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Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose on Tuesday 9 June 2026, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join John Gruber to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2026. Video: This show is available to watch on YouTube . 3D video with spatial audio: Exclusively in Sandwich Vision 's Theater on Vision Pro, available on the App Store. Sponsored by: DetailsPro — Design with SwiftUI anytime, anywhere: on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro. Get one year of DetailsPro Premium for $26 (normally $59.99) with this link. Flighty — The world’s best flight tracker and travel app. Now hiring one Senior Product Designer and one Senior Full-Stack iOS Engineer. Finalist — A daily planner for iPhone, iPad and Mac, built on proven paper-based planning methods. Use this link to get six months free. Transcripts: Unofficial but surprisingly good . Links: Apple’s WWDC keynote and State of the Union videos . New Things — Joanna’s new thing. Joanna’s first take on Apple’s announcements . I Am Not a Robot — Joanna’s new bestselling book on consumer AI. Sandwich — the team behind the video version of this show. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Why does AI feel so personal to so many professionals right now? In this episode, I talk with Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge, about the emotional side of artificial intelligence and why so much of the fear around AI may actually be about work itself. We dive into how layoffs, shrinking trust in employers, “good enough” automation, and constant technological change are reshaping the way ambitious people think about stability, creativity, and their future careers. Nilay shares why humans naturally form emotional relationships with technology, why AI companions and chatbots can feel strangely comforting, and why today’s AI hype may be running ahead of reality. Tune in to learn how AI is reshaping work, identity, and ambition. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up Quince - Head to quince.com/ACHIEVER for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Physician’s Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 Why AI feels emotionally threatening at work right now. 03:15 Why humans form emotional relationships with technology. 05:15 How social media is engineered to shape emotions and behavior. 10:00 Why the media frames AI as an existential threat. 12:15 What are the jobs already being affected by generative AI? 16:30 Can AI become a better therapist, mentor, or manager than humans? 21:30 Why constructive criticism and “teeth” matter in management. 24:00 The fear that AI will devalue expertise and creativity. 27:45 Why large language models can’t actually create original ideas. 30:13 How to think about expertise and career growth in the age of AI. 32:30 Why democratizing creative tools changes entire industries. 37:30 What happens when the middle of the labor market disappears? 40:30 Is AI actually as transformative as people claim? 43:45 Why tech companies are failing to help workers emotionally adapt. 45:30 Nilay’s advice for CEOs and billionaires building AI products. Resources + Links Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Nilay: on LinkedIn @nilaypatel + Instagram @reckless1280

This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with editor-in-chief of the tech media outlet The Verge and Hastings resident Nilay Patel. Nilay is one of the most astute observers I know of media and how it is transforming in an era of rapid technological change. We talked about whether AI is theft, why so many newspapers are closing, and how we should run the Rivertowns Dispatch. If you like this episode, consider subscribing so you don't miss any future conversations and leave a review to help others find the podcast. Please also consider subscribing to the print edition of the newspaper to stay up to date on what is happening in the Rivertowns. To provide feedback, suggest future guests, or sponsor a show email us at timothy@rivertownsdispatch.com .

Nilay Patel returns to the show to consider the iPhones 16. Sponsored by: Tiptop : A new way to pay that combines Instant Trade-In and Pay-in-4 at checkout. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Links: Nilay’s review of the iPhone 16 Pro . Also from Nilay: “Let’s Compare Apple, Google, and Samsung’s Definitions of ‘a Photo’” . Yours Truly’s iPhones 16 review . Also from truly: “The Things They Carried” (thoughts and observations on Apple’s event) . This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

