The Ben Shapiro Show Andrew Yang | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 45
Apr 7, 2019
Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and former Democratic presidential candidate, joins the discussion to delve into the concept of Universal Basic Income as a remedy for economic challenges. He explores the impact of automation on jobs and the need for progressive solutions. Yang critiques traditional welfare and advocates for a human-centric economic model. The conversation also touches on healthcare reform, climate change, and the complexities of media regulation in today’s polarized landscape.
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Yang's Background
- Andrew Yang's career transitioned from law to entrepreneurship and social work, founding Venture for America.
- This experience highlighted the economic challenges faced by many Americans due to automation.
Democrats and Trump's Victory
- The Democratic Party may have overlooked the economic struggles of certain demographics.
- These struggles played a significant role in Donald Trump's election victory.
Scale of the Problem
- Private charities lack the scale to handle massive labor displacement from automation.
- Yang's experience with Venture for America showed charitable efforts were insufficient.
