Andrew Yang Podcast Tuning Up a Tired America
Sep 8, 2025
Dan Osborn, a U.S. Navy veteran, mechanic, and union leader, shares his journey as an independent Senate candidate in Nebraska. He discusses how he challenges elite politics with grassroots values, focusing on paycheck fairness and the right to repair. Osborn emphasizes the importance of consumer rights, campaign finance reform, and community engagement, rejecting corporate donations. He highlights navigating local political dynamics, the role of personal connections in campaigning, and how bipartisan collaboration can drive meaningful change.
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From Recruitment To 47% Surprise
- Dan Osborn was recruited by railroad workers upset with Senator Fisher's rail policy and decided to run after three weeks of deliberation.
- He turned that recruitment into a campaign that earned 47% of the vote as an independent.
Paycheck Populism Resonates
- Dan frames his message as "paycheck populism," connecting policy directly to everyday earnings and expenses.
- He argues people feel policy effects in their wallets, making economic populism broadly relatable.
Running While Working A Day Job
- Dan still works his nine-to-five job and campaigns nights and weekends, answering to creditors and family needs.
- He conducts interviews on his lunch break and returns to work after recordings.