The Good Fight

Andrew Yang on Why Democrats Are in Crisis

Nov 13, 2021

Andrew Yang, former presidential candidate and author of "Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy," dives into the challenges facing the Democratic Party. He discusses the need for Democrats to connect on cultural issues and re-evaluate voter trust dynamics. Yang emphasizes genuine political appeal over token strategies, highlighting the role of endorsements in mobilization. The conversation reveals potential solutions like ranked choice voting and Universal Basic Income to bridge divides and enhance representation in the political landscape.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Rethinking Voter Trust: Democrats vs. Republicans

8min

Navigating Identity Politics

8min

Strategies of Political Appeal

9min

The Power of Endorsements in Political Mobilization

3min

Bridging the Political Divide

27min

Navigating Polarization Through Unifying Solutions

5min

Andrew Yang is a popular commentator and former presidential candidate. In his latest book, Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy, he advocates for economic reforms like Universal Basic Income and political reforms like ranked choice voting.

In this week’s conversation, Andrew Yang and Yascha Mounk discuss how today’s political campaigns are run, why Democrats struggle to connect with voters, and whether or not third parties can be part of the solution.

This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.

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