Andrew Yang Podcast

This week on the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew is joined by Brendan Greeley, Financial Times contributing editor and author of the new book "The Almighty Dollar: 500 Years of the World's Most Powerful Money." They dig into the surprising history of the dollar, which predates the United States itself, why local currencies could matter more than ever in the AI era, how bank failures shaped the money w...

On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew sits down with Clara Shih, founder of the New Work Foundation and former Meta and Salesforce executive, to unpack what AI is already doing to entry-level white collar jobs. Drawing on her time watching a million businesses adopt AI agents and start cutting staff, Clara lays out the data on displaced young grads and why hiring a human now costs far...

On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew is joined by independent U.S. Senate candidate Todd Achilles, an Army veteran and former tank commander mounting a campaign in Idaho. They get into how an independent is closing in on an 83-year-old incumbent, why Idaho is more purple than people think, and why Todd would caucus with neither party in DC. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the...

On this mailbag episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Zach and Andrew discuss the SpaceX IPO and why the hype may not survive the fundamentals, then dig into listener questions on the Knicks (and why James Dolan keeps Andrew loyal to the Nets), billionaire taxes versus an AI dividend for everyday families, expanding the House of Representatives, and whether data centers can actually pay off for the...

Andrew recently appeared on Gavin Newsom's Podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom", and the conversation was so great, we decided to release it here as well. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voice memo to  mailbag@andrewyang.com ! Watch the full episode  ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ For 3 months off your mobile bill with Noble Mobile, click here ---- Follow An...

On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew sits down with Martin Ford, futurist and bestselling author of  Rise of the Robots , to discuss the updated edition of his seminal book. They dig into whether AI is already displacing workers, why $725 billion in AI infrastructure spending almost has to come back through labor cuts, and why the white-collar workers most at risk may not be pre...

On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew sits down with Joe O'Connor, CEO of Work Time Revolution, and journalist Jared Lindzon, co-authors of  Do More In Four: Why It's Time for a Shorter Workweek . They dig into the growing movement behind the four-day workweek and make the case that the shift from five days to four is less a radical idea than a long-overdue update to a century-old ind...

On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew chats with Paul Rieckhoff, writer, veteran, and activist to talk about the growing independent political movement and why the two-party system is failing Americans. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voice memo to mailbag@andrewyang.com! Watch the full episode here ---- Follow Andrew Yang: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this special mailbag episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Zach and Andrew answer listener questions, tackling everything from Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy and the growing AI backlash to UBI, student loan debt, and the trade-offs of living through rapid technological change. They also dig into gerrymandering, term limits, national security in the age of AI, and Andrew's vision for an American Come...

This week on the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew is joined by Andrew Fung, one half of the Fung Bros and founder of Smala Sauce. The two discuss the unique space Asian-Americans occupy in public life, whether the community does enough to support its own, and why America could use more Eastern values. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voice memo to m...

This week on the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew is joined by Seth Bodnar — independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana, Special Forces veteran, Rhodes Scholar, and former University of Montana president. Seth shares why he's running, how his campaign out-raised every other candidate in its first filing period, and why one independent Senate vote from Montana could be a pivotal force in Washingto...

On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Sam Wang joins Andrew to talk about fixing American democracy. A Princeton neuroscientist and electoral reform researcher, Sam has spent 20 years applying math and data to the problems plaguing our elections, and has now decided to run for Congress himself in New Jersey's 12th district. They dig into what the research shows about open primaries, ranked-c...

This week on the podcast, Andrew chats with Noam Scheiber about his new book "Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class." They discuss the wave of unionization efforts at Starbucks, Apple, and Amazon led by college graduates stuck in jobs that were supposed to be temporary, and what it all means for the future of work and American politics. Have a question for Andrew? Drop...

On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew is joined by Mindy Finn, former Republican strategist, 2016 independent VP candidate, and now Head of Advancement at the Forward Party. She discusses her unlikely path from the GOP establishment to the frontlines of the third-party movement, the state of the independent landscape, and the slate of outside candidates who could actually win. Have a...

On this episode of The Andrew Yang Podcast, Arthur Brooks discusses his new book “The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness.” They explore why people feel unfulfilled despite success, and how modern life driven by screens and constant stimulation pulls us away from what truly matters. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voic...

On this special mailbag episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Zach and Andrew answer listener questions, breaking down Andrew’s viral CNBC moment, the idea of taxing AI instead of people, and how to navigate a rapidly changing world. They also share advice for people in their 20s, revisit debates around UBI and politics, give a Noble Mobile update, and even explore ways to fight brain rot. Have a qu...

On this special episode of the podcast, Andrew sits down with Jonathan Sposato for the final stop of his book tour at Town Hall Seattle. In front of a live audience, they discuss Andrew’s presidential campaign, the ideas behind his latest book, the impact of AI on jobs and the economy, and why he continues to advocate for Universal Basic Income and a more human-centered future. This event was pres...

In this episode of The Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew sits down with San Jose Mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan to discuss the biggest challenges facing California, from housing affordability and homelessness to public safety and education. Mahan shares why he entered the race, arguing that California doesn’t have a resource problem, but a governance and accountability problem,...

On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew sits down with journalist Nancy Scola to discuss his new book,  “Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks?”  They dive into the origins and impact of the Freedom Dividend, the political and cultural forces that shaped the movement, and what the fight for direct cash relief reveals about the future of the American economy. Andrew reflects on lessons fro...

On this episode of the podcast, Andrew talks with Sam Lewis, CEO of Fruitful, about rethinking how Americans manage their money. They discuss why traditional financial advice often leaves people behind and how simple, automated systems can help reduce stress and build wealth over time. The conversation focuses on creating a practical, “set-it-and-forget-it” approach to personal finance that actual...

On this special episode of the Podcast, Andrew kicks off his book tour by sitting down with Rikki Schlott at P&T Knitwear in NYC to discuss his new book "Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks? And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth" Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voice memo to mailbag@andrewyang.com! Watch the full episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ --...

On this episode of the podcast, Andrew and Zach answer listener mailbag questions on our chaotic news cycle, rising healthcare costs, AI-driven layoffs in tech, and how workers can adapt in an uncertain economy. They also talk about Andrew's new book "Hey, Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks?", touching on life after campaigns, burnout, family, and resilience. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in th...

On this episode of the podcast, Andrew sits down with New York State Assembly Member and congressional candidate Alex Bores to discuss tech, labor, and governing in the age of AI. From Boris’s journey from computer science to public office to passing one of the strongest AI safety bills in the country, this conversation explores how persistence, policy, and technology can shape a better future. Ha...

On this episode of the podcast, Andrew is joined by writer, Stephen Marche, author of The Next Civil War, for a wide-ranging conversation on political violence, media incentives, and the current state of democracy in America. They explore how violence and entertainment-driven media are shaping politics, reflect on past predictions that have come uncomfortably true, and discuss what this moment mea...

On this episode, Andrew hosts independent and Forward Party candidate for governor of Minnesota, Mike Newcome. Mike argues that both major parties have failed ordinary citizens through corruption, mismanagement, and polarization. He highlights issues like the $250 million COVID-era fraud scandal and the divisive response to ICE raids, calling for “common-sense leadership” that prioritizes solution...