Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Recode Decode: Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO Nov 30, 2015

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky talks with Kara Swisher about being in Paris during the city's recent terror attacks, and what the hospitality company is doing after a major political win in San Francisco. Later, Lauren Goode gets a new job as Kara's personal shopper, with some help from The Verge's holiday gift guide.

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Recode Decode: B.J. Novak and Dev Flaherty, The List App Co-Founders Nov 25, 2015

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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.

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Recode Decode: Brent Bushnell and Eric Gradman, Two Bit Circus Co-Founders Nov 18, 2015

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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.

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Recode Decode: Aaron Levie, Box CEO Nov 11, 2015

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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?

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Recode Decode: Sequoia Capital Chairman Sir Michael Moritz Nov 04, 2015

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Venture capitalist and co-author of "Leading" Michael Moritz talks with Kara Swisher about the history and future of investing and leadership. Later on: Do food delivery services have a place outside of San Francisco?

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Recode Decode: Huffington Post Editor in Chief Arianna Huffington Oct 28, 2015

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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?

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Recode Decode: Betaworks CEO and co-founder John Borthwick Oct 21, 2015

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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.

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Recode Decode: Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg Oct 14, 2015

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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.

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Recode Decode: White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett Oct 07, 2015

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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.

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Recode Decode: Lenny newsletter co-founders Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner Sep 28, 2015

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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.

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