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.
In this episode of Decoder, Jon Fortt interviews Gil Duran, author of "The Nerd Reich," about the increasing influence of tech billionaires on politics and society. Duran argues that figures like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Marc Andreessen are pushing anti-democratic ideas, aiming for a tech-dominated feudalism. They d...
In this episode of Decoder, Alex Heath interviews Aravind Srinivas, the CEO of Perplexity, about Comet, Perplexity's new AI web browser. Aravind explains why Perplexity is betting on the browser as the best way to build AI agents, emphasizing the browser's ability to provide context and access to third-party apps secur...
Jon Fortt interviews Cassie Kozyrkov, former chief decision scientist at Google, about the science of decision-making and how it intersects with AI. Kozyrkov discusses the importance of aligning decisions with personal values and goals, especially when using AI for advice, and the common mistakes people make in decisio...
Alex Heath interviews Ellis Hamburger about the marketing of AI startups. Ellis shares his background, from his early interest in tech journalism and his time at The Verge, to his experiences at Snapchat and the Browser Company. He discusses the challenges AI startups face in differentiating themselves and communicatin...
In this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel interviews Justin McLeod, the founder and CEO of Hinge, about the dating app's evolution, business model, and future direction. McLeod discusses Hinge's focus on fostering genuine connections and its unique position within the Match Group portfolio, as well as the company's shift...
Airbnb is transforming from a vacation rental marketplace into a comprehensive platform for services and experiences, aiming to monetize users' time rather than just their property. By rebuilding the technology stack and app interface, the company is integrating offerings like private chefs and curated activities, posi...
In this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel interviews Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, following the Google I.O. developer conference. They discuss Google's new AI products, the evolving landscape of search with the introduction of AI mode, and its potential impact on the web and content creators. Pichai add...
In this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel interviews Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber, about the company's current strategies and future vision. They discuss Uber's evolution from a simple ride-hailing app to a comprehensive "everyday app," exploring new features like Route Share and commuter subscriptions designed to ...
In this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel interviews Kevin Scott, Microsoft's CTO, about the future of search and the agentic web. They discuss Microsoft's new open-source tool, NL search, designed to integrate AI-powered natural language search into websites, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables AI agents t...
In this episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel interviews John Gruber about the future of Apple and the App Store. They discuss the Epic vs. Apple legal battle, Apple's shift towards digital services, and the potential impact on the company's revenue. Gruber shares his insights on Apple's culture, its relationship with develo...
This episode explores the challenges and opportunities facing Reuters, a long-standing news organization, in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape. Against the backdrop of declining newspaper readership and the rise of social platforms, Reuters is adapting its distribution model to reach new audiences, including...
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