There’s a major internet speech regulation currently making its way through Congress, and it has a really good chance of becoming law. It’s called KOSPA: the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, which passed in the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support late last month. At a high level, KOSPA could radically change how tech platforms handle speech in an effort to try and make the internet safer for minors. Nilay Patel talks with Verge senior policy reporter Lauren Feiner, who’s been covering these bills for months now, to explain what’s happening, what these bills actually do, and what the path forward for this legislation looks like. Listen to more from Decoder from Nilay Patel here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nilay Patel returns to the show. Topics include the iPhones 15, journalism in the age of AI, and what it’s like to have Barack Obama on your podcast. Sponsored by: Trade Coffee : Let’s coffee better. Get a free bag of fresh coffee with any Trade subscription. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow . Nuts.com : The world’s best snacks, delivered fast and fresh. Links: Barack Fucking Obama on Decoder . Matthew Panzarino on Decoder . Sports Illustrated’s phony AI writers . Horace Dediu back in 2011: “The Cook Doctrine” . Searching YouTube for “LG vs. GE refrigerators” . Nilay’s Pulitzer-nominated investigation into how many wiper blades are on the Tesla Cybertruck . Doug DeMuro’s car-review YouTube channel . Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. FCC . Steve Jobs on how most professional managers are bozos . Nilay’s AI-written article: “Best printer 2023: just buy this Brother laser printer everyone has, it’s fine” . Amanda Chicago Lewis’s crackerjack feature story at The Verge on SEO “experts”: “The People Who Ruined the Internet” . This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

On today's episode, I am joined by Nilay Patel, Editor-in-chief of the Verge. We talk about following human attention, how I make decisions, NFTs, as well as many other topics. This is a very well-rounded episode that dives deeper than just business. it's about real life and how I handle mine. Check out Nilay and Decoder on the social media platforms linked below and be sure to let me know any feedback you have. Nilay’s Twitter: @reckless Nilay’s IG: @reckless1280 Decoder Twitter: @DecoderPod Decoder TikTok: @decoderpod Verge YouTube: @TheVerge

Nilay Patel returns to the show to talk about Apple’s “Far Out” event, the iPhones 14, and The Verge’s redesign. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Hullo Pillow : Your favorite pillow, guaranteed. Trade Coffee : Incredible coffee delivered fresh from the best roasters in the nation. Backblaze : Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Links: Nilay's iPhone 14 Pro review for The Verge . Yours truly's iPhone 14 Pro review . Nilay: " Welcome to the New Verge ". This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Special guest: Nilay Patel. Special topics: the iPhones 13, Apple Watch Series 7, kids today and the file system, the Lightning / USB-C debate, and, of course, our speculation about next week’s “Unleashed” Apple event. Sponsored by: Backblaze : Get peace of mind knowing your files are backed up securely in the cloud with Backblaze. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Memberful : Monetize your passion with membership. Start your free trial today. Links: Business Insider feature suggesting Apple’s health initiatives are unfocused . ( News+ link .) Monica Chin at The Verge: “File Not Found” — how kids today don’t understand computer file systems. Float — Aundre Larrow’s beautiful short film, shot using iPhone 13’s Cinematic Mode. Nilay’s excellent interview podcast, Decoder . My review of the Apple Watch Series 7 . This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Nilay Patel returns to the show and we have nothing to talk about. You know, other than the M1 Macs and entire iPhone 12 lineup. Sponsored by: Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. New accounts can get $100 credit. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Mint Mobile : Get your new wireless plan for just $15/month with free shipping. Links: Decoder — new/relaunched interview podcast hosted by Nilay. ( Overcast link .) “ The Pandemic Work Diary of a Podcasting Tech Editor ” — nice feature in the NYT on Nilay’s workday. The Verge’s reviews for the M1 MacBook Pro , MacBook Air , and Mac Mini . Yours truly’s review of the M1 MacBook Pro . Patrick Moorhead’s “last honest man” style review of the M1 MacBook Air for Forbes, which, just one week later, is not aging well. The Verge’s reviews for the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Mini . And from a few weeks prior: the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro . Yours truly’s reviews of the iPhone 12/12 Pro and 12 Mini/12 Pro Max . “ Verizon and AT&T Have Vastly Different Ideas About Phone Cases ” — Ashley Carman’s 2018 profile for The Verge of Helena Elicerio, Verizon’s phone case product manager. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

