Andrew Yang Podcast

If you're a Democratic candidate in the U.S., you use Democratic software; if you're Republican, you use Republican software. But what if you're independent? You're out of luck, locked out of both the technology and the voter data required to run a competitive campaign. Farhad Mohit founded and ran Flipagram, now better known as TikTok. After Flipagram's acquisition, Farhad felt like he had the ne...

Andrew and Zach go behind the scenes and reveal how a TED talk comes together - from the writing and revision process to the weeklong conference itself. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K_XtG0rw8B0 Watch the TED Talk: https://youtu.be/1Ws3w_ZOmhI Follow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com/Zach_Graumann | https://instagram.com/zachgraumann Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com |...

In one survey, 47% of Americans said they would take Ozempic or similar drugs, which promise to help people lose 5-24% of their bodyweight — but what's the catch? After Johann Hari began taking Ozempic in 2023, he began investigating how Ozempic affects brain chemistry, the causes of obesity in the western world, and the risks of weight-loss drugs compared to those of obesity. Johann also shares s...

As housing has become increasingly financialized, it's also become more and more out of reach for most people. Atticus and Andrew talk about the housing crisis, utilizing unused spaces, rethinking how rent is paid, and what's getting in the way of more affordable housing for all.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ubnCtwA-JgM Follow Atticus LeBlanc: https://padsplit.com | https://twi...

Andrew, 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:...

As 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 Gre...

Andrew 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...

Zach 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 F...

Friend 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: htt...

Rockstar 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...

In 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...

In 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...

Could 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 overco...

Entrepreneur 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 o...

Katherine 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 YouTub...

Andrew 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 Yo...

As 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://mil...

Political 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/andrew...

Andrew 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....

Dan 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 tale...

Join 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:...

Delve 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...

If 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 mini...

Congressman 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:...

Dan 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: http...