Best GeekWire Podcasts (2025)

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Is this 'peak AI'? Microsoft, Amazon, and a pivotal week for Seattle tech 38:57

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: Microsoft soars past Wall Street expectations, briefly hitting a $4 trillion valuation, while Amazon faces sharper scrutiny over its AI strategy. Todd Bishop and John Cook break down the contrasting earnings results, analyst reactions, and what it all means for the future of AI — and Seattle's place in it. Plus: i…

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From Microsoft to Qualtrics: Brad Anderson on AI's business and personal impact 49:13

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Our guest this week is Brad Anderson — a tech engineering and product leader who spent more than 17 years at Microsoft and is now approaching 5 years at Qualtrics, the experience management technology company, where he’s president of products, user experience, engineering, and security. I’ve known Brad for a while, in fact I’ve been on two of his s…

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How Companies Are Really Using AI, with AWS VP Francessca Vasquez 36:10

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How are companies really using AI? And is it truly working? AWS Vice President Francessca Vasquez joins the GeekWire Podcast to talk about what companies are actually doing with AI today, and what's holding them back. We discuss real-world deployments, lessons from AWS customers across industries, and the challenges and opportunities in scaling gen…

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Amazon, Google, Meta, and the AI long game, with Baird's Colin Sebastian 41:26

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On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we’re joined by Colin Sebastian, senior research analyst at Baird and one of the most respected voices in tech and internet investing. We dive into how Amazon, Google, and Meta are positioning themselves in the AI era — from Amazon’s Alexa+ and infrastructure strategy, to Google’s balancing act between searc…

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Managing in the Age of AI, with former Microsoft leader, executive coach, and author Sabina Nawaz 44:05

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: Executive coach and former Microsoft leader Sabina Nawaz talks about her book, You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) — and why she believes pressure, not power, is what truly corrupts leaders. We discuss the thinning layer of middle management, how AI tools are changing the landscape…

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The front lines of creativity: Journalist and educator Hanson Hosein on AI and the art of solo storytelling 40:44

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, our guest is Hanson Hosein — an Emmy Award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and communication strategist who has spent his career making sense of the world in times of change. His latest project is American Dignity, a short documentary that follows the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement from Seattle to Selma to Was…

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Amazon, Microsoft, and the new realities of AI at work 28:46

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss how AI is transforming our local tech giants, changing the fundamental nature of work, and blurring the lines between human and machine. We dive into the memo that has Amazon employees either signing up for AI training or updating their resumes; unpack why you're answering emails at 10 p.m.; and explain…

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Inside the Microsoft protests: Fired engineer on Palestine, Israel, AI, and big tech 1:00:21

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A message from GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop: This episode of the GeekWire Podcast is unlike any we’ve done before. It touches on some of the most contentious and disputed issues in the tech industry, and in the world more broadly. It started with my curiosity and desire to understand something that happened in March, at GeekWire’s independent Mi…

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15 years of the GeekWire Podcast: Amazon, Microsoft, and the transformation of Seattle tech 32:28

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Fifteen years ago, Steve Jobs and Apple had just introduced the first iPad, Steve Ballmer’s Microsoft had been left for dead, and nerdy online bookseller Jeff Bezos was still getting Amazon settled into its South Lake Union HQ. That’s when we started this podcast. This week, we’re going back to 2010, revisiting clips from the earliest days of the s…

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Microsoft, Remitly, and the new shape of work — plus Amazon’s NYT AI deal 26:29

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss Amazon's new licensing deal with The New York Times for AI content training, and go behind the scenes at two different office spaces: Microsoft's redeveloped Redmond campus and Remitly's new Seattle HQ. Amazon inks deal with New York Times to license newspaper’s content for AI platforms Rebooting Redmon…

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Did Elon Really Intern at Microsoft? Plus: AI, Jobs, and the Economy 36:25

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Satya Nadella’s offhand remark at Build, about Elon Musk once interning at Microsoft, sparked a mystery that sent us digging through biographies and transcripts in search of confirmation. We also break down Microsoft’s new AI moves, announced this week at the company's Build developer conference, and consider what its agentic ambitions mean for tec…

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Box CEO Aaron Levie on AI agents, enterprise data, and the future of work 25:05

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Box CEO and co-founder Aaron Levie joins the GeekWire Podcast to talk about the company’s latest AI initiatives, including a new integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot and a suite of Box AI agents designed to help businesses analyze content, extract data, and generate insights. Levie shares how AI is changing the way he and his team work, explains …

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AI boom and D.C. hot mics: OpenAI and Microsoft go to Washington, Amazon surveys the field 30:16

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence takes center stage in business technology spending, in Washington D.C., and in the global tech power struggle. We break down a headline-grabbing U.S. Senate hearing on AI and U.S.–China competitiveness, featuring testimony from Microsoft’s Brad Smith and OpenAI’s S…

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Innovation in Turbulent Times: Voices from the GeekWire Awards 33:43

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Recorded live at the 2025 GeekWire Awards in Seattle, this episode features industry leaders navigating a shifting tech and political landscape. Amid celebrations of AI breakthroughs, startup milestones, and community-building, guests discuss deeper concerns: capital flight, regulatory headwinds, and what the region needs to retain its innovation e…

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White House and Amazon clash over tariff transparency 12:00

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On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we break down a public clash between Amazon and the White House over tariffs, transparency, and politics. After a report from Punchbowl News suggested Amazon would start displaying the cost of President Trump’s tariffs on product prices, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called it a “hosti…

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AI teammates, a fully remote unicorn, and the new world of work 27:11

