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Nerds for Humanity

200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Formerly Nerds for Yang, we've taken the most popular videos from the Nerds for Humanity YouTube channel and made them available for you podcast listeners. To see all of our other content please visit NerdsForHumanity.com

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Episodes

Nerd News Roundup: Gaza, Trump polling, Fetterman attacks Wokism

April 08, 2024 04:11 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Tom summarizes three news stories from NYT, WSJ, and Fox News. 

Is America ready for a Land Value Tax?

March 21, 2024 21:54 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Floyd from Canada and UBI Works makes the argument for funding basic income with a land value tax. What's that all about?

Remembering Don Sun

March 21, 2024 00:39 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

A generous and selfless Nerd for Humanity who left us too soon. RIP Don.

Mike ter Maat, Libertarian for POTUS, talks immigration, Israel, Policing, Vaccines, and more

March 14, 2024 22:37 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Tom and Mike discuss the hot potatoes of the day.

Biden, Trump, Stein, RFK Jr, Williamson, and Mapstead supporters got together

March 09, 2024 21:04 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Tom moderates panel of POTUS supporters from across the political spectrum and all over the country.

How did Biden do in the State of the Union?

March 08, 2024 21:24 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Tom and Biden supporter Dalton Hunter discuss Biden, Phillips, Yang, Whitmer, Warnock, and Trump.

Sam Liccardo US Congress (CA-16) candidate interview

March 02, 2024 16:54 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Thanks to @sliccardo for coming on to the Nerds for Humanity pod to talk about #CA16 and what he'd do on Ukraine, Border, Crime, and AI!

Marianne Williamson on why she Un-Suspended her campaign

March 02, 2024 04:49 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

An in-depth and what I think was a thoughtful conversation about Gaza, Netanyahu, Biden, Harris, Trump, RFK Jr, the border, Ukraine, the prospect of a brokered Democratic Party convention -- we left few stones unturned! 

What the heck do the Michigan Primary results mean for Biden, Phillips, Williamson, Harris, Newsom, etc.

February 28, 2024 22:49 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Tom and Trevor Maloney unpack the latest on the 2024 race.

Silicon Valley Congressional Candidate Forum (CA-16) on Border, Israel, Ukraine, Housing, and More

February 25, 2024 20:42 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

Thanks again to Ahmed Mostafa, Greg Tanaka, and Julie Lythcott-Haims for sharing their perspectives on important issues facing the country! Go CA-16! Links to candidate websites: https://ahmedforcongressca.com https://julielythcotthaimsforcongress.com https://gregtanaka.org Twitter handles: @ahmed4congress @jlythcotthaims @GregTanaka YouTube video of panel discussion: https://youtube.com/live/4lDMFd03WXk?feature=share… Audio podcast of panel discussion: Search for "Nerds ...

Ahmed Mostafa for Congress (CA-16)

February 24, 2024 00:08 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Tom and Ahmed talk about immigration, housing, Gaza-Israel, AI, and Healthcare.

Why is RFK Jr getting close to 7% of the national vote?

February 19, 2024 01:31 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Will RFK Jr help Trump? What does he stand for?

Anon Biden Supporter and Tom debate #DropOutBiden vs #BidenTownHall

February 10, 2024 18:26 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Biden vs Trump, Biden vs Dean Phillips, Whitmer or Newsom?

Julie Lythcott-Haims on Israel, Climate, Women's Rights

February 09, 2024 00:04 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Lythcott-Haims is running for Congress in California's famed 16th district -- home of Silicon Valley.  https://ofthepeople.us/candidate/kkiam8cn

Dean versus Biden: I invita a Biden supporter on to the show

February 05, 2024 04:16 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Tom and Sam Grote (https://twitter.com/grote_sam) debate whether Dean should drop out or continue to challenge Biden and why. It was a cordial and in depth discussion.

Dear South Carolina: 5 Reasons why Ridin' with Biden may be No Bueno

February 03, 2024 18:32 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Tom's closing arguments on the day of the SC Democratic primary

Joby Bernstein for Congress - 30 minute Climate Deep Dive plus Immigration and Middle East

February 03, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Tom interviews Joby Bernstein.

Nerd Nightly News: Biden Border, Jordan Drone Attack, Pelosi "Go Back to China," and Elon Musk's $48B pay package

January 31, 2024 05:48 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Top news stories from across the political spectrum and then a discussion of my experience on the campaign trail in NH followed by latest polls showing Trump v Biden.

What did we learn from the New Hampshire primary and what does this mean for Haley and Phillips in SC and beyond?

January 27, 2024 17:46 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

Tom and Steve Marchand discuss and debate Dean Phillips's chances in SC and Super Tuesday.

Nerd News Tonight: Jan 2, 2024 -- Trump Civil Cases, Israel Bombs Lebanon, Harvard President Resigns

January 03, 2024 04:55 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

News from across the political spectrum: Fox News, NYT, WSJ, CNN. 

Rishi Kumar is running for US Congress CA-16

January 03, 2024 03:53 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Rishi explains why he's different from the other 10 candidates vying for Anna Eshoo's seat.

Evan Low is running for US Congress (CA-16)

December 30, 2023 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Tom and Evan talk about immigration, AI, Climate, Homelessness, UBI, and his run for US Congress.

Nerd Nightly News: Maine on 14th Amendment, Israel apologizes, Haley on Slavery [with Nerdling]

December 29, 2023 06:19 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Top stories from across CNN, Fox News, NYT, and WSJ plus bonus update on RFK Jr. campaign.

