Honestly with Bari Weiss Can Andrew Yang Fix Our Two-Party Dumpster Fire?
Nov 10, 2021
Andrew Yang, former presidential and mayoral candidate and founder of the Forward Party, shares his insights on the failings of the two-party system. He discusses his decision to leave the Democratic Party and how elections reflect America's shifting political landscape. Topics include universal basic income, the impact of media bias during campaigns, and innovative solutions for polarized politics. Yang also touches on cultural issues, such as public safety and the influence of figures like Dave Chapelle, advocating for a reimagined approach to democracy.
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Media Bias on the Campaign Trail
- Andrew Yang's experience on the presidential campaign trail highlighted media bias.
- Certain moderators showed little interest in candidates outside their narratives, marginalizing some while focusing on others.
Media's Vested Interests
- Media organizations have powerful corporate interests and relationships with certain candidates.
- This influences their coverage, amplifying some candidates while marginalizing others.
The Wingding Incident
- At the Wingding in Iowa, Andrew Yang observed how media narratives often predetermine coverage.
- Despite Michael Avenatti's poor performance, the media focused on him, ignoring Yang's speech.
