Andrew Yang Podcast Building Utopia in the Age of AI
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Nov 24, 2025 
Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and former U.S. presidential candidate known for his tech-forward policies, joins Dr. Romesh Navasan. They dive into the significant rise of populism driven by economic anxiety, particularly among youth, exacerbated by AI. Yang discusses the dangers of unchecked technology, emphasizes the importance of Universal Basic Income, and advocates for data ownership. He envisions a future where AI-generated wealth eradicates poverty, paving the way for a fairer economy and renewed democracy.
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Affordability Mobilizes Young Voters
- Zoran Mamdani grew New York's electorate by mobilizing affordability concerns among young voters.
- Directness on concrete issues can rapidly expand political participation, Andrew Yang observed.
AI Is Concentrating Economic Value
- AI and tech are concentrating value and worsening economic outcomes for many Americans.
- Yang links rising inequality to tech firms 'hoovering up' more value, deepening discontent.
Reform Political Structures To Deliver Policy
- Change party structures if existing parties block major economic reforms like UBI.
- Yang recommends reforming political systems when institutional gatekeeping prevents needed policies.
