Andrew Yang Podcast

As a student at UC Berkeley, Manu Meel realized he wasn't having deep discussions with peers of different beliefs. Manu started BridgeUSA to spur a national movement among young people to talk to each other. Today, there are 70 BridgeUSA chapters in colleges and high schools across the US. Andrew and Manu discuss the forces driving Americans apart, the danger of apathy, and why 5% is the magic num...

Desire is social, contagious, and malleable. Why do we unconsciously imitate the desires of others—and how do our "mimetic desires" shape our values and affect the way we live? Luke Burgis, author of Wanting, suggests that interrogating the source of your desires can help you achieve more and lead instead of follow. Luke and Andrew talk about seeking out alternate models of desire outside your imm...

Professor, author, and lawyer Asma Uddin sits down with Andrew for a deep dive into the complex nuances of the Muslim American experience. What is a "mega identity" and how does it influence us? How can we build bridges and turn down the temperature in the country? And what does it mean to embrace religious freedom for everyone? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9y9IOHsJ_7I The Polit...

As Lt. Gov. of Massachusetts, Kerry Healey worked with Gov. Mitt Romney to implement universal health care, fight gang violence, and protect victims of abuse. Today, Kerry sits down with Andrew to talk about cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship, the prognosis for the American dream, and being a blue state Republican. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rnlPmgBYWnA Follow Kerry Heal...

MIT economics professor Daron Acemoglu joins Andrew to analyze the impact of new technology on society based on hundreds of years of historical data. Daron and Andrew talk about AI through the lens of the industrial revolution, changes in labor during WWII & the Cold War, and rethinking the narrative surrounding labor. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o63oBZVFi6I Power and Progr...

Miles Taylor, former Trump administration official and whistleblower, joins Andrew to share what he's learned through dozens of interviews with ex-Trump aides and predicts what could happen inside the White House of a more competent and formidable version of Trump. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bd_HQeMXY4s Blowback - https://amzn.to/43r5ibI Follow Miles Taylor: https://twitter.co...

In this wide-ranging conversation recorded live at the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival, Andrew Yang and NBC News anchor Savannah Sellers take a deep dive into the current state of U.S. politics. Andrew and Savannah talk about solving the lesser of two evils problem, what a 21st century political party looks like, term and age limits, getting money out of politics, and how we can humanize politics. Watch...

Peter Turchin is a social scientist at the University of Connecticut who studies the math of social integration and disintegration. Peter created the field of Cliodynamics and delves into how he predicts the trajectory of social cohesion based on historical data from 200 societies, why elite overproduction is bad, and how we can avoid disaster by learning from the past. Watch this episode on YouTu...

AI expert Gary Marcus joins Andrew to cut through the noise and hype. Gary and Andrew talk about AI's difficulty with causal reasoning, what reasonable AI regulation looks like, stock market manipulation, 2024 election disinformation, romance scams, and driverless cars.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yIu8QAiw5Yw Follow Gary Marcus: http://garymarcus.com | https://twitter.com/Gary...

David Schleicher, professor at Yale Law School, joins Andrew to talk about struggling cities and states. How can we avoid moral hazards? Why do we see NIMBYism? Why is local reform so difficult? And why is it nearly impossible to turn vacant offices into residential apartments? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WkCOrv6alUI Follow David Schleicher: https://amzn.to/42GWuhq | https://la...

Mindy Finn was working as a political strategist when she was selected as Evan McMullin's running mate during his 2016 independent run for president. Mindy talks about getting under Trump's skin with the Never Trump movement, going from a political techie to a VP candidate, and the impact of AI on politics. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q1ZpAOcPBIM Follow Mindy Finn: https://twit...

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...