
Andrew Yang Podcast
Entrepreneur, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, philanthropist, and former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang hosts conversations about the biggest issues facing America today.
Latest episodes

Feb 20, 2023 • 49min
Leaders Wanted
Lindsey Drath, CEO of the Forward Party, joins Andrew to discuss her journey from working in high-level Republican politics to becoming an advocate for structural reform. Lindsey shares her vision for a new, inclusive, nationwide community of people who just want government to work better, and gives an inside look at some of the vital work being done at Forward.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uRfqen-l6f4Follow Forward: https://forwardparty.com | https://twitter.com/Fwd_PartyFollow Lindsey Drath: https://twitter.com/wd_lindseyFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 17min
Joe Biden & 2024
CNN political reporter Chris Cillizza sits down with Andrew to discuss how the DNC is changing the primaries to favor Joe Biden, Trump's tepid campaign launch, and Ron DeSantis' strengths and weaknesses. Join Andrew and Chris as they break down the complex political dynamics at play, including how a third-party presidential run might play out.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zkdYv1LW0k8Follow Chris Cillizza: https://twitter.com/chriscillizza | https://twelvebooks.com/titles/chris-cillizza/power-players/9781538720608Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2023 • 41min
Fighting the Forced Hijab
Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad started an online campaign against the compulsory hijab in 2014. In retaliation, the Iranian government has arrested three of her family members and most recently, attempted to kill her in New York City. Alinejad joins Andrew to talk about the repression of freedom in Iran, the Mahsa Amini protests, and the role of American tech companies.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cfyp7VDC1RsThe Wind in My Hair: https://littlebrown.com/titles/masih-alinejad/the-wind-in-my-hair/9780316548915Follow Masih Alinejad: https://twitter.com/AlinejadMasih | https://instagram.com/masih.alinejadFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2023 • 47min
An American in Ukraine
Sarah Ashton-Cirillo is an American journalist and medic in the Ukrainian Army. Sarah joins Andrew to talk about her journey from Las Vegas to Kharkiv, how she ended up enlisting in the Ukrainian Army, Russia's tactics in the war, and how her identity as a transgender woman has impacted her experience.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dojZfWGXYewFollow Sarah Ashton-Cirillo: https://twitter.com/SarahAshtonLVFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2023 • 57min
Why Google is freaking out about ChatGPT
Large language models are coming for your jobs. Futurist and writer Stephen Marche has been using generative AI models since 2017 — and he joins Andrew to discuss what ChatGPT means for professors, call center workers, politicians, and even Google's core search business. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0CGaxRZsw_oFollow Stephen Marche: https://stephenmarche.com | https://twitter.com/StephenMarcheFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2023 • 51min
Economy in Turmoil, or Much Ado About Nothing?
Gunjan Banerji, writer for the Wall Street Journal and CNBC, answers your most pressing economic questions: Are we really headed for a recession in 2023? What does the collapse of crypto and Big Tech mean? And will we finally stop hearing about the supply chain this year?Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OCWzFUFO0JgFollow Gunjan Banerji: https://twitter.com/gunjanjs | https://wsj.com/news/author/gunjan-banerjiFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 1min
Can informed citizens save a democracy in decline?
How can we cultivate informed and active citizens in these divided times? Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University, joins Andrew to discuss why civic engagement is so crucial to the survival of our democracy. Eric distills the American creed into Civic Sermons, hosts Civic Saturdays, and has created a Civic Seminary to train everyday citizens to become leaders in their own communities.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m1mAcauwWXwBecome America: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/605353/become-america-by-eric-liu/Follow Eric Liu: https://citizenuniversity.us | https://twitter.com/ericpliuFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2023 • 46min
2023 Predictions
Join Zach and Andrew as they predict what 2023 will hold: Are we headed for a downturn? How will the midterm results affect legislation? And with 2024 just around the corner, what are the key dynamics affecting the 2024 presidential race?Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9gKABOWsQ8MFollow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com/zach_graumann | https://instagram.com/zachgraumannFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 14min
Forward: Best of 2022
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a look back at some of our favorite moments and discussions from the past year. From tips for having better conversations to deep dives into hot topics to, this episode has something for everyone. Join us as we celebrate another year of meaningful discussions.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0d9ZFrYddF8Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2022 • 52min
The Rules of Power
Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer joins the podcast to discuss his new book, 7 Rules of Power. Andrew and Pfeffer discuss the importance of weak ties, breaking rules, and getting out of your own way.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UuNLjvybxj8Follow Jeffrey Pfeffer: https://twitter.com/jeffreypfeffer | https://jeffreypfeffer.comFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices