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323 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3K ratingsEntrepreneur, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, philanthropist, and former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang hosts conversations about the biggest issues facing America today.
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Mark Normand, Sam Morril, & Andrew Yang talk comedy and politics
April 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourAndrew, Mark Normand, and Sam Morril sit down for a freewheeling conversation about New York, running for office, comedy, polarization, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zczZQ9yigIY Follow Mark Normand: https://twitter.com/marknorm | https://instagram.com/marknormand Follow Sam Morill: https://twitter.com/sammorril | https://instagram.com/sammorril Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang Get 50% off Factor at https://factormea...
How an independent candidate got 42% of the vote against an incumbent
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutesAs an independent candidate, Greg Orman received a stunning 42.5% of the vote in his race against an incumbent senator in Kansas. Greg joins Andrew to talk about facing an unprecedented opposition effort from Republicans, wasted votes, and cheat codes for independents. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7tY6jX5Y4w A Declaration of Independents - https://amzn.to/4cQd3Oh Follow Greg Orman: https://greg-orman.com | https://twitter.com/GregOrman Follow Andrew Yang: https://andr...
The TikTok Ban, Truth Social, and China's AI Advantage
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutesAndrew sits down with CBS News correspondent Jo Ling Kent to discuss TikTok's potential ban and sale, the real estate settlement and what it means for potential homebuyers, the economics of Truth Social, China's AI advantage, and inflation. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WK11sJItqcw Follow Jo Ling Kent: https://twitter.com/jolingkent Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang Get 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50 Get an ex...
AI Nurses, Presidential Politics, the Attention Economy, & Sports Betting
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutesZach recaps the Democratic primary and the influence of the attention economy on politics, and Andrew assesses Biden's economy and the outlook for 2024. They discuss surging housing prices, AI in healthcare, the enhanced child tax credit, social media's effect on teens, the rise of sports betting, and the idea of heroic masculinity. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p5-uiAhaBww Follow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com/Zach_Graumann | https://amzn.to/4axjVhq Follow Andrew Y...
John Avlon on the NY-1 race, immigration policy, and Trump's future
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutesFriend of the pod, author, and former CNN political analyst John Avlon returns — this time as a candidate for New York's first Congressional district. John shares insights into his transition from media to politics, his campaign's unexpected viral success, and his vision for a bipartisan approach to government. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qQMmKUE2eQc Follow John Avlon: https://johnavlon.com | https://twitter.com/JohnAvlon Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | ...
Punk Rock Politics: Krist Novoselic from Nirvana to now
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutesRockstar and activist Krist Novoselic talks about his extraordinary journey from defining the sound of a generation with Nirvana, to his pivot to local politics; the link between independent music and independent politics; and his vision for a more responsive form of government. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gOknunrgluo Of Grunge and Government: https://amzn.to/4cmECP4 Follow Krist Novoselic: https://instagram.com/kristnovoselic__ | https://wa.forwardparty.com | https:...
The American Exchange Project
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutesIn a country where political division is being exacerbated by urban-rural divides, how can we increase mutual understanding? David McCullough thinks he has the answer in the American Exchange Project, which sends American high school seniors to different parts of the country the summer right after they graduate. Andrew sits down with David to talk about the project, progress that's been made, and the impact it's had so far. If the American Exchange trip becomes a new civic rite of passage, co...
Rainn Wilson on a Star Trek future, Shrute Bucks, and a creating kinder society
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutesIn this wide-ranging conversation, actor, comedian, and author Rainn Wilson sits down with Andrew Yang to talk about how our future can look more like Star Trek, the decline of religion and the need for spirituality, human-centered capitalism, incentivizing kindness, saner elections, and much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qvA6s0PjYmI Get Soul Boom - https://soulboom.com Follow Rainn Wilson: https://twitter.com/rainnwilson | https://soulboom.com | https://linktr.e...
Rainn Wilson on a Star Trek future, Shrute Bucks, and creating a kinder society
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutesIn this wide-ranging conversation — actor, comedian, and author Rainn Wilson sits down with Andrew Yang to talk about how our future can look more like Star Trek and less like Mad Max; the decline of religion and the need for spirituality; human-centered capitalism, incentivizing kindness; saner elections; and much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qvA6s0PjYmI Get Soul Boom - https://soulboom.com Follow Rainn Wilson: https://twitter.com/rainnwilson | https://soulboom...
The Primary Solution
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutesCould structural reform of our elections lead to better political discourse and a less divided country? What can actually be changed about our elections, and what's written in stone? Andrew sits down with Nick Troiano, Executive Director at Unite America, one of the biggest election reform organizations in the country to talk about incentives and outcomes, what we can learn from Alaska, and overcoming learned helplessness. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aDo0cVgG40s The P...
Crafting a Healthier Cookie
February 19, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutesEntrepreneur and Michelin-trained chef Nick Naclerio shares how he created Mmmly, a new cookie brand dedicated to bringing the cookie industry healthier options. Nick reveals the challenges and triumphs of introducing a new kind of cookie to the market, securing shelf space in major retailers like Whole Foods and Costco, and the strategies that propelled Mmmly to success. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SdmTs-vebYA Follow Nick Naclerio: https://eatmmmly.com | https://we...
No Apologies: How to Challenge Self-Censorship
February 12, 2024 16:04 - 49 minutesKatherine Brodsky, author of the newly released "No Apologies," joins Andrew for a deep dive into the media, internet culture, and free speech. Katherine talks about getting cancelled after someone posted a Fox News listing on her job board, her Eastern European roots and echoes of communist legacies in today's Western societies, and why those in media self-censor. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3mJ2IECDZkM Follow Katherine Brodsky: https://twitter.com/mysteriouskat | ht...
Jeff Weaver on working with Bernie, the future of Medicare for All, & the 2024 race
February 05, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutesAndrew sits down with political guru Jeff Weaver to talk about Jeff's journey from working as a driver on Bernie's 1986 gubernatorial campaign to running Bernie's 2016 presidential campaign. Plus — Andrew and Jeff talk Biden's "blue wall" strategy, the disconnect between the Democratic Party and the working class, and why Jeff is supporting Dean Phillips in this cycle. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hoVPy8QHFl0 Follow Jeff Weaver: https://victorycomics.com | https://dean...
Transforming American Politics: Forward's Vision for Change
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutesAs we enter the 2024 election season, Andrew sits down with Kerry Healey, former Lt. Gov. of Massachusetts, to talk about preserving democracy in a system of unrepresentative party primaries, Forward's strategy for changing politics through downballot races, and what it takes to be a Forward candidate. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4l3od3I1Q8s Follow Kerry Healey: https://milkeninstitute.org/events/gc21/speakers/47634 Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://...
S.E. Cupp on Iowa, Nikki Haley, Biden's Strategy, & Dean Phillips
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutesPolitical commentator S.E. Cupp joins Andrew to talk about the Iowa caucus results, Nikki Haley, a preview of the New Hampshire primary, and Trump's performance relative to the polls. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YbiPcMrFt-k Follow S.E. Cupp: https://twitter.com/secupp | https://secuppshow.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...
The GOP's Secret Weapon: A Growing Multiracial Coalition
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutesAndrew delves into the shifting dynamics in the Republican Party with pollster Patrick Ruffini — and discusses voters' outlook on the economy in 2024, the divide between college and non-college voters, and the latest Biden-Trump polling data. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7CS7tRUsBUI Party of the People - https://amzn.to/48TWgHi Follow Patrick Ruffini: https://www.patrickruffini.com | https://twitter.com/PatrickRuffini Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://t...
How we set up non-profits to fail
January 08, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutesDan Pallotta is the architect behind some of the biggest non-profit events like the Breast Cancer 3-Day walks and AIDS Rides, which have collectively raised vast sums for various non-profits. But Dan thinks conventional wisdom surrounding non-profits is all wrong: in his view, traditional metrics like low overhead and minimal staff costs hinder non-profits and prevent them from attracting top talent, investing in advertising, and innovating in fundraising. In this episode, Dan argues for a pa...
2024 Predictions w/ Andrew Yang & Zach Graumann
January 01, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutesJoin Zach and Andrew as they look back at their 2023 forecasts and dive into bold predictions for 2024. Will Joe Biden be the Democratic nominee, will the economy see a downturn, and how will AI affect the 2024 election? Plus — Andrew calls the Super Bowl and Zach makes predictions about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/au4pgoV_k7s Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang Follow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com...
Forward 2023 Highlights: Top Audience Picks!
December 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourDelve into the year's most impactful conversations around why we think what we think, the future of American politics, cautionary discussions about AI and cancel culture, and more! Join Andrew and guests as we wrap up 2023 on a high note. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/icKP_Pt1Ea8 Listen to the full conversations with: Tim Urban - https://youtu.be/KRl5301kQoI Dean Phillips - https://youtu.be/OvSgbdu42Yw Gary Marcus - https://youtu.be/yIu8QAiw5Yw Rikki and Greg - https://you...
