Recode Daily
535 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsYour guide to the most interesting and important tech and business news of the day. Learn how our digital world is changing — and changing us — five days a week. Produced by Recode and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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There’s a climate solution hiding in our walls
June 24, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesBuildings waste a lot of energy. One low-tech solution could fix that. Neel Dhanesha, Science and Recode fellow for Vox.com, explains. Read Neel’s reporting here: https://www.vox.com/recode/23016732/climate-change-buildings-insulation Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan. The mix is by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions. Adam Clark Estes and Rani Molla are the hosts of Recode Daily. Thank you for listening! If you loved Recode Daily and would like to support future work fr...
The hydrogen car revival
June 23, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutesThe concept of the hydrogen-powered car has been around for decades, but still has yet to really take off. Vox’s Umair Irfan (@umairirfan) tells us about the past, the future, and the pitfalls of hydro-electric vehicles. Read Umair’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22973204/hydrogen-energy-power-toyota-mirai-climate-change Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts ...
How to resurrect a coral reef
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutesStep one: Break coral. Step two: Hack coral sex. Benji Jones, an environment reporter for Vox, explains. Read Benji's reporting: https://www.vox.com/recode/23016412/coral-reef-restoration-climate-change This episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making cryptocurrency climate-friendly
June 21, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutesMining for bitcoin uses a lot of energy. Is there a chance that the crypto industry can become more eco-friendly? Vox’s Neel Dhanesha (@neel_dhan) is with us to discuss. Read Neel’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23005493/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-climate-friendly Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Can we stay cool without heating up the planet?
June 17, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutesHow do we stay cool on a warming planet? Air conditioning is one way, but depending on what kind of AC unit you have, it could be actually polluting the air and making the problem worse. Umair Irfan, climate reporter at Vox, has been looking into this (extremely frustrating) air conditioning paradox. Read Umair’s article: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/23067049/heat-wave-air-conditioning-cooling-india-climate-change Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and ...
Sold: Apollo 11 moon dust
June 16, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutesA tiny sample of dust collected by Neil Armstrong during his historic moon landing was auctioned off in April. Thanks to an unusual series of events, it was the first time moon dust verified by NASA was sold legally. Rebecca Heilweil, Recode reporter, explains. Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23003221/nasa-apollo-11-auction-moon-dust This episode first published April 12, 2022. It was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla. Enjoyed thi...
Why am I still getting robocalls???
June 15, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutesThey made a Covid-19 vaccine in less than a year, but we're still getting spammed by robocalls. What gives? Recode’s Sara Morrison explains. Read Sara’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22882647/robocalls-robotexts-scams-stir-shaken-voip-extended-warranty This episode was first published Feb. 23, 2022. It was produced by Jon Ehrens. The mix is by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions). Adam Clark Estes and Rani Molla are the hosts of Recode Daily. Support Recode Daily by making a financi...
What if the future of work is exactly the same?
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutesFor many, the work revolution that’s supposedly going on across the country right now doesn’t feel very revolutionary. This episode originally aired April 29, 2022. It was produced by Taylor Maycan, mixed by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions), and hosted by Rani Molla. Read Emily and Rani's reporting: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22977654/future-of-work-restaurants-retail-hospitality Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more ab...
The space station race
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutesAfter decades in orbit, the International Space Station goes offline in 2030 and will retire by burning up in the atmosphere. A crop of new space stations are ready to take its place. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains. Read Rebecca's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22839485/space-station-iss-orbit-satellites Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. This episode originally published January 3, 2022....
Biden makes clean energy a national security issue
June 10, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutesPresident Joe Biden invoked a war power from the 1950s to build heat pumps and solar panels. Neel Dhanesha, a Science and Recode fellow at Vox, explains. Read Neel's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/6/8/23159767/biden-defense-production-act-clean-energy-solar Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Email us: [email protected] Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox!...
Why America makes tech tycoons into superheroes
June 09, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutesOur founding myths persevere in the hype machine around tech celebrities. University of Washington historian Margaret O’Mara (@margaretomara) explains. Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sheryl Sandberg’s mixed legacy at Meta
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutesThe executive, who turned Facebook into a profitable business, leaves behind a series of controversies. Recode senior correspondent Shirin Ghaffary explains. Read Shirin’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23151743/sheryl-sandberg-resigns-meta-facebook-lean-in Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about y...
911 is getting better but less private
June 07, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutesAs the government and cellphone companies work to improve emergency response, concerns arise around the collection and sharing of sensitive personal information. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains. Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23126057/911-apple-google-att-mobile-phones-emergency Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Lear...
How often can you get Covid?
June 06, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutesDoes your immunity still last for months? Today, Explained asked a researcher who has been studying omicron reinfections. This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Matthew Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained and Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Amazon calls Mom and Pop
June 03, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutesDelivering packages to rural America can be expensive, so the tech giant is trying to enlist small businesses to fill in the gaps. Recode senior correspondent Jason Del Rey (@DelRey) explains. Read Jason’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/5/9/23063528/amazon-rural-small-business-delivery-program-hub-partners-usps Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts...
