Andrew Yang Podcast The Abundance Network
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Jun 2, 2025 Misha Chellam, Founder of the Abundance Network, shares his vision for reforming government from the grassroots up. He emphasizes the power of local action in addressing issues like housing and public policy. They explore the significance of community-driven initiatives in fostering civic engagement and tackling systemic challenges. Misha highlights successful grassroots movements that create tangible change, while advocating for collaboration between tech and local governance. Join them in rethinking how we can reshape America starting at the local level.
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Early UBI Meeting Spark
- Misha Chellam recalls meeting Andrew Yang at the 2017 Cash Conference about UBI and discussing concrete action plans.
- Andrew announced his presidential run, inspiring Misha to support and engage actively in the movement early on.
2016 Election Shattered Assumptions
- The 2016 election revealed flaws in political assumptions as both parties showed disruptive energy.
- This led to a realization that traditional mental models about the system were incomplete and needed reassessment.
Abundance Movement Core Critique
- The Abundance Movement targets increasing affordable supply of essentials like housing by overcoming narrow interests and improving state capacity.
- Successful outcomes depend on managing interest groups and government organizations effectively at local levels.
