In this thought-provoking discussion, Andrew Yang, a former presidential candidate and entrepreneur, joins Michael Porter, a Harvard Business School professor, and Katherine Gehl, a former CEO, to tackle the flaws of the American political duopoly. They explore how entrenched parties stifle competition and the challenges faced by reform-minded candidates. The trio emphasizes innovative solutions like ranked choice voting and nonpartisan primaries to revitalize democracy, advocating for structural reforms to better represent voters and foster genuine political competition.

Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and former presidential candidate advocating for universal basic income, joins Al Roth, a Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his work in market design. They discuss the untapped potential of human hours, exploring time banking as a way to foster community and reshape economic systems. The duo examines how such innovative currencies can alleviate isolation and promote engagement, while also addressing the challenges of valuing time as a commodity in the economy.

Andrew Yang joins Peter Diamandis to discuss challenges in democracy, threats from AI in elections, and the potential of UBI. They explore the need for political system reforms, the influence of media on politics, and creating a movement of independent candidates. They also delve into the concept of universal basic income as a solution to job loss, rethinking the tax system for UBI funding, and the impact of AI in surgery and healthcare. The conversation highlights the importance of reinventing democracy and pursuing moon shot projects for a better future.

Andrew Yang, founder of the Forward Party and former presidential candidate, argues for the necessity of a third party to counteract political polarization. He believes it offers non-partisan solutions and better represents diverse ideologies. In contrast, Daniel DiSalvo, a political science professor at CUNY, defends the stability of the two-party system as essential for simplifying voting decisions. They debate the risks of authoritarianism, the impact of electoral reforms like ranked choice voting, and hope for reform in America’s political landscape.

Political reformer Andrew Yang joins the discussion, drawing on his experience from his 2020 presidential campaign. He argues that the U.S. political system is in dire need of redesign due to flawed incentives. Yang highlights the disconnect between voters and elected officials and proposes adopting ranked-choice voting to enhance democracy. He cites Alaska's successful reforms as a model, emphasizing their potential to reduce extremism and improve legislative action on critical issues.

In this episode, I talk to Forward Party’s founder Andrew Yang about the future of American democracy. Andrew shares the insights he’s learned from his presidential and mayoral campaigns. His major realization is that America’s two-party system is designed for polarization and dysfunction. With the media and the internet further inciting division, polarization may eventually escalate into violence. In order to shift towards a human-centered economy, Andrew believes we need to change our political dynamics and incentives. We also touch on the topics of tribalism, rationality, automation, education, leadership, and governance. BioAndrew Yang is an entrepreneur, attorney, and political candidate. He was a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries and the 2021 New York City Democratic mayoral primary. His signature policy was a universal basic income of $1,000 a month as a response to job displacement by automation. After his campaigns ended, he left the Democratic Party and founded Forward Party, a political action committee that seeks to alleviate political polarization and reform the U.S. political and economic systems.Andrew is also an author and has published several books including Smart People Should Build Things, The War on Normal People, and most recently, Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy. Website: www.andrewyang.comTwitter: @AndrewYang Topics01:34 Andrew’s childhood and early ventures 09:04 Andrew’s desire to humanize the economy 11:28 The presidential and mayoral candidacy experience19:51 Society’s current incentive structures22:57 “The duopoly is designed for polarization”29:49 How do we reward grace and tolerance in politics?33:18 Fact-based governance and a shared objective reality39:59 New measures for well-being46:26 Politics is tribal51:44 United by universal human values55:28 Fulfilling the need to matter1:00:36 Human-centered educationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging conversation, Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, shares his vision for a more unified political landscape. He delves into the importance of bridging divides through innovative solutions and emphasizes the need for trust in media to combat polarization. Yang also discusses his Forward Party and advocates for reforms like ranked choice voting, all while addressing the challenges of campaign finance and the influence of corporate interests. His insights provide a hopeful roadmap for restoring democracy and fostering dialogue.

Andrew Yang, former presidential candidate and founder of the Forward Party, joins Rainn Wilson to dissect the failings of America's two-party system. They explore transformative ideas like ranked-choice voting and community-driven leadership as solutions for divisive politics. Corporate influence and partisan strife come under scrutiny, while Yang shares innovative visions such as universal basic income and 'democracy dollars.' Their inspiring conversation pivots towards a hopeful future, emphasizing grassroots movements and the reimagining of democracy for all.

Andrew Yang, a key advocate for Universal Basic Income and the Forward Party, joins producer Daniel Fabelo in a lively Q&A. They dive into pressing political issues like the need for systemic reform, the challenges of implementing Ranked Choice Voting, and the transformative potential of AI. Andrew shares insights on climate action, philanthropy, and the importance of community engagement. With a mix of political strategy and optimism, they explore the evolving landscape of democracy and the critical issues shaping our future.

Mark Normand, Sam Morril, and Andrew Yang engage in a lively discussion covering topics like comedy, politics, New York City, running for office, polarization, and societal divisions. The conversation includes insights on politicians' authenticity, voter behavior shifts, cancel culture, media influence, and the impact of celebrity endorsements on elections.