Andrew Yang Podcast

Derek Thompson, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of "On Work," joins the conversation to delve into the idea of workism as a modern religion and its impact on self-worth. He discusses the challenges of the post-COVID labor market, highlighting the rise of remote work and its effects on corporate culture. The discussion shifts to the implications of artificial intelligence on the future of employment and the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to navigate its risks, especially for new graduates entering the workforce.

Tim Urban, creator of the popular blog "Wait But Why," argues that our usual left-right politics misses an important dimension: whether we are using our higher mind or our primitive mind. Andrew sits down with Tim for a wide-ranging conversation on human nature, "high-rung" vs. "low-rung" thinking, political golems, and how we can overcome our more primitive instincts to create a better society.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KRl5301kQoIFollow Tim Urban: https://waitbutwhy.com | https://twitter.com/waitbutwhyFollow Andrew Yang: https://forwardparty.com | 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

Kevin Roose, tech columnist for the New York Times, joins Andrew to talk about how companies are rapidly adapting to the use of ChatGPT, the types of jobs most vulnerable to automation, and practical strategies for staying competitive in the job market.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/im4ONt46pUYFollow Kevin Roose: https://kevinroose.com/futureproof | https://twitter.com/kevinrooseFollow Andrew Yang: https://forwardparty.com | 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

CNBC Contributor and Big Technology writer Alex Kantrowitz joins Andrew to shed light on Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and its far-reaching effects on small banks, real estate, and even your retirement account. Alex and Andrew delve into the Interest Rate Theory of Everything, the financialization of tech, and what might happen next.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lbnc0OqlNWUFollow Alex Kantrowitz: https://bigtechnology.com | https://twitter.com/KantrowitzFollow Andrew Yang: https://forwardparty.com | 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

Conrad Taylor has had a unique journey, from being the youngest elected official in the nation to joining the Yang2020 campaign and ultimately becoming an international DJ and producer. Andrew sits down with Conrad to talk about how he got elected as a college sophomore, memories from the campaign, and why he left politics to pursue producing.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C9nepXJVyhEFollow Conrad Taylor: https://linktr.ee/conradtaylor | https://open.spotify.com/track/02dAmaV8bVYScTg9YryZa4Follow Andrew Yang: https://forwardparty.com | 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

Marianne Williamson — author, spiritual leader, and newly declared Democratic candidate for president in 2024 — joins Andrew to talk about why she believes America is "six inches from the cliff" and why an argument for incrementalism will lose in 2024. Andrew and Marianne talk about concerns with Joe Biden, why a competitive primary is necessary, and why the Democratic party needs to return to the principles of Franklin Delano Roosevelt if they hope to regain Americans' trust.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eTI9nXOzMn8Follow Marianne Williamson: https://marianne2024.com | https://twitter.com/marwilliamsonFollow Andrew Yang: https://forwardparty.com | 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

You might know him as Uncle Louie on The Goldbergs — but Louis Gregory is also an entrepreneur, music producer, and former director at the Department of Homeland Security. Gregory joins Andrew to talk about his secret past as a rapper, the challenges of working in Customs and Border Protection, and why police training really hasn't gotten better after George Floyd.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b4D9FJZ_1OgFollow Louis Gregory: https://twitter.com/UncleLouie | https://americasfrontline.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

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

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

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