February 11, 2016, 9:04 PM PST | Too Embarrassed to Ask

Algorithm Nation

Kara Swisher and special guest host Kurt Wagner answer your questions about how Twitter and Facebook decide what you see in your timeline and News Feed. Then, Y Combinator partner Justin Kan talks about relaunching Justin.tv, his pioneering online reality show, on Snapchat. Read More

February 11, 2016, 12:58 PM PST | Re/code Media with Peter Kafka

The Decode Series: Andrew Jarecki, “The Jinx” Director

In an episode that originally aired on Re/code Decode, Andrew Jarecki joins Peter Kafka to talk about the success of true-crime documentary series such as "Making a Murderer," "Serial" and the show he directed, "The Jinx." He also discusses his history in tech as the founder of MovieFone and a new application called KnowMe. Read More

February 10, 2016, 9:04 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Andrew Jarecki, “The Jinx” Director

Andrew Jarecki joins Peter Kafka to talk about the success of true-crime documentary series such as "Making a Murderer," "Serial" and the show he directed, "The Jinx." He also discusses his history in tech as the founder of MovieFone and a new application called KnowMe. Read More

February 7, 2016, 9:10 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Mike Cagney, CEO, SoFi

SoFi CEO Mike Cagney sits down with Kara Swisher to discuss why financial technology startups are suddenly hot and how SoFi hopes to eventually replace your bank. He also talks about the consumer lending company's TV ad from Super Bowl 50. Read More

February 4, 2016, 9:02 PM PST | Too Embarrassed to Ask

Fitbits and Alphabets

Kara Swisher and Lauren Goode answer your questions about Fitbit's newest device, the Alta, which wants to be a fashionable everyday accessory. Then, Re/code's Mark Bergen joins in to talk about Google, Alphabet and this weekend's Super Bowl 50. Read More

February 4, 2016, 12:57 PM PST | Re/code Media with Peter Kafka

The Decode Series: Chet Kanojia, Starry CEO

In an episode that originally aired on Re/code Decode, Starry CEO Chet Kanojia sits down with Peter Kafka to talk about his latest disruptive startup, which aims to attack broadband monopolies and duopolies by delivering high-speed consumer Internet over the air. He also discusses what the Supreme Court didn't understand about his last startup, Aereo. Read More

February 3, 2016, 9:07 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Chet Kanojia, Starry CEO

Starry CEO Chet Kanojia sits down with Peter Kafka to talk about his latest disruptive startup, which aims to attack broadband monopolies and duopolies by delivering high-speed consumer Internet over the air. He also discusses what the Supreme Court didn't understand about his last startup, Aereo. Read More

January 31, 2016, 9:07 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Eric Weiner, Author of “The Geography of Genius”

Eric Weiner, author of the new book "The Geography of Genius," talks with Kara Swisher about how where we live can make us smarter and more innovative. From Mozart to Steve Jobs, he argues, lightning does not strike randomly. Read More

January 28, 2016, 9:06 PM PST | Too Embarrassed to Ask

My Clothing Is Smarter Than I Am

Lauren Goode and special guest host Ina Fried answer listener questions about wireless plans and why they make zero sense. Then, Athos founder DJ Jayalath joins Lauren and Ina to talk about "smart clothes" that can help their wearers exercise the way pro athletes do. Plus: A fun new game called Too Embarrassed to Answer. Read More

January 28, 2016, 12:55 PM PST | Re/code Media with Peter Kafka

The Decode Series: Nick Denton, Gawker Media Founder, and Jason Epstein, Investor

In an episode that originally aired on Re/code Decode, Gawker Media founder Nick Denton and new board member Jason Epstein sit down with Peter Kafka to discuss the online media company's rapidly changing outlook. How will Gawker react to the growing power of Facebook? And will it be set back by an incoming invasion of privacy lawsuit? Read More

January 27, 2016, 9:10 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Nick Denton, Gawker Media Founder, and Jason Epstein, Investor

Gawker Media founder Nick Denton and new board member Jason Epstein sit down with Peter Kafka to discuss the online media company's rapidly changing outlook. How will Gawker react to the growing power of Facebook? And will it be set back by an incoming invasion of privacy lawsuit? Read More

January 24, 2016, 9:18 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

John Zimmer, Lyft President

Lyft President John Zimmer talks with Kara Swisher about the company's transition from ridesharing to autonomous cars. Plus: Is Lyft competing aggressively enough with Uber? Read More

January 21, 2016, 9:33 PM PST | Too Embarrassed to Ask

Drones, Detroit and Dash

Andreessen Horowitz partner Steven Sinofsky joins Kara Swisher and Lauren Goode to talk about how drones and cars are driving the future of tech. Plus: We answer your questions about Amazon Dash and other instant gratification services. Read More

