Andrew Yang Podcast

Fighting for Families in a Divided America

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Sep 22, 2025
Liam deClive-Lowe, head of Humanity Forward and co-founder of American Policy Ventures, discusses his journey in bipartisan advocacy. He highlights the evolution of the child tax credit, which has lifted many families out of poverty. The conversation dives into potential bipartisan opportunities in housing, childcare, and science initiatives. Liam also addresses the importance of quiet collaboration in policymaking and how constituents can influence change through storytelling. They reflect on political violence and emphasize the urgency of bridging divides.
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INSIGHT

Policy Can Move Between Parties

  • The child tax credit has shifted partisan labels over decades and was once bipartisan in origin.
  • Its 2021 expansion was politicized because it passed with Democratic votes, which later required depolarization work.
ANECDOTE

Cold Email And Show Up

  • Liam recounts cold-emailing Andrew, showing up at campaign HQ (which was Andrew's mom's apartment), and getting taken on despite lacking conventional credentials.
  • He uses this story to urge listeners to cold email, show up, and take initiative when seeking opportunities.
ANECDOTE

Tour To Nobody

  • Liam pushed Andrew to do a small
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