren Goode finds out if the new BlackBerry Priv is good enough to challenge Kara's iPhone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2015 • 52min
Recode Decode: Aaron Levie, Box CEO
Box CEO Aaron Levie talks with Kara Swisher about the next wave of enterprise companies and why having $80,000 is better than having $10 million. Later on: How could switching between iOS and Android be easier? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 4, 2015 • 56min
Recode Decode: Sequoia Capital Chairman Sir Michael Moritz
Venture capitalist and co-author of 'Leading' Michael Moritz discusses the history and future of investing and leadership. Topics include building a strong team, attributes of successful leadership, the power of obsession and eliminating distractions, personal growth and evolution, China's growing importance in the global market, investing in technology and leadership qualities, and the rise of food delivery services.
Oct 28, 2015 • 38min
Recode Decode: Huffington Post Editor in Chief Arianna Huffington
Huffington Post editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington talks with Kara Swisher about why journalism is going mobile, but she won?t take her phone to bed. Later on: is 4K TV the future, or just hype? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2015 • 53min
Recode Decode: Betaworks CEO and co-founder John Borthwick
John Borthwick, CEO of the "startup studio" Betaworks, tells Peter Kafka why mobile apps still rule, why he's still bullish on Twitter user growth and more. Later, Lauren Goode and Kara Swisher talk TV streaming, and Kurt Wagner unpacks the daily fantasy controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2015 • 50min
Recode Decode: Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg
Ericsson is maybe the largest communications technology company on the planet. This week, CEO Hans Vestberg tells Kara Swisher about the view from the top, and why he's excited about connectivity in the developing world and in cars. Later on, The Verge's Lauren Goode talks about our Code/Mobile conference and wearables, and Mark Bergen discusses Google search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2015 • 57min
Recode Decode: White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett
Valerie Jarrett is one of President Obama's most trusted confidants, and by extension one of the most powerful people in Washington. She talks with Kara Swisher about the tech industry, gun control, Congress and more. Later, Walt Mossberg talks about TV and the Internet, and Kurt Wagner discusses the executive turnover at Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2015 • 51min
Recode Decode: Lenny newsletter co-founders Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner
In a special hour-long interview with Kara Swisher, Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner talk about their new newsletter publication, Lenny. The duo behind HBO's "Girls" offer their thoughts on feminism, online harassment and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2015 • 58min
Recode Decode: Microsoft EVP Peggy Johnson
Kara Swisher discusses the shiny, new startup-friendly Microsoft with its partnerships chief, Peggy Johnson. Plus, Lauren Goode on Internet publishing and Mark Bergen on advanced car tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
