Andrew Yang Podcast

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...

Tom 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 Y...

In 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 sp...

What 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://twitte...

Bradley 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...

In 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 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

How 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 Fol...

Walter 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....

Zach 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 Grauman...

Johns 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 c...

Amy 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 An...

Andrew 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 - h...

How 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...

Why 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...