"Raising Wages Kills Jobs" and Other Lies From the 1%
December 18, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutesIf you've heard the phrase "raising wages kills jobs," you've heard the latest in a long line of lies from the rich designed to masquerade self-serving policies in pro-social language. Nick Hanauer debunks six such lies: Denial, The Free Market Knows Best, It's Your Fault Not Mine, It's a Job Killer, You'll Only Make It Worse, and It's Socialism. Nick and Andrew talk about the fight for a $15 minimum wage, the real reason we have a federal deficit, and a new school of economics called Market ...
2024 Presidential Candidate Dean Phillips on why he's running, the DNC, and his plan to win
December 11, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutesCongressman Dean Phillips joins Andrew to talk about his decision to run for President, his vision for America, the DNC's stifling of democracy, what he's learned in Congress, the dire need for campaign finance reform, and his path to victory. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OvSgbdu42Yw Follow Dean Phillips: https://dean24.com | https://twitter.com/deanbphillips Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listener data and ...
How stress leads to belief in conspiracy theories
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutesDan Ariely is a Duke behavioral economics professor who began exploring why otherwise rational people can believe irrational things after he personally became the target of conspiracy theories. Dan and Andrew discuss the emotional, cognitive, personality, and social factors that contribute to misbelief — and why leading with empathy and rebuilding trust are key. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bKwImUQ4hqk Misbelief - https://amzn.to/3RrxtTZ Follow Dan Ariely: https://danariely...
Healing
November 27, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutesTom Insel, former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, joins Andrew to talk about creating a national mental health system, wellness credits, and keeping mental healthcare providers accountable. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bvLC9U_kb1A Healing - https://amzn.to/47GalaG Follow Tom Insel: https://thomasinselmd.com | https://twitter.com/thomasinselmd Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listener data ...
Congress in Crisis
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Andrew gets into the weeds of congressional reform with Kevin Kosar, an 11-year veteran of the Congressional Research Service and now a resident fellow at AEI. Andrew and Kevin talk about the Hastert rule, the best shape of table for getting work done, the collective action problem in Congress, and why Congress needs to hire more people instead of bragging about how little they spend on staff. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4GRfX-F2jXU Congress Overwhelmed - ...
Relational Poverty, the Homelessness Industrial Complex, and Ending Homelessness
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutesWhat does it take to reconnect 800+ unhoused people with their friends and family? How does cash relief help? Kevin Adler, founder of Miracle Messages, sits down with Andrew to talk about relational poverty, the Homelessness Industrial Complex, and how we can end homelessness in America once and for all. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GihAi01jTcg Follow Kevin Adler: https://twitter.com/kevinfadler | https://www.kevinfadler.com/ Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | htt...
Flying Cars & Mobile Voting
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutesBradley Tusk is a venture capitalist, former political strategist for Mike Bloomberg, and author of the new novel Obvious in Hindsight. Bradley and Andrew explore the intersection of technology, regulation, and democracy — delving into the future of mobile voting, AI, and flying cars. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RhCoTGpOyZE Obvious in Hindsight - https://amzn.to/3Mvjjzl Follow Bradley Tusk: https://bradleytusk.com | https://twitter.com/bradleytusk Follow Andrew Yang: https...
Bring Your Data with You
October 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, UltraPassID CEO Eric Starr delves into data ownership, privacy, and portability. Andrew and Eric discuss how advancements in verifiable credentials can modernize our experience of government, from mobile voting to applying for services. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mKgkFdozjws Follow Eric Starr: https://linkedin.com/in/starreric | https://ultrapassid.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listen...
Peter Diamandis & Andrew Yang on UBI, political reform, and the future of work
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourAndrew sits down with X PRIZE founder Peter Diamandis for a wide-ranging discussion on AI, why politics feels so broken, the future of UBI, and creating a human-centered economy. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5J2QCDHU4UQ Follow Peter Diamandis: https://twitter.com/PeterDiamandis | https://diamandis.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...
Uncancelling the American Mind
October 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourHow did cancel culture emerge — and what is it really? Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott join Andrew to talk about how cancel culture has come to replace genuine debate on both left and right, how young people see cancel culture, and how a culture of free speech can be restored. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K6pR6qdMTgY Cancelling of the American Mind - https://amzn.to/40cBC25 Follow Greg Lukianoff: https://greglukianoff.substack.com | https://twitter.com/glukianoff Follow Ri...
Walter Isaacson on Elon, X, and breaking the rules
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutesWalter Isaacson, prolific biographer and bestselling author of "Elon Musk," joins Andrew to talk about Elon's unique approach to life and business, being "all-in," Elon's Twitter addition, and the evolution of Elon's politics. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UIxidZjPOT0 Elon Musk: https://amzn.to/3PFnAAQ Follow Walter Isaacson: https://twitter.com/WalterIsaacson | https://isaacson.tulane.edu Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn...