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On this week’s GeekWire Podcast: Microsoft sees a future where humans manage fleets of AI agents — promising to fundamentally change the way companies are run and work gets done. Plus, we dive into the story of Chainguard, the $3.5 billion cybersecurity startup proving that a fully remote company can scale fast without a physical office. And we exp…

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Platforms, AI, and the power of human creativity, with Microsoft's Marcus Fontoura 30:59

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In this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we’re joined by Marcus Fontoura, technical fellow at Microsoft and CTO for Azure Core. Fontoura is the author of A Platform Mindset, a new book that explores how to build scalable systems, support high-performing teams, and foster a culture of collaboration. We talk about the evolving role of platforms in te…

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Melinda French Gates on life transitions, tech, and speaking her truth 25:51

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On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Melinda French Gates joins us to discuss her new book, The Next Day, a personal and philosophical reflection on life’s transitions. French Gates opens up about her emotional and spiritual journey of the past few years, the lessons she’s learned from therapy and motherhood, and how she’s now using her full vo…

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From Microsoft to Modernist Cuisine: Nathan Myhrvold on Tech, AI, and Innovation 22:49

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we're featuring highlights from a live interview with Nathan Myhrvold, CEO of Intellectual Ventures and former chief technology officer at Microsoft. Myhrvold worked at Microsoft from 1986 to 2000, where he laid the groundwork for Microsoft Research, recruited top computer scientists, and played a key role in shap…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the company's 50th, and what's next 14:40

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On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we talk with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the company's 50th anniversary, and where it's headed from here. Plus, highlights from Microsoft’s 50th anniversary event in Redmond, which featured a rare joint appearance by Nadella with former leaders Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. The day also reflected Micro…

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Inside Amazon's attempt to reinvent Alexa for the new era of AI 30:51

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: A conversation with Daniel Rausch, Amazon’s vice president of Alexa and Echo, recorded at the company’s Seattle headquarters. Rausch explained the company’s vision for Alexa+, Amazon's next-generation voice assistant, in advance of its upcoming rollout through an early access program. Alexa+ promises more fluid co…

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Microsoft@50: Steve Ballmer on what worked, what didn’t, and what he still believes in 33:44

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On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, as part of our Microsoft@50 special series, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer reflects on his remarkable tenure at the company he helped shape for more than three decades. We talk about his early days working alongside Bill Gates and Paul Allen, the biggest mistake during his tenure, and his take on…

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Microsoft President Brad Smith on AI, global turmoil, and key issues facing the tech giant at 50 35:06

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: A conversation with Microsoft President Brad Smith, on stage at GeekWire’s Microsoft@50 event this week at Town Hall Seattle, discussing the company’s anniversary and what’s next for the industry and the world. Related Links Microsoft@50 recap: Company faithful mark first 50 years and look to future at GeekWire ev…

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The meaning of Rocket's Redfin deal; Microsoft Copilot meets Xbox 34:16

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss the big real estate technology news of the week: Rocket Companies, the mortgage, real estate and personal finance giant, is buying Redfin, the Seattle-based tech-powered real estate company that has been a longtime disrupter in the world of buying and selling homes. Joining us to assess the implications…

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Alexa's AI upgrade: What it means for Amazon's business and Alexa users 37:04

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This week: Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz of Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) discuss the state of Amazon's Alexa and Echo business, and what the recently announced Alexa+ service means for the company and users. CIRP studies consumer behavior to provide insights for investors and industry leaders. Related links and coverage CIRP: Amaz…

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Is this 'peak AI'? Microsoft, Amazon, and a pivotal week for Seattle tech 38:57

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From Microsoft to Qualtrics: Brad Anderson on AI's business and personal impact 49:13

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How Companies Are Really Using AI, with AWS VP Francessca Vasquez 36:10

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Amazon, Google, Meta, and the AI long game, with Baird's Colin Sebastian 41:26

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Managing in the Age of AI, with former Microsoft leader, executive coach, and author Sabina Nawaz 44:05

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The front lines of creativity: Journalist and educator Hanson Hosein on AI and the art of solo storytelling 40:44

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Amazon, Microsoft, and the new realities of AI at work 28:46

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Inside the Microsoft protests: Fired engineer on Palestine, Israel, AI, and big tech 1:00:21

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15 years of the GeekWire Podcast: Amazon, Microsoft, and the transformation of Seattle tech 32:28

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Microsoft, Remitly, and the new shape of work — plus Amazon’s NYT AI deal 26:29

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Did Elon Really Intern at Microsoft? Plus: AI, Jobs, and the Economy 36:25

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Box CEO Aaron Levie on AI agents, enterprise data, and the future of work 25:05

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AI boom and D.C. hot mics: OpenAI and Microsoft go to Washington, Amazon surveys the field 30:16

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Innovation in Turbulent Times: Voices from the GeekWire Awards 33:43

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White House and Amazon clash over tariff transparency 12:00

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AI teammates, a fully remote unicorn, and the new world of work 27:11

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Platforms, AI, and the power of human creativity, with Microsoft's Marcus Fontoura 30:59

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Melinda French Gates on life transitions, tech, and speaking her truth 25:51

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From Microsoft to Modernist Cuisine: Nathan Myhrvold on Tech, AI, and Innovation 22:49

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the company's 50th, and what's next 14:40

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Inside Amazon's attempt to reinvent Alexa for the new era of AI 30:51

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Microsoft@50: Steve Ballmer on what worked, what didn’t, and what he still believes in 33:44

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Microsoft President Brad Smith on AI, global turmoil, and key issues facing the tech giant at 50 35:06

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The meaning of Rocket's Redfin deal; Microsoft Copilot meets Xbox 34:16

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Alexa's AI upgrade: What it means for Amazon's business and Alexa users 37:04