How to win — or lose — Decoder
Summary
In this Decoder mailbag episode, host Nilay Patel and producer Nick Statt address listener feedback on recent interviews with Superhuman and Puck CEOs. They discuss the ethics of platforming executives, the tension between adversarial journalism and guest cooperation, and the evolving landscape of AI coverage. Patel also reveals plans for a forthcoming book aimed at demystifying corporate structures for young graduates.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Fetch, Indeed, and BetterHelp
Welcome to Decoder and the mailbag format
Feedback on the Superhuman CEO interview
Journalistic ethics and platforming controversial figures
Sponsors: Verizon, Norwegian, KPMG, and MIDI
Feedback on the Puck interview and media training
The role of conflict and external validation in tech journalism
Sponsors: Hint and American Express
Current state of AI coverage and product market fit
Show format debates and the upcoming Decoder book
Future guests and closing remarks
Sponsors: Verizon and Walmart
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