Andrew Yang Podcast

Showrunner 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 J...

Jon 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://y...

In 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://de...

Veteran political reporter David Weigel joins Andrew to break down the debt ceiling negotiations the blame game, the GOP demands, minting the coin, and whether it even matters. Weigel shares the inside track on the '24 presidential primaries, the DNC's contingency plans, and why Republicans refuse to attack Trump. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLw1nu6Q4rE Follow Dave Weigel: http...

Futurist Martin Ford returns to the podcast as the pace of AI development speeds up. Martin and Andrew discuss the "superstar effect" that's being accelerated by AI, whether AI can reach human levels of intelligence, and whether human-level intelligence matters at all. Who will be the winners in the new AI economy? And is the arrival of AI the harbinger of a new political revolution? Watch this ep...

Ryan Graves, a former Navy F/A-18 pilot, shares stories of close encounters (and near collisions) with UFOs off the coast of Virginia. With the recent Chinese spy balloon incident fueling renewed interest in UFOs/UAPs, Ryan joins Andrew to discuss shifting attitudes surrounding UFOs, the history of UFO sightings, and what we should do about them. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tpM...

Andrew and UBI advocate Scott Santens sit down to talk about the lasting repercussions of the pandemic, the impact of cash relief on inflation, how generative AI tools like ChatGPT have changed the conversation on basic income, and the remaining barriers to implementing UBI. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p0AtC3QKtJM Let There Be Money - https://amzn.to/43dLSb3 Follow Scott Santen...

Keith Ferrazzi, bestselling author of "Never Eat Alone," joins Andrew to talk about the art of leadership through collaboration. Keith shares his secrets to creating a fulfilling career and provides insights into how thoughtfully structured virtual work can be just as effective as traditional office environments. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jj5I6d1KkYg Leading Without Authority...

Derek Thompson, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the new collection of essays "On Work," joins Andrew to discuss the religion of work, building guardrails for AI, and how large language models could impact new college graduates. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/imA1lpOdEhQ Follow Derek Thompson: https://amzn.to/3WqDeTI | https://theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson | http...

Tim Urban, creator of the popular blog "Wait But Why," argues that our usual left-right politics misses an important dimension: whether we are using our higher mind or our primitive mind. Andrew sits down with Tim for a wide-ranging conversation on human nature, "high-rung" vs. "low-rung" thinking, political golems, and how we can overcome our more primitive instincts to create a better society. W...

Kevin Roose, tech columnist for the New York Times, joins Andrew to talk about how companies are rapidly adapting to the use of ChatGPT, the types of jobs most vulnerable to automation, and practical strategies for staying competitive in the job market. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/im4ONt46pUY Follow Kevin Roose: https://kevinroose.com/futureproof | https://twitter.com/kevinroos...

CNBC Contributor and Big Technology writer Alex Kantrowitz joins Andrew to shed light on Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and its far-reaching effects on small banks, real estate, and even your retirement account. Alex and Andrew delve into the Interest Rate Theory of Everything, the financialization of tech, and what might happen next. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lbnc0OqlNWU Fol...

Conrad Taylor has had a unique journey, from being the youngest elected official in the nation to joining the Yang2020 campaign and ultimately becoming an international DJ and producer. Andrew sits down with Conrad to talk about how he got elected as a college sophomore, memories from the campaign, and why he left politics to pursue producing. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C9nepX...

Marianne Williamson — author, spiritual leader, and newly declared Democratic candidate for president in 2024 — joins Andrew to talk about why she believes America is "six inches from the cliff" and why an argument for incrementalism will lose in 2024. Andrew and Marianne talk about concerns with Joe Biden, why a competitive primary is necessary, and why the Democratic party needs to return to the...

You might know him as Uncle Louie on The Goldbergs — but Louis Gregory is also an entrepreneur, music producer, and former director at the Department of Homeland Security. Gregory joins Andrew to talk about his secret past as a rapper, the challenges of working in Customs and Border Protection, and why police training really hasn't gotten better after George Floyd. Watch this episode on YouTube: h...

Lindsey Drath, CEO of the Forward Party, joins Andrew to discuss her journey from working in high-level Republican politics to becoming an advocate for structural reform. Lindsey shares her vision for a new, inclusive, nationwide community of people who just want government to work better, and gives an inside look at some of the vital work being done at Forward. Watch this episode on YouTube: http...

CNN political reporter Chris Cillizza sits down with Andrew to discuss how the DNC is changing the primaries to favor Joe Biden, Trump's tepid campaign launch, and Ron DeSantis' strengths and weaknesses. Join Andrew and Chris as they break down the complex political dynamics at play, including how a third-party presidential run might play out. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zkdYv1...

Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad started an online campaign against the compulsory hijab in 2014. In retaliation, the Iranian government has arrested three of her family members and most recently, attempted to kill her in New York City. Alinejad joins Andrew to talk about the repression of freedom in Iran, the Mahsa Amini protests, and the role of American tech companies. Wa...

Sarah Ashton-Cirillo is an American journalist and medic in the Ukrainian Army. Sarah joins Andrew to talk about her journey from Las Vegas to Kharkiv, how she ended up enlisting in the Ukrainian Army, Russia's tactics in the war, and how her identity as a transgender woman has impacted her experience. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dojZfWGXYew Follow Sarah Ashton-Cirillo: https:/...

Large language models are coming for your jobs. Futurist and writer Stephen Marche has been using generative AI models since 2017 — and he joins Andrew to discuss what ChatGPT means for professors, call center workers, politicians, and even Google's core search business.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0CGaxRZsw_o Follow Stephen Marche: https://stephenmarche.com | https://twitter....

Gunjan Banerji, writer for the Wall Street Journal and CNBC, answers your most pressing economic questions: Are we really headed for a recession in 2023? What does the collapse of crypto and Big Tech mean? And will we finally stop hearing about the supply chain this year? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OCWzFUFO0Jg Follow Gunjan Banerji: https://twitter.com/gunjanjs | https://wsj.c...

How can we cultivate informed and active citizens in these divided times? Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University, joins Andrew to discuss why civic engagement is so crucial to the survival of our democracy. Eric distills the American creed into Civic Sermons, hosts Civic Saturdays, and has created a Civic Seminary to train everyday citizens to become leaders in their own communities. Watch this e...

Join Zach and Andrew as they predict what 2023 will hold: Are we headed for a downturn? How will the midterm results affect legislation? And with 2024 just around the corner, what are the key dynamics affecting the 2024 presidential race? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9gKABOWsQ8M Follow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com/zach_graumann | https://instagram.com/zachgraumann Follow A...

As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a look back at some of our favorite moments and discussions from the past year. From tips for having better conversations to deep dives into hot topics to, this episode has something for everyone. Join us as we celebrate another year of meaningful discussions. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0d9ZFrYddF8 Follow Andrew Yang: https://twi...

Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer joins the podcast to discuss his new book, 7 Rules of Power. Andrew and Pfeffer discuss the importance of weak ties, breaking rules, and getting out of your own way. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UuNLjvybxj8 Follow Jeffrey Pfeffer: https://twitter.com/jeffreypfeffer | https://jeffreypfeffer.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang...