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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Full transcript: Slate Group Chairman Jacob Weisberg on Recode MediaFull transcript: Slate Group Chairman Jacob Weisberg on Recode Media
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    “America looks like a very different place, even if Trump loses but gets 45 percent of the vote.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    What the heck happens to Yahoo now that Verizon owns it?What the heck happens to Yahoo now that Verizon owns it?
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    And what will Kara Swisher do with all her new free time?

    By Eric Johnson
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    Full transcript: ‘Hamilton’ lead producer Jeffrey Seller on Recode DecodeFull transcript: ‘Hamilton’ lead producer Jeffrey Seller on Recode Decode
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    The hit Broadway musical is not coming to virtual reality any time soon.

    By Eric Johnson
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    So, you’ve been shamed by thousands of people on Twitter. Here’s how to bounce back.So, you’ve been shamed by thousands of people on Twitter. Here’s how to bounce back.
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    Learn from the experience of “Magic and Loss” author Virginia Heffernan.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Full transcript: Purple CEO Rebecca Harris on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Purple CEO Rebecca Harris on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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    Have you ever asked, “What the hell is going on in Syria?” Purple says it can help.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Full transcript: Documentary director Alex Gibney on Recode MediaFull transcript: Documentary director Alex Gibney on Recode Media
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    Gibney’s newest film, “Zero Days,” tackles the Stuxnet virus that sabotaged Iranian nuclear facilities.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Full transcript: NBC Olympics President Gary Zenkel on Recode DecodeFull transcript: NBC Olympics President Gary Zenkel on Recode Decode
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    “The people of Rio and Brazil have never wavered from their commitment to delivering a successful Olympics.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    The secret to Silicon Valley’s success is mass delusion, says ‘Chaos Monkeys’ authorThe secret to Silicon Valley’s success is mass delusion, says ‘Chaos Monkeys’ author
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    “The Silicon Valley vibe is like democracy, or religion: If everyone believes in it, it sort of becomes true.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Full transcript: Bloomberg Beta partner James Cham on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Bloomberg Beta partner James Cham on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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    “A core part of artificial intelligence is simulating personalities ... And we’re very, very good at that.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Full transcript: Daring Fireball founder John Gruber on Recode MediaFull transcript: Daring Fireball founder John Gruber on Recode Media
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    “One of my goals is to be right, all the time. Meaning, correct. And that’s impossible.”

    By Eric Johnson