How Not to be a Politician: Running for UK Prime Minister, Third Parties & Eradicating Poverty

In this episode, Rory Stewart, former UK Secretary of State for International Development, shares a captivating account of his multifaceted career as a veteran, nonprofit leader, and President of GiveDirectly. Rory reflects on his latest book "How Not to Be a Politician," his near-ascension to becoming the British Prime Minister, and his role in creating the UK's most popular podcast. The conversation also explores the rise of a third major political party in the UK and draws insightful parallels to the work of the Forward Party in the U.S., offering a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of modern politics.

Hear your questions answered by Andrew on the next Q&A episode by emailing text or voice memos to mailbag@andrewyang.com!

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lJwANP7NJW4

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Support Rory's effort with GiveDirectly to end extreme poverty and learn more about the power of direct cash relief at https://GiveDirectly.org/tedtalk

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