This is the first episode of Nilay Patel's new podcast Decoder , an interview show that will put a spotlight on how innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology are navigating an ever-changing landscape. On the first episode of Decoder, Nilay interviews Mark Cuban. Mark is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, he’s a tech investor, and is on the hit show, Shark Tank . The conversation, recorded as last week’s election results rolled in, covers how interwoven business, technology, and policy are, whether its 5G, or the NBA bubble, or AI, or his investments into healthcare -- if you want to understand the landscape of the future, you have to understand tech, you have to understand business, and you have to understand policy. You can subscribe to Decoder anywhere you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every Tuesday this month, Vergecast co-host Dieter Bohn is hosting a series of discussions diving deep into tech review season, each focusing on a specific product. This week, Dieter brings back Vergecast co-host Nilay Patel and senior personal technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal Joanna Stern to discuss their reviews of the latest iteration of the iPhone. Dieter reviewed the iPhone 12, Nilay reviewed the iPhone 12 Pro, and Joanna reviewed them both side by side. The trio discusses what they focused on in their reviews — like 5G, Dolby Vison, and MagSafe — and how significant the upgrades are for this year’s devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nilay Patel returns to the show to discuss this week’s House antitrust hearing featuring testimony from Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg. Sponsored by: Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. New accounts get a $20 credit with code talkshow20 . Mint Mobile : Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month and get your new plan shipped to your door free . Stitch Fix : A personal styling company that makes getting the clothes you love effortless. Save 25% when you keep everything in your Fix. Links: Full 5.5-hour video of the hearing . Casey Newton at The Verge: “ Overdue, messy, and unsatisfying — but also a necessary part of a hugely important conversation ”. Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and famed character actor M. Emmet Walsh , who was born to play him. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) grilling Jeff Bezos on anti-competitive business practices at Amazon . Lina M. Khan: “ Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox ”. Seminal paper published in The Yale Law Journal in 2017. The Verge on the 2010 emails between Phil Schiller, Eddy Cue, and Steve Jobs that set the rules that keep Amazon from selling Kindle books in their iOS app . Tim Wu’s The Curse of Bigness . This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Verge editor-in-chief and Vergecast host Nilay Patel joins Matt in this special crossover episode to explain what Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which allows platforms to circumnavigate liability for user content, really means. They also discuss Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to break up big tech platforms, and how it may or may not fix anything. Recommended reading: Why the internet's most important law exists and how people are still getting it wrong by Alex Castro Facebook’s $5 billion FTC fine is an embarrassing joke by Nilay Patel Subscribe to Vergecast! Join the Weeds Facebook group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nilay Patel returns to the show to talk about the iPhone XS and XS Max. We got so caught up talking about cameras, we never even mention headphone jacks. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use coupon code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Tres Pontas : Freshly-roasted coffee from a single farm in Brazil, shipped directly to you. Use code thetalkshow at checkout and save an extra 10% on any subscription. Hullo Pillow : Your favorite pillow, guaranteed. Links: Nilay’s iPhone XS review . My iPhone XS review . Apple’s video from the iPhone XS and Series 4 watch event . Twitter thread on Steve Jobs’s amazing (in hindsight) introduction of the iPhone 3G in 2008 . This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Special guest Nilay Patel joins the show. Topics include The Verge and Recode (and the state of the media industry at large), what’s going on with the lack of updates to professional Mac hardware, and, of course, Apple’s purported removal of the headphone jack on the upcoming new iPhones. Sponsored by: Eero : Finally, Wi-Fi that works. Use code THETALKSHOW for free overnight shipping. Harry’s : An exceptional shave at a fraction of the price. Use code TALKSHOW for $5 off your first purchase. Casper : An obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Use code THETALKSHOW for $50 toward your mattress. Links: Nilay Patel: “ Taking the Headphone Jack Off Phones Is User-Hostile and Stupid ”. Cory Doctorow: “ Phones Without Headphone Jacks Are Phones With DRM for Audio ”. Yours truly: “ Headphone Jacks Are the New Floppy Drives ”. Jason Snell: “ Searching for a Good Reason to Remove the Headphone Jack ”. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.