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Recode Decode: Lenny newsletter co-founders Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner

FromDecoder with Nilay Patel

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Sep 28, 2015

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In a special hour-long interview with Kara Swisher, Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner talk about their new newsletter publication, Lenny. The duo behind HBO's "Girls" offer their thoughts on feminism, online harassment and more.

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Sep 28, 2015

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Kara Swisher, Silicon Valley’s most revered journalist, hosts candid interviews with tech execs, politicians, celebrities and more about their big ideas and how they’re changing our world. Produced by Recode and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Elon Musk biographer Ashlee Vance, photo apps and Reddit by Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield, Apple Music by Decoder with Nilay Patel
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White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, TV streaming and Twitter by Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Andreessen Horowitz GP Chris Dixon, Windows 10 and hacking cars by Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Chris Altchek, Mic CEO by Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Microsoft EVP Peggy Johnson, digital media and car tech by Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg, Code/Mobile and Google search by Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Betaworks CEO and co-founder John Borthwick, TV streaming boxes and daily fantasy by Decoder with Nilay Patel
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