January 21, 2016, 12:54 PM PST | Re/code Media with Peter Kafka

The Decode Series: Shani Hilton, BuzzFeed Executive Editor of News

In an episode that originally aired on Re/code Decode, BuzzFeed’s Executive Editor of News Shani Hilton talks with Peter Kafka about running the "real" news division of the much-talked-about new media company. She also discusses whether millennials need special news. Read More

January 20, 2016, 9:18 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Shani Hilton, BuzzFeed Executive Editor of News

BuzzFeed’s Executive Editor of News Shani Hilton talks with Peter Kafka about running the "real" news division of the much-talked-about new media company. She also discusses whether millennials need special news. Read More

January 17, 2016, 9:28 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Max Levchin, Affirm CEO

Affirm CEO and PayPal co-founder Max Levchin talks with Kara Swisher about being a serial entrepreneur and why finance is becoming a hot destination for both founders and investors. Plus: What Marissa Mayer is doing right at Yahoo. Read More

January 14, 2016, 9:02 PM PST | Too Embarrassed to Ask

Life’s a Peach After CES

It's the first episode of our new podcast "Too Embarrassed to Ask." Kara Swisher, Lauren Goode and special guest Casey Newton from The Verge discuss CES 2016, bizarre press conferences and the buzzy new social app Peach. Read More

January 14, 2016, 12:49 PM PST | Re/code Media with Peter Kafka

The Decode Series: Chris Altchek, Mic CEO

In an episode that originally aired on Re/code Decode, Mic CEO Chris Altchek talks with Peter Kafka about building a news site for millennials and the differences among newsreading generations. He also discusses what Mic has learned in the past five years and why there's no silver bullet for social media success. Read More

January 13, 2016, 9:02 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Chris Altchek, Mic CEO

Mic CEO Chris Altchek talks with Peter Kafka about building a news site for millennials and the differences among newsreading generations. He also discusses what Mic has learned in the past five years and why there's no silver bullet for social media success. Read More

January 10, 2016, 9:02 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Trae Vassallo and Michele Madansky, Co-Authors, “The Elephant in the Valley”

Former Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner Trae Vassallo and former Yahoo exec Michele Madansky talk with Kara Swisher about "The Elephant in the Valley," their new report on gender bias and harassment in tech. Plus: Lauren Goode and Kara Swisher are launching a new podcast! Read More

January 7, 2016, 12:45 PM PST | Re/code Media with Peter Kafka

The Decode Series: Albert Wenger, Union Square Ventures Partner

In an episode that originally aired on Re/code Decode, Union Square Ventures partner Albert Wenger talks with Peter Kafka about bubble anxiety, mission-driven "benefit corporations" and why tech companies should be willing to work with the government to stop crime and terrorism. Read More

January 6, 2016, 9:06 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Albert Wenger, Union Square Ventures Partner

Union Square Ventures partner Albert Wenger talks with Peter Kafka about bubble anxiety, mission-driven "benefit corporations" and why tech companies should be willing to work with the government to stop crime and terrorism. Read More

January 3, 2016, 9:01 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Happy Re/New Year 2016; CES Preview

Join us for this special panel discussion of 2015's top tech news stories, led by an all-star lineup of reporters from Re/code and The Verge: Kara Swisher, Lauren Goode, Casey Newton and Noah Kulwin. Then, the team looks ahead to CES 2016, which starts this week in Las Vegas. Read More

December 31, 2015, 12:41 PM PST | Re/code Media with Peter Kafka

The Decode Series: Rufus Griscom, Heleo CEO

In an episode that originally aired on Re/code Decode, Heleo CEO Rufus Griscom talks with Peter Kafka about trying to build a "BuzzFeed for brains" that can distribute Big Ideas to the broader Internet. He also talks about how much things have changed since he launched his first media startup, Nerve.com, in 1997. Read More

December 30, 2015, 9:02 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Rufus Griscom, Heleo CEO

Heleo CEO Rufus Griscom talks with Peter Kafka about trying to build a "BuzzFeed for brains" that can distribute Big Ideas to the broader Internet. He also talks about how much things have changed since he launched his first media startup, Nerve.com, in 1997. Read More

December 27, 2015, 9:01 PM PST | Re/code Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher

Niccolo de Masi, Glu CEO; Top Gadgets of 2015

Glu Mobile CEO Niccolo de Masi talks with Kara Swisher about what makes hit games like Kim Kardashian: Hollywood different from earlier video games based on licensed intellectual property. Plus: Kara and Lauren Goode review the top gadgets of 2015. Read More

December 24, 2015, 12:39 PM PST | Re/code Media with Peter Kafka

The Decode Series: Ev Williams, Medium CEO

In an episode that originally aired on Re/code Decode, Medium CEO Ev Williams talks with Peter Kafka about why writing on the Internet today is all about the platform. Plus: Why did Williams and the rest of Twitter's board seemingly change their minds about Jack Dorsey's eligibility to be CEO again? Read More