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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Full transcript: Gigaom founder Om Malik on Recode MediaFull transcript: Gigaom founder Om Malik on Recode Media
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    “For me, stories are like Lego blocks. If I don’t put one down I can’t put the next one down.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Why the tech industry should care about the next secretary of transportationWhy the tech industry should care about the next secretary of transportation
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    Political consultant Bradley Tusk wants Hillary Clinton to make the future of transportation a national issue.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Behind the scenes of Uber’s blistering political attacksBehind the scenes of Uber’s blistering political attacks
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    Meet Bradley Tusk, Uber’s first political consultant, on the latest Recode Decode.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Two million Twitter followers? Whatever. Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless just ignores the internet.Two million Twitter followers? Whatever. Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless just ignores the internet.
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    “I’m actually proud of the fact that I don’t think about it.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Is it possible to be addicted to sexting?Is it possible to be addicted to sexting?
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    The Washington Post’s Caitlin Dewey shares some safe-sexting tips on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Full transcript: TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot on Recode DecodeFull transcript: TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot on Recode Decode
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    “When I go home to Detroit, there are people who don’t know they can become the CEO of a tech company.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless argues so intensely, he sweats through his shirtFox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless argues so intensely, he sweats through his shirt
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    TV debating is a lot harder than it looks, the co-host of “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed” said on the latest episode of Recode Media.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Full transcript: Kara and Lauren talk new Fitbits on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Kara and Lauren talk new Fitbits on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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    Are the Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2 worth buying?

    By Eric Johnson
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    Why Europeans care more about data privacy than AmericansWhy Europeans care more about data privacy than Americans
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    At least according to Europe’s Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Full transcript: New York Times editors Sam Dolnick and Clifford Levy on Recode MediaFull transcript: New York Times editors Sam Dolnick and Clifford Levy on Recode Media
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    “We have to be more willing to try new things, and if they fail, that’s fine.”

    By Eric Johnson