Former CEO Katherine Gehl, Professor Michael Porter, and Andrew Yang discuss the flaws in the American political system dominated by two parties, the need to break the duopoly for better candidate selection, and potential solutions like nonpartisan primaries and ranked-choice voting to increase competition and representation.

Nathan Dietz, research director at the Do Good Institute, Al Roth, Stanford economics professor, Krista Wyatt, CEO of Timebanks.org, and Andrew Yang, former presidential candidate, explore the value of human hours as a resource. They delve into time banking as a revolutionary economic model that prioritizes human connections over money. The discussion emphasizes community engagement, the intrinsic worth of time, and the challenges of measuring time in economic terms. They also highlight the potential of this approach to foster support and equity within communities.

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.

Political reformer Andrew Yang discusses the flaws in the US political system and proposes solutions, including primary election inspiration from Alaska and ranked-choice voting to combat extreme ideologies. He emphasizes cost-effective reforms to foster bipartisanship and reduce polarization for a more efficient governance model.

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.

Like many, I despair of our country’s division, which is rapidly expanding in lockstep with our inability to productively communicate alongside growing distrust in institutions and the media.Also like many, I want solutions. Much of this rests with us. But we also need leadership.Across the political landscape, most elected officials understand this problem and its gravity. However, very few proffer solutions beyond the beaten path. Even fewer demonstrate a good-faith willingness to tackle the dilemma with solution-based action.Today’s guest Andrew Yang is an exception to this pattern.For those unfamiliar, Andrew is an entrepreneur turned politician best known for his 2020 presidential run and subsequent New York City mayoral bid. He’s the man who pioneered a national conversation on the power of universal basic income (UBI) to address maladies produced by widening wealth disparity. And he’s a leader I find genuine in his commitment to the greater potential of our democratic experiment, bringing forth original and bold ideas to the national conversation—ideas not always in his best self-interest.Part memoir, part campaign trail exposé, Andrew’s latest book, Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy, is an instructive read on the damaged state of politics and political media as well as the broadening national divide that is eroding our humanity. A roadmap on how to repair the broken spokes of our democratic system, it also serves to announce the creation of a new third party—the Forward Party—part of Andrew’s plan to redress democratic dysfunction by disrupting America’s two-party duopoly.Today Andrew shares his story and vision.This is a relatively partisan-fee conversation about how to reimagine the democratic experiment for the betterment of all.We discuss the merits of universal basic income, human-centered capitalism, the problems with our gerontocracy, and what we need to truly progress as a nation.In addition, we discuss the perils and merits of a third political party; the role of new media in politics; the advantage of open primaries and rank choice voting; the importance of grace and tolerance; and how to modernize government’s anachronistic bureaucracy.To read more click here. You can also watch listen to our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This conversation was an absolute pleasure. I sincerely hope you enjoy it in the spirit in which it is offerredPeace + Plants,Rich

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.

Andrew Yang, a prominent political figure known for his innovative economic policies, shares insights ranging from Biden's economic challenges to the evolving attention economy. They explore the dramatic rise in housing costs and its implications for voters. Yang discusses the role of AI in healthcare and its potential impacts on jobs, especially nursing. The conversation turns to the influence of social media on youth, the complexities of masculinity, and the emotional toll of sports betting, revealing both societal risks and the need for positive change.