Decoder with Nilay Patel podcast

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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  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.

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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Sen. Ed Markey wants media companies to fight for the First Amendment

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey and I agree it seems like democracy is on the line right now,... more

Yesterday

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Square's product chief on the death of the penny and the future of money

Today, I’m talking with Willem Avé, who’s the head of product at Square. You know Square —... more

08 Dec 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:47

08 Dec 2025


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The tiny team trying to keep AI from destroying everything

Today, I’m talking with Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field about some of the people res... more

04 Dec 2025

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04 Dec 2025


#892

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says there is no AI bubble after all

IBM was instrumental to the entire 20th century of computing — but it's a lot harder for m... more

01 Dec 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:34

01 Dec 2025


#891

What the climate story gets wrong

Hey everyone, it's Nilay. It’s been great being back in the Decoder chair this fall, and w... more

24 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:32

24 Nov 2025


#890

The DoorDash Problem: How AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon

Okay, let’s talk about AI and what I’ve been calling the “DoorDash problem.” This is about... more

20 Nov 2025

30 MINS

30:55

20 Nov 2025


#889

Ring's Jamie Siminoff thinks AI can reduce crime

Jamie Simonoff, founder of Ring, won't let me call him the CEO. He says his title is and a... more

17 Nov 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:17

17 Nov 2025


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The company at the heart of the AI bubble

So a lot of people think AI is a bubble. So we sent Verge senior reporter Liz Lopatto out ... more

13 Nov 2025

37 MINS

37:56

13 Nov 2025


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Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t think AI will destroy the web

Today, I’m talking with a very special guest: Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Wor... more

10 Nov 2025

55 MINS

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10 Nov 2025


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How AI is fueling an existential crisis in education

We keep hearing over and over that generative AI is causing massive problems in education,... more

06 Nov 2025

39 MINS

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06 Nov 2025


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Lyft CEO David Risher on paying drivers more and the shift to robotaxis

David Risher was on Lyft's board for years, but only stepped in as CEO in 2023, to help tu... more

03 Nov 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:02

03 Nov 2025


#884

How Silicon Valley enshittified the internet

This is Sarah Jeong, features editor at The Verge. I’m standing in for Nilay for one final... more

30 Oct 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:41

30 Oct 2025


#883

LexisNexis CEO says the AI law era is already here

LexisNexis is one of the most important companies in the entire legal system. For ages it'... more

27 Oct 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:07

27 Oct 2025


#882

Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay

Today’s guests are General Motors CEO Mary Barra and new GM Chief Product Officer Sterling... more

22 Oct 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:03

22 Oct 2025


#881

Zocdoc CEO: "Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI"

Hey everyone, it’s Nilay. I’m back from parental leave, and I’m really excited to jump bac... more

20 Oct 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:06

20 Oct 2025