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Recode Daily
by Recode
Your 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
Buildings 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...
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The hydrogen car revival
The 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:...
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How to resurrect a coral reef
Step 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....
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Making cryptocurrency climate-friendly
Mining 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...
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Can we stay cool without heating up the planet?
How 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...
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Sold: Apollo 11 moon dust
A 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:...
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Why am I still getting robocalls???
They 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.…
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What if the future of work is exactly the same?
For 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...
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The space station race
After 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:...
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Biden makes clean energy a national security issue
President 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...
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Why America makes tech tycoons into superheroes
Our 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...
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Sheryl Sandberg’s mixed legacy at Meta
The 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…
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911 is getting better but less private
As 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:...
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How often can you get Covid?
Does 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...
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Amazon calls Mom and Pop
Delivering 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:...
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Working from home is making you more productive
Quick, 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...
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Electric cars vs. flamingos
The booming electric car industry has become a big nuisance for flamingos. Benji Jones explains. Read Benji’s story: https://www.vox.com/22965660/electric-vehicles-lithium-ion-batteries-flamingos This episode was originally published March 16, 2022. It was produced by Taylor Maycan and hosted by...
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What can you learn from the guy who built the iPod?
Peter 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...
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The shooters were 18
Writer 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.…
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Data breaches are everywhere and consequences are ???
Companies 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...
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Social justice investors
The 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...
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Flight delayed? Blame a spaceship.
In 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...
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The scourge of 'the time tax'
Why 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:...
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Mass shooting videos are still going viral
Companies 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...
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Post-Roe, Inc.
Major 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…
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Are we living in a post-privacy age?
Ronan 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...
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Netflix will return after these messages
Netflix’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...
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The crypto crash
Meme 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…
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A cure for sickle cell?
Scientists 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...
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America chips in
The 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:...
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Our nurdle nightmare
Little 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...
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The Great Resignation grows up
Earlier 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...
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Seeking an abortion? Better watch your digital footprint.
The 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:...
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Apple gives the right to repair*
*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...
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Tesla's boss is away. Time for the competition to play.
Elon 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...
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Gen Z doesn't dream of labor
Does 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...
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ok groomer
Accounts 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…
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Hollywood's plan to keep butts in seats
As 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:...
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What if the future of work is exactly the same?
For many, the work revolution that’s supposedly going on across the country right now doesn’t feel very revolutionary. Vox’s Emily Stewart explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sorry, your iPhone apps are still tracking you
Apple 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...
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Twitter's new boss
Elon 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...
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We’re one step closer to self-farming farms
The 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:...
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The Amazonification of the American workforce
We 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:...
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The death of the gas station
As 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...
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The threat of Russian cyberwar
Russia 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...
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Elon Musk's new troll is buying Twitter
Will 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.…
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No one nose
Believe 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...
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Catching the Brooklyn subway shooter
WNYC’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…
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The State of Streaming
Recode 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,...
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Is Noom just another diet?
The 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...
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Your 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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