Working from home is making you more productive
June 02, 2022 13:01 - 8 minutesQuick, go tell your boss! And read Recode senior reporter Rani Molla’s story here: https://www.vox.com/recode/23129752/work-from-home-productivity Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What can you learn from the guy who built the iPod?
May 31, 2022 13:05 - 53 minutesPeter Kafka talks with Tony Fadell, who helped bring the iPod and iPhone to life, and then built and sold Nest, the smart home company. His new book is “Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making.” Fadell talks about how developing a product begins with creating its “story,” and why he fought so hard to include a $3 screwdriver in Nest thermostat boxes. He also touches on some high-profile failures, unintended consequences, and why he doesn’t want to dance in the metaverse. Fea...
The shooters were 18
May 27, 2022 18:11 - 23 minutesWriter and parent Joanna Schroeder wrote a guide for parents about what to look out for and how to intervene. This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Data breaches are everywhere and consequences are ???
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutesCompanies lose your data and then nothing happens. Emily Stewart, senior reporter for Vox, explains. Read Emily’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23031858/data-breach-data-loss-personal-consequences Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Social justice investors
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesThe kids of America’s wealthiest want to invest their way to change. But is “anti-capitalist” investing even possible? Whizy Kim (@Whizyk) explains. Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flight delayed? Blame a spaceship.
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutesIn Florida, a surging number of space launches has created a new type of travel headache. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains. Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23071531/flight-delay-rocket-launch-florida Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
The scourge of 'the time tax'
May 23, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutesWhy is it so hard to get government benefits? Annie Lowrey joins The Weeds hosts Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews to discuss her recent story for the Atlantic about a group called Code For America that is working to lessen this bureaucratic burden. Read Annie’s story: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/07/how-government-learned-waste-your-time-tax/619568/ This episode of The Weeds was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde. Libby Nelson is the editorial advisor and Amber Hall is...
Mass shooting videos are still going viral
May 20, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutesCompanies are getting better at responding to incidents like the Buffalo shooting. It’s still not nearly good enough. Recode’s Shirin Ghaffary explains. Read Shirin’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23106012/buffalo-shooting-viral-video-social-media-facebook-twitter-murder Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts L...
Post-Roe, Inc.
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutesMajor corporations are scrambling to figure out how they need to prepare for a post-Roe America. Washington Post reporter Todd Frankel (@tcfrankel) explains. Read Todd’s story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/05/04/companies-abortion-decision/?itid=ap_toddc.frankel Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Are we living in a post-privacy age?
May 18, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutesRonan Farrow says yes. He joins Peter Kafka on the Recode Media podcast to discuss his latest investigation for The New Yorker into the surveillance technology Pegasus — spyware that gives remote access to a smartphone’s camera, microphone, and contents. Be sure to power your phone completely off after you listen to the episode. Farrow will tell you why. Featuring: Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow), Investigative Reporter at the New Yorker Host of the Recode Media podcast: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), S...
Netflix will return after these messages
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesNetflix’s subscriber base is shrinking. So they’re turning to ads to boost them. Recode senior correspondent Peter Kafka (@pkafka) explains. Read Peter’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23065689/streaming-netflix-ads-tv-peter-kafka Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Netflix will return, after these messages
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesNetflix’s subscriber base is shrinking. So they’re turning to ads to boost them. Recode senior correspondent Peter Kafka (@pkafka) explains. Read Peter’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23065689/streaming-netflix-ads-tv-peter-kafka Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The crypto crash
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutesMeme stocks, crypto, and fintech are in their flop era, and it would be funny, except that they're dragging real people down with them. Liz Loppato from The Verge explains. Read Liz’s story: https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/11/23067404/meme-stocks-gamestop-crypto-sell Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more...
A cure for sickle cell?
May 13, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutesScientists have developed a long-sought treatment — perhaps even a cure — for sickle cell anemia. But getting it to patients might be an even bigger challenge. This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria Dominguez, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained and Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepo...
America chips in
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutesThe semiconductor was invented in the United States and the country once dominated global manufacturing. Now the Biden administration is spending $52 billion to get back to the top. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains. Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23048906/chip-shortage-manufacturing-america-biden Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions), and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial c...
Our nurdle nightmare
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesLittle plastic balls known as nurdles are polluting our waterways at an alarming rate, causing an environmental catastrophe. Vox science and Recode fellow Neel Dhanesha (@neel_dhan) explains. Read Neel’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23056251/nurdles-plastic-pollution-ocean-microplastics Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad ...
The Great Resignation grows up
May 10, 2022 13:20 - 6 minutesEarlier in the pandemic, younger, less tenured workers in low-paying jobs in industries such as retail, food service, and health care quit their jobs in droves. Now older, more tenured people are joining the Great Resignation. Rani Molla, senior reporter for Recode, explains why so many older workers are leaving and what they’re up to now. Read more here: https://www.vox.com/recode/23042785/the-great-resignation-older-tenured-higher-paid Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineer...
Seeking an abortion? Better watch your digital footprint.
May 09, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesThe Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. This means that citizens seeking or providing abortions are going to need to be extra vigilent about their digital footprint to avoid prosecution. Journalist Lil Kalish (@lil_kalish) explains. Read Lil’s story: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/02/meet-abortion-bans-new-best-friend-your-phone/ Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contr...
