Decoder with Nilay Patel
The Verge
Decoder with Nilay Patel is essential listening for anyone trying to navigate the messy, high-stakes collision of technology, business, and policy. Each week, Nilay sits down with the people who define our digital landscape—from CEOs of tech titans to the reporters covering the deepest cracks in the industry. The show peels back the curtain on how complex systems actually work, moving past the marketing hype to get at the mechanical realities, legal battles, and ethical dilemmas that shape our world.
Whether he is grilling a CEO about unauthorized AI impersonations, breaking down the nuance of the latest antitrust lawsuits, or discussing the long-term sustainability of the AI gold rush, Nilay brings a sharp, inquisitive, and occasionally skeptical lens to the table. The podcast excels at connecting the dots between technical infrastructure—like data centers and cybersecurity rails—and the messy, human consequences of those choices. You will hear deep dives into everything from the future of social media regulation and user privacy to the strategic maneuvering behind major market pivots. If you want to understand the logic driving the most powerful players in tech, or if you simply appreciate a smart, thorough interrogation of the systems that rule our lives, Decoder is the place to be. It is not just about the gadgets we use; it is about the power dynamics, the policy fights, and the fundamental question of whether the modern internet is working for us or against us.