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The Decoded Podcast

Brendan Bordelon

Booking Overview

This is a technology news and policy interview show covering artificial intelligence, regulation, cybersecurity, and the forces shaping the technology industry, with reporting-led analysis and interviews with senior technology and policy figures. Credible pitches would include AI executives, cybersecurity leaders, technology-policy experts, government officials, and technology investors with substantial expertise or decision-making authority; booking is very difficult because the show operates under POLITICO and has featured highly prominent guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 1048

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.0M followers

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Host

Brendan Bordelon - Technology journalist and reporter at POLITICO covering artificial intelligence, technology policy, and major developments in the tech industry.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior technology executives, AI and cybersecurity leaders, government officials, technology-policy experts, and investors with direct authority, specialized expertise, or significant influence in technology markets and regulation.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a major technology or AI company, Holding senior government or regulatory responsibility, Developing recognized expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or technology policy, Influencing significant technology-industry or regulatory decisions

Recent Guest Discussions

Sam Altman - AI Safety, Rogue AI Agents, Openai's Approach To Safety, Anthropic, His White House Visit, And The Political And Regulatory Challenges Surrounding Artificial Intelligence.

Recent Topics

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Policy, Cybersecurity, Tech Regulation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Is Europe struggling with an AI identity crisis?

October 16, 2026

As U.S. tech giants worry about the power of their advanced AI models, they are pressing governments around the world for new rules that would slow them down. But Europe, fearful of missing the next wave of innovation, doesn’t want to hear it. And at this week’s International AI Summit in Dublin, Ireland, its officials insisted no new rules are needed as they rush to catch up with America’s tech sector. Decoded discusses how the tech leaders and EU officials are finding a path forward in the ...

Microsoft’s president warns the White House

October 15, 2026

Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith delivered a broadside Wednesday against President Donald Trump’s push to block the path to permanent residency for highly-skilled immigrants, warning the White House that its plan could cripple the U.S. tech sector for over a generation in an exclusive interview with Decoded. Plus, Decoded can exclusively report that a bank backed by tech billionaire and prominent Trump donor Palmer Luckey has just tapped Biden alum Marcia Fudge to help the bank b...

Are Wall Street vibes shifting on AI?

October 14, 2026

The Big Bank earnings calls that kicked off Tuesday offer a preview for how CEOs are couching their optimism to account for the financial realities that will shape the industry’s future. Plus, a Democratic candidate for governor unveiled a new AI safety plan aiming at protecting young children from artificial intelligence For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Decoded newsletter: politico.com/decoded  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How do I get in touch with The Decoded Podcast?

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How many listeners does The Decoded Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Decoded Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Decoded Podcast?

The Decoded Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior technology executives, AI and cybersecurity leaders, government officials, technology-policy experts, and investors with direct authority, specialized expertise, or significant influence in technology markets and regulation. Common among recent guests: Leading a major technology or AI company; Holding senior government or regulatory responsibility; Developing recognized expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or technology policy. Recent guests include Sam Altman.

How hard is it to get booked on The Decoded Podcast?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does The Decoded Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Policy, Cybersecurity, and Tech Regulation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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