Apple gives the right to repair*
May 06, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes*Terms and conditions may apply. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains. Read Rebecca's story: https://www.vox.com/recode/22787724/apple-self-service-right-to-repair This episode was produced by Taylor Maycan. The mix is by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions. Adam Clark Estes hosted today's episode. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tesla's boss is away. Time for the competition to play.
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutesElon Musk’s purchase of Twitter may offer a chance for Tesla’s competitors to get some oxygen in the EV marketplace. Recode deputy editor Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes) explains. Read Adam’s article: http://link.recode.net/public/27517108 Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Rani Molla. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gen Z doesn't dream of labor
May 04, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutesDoes Gen Z actually hate work? Or do they just hate their working conditions? Vox’s Terry Nguyen on zoomers and their relationship to labor. Read Terry’s article: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22977663/gen-z-antiwork-capitalism Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ok groomer
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutesAccounts like “Libs of TikTok” are fueling right-wing media to label people who speak openly about sexuality and gender as “groomers.” Vox’s Aja Romano and the Washington Post’s Taylor Lorenz explain this age-old practice. This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Miles Bryan and Will Reid, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financi...
Hollywood's plan to keep butts in seats
May 02, 2022 13:51 - 8 minutesAs Hollywood adapts to the realities of the streaming and Covid eras, it’s narrowing the scope of the types of movies and moviegoers that hit theaters. What does this mean for the future of the movie industry? Recode's Peter Kafka explains. Read Peter’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/4/13/23022908/movies-theaters-future-peter-kafka Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! b...
Sorry, your iPhone apps are still tracking you
April 28, 2022 09:01 - 14 minutesApple launched its App Tracking Transparency feature one year ago. But did it actually stop tracking and increase privacy for iPhone users? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains. Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Twitter's new boss
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesElon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Recode's Peter Kafka explains. Read Peter’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23041717/twitter-musk-business-plan-peter-kafka-column Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adan Clark Estes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We’re one step closer to self-farming farms
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutesThe most exciting gadget of the year isn’t a TV that displays NFTs or anything related to the metaverse. It’s an autonomous tractor. Recode's Adam Clark Estes explains. This episode was first published Jan. 13, 2022. Read Adam’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/1/8/22872749/john-deere-self-driving-tractor-autonomous-farming Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Rani Molla. Support Recode Daily by making a fi...
The Amazonification of the American workforce
April 25, 2022 09:01 - 14 minutesWe can’t deny it, we all love free shipping. But Amazon’s dominance has turned this former perk into the new industry standard. Recode senior correspondent Jason Del Rey explains what this “Amazonification” of the American workforce means. Read Jason’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22977660/amazon-warehouses-work-injuries-retail-labor Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Sofi LaLonde, and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribu...
The death of the gas station
April 22, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutesAs EVs hit the road, gas stations will have to adapt or risk going out of business. Recode's Rebecca Heilweil explains. Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.vox.com/recode/23023671/ev-charging-network-gas-station-fast-charger Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Production) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
The threat of Russian cyberwar
April 21, 2022 15:22 - 24 minutesRussia is ramping up attacks on Ukraine’s digital infrastructure. The US could be next. This episode of Today Explained was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained and Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elon Musk's new troll is buying Twitter
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutesWill it work? The Verge's Liz Lopatto explains. Read Liz's story: https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23025396/elon-musk-jack-dorsey-twitter-hostile-takeover Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No one nose
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutesBelieve it or not, scientists still don't know how the sense of smell works. But they're looking at how powerful it is - dogs can actually sniff out cancer and many other diseases - and they're trying to figure out how to reverse engineer it. In fact, one MIT scientist may have built a robot nose ... without completely understanding how his invention works. For further reading, sign up for the Unexplainable newsletter here: http://vox.com/unexplainable-newsletter Unexplainable's transcript an...
Catching the Brooklyn subway shooter
April 18, 2022 12:35 - 15 minutesWNYC’s Stephen Nessen explains how New York City’s massive subway surveillance system helped — and hindered — authorities in their search for the suspect in last week’s mass shooting. Today’s episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons (Hemlock Creek Productions) and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The State of Streaming
April 15, 2022 13:36 - 17 minutesRecode Media's's Peter Kafka talks to analyst Michael Nathanson about Big Media’s new problem: TV ratings are plummeting because all the good stuff is streaming — but now Wall Street doesn’t just want streaming, it wants *profitable* streaming. More to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape. About Recode by Vox: Recode...
Is Noom just another diet?
April 14, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutesThe weight loss app Noom has been gaining popularity. Is it as revolutionary as it claims, or just another dieting fad? Vox senior reporter Constance Grady (@constancegrady) fills us in. Read Constance’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23013288/noom-anti-diet-app-health-at-any-size-backlash Today’s episode was produced and engineered by Jon Ehrens and hosted by Adam Clark Estes. Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ...
A grande victory for Starbucks workers
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutesStarting a union can be a tall order, but many baristas have found it’s an effective way to venti their frustration with management. This episode of Today, Explained was produced by Will Reid, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...