Andrew Yang Podcast

In today’s episode, Zach and Carly dive into the extraordinary world of eSports with expert Bryce Blum. Tune in for a breakdown of why eSports has grown so popular, what it takes to be an eSports athlete, and how we can expect the eSports industry to change in the coming decade.  Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x3PEMvuv88k Watch Bryce's talk on the future of eSports: https://w...

Venture capitalist and civic activist Nick Hanauer has spent nearly a decade fighting to raise the minimum wage. In this episode, he and Andrew break down the myths of our current economy, compare raising the minimum wage to UBI, and explain how a simple amendment to overtime could lower unemployment across the country. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K5ugQAPVMxE Follow Nick H...

For our fifth episode, Zach re-visits his old stomping grounds: the world of philanthropy. He interviews Bill Sutton, a philanthropy advisor and wealth management expert, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen, who founded the civil rights organization Rise. Join Zach, Bill, and Amanda as they tackle why philanthropy has been ineffective in the past, how it's shifting because of modern social...

Zach breaks down the new stimulus bill. New York Times tech columnist Kevin Roose joins Andrew to talk about recent shifts in automation and how we can "become more human" amidst the rise of artificial intelligence. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YsIr68esWr0 Get your stimulus check: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment Follow Kevin Roose: https://twitter.com/kevinro...

NASA engineer Miguel San Martín just played a critical role in landing the Perseverance rover on Mars. In this episode, he explains Perseverance's groundbreaking mission and shares how he went from staring at the stars in Patagonia to becoming one of the world's leading engineers. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pJE7pfhJHd0 Follow Miguel San Martín: https://twitter.com/MigOnMa...

Humanistic psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman started thinking about human potential as a teenager, when he realized he and other students in his high school's special education program were not being given the tools they needed to learn and self-actualize. In this episode, Scott sits down with Andrew to share his journey, discuss our education system, and re-define Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Watc...

On the third episode of The Future Of, Zach and Carly meet with cryptocurrency expert Ryan Sean Adams to talk about what crypto is, why it's being used, and how it can democratize our societies in the future. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRXBfr-busk Read Ryan's ultimate guide to going bankless: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/-guide-1-starting-with-bankless Follow Ryan...

You may know actress Deborah Ann Woll from her time on True Blood and Daredevil--or, you may know her from the Dungeons & Dragons circuit. In this episode, she joins Andrew to talk about fame, their mutual love of D&D, and what it was like to shoot Daredevil. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pE-zuezvNAI Follow Deborah Ann Woll: https://twitter.com/DeborahAnnWoll | https...

In today's episode of The Future Of, Zach sits down with three energy experts, Julio Friedmann, Melissa Lott, and David Freed. Together, they discuss innovation in energy, the human cost of climate change, and the singular path individuals, governments, and corporations must take to achieve carbon neutrality. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k0ITy9uOya8 Read Dr. Lott's paper on...

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna has been serving California's 17th Congressional district since 2017. In this episode, he sits down with Andrew to discuss five causes he's championing this year: internet regulation, cash relief, the Stop CHEATERS Act, investing in artificial intelligence, and ending the Yemen war. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rs9vbP8eXas Follow Ro Khanna: htt...

It’s the first episode of our 12-part limited series! Zach sits down with two CEOs and experts in e-commerce, Jesse Horwitz (Hubble Contacts) and Melanie Travis (Andie Swim), to talk about how today’s companies sell their products and why e-commerce is transforming the future of buying. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nqe57AqYIXo Follow Jesse Horwitz: https://twitter.com/jesse...

Zach announces our new limited series, "The Future Of." Comedian Sarah Silverman joins Yang Speaks to talk about podcasting, embracing change, and how she's learned to transform negativity. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yk5x4xrRjIA Follow Sarah Silverman: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkatesilverman | https://twitter.com/SarahKSilverman Follow Andrew Yang: https://instagram....

Over the past decade, Susan Cain has spearheaded the "quiet revolution," a movement that champions introverts. In this episode, she meets with Andrew to talk about her experiences as an advocate, how to encourage introversion in the workplace, and more. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rC9DlTIh7K0 Follow Susan Cain: https://www.instagram.com/susancainauthor | https://twitter.co...