Gabriel Cornejo is running for President

December 28, 2023 23:23 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Let's learn more about Cornejo and what he thinks of major issues of the day like immigration, Israel, inflation, healthcare, education, etc. Learn more about Gabriel, approval vote, write a review, etc. on OTP https://ofthepeople.us/candidate/ntzynjx7

Christmas Eve Nerd Nightly News: Nerd News on Christmas Eve: Desantis Post-Mortem, Chat GPT CEO, Pro-Palestine Xmas Demonstration

December 25, 2023 00:23 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Today's latest headlines from across the political spectrum and presidential polls. 

Nerds News Tonight: Gaza deaths, Harvard President, Hunter Prosecutor, Trump Taped Calls

December 22, 2023 04:38 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Tom goes over today's top stories from 4 news sources across the political spectrum.

Nerds News Daily: Trump vs SCOTUS, Spiking costs of College Dorms, Hamas and Israel, and Nuclear Fusion

December 21, 2023 04:44 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Tom breaks down top news stories of the day from four different sources across the political spectrum.

Cenk Uygur on Biden, Trump, and Newsom

December 02, 2023 00:19 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Cenk from The Young Turks is running for POTUS. Why?

Marianne Williamson talks about Israel-Palestine war, Trump, Biden, Immigration, and Ukraine

October 07, 2023 20:20 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

45 minute long form convo with Marianne Williamson.

Never Trumper, MAGA American Nationalist, and Pro-Woman Anti-Biden Debate

September 17, 2023 19:31 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Tom, Ashley Luna, and Jesus Alvarado debate whether Trump should be President again in 2024.

Andrew Yang says Trump used to be a sympton, now is a "disease"

September 13, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Tom and Andrew reconnect in the Nerd Zone to talk about his new book "The Last Election," Trump, Biden, Forward Party, and more. Buy Andrew's book here: Click here: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-The-Last-Election/dp/B0C9V3Z4HD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+last+election+andrew+yang&qid=1694053528&sprefix=andrew+yang%252Caps%252C155&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=nerdsforhuman-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ca3f0ef6fa6546ac63d5e38ab950fb76&camp=1789&creative=9325

Vivek Ramaswamy's Debate Bump that Wasn't -- Watch out for Haley

September 02, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Tom gives a summary of the very latest presidential primary polls for both Republicans and Democrats, nationally and in early caucus states.

Biden Medicare Reform Supporter and Forward Party Anti-Duopoly Advocate Debate

September 01, 2023 23:01 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Should Biden get more credit than Trump for what his Medicare drug pricing reform achievements?

Is China the biggest threat to American prosperity and security?

August 26, 2023 16:15 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Tom and Bill King discuss US-China relations.

Tom reacts to Tucker Carlson - Trump debate counter programming interview

August 25, 2023 05:57 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

Warning: the interview was painful to listen to but I promised to do it so I did. Suffer with me nerds.

10 Key Takeaways from the Republican Debate: You're not gonna believe what we saw from Pence

August 24, 2023 04:28 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Tom breaks down his insights from GOP Debate as well as shares insights from others who were in the livestream minutes after the debate was over.

Florida MAGA Brother vs California TDS Brother

August 23, 2023 14:18 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Tom and his brother Peter debate and discuss Trump, Desantis, Vivek, and Hunter Biden.

Trump pulls away from the pack (for now) but what about Vivek-Scott vs Newsom-Whitmer?

August 22, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Tom breaks down the latest polls, betting odds, search interest, and other POTUS 2024 topics including Trump, Desantis, Scott, Vivek, Newsom, Whitmer, and Biden.

Forward Party Update from Texas Chair Rick Kennedy and Discussion of Trump-Tucker Counter-programming and Whitmer Buttigieg speculation

August 19, 2023 17:13 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Tom and Rick talk Forward Party and 2024 election

Another Trump Indictment: this one includes new allegations!

August 16, 2023 04:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Tom unboxes highlights from Georgia Trump indictment. 

State of the 2024 POTUS race, Forward Party drama, and Betting Odds

August 06, 2023 18:59 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Tom breaks down latest on Biden, Trump, Vivek, Andrew Yang, etc.

Trump Jan 6 Indictment Unboxing and TDS Reaction Podcast

August 02, 2023 01:31 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Tom goes over the original document from the DOJ for the actual federal indictment for his attempts to overturn the presidential election in 2020. Tom remains objective for 10 mins before his TDS kicks in.

Justice Sotomayor Claps back on Majority Opinion to overturn Affirmative Action at Harvard and UNC

July 07, 2023 16:01 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Tom unpacks Sotomayor dissent and shares his take on Affirmative Action and college admissions

Asian American, Harvard Grad Reacts to Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision

July 01, 2023 20:49 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Tom reads most of Roberts's SCOTUS opinion on Harvard and UNC admissions and shares his take as an Asian American and Harvard alum.

What do Americans currently think of Trump, Biden, Desantis, and Tim Scott?

June 26, 2023 00:13 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Tom breaks down NBC News's latest poll of 1,000 Americans including Republicans and Democrats to see where they stand including their openness to a 3rd party. 

Trump Indictment - I read ALL the highlights

June 10, 2023 04:41 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Some news reports quote a few pieces but Nerds for Humanity gets into all the details.

Wait, there's an open presidential primary powered by approval voting?

May 28, 2023 21:19 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Latest about the non-profit civic tech innovation project at http://ofthepeople.us

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