Can charities move beyond the feel-good model?
October 02, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutesZach Graumann — Yang2020 campaign manager, big coat aficionado, and founder of Samarity — returns to the podcast to talk about the most pressing challenges facing charities today. Zach and Andrew discuss innovative approaches to bolstering philanthropy, why non-profits get stuck, and empowering businesses to give back. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ngl_X_rbBds Follow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com/Zach_Graumann | https://samarity.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewya...
Avoiding the Identity Trap
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutesJohns Hopkins professor and political scientist Yascha Mounk returns to the podcast to chronicle how postmodernism, postcolonialism, and critical race theory came together to create a well-intentioned but counterproductive set of ideas around identity and social justice. Yascha and Andrew discuss universal values, intersecting identities, and how separating people by identity may have unintended consequences that could bolster right-wing extremism. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu...
Law Professor, Tiger Mom, Novelist
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutesAmy Chua, bestselling author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, joins Andrew to talk about tribal dynamics, media narratives, the source of drive, and her new novel — The Golden Gate. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K_0P-7P4fx8 The Golden Gate - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250903600/thegoldengate Follow Amy Chua: https://amychua.com | https://twitter.com/amychua Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listener d...
The Last Election
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutesAndrew welcomes his co-author Stephen Marche to the podcast to discuss their new groundbreaking new political thriller, The Last Election. Stephen and Andrew talk about why they wrote a novel, predicting the future, AI replacing writers, and more. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bYC31Ge86CA The Last Election - https://akashicbooks.com/catalog/last-election Follow Stephen Marche - https://stephenmarche.com | https://twitter.com/StephenMarche Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewya...
How to build a strong local economy
September 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourHow do you bring back a city devastated by Hurricane Katrina? What are the mechanisms that drive local economies? Michael Hecht is the CEO of GNO, a non-profit that drives economic development in the greater New Orleans area, and he joins Andrew to talk about creating a business-friendly environment, Business Physics 101, and what we can learn from New Orleans. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y6HKd2lrjBI Follow Michael Hecht: https://twitter.com/MHechtGNO | https://gnoinc.org ...
Recoding America
August 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourWhy is the US government failing in the digital age, and how we can do better? In this episode, Andrew sits down with Jennifer Pahlka, former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer and founder of Code for America, to talk about how the government fell so behind on technology and how we can catch up. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ikPc0P2jDns Recoding America - https://amzn.to/3YTfd8Z Follow Jennifer Pahlka: https://twitter.com/pahlkadot | https://recodingamerica.us | https://code...
Can we talk to each other again?
August 21, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutesAs a student at UC Berkeley, Manu Meel realized he wasn't having deep discussions with peers of different beliefs. Manu started BridgeUSA to spur a national movement among young people to talk to each other. Today, there are 70 BridgeUSA chapters in colleges and high schools across the US. Andrew and Manu discuss the forces driving Americans apart, the danger of apathy, and why 5% is the magic number. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oQiPIDx6JtA Follow Manu Meel: https://bridg...
Why do you want the things you want?
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutesDesire is social, contagious, and malleable. Why do we unconsciously imitate the desires of others—and how do our "mimetic desires" shape our values and affect the way we live? Luke Burgis, author of Wanting, suggests that interrogating the source of your desires can help you achieve more and lead instead of follow. Luke and Andrew talk about seeking out alternate models of desire outside your immediate bubble, the relationship between desire and entrepreneurship, and how to break free of mim...
The Politics of Vulnerability
August 07, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutesProfessor, author, and lawyer Asma Uddin sits down with Andrew for a deep dive into the complex nuances of the Muslim American experience. What is a "mega identity" and how does it influence us? How can we build bridges and turn down the temperature in the country? And what does it mean to embrace religious freedom for everyone? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9y9IOHsJ_7I The Politics of Vulnerability - https://amzn.to/3KpU9kM Follow Asma Uddin: https://asmauddin.com | https:/...
How to Create Entrepreneurs
July 31, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutesAs Lt. Gov. of Massachusetts, Kerry Healey worked with Gov. Mitt Romney to implement universal health care, fight gang violence, and protect victims of abuse. Today, Kerry sits down with Andrew to talk about cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship, the prognosis for the American dream, and being a blue state Republican. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rnlPmgBYWnA Follow Kerry Healey: https://milkeninstitute.org/events/gc21/speakers/47634 Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.co...