Zach and Carly break down what's happening with our stock market. Comedian Mike Birbiglia joins the podcast to talk about current politics, crafting live comedy in the pandemic, and what he's learned about America after years on the road. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aImZ2i-EpAs Follow Mike Birbiglia: https://www.instagram.com/birbigs | https://twitter.com/birbigs Follow An...

Sportswriter Kevin O'Connor went from publishing NBA draft guides on his own to covering basketball for The Ringer. In this episode, he and Andrew discuss the future of Andrew's favorite teams, the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0mRvogzf5o Follow Kevin O'Connor: https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA | https://www.instagram.com/kevinoconno...

Andrew was recently a guest on Amanda Knox and Christopher Robinson's new podcast, "Labyrinths." Tune in to their conversation about Andrew's role as a husband and father, the criminal justice system, UBI, and more. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xOUWw1YF-h0 Follow Amanda Knox: https://twitter.com/amandaknox | https://www.instagram.com/amamaknox Follow Christopher Robinson: h...

Andrew and Zach unpack the events and consequences of the Capitol riots. Then, they talk about their big plans for 2021. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WbZTsBX30U0 Follow Andrew Yang: https://instagram.com/andrewyang | https://twitter.com/AndrewYang Follow Zach Graumann: https://instagram.com/zachgraumann | https://twitter.com/Zach_Graumann

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt joins the podcast to talk about moral foundations theory, human-centered capitalism, and how we can bridge today's political divide. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gjufYwIbITw Follow Jonathan Haidt: https://twitter.com/JonHaidt | https://jonathanhaidt.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://instagram.com/andrewyang | https://twitter.com/AndrewYang F...

Zach sits down with SC House Representative Jermaine Johnson to discuss Warnock and Ossoff's historic wins and what they mean for Biden's presidency. Plus, a love note from Andrew. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/McZIoSHnXOU Follow Jermaine Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/drjermainejohnson | https://twitter.com/Dr_JLJohnson Follow Zach Graumann: https://instagram.com/zachgr...

Andrew and Zach discuss cash relief and why the Georgia runoff has kept our country's future in the balance. Then, we hear from the Democratic candidates themselves. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fnzlA0oxDOY Follow Raphael Warnock: https://www.instagram.com/raphaelwarnock | https://twitter.com/ReverendWarnock Follow Jon Ossoff: https://www.instagram.com/jonossoff | https://t...

It's our final episode of 2020! In preparation for the new year, Andrew, Zach, and Carly share their bold predictions for 2021. But these aren't ordinary predictions--they are also bets. Use #YangSpeaksWager on Twitter and Instagram to suggest what the team should bet on. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pr3vlh8QkCU Follow Carly Reilly: https://twitter.com/carlypreilly | https:...

Lawyer, journalist, and political commentator Briahna Joy Gray served as Bernie Sanders's National Press Secretary during his 2020 presidential campaign. In this episode, she sits down with Andrew to talk about media bias, identity politics, being "online," and more. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bxtMi36VXQA Follow Briahna Joy Gray: https://twitter.com/briebriejoy | https://...

Richard Ojeda has been many things: a U.S. Army major, a state senator, a spokesperson for No Dem Left Behind, and more. Now, he is also the host of his own podcast, "Airborne." In this special crossover episode, he and Andrew compare field notes from the presidential campaign and discuss why Democrats struggled this election season. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ip-j6zGaTgw...

Andrew and Zach break down how Humanity Forward helped get stimulus checks into the newest COVID-19 relief bill. Then, Andrew sits down with venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya to talk about smart investing, the future of innovation, and what brings Chamath true happiness.  Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AHcsgy5gk58 Follow Chamath Palihapitiya: https://twitter.com/chamath...

In 1993, music executive Jason Flom stumbled upon a news article about Steven Lennon, a young man serving fifteen years to life for drug possession. Steven’s story inspired Jason to become a lifelong advocate for criminal justice reform. In this episode, Jason and Andrew unpack the societal and economic costs of our criminal justice system.  Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z-o...