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Recode Decode series finale: Vox CEO Jim Bankoff and fan-favorite guests

Decoder with Nilay Patel · with Jim Bankoff · July 1, 2020 · 114 min

Summary

This episode marks the finale of Recode Decode, featuring host Kara Swisher, producer Eric Johnson, and Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff. The discussion covers the podcast's five-year legacy, the future of Vox Media amidst COVID-19 and racial justice movements, and insights from past guests. It offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of media, journalism, and their societal impact.

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podcast finalemedia futurecovid-19 impact on mediamedia and systemic racismtech journalism evolutionpodcasting landscapevox media strategycontent transition

Episode description

After five years, Kara Swisher signs off as the host of Recode Decode. She and her producer Eric Johnson discuss five of the best moments in the show's 539-episode history; then, she talks with Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff about the future of Vox as the COVID-19 crisis continues and the media grapples with what it can do to unwind systemic racism; and finally, she answers questions submitted by 10 of her past guests, including Ronan Farrow, Carole Cadwalladr, Anthony Scaramucci, and Stephanie Ruhle. Thank you to all of our guests, listeners, and the dozens of people behind the scenes who have made this show possible. Starting on Monday July 6, we'll bring you hand-picked "Best of Recode Decode" episodes for the rest of the summer. After that, stay subscribed for something new on this feed from Vox Media. Featuring: Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-large Eric Johnson (@HeyHeyESJ), Recode Decode senior producer Jim Bankoff (@Bankoff), Vox Media CEO More to explore: On Reset, Arielle Duhaime-Ross explores why — and how — tech is changing everything. On Recode Media, Peter Kafka interviews business titans, journalists, comedians and podcasters about the collision of tech and media. On Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway talk about the big tech news stories of the week, who's winning, who's failing, and what comes next. And on Season 1 of Land of the Giants, Jason Del Rey chronicled the rise of Amazon — and now, on Season 2, Peter Kafka and Rani Molla are examining "the Netflix effect." About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Follow Us: Newsletter: Recode Daily Twitter: @Recode and @voxdotcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Reflect on the legacy and impact of your brand or content by celebrating key milestones and memorable moments, as seen in the retrospective of Recode Decode.
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Proactively address crises and societal challenges by discussing their impact on your business and strategies, as exemplified by Vox Media’s approach to COVID-19 and systemic racism.
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Analyze the broader implications of current events like pandemics and social movements on your business model and content strategy.

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