AI and the Arc of History
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutesMIT economics professor Daron Acemoglu joins Andrew to analyze the impact of new technology on society based on hundreds of years of historical data. Daron and Andrew talk about AI through the lens of the industrial revolution, changes in labor during WWII & the Cold War, and rethinking the narrative surrounding labor. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o63oBZVFi6I Power and Progress: https://amzn.to/3K9NSt3 Follow Daron Acemoglu: https://twitter.com/DrDaronAcemoglu | https://mi...
Trump the Sequel
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutesMiles Taylor, former Trump administration official and whistleblower, joins Andrew to share what he's learned through dozens of interviews with ex-Trump aides and predicts what could happen inside the White House of a more competent and formidable version of Trump. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bd_HQeMXY4s Blowback - https://amzn.to/43r5ibI Follow Miles Taylor: https://twitter.com/MilesTaylorUSA Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com ...
Andrew Yang on a new kind of politics at the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourIn this wide-ranging conversation recorded live at the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival, Andrew Yang and NBC News anchor Savannah Sellers take a deep dive into the current state of U.S. politics. Andrew and Savannah talk about solving the lesser of two evils problem, what a 21st century political party looks like, term and age limits, getting money out of politics, and how we can humanize politics. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/laA82pkQmAA Follow Savannah Sellers: https://twitter.c...
Can Math Predict the End Times?
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutesPeter Turchin is a social scientist at the University of Connecticut who studies the math of social integration and disintegration. Peter created the field of Cliodynamics and delves into how he predicts the trajectory of social cohesion based on historical data from 200 societies, why elite overproduction is bad, and how we can avoid disaster by learning from the past. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RnSnR2koijM End Times - https://amzn.to/3NSLqJT Follow Peter Turchin: https:...
Gary Marcus on AI's hallucination problem
June 26, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutesAI expert Gary Marcus joins Andrew to cut through the noise and hype. Gary and Andrew talk about AI's difficulty with causal reasoning, what reasonable AI regulation looks like, stock market manipulation, 2024 election disinformation, romance scams, and driverless cars. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yIu8QAiw5Yw Follow Gary Marcus: http://garymarcus.com | https://twitter.com/GaryMarcus Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://andrewyang.com To learn more...
In a Bad State
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutesDavid Schleicher, professor at Yale Law School, joins Andrew to talk about struggling cities and states. How can we avoid moral hazards? Why do we see NIMBYism? Why is local reform so difficult? And why is it nearly impossible to turn vacant offices into residential apartments? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WkCOrv6alUI Follow David Schleicher: https://amzn.to/42GWuhq | https://law.yale.edu/david-n-schleicher | https://twitter.com/ProfSchleich Follow Andrew Yang: https://twit...
What voters actually want (according to the data)
June 12, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutesMindy Finn was working as a political strategist when she was selected as Evan McMullin's running mate during his 2016 independent run for president. Mindy talks about getting under Trump's skin with the Never Trump movement, going from a political techie to a VP candidate, and the impact of AI on politics. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q1ZpAOcPBIM Follow Mindy Finn: https://twitter.com/mindyfinn | https://citizendata.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | ...
The Writers Strike
June 05, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutesShowrunner and writer Michael Jamin (Maron, King of the Hill, Beavis and Butt-Head) joins Andrew to explain what's going on with the Writers Guild strike. Michael and Andrew talk about whether AI will replace screenwriters, why "mini-rooms" make it a lot tougher for emerging writers, and how the strike might get resolved. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V9mHlWXEc9w Follow Michael Jamin: https://michaeljamin.com | https://tiktok.com/@michaeljaminwriter Follow Andrew Yang: https...
Inside the Evangelical Movement that Failed a Generation
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutesJon Ward, chief national correspondent at Yahoo! News, spent two decades of his life in evangelical Christian circles and two decades outside as a journalist covering government, politics, and culture. In this episode, Jon talks about his upbringing and eventual break from an influential church, the rise of Trump among evangelicals, and the need for nuance. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dphPrErCjrI Follow Jon Ward: https://amzn.to/436T8VM | https://twitter.com/jonward11 | ht...
Ancestry CEO Deb Liu on Taking Back Your Power
May 22, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutesIn this enlightening conversation, Deborah Liu, CEO of Ancestry, opens up about challenging the gender disparity at Facebook, embracing extroversion in her work life, and finding forgiveness for herself and others through her faith. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LrtTlYA9wwE Take Back Your Power - https://amzn.to/3OxdNOt Follow Deborah Liu: https://twitter.com/debliu_ | https://debliu.substack.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://forwardparty.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang ...