
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

Apr 8, 2024 • 46min
The TikTok Ban, Truth Social, and China's AI Advantage
Andrew sits down with CBS News correspondent Jo Ling Kent to discuss TikTok's potential ban and sale, the real estate settlement and what it means for potential homebuyers, the economics of Truth Social, China's AI advantage, and inflation. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WK11sJItqcwFollow Jo Ling Kent: https://twitter.com/jolingkentFollow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyangGet 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yangGet 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 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

Apr 1, 2024 • 57min
AI Nurses, Presidential Politics, the Attention Economy, & Sports Betting
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.

Mar 25, 2024 • 43min
John Avlon on the NY-1 race, immigration policy, and Trump's future
Friend of the pod, author, and former CNN political analyst John Avlon returns — this time as a candidate for New York's first Congressional district. John shares insights into his transition from media to politics, his campaign's unexpected viral success, and his vision for a bipartisan approach to government. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qQMmKUE2eQcFollow John Avlon: https://johnavlon.com | https://twitter.com/JohnAvlonFollow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyangGet 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yangGet 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 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

Mar 18, 2024 • 45min
Punk Rock Politics: Krist Novoselic from Nirvana to now
Rockstar and activist Krist Novoselic talks about his extraordinary journey from defining the sound of a generation with Nirvana, to his pivot to local politics; the link between independent music and independent politics; and his vision for a more responsive form of government.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gOknunrgluoOf Grunge and Government: https://amzn.to/4cmECP4Follow Krist Novoselic: https://instagram.com/kristnovoselic__ | https://wa.forwardparty.com | https://deepriverdispatch.com | https://3rdsecret.comFollow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyangGet 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yangGet 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 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

Mar 11, 2024 • 55min
The American Exchange Project
In a country where political division is being exacerbated by urban-rural divides, how can we increase mutual understanding? David McCullough thinks he has the answer in the American Exchange Project, which sends American high school seniors to different parts of the country the summer right after they graduate. Andrew sits down with David to talk about the project, progress that's been made, and the impact it's had so far. If the American Exchange trip becomes a new civic rite of passage, could we start to bridge the divide in the US?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtcQ431-_gIFollow David McCullough: https://americanexchangeproject.org | https://twitter.com/travelwithAEPFollow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyangGet 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yangGet 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 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

Mar 4, 2024 • 54min
Rainn Wilson on a Star Trek future, Shrute Bucks, and a creating kinder society
In this wide-ranging conversation, actor, comedian, and author Rainn Wilson sits down with Andrew Yang to talk about how our future can look more like Star Trek, the decline of religion and the need for spirituality, human-centered capitalism, incentivizing kindness, saner elections, and much more.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qvA6s0PjYmIGet Soul Boom - https://soulboom.comFollow Rainn Wilson: https://twitter.com/rainnwilson | https://soulboom.com | https://linktr.ee/rainnwilsonFollow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyangGet 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yangGet 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 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 26, 2024 • 41min
The Primary Solution
Explore the impact of election reform on political discourse with Nick Troiano from Unite America. Learn about incentives, outcomes, and the need for structural changes in our elections. Discover the challenges of safe congressional districts and the influence of extreme factions on policymaking. Find out about strategies and successes in election reform movements across states, emphasizing the importance of empowering individuals for democratic change.

Feb 19, 2024 • 37min
Crafting a Healthier Cookie
Entrepreneur and Michelin-trained chef Nick Naclerio shares how he created Mmmly, a new cookie brand dedicated to bringing the cookie industry healthier options. Nick reveals the challenges and triumphs of introducing a new kind of cookie to the market, securing shelf space in major retailers like Whole Foods and Costco, and the strategies that propelled Mmmly to success. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SdmTs-vebYAFollow Nick Naclerio: https://eatmmmly.com | https://wefunder.com/mmmlyFollow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyangGet 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yangGet 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 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 12, 2024 • 49min
No Apologies: How to Challenge Self-Censorship
Katherine Brodsky, author of the newly released "No Apologies," joins Andrew for a deep dive into the media, internet culture, and free speech. Katherine talks about getting cancelled after someone posted a Fox News listing on her job board, her Eastern European roots and echoes of communist legacies in today's Western societies, and why those in media self-censor. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3mJ2IECDZkMFollow Katherine Brodsky: https://twitter.com/mysteriouskat | https://katherinewrites.com | https://amzn.to/3OGE77YFollow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyangGet 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yangGet 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 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 5, 2024 • 33min
Jeff Weaver on working with Bernie, the future of Medicare for All, & the 2024 race
Andrew sits down with political guru Jeff Weaver to talk about Jeff's journey from working as a driver on Bernie's 1986 gubernatorial campaign to running Bernie's 2016 presidential campaign. Plus — Andrew and Jeff talk Biden's "blue wall" strategy, the disconnect between the Democratic Party and the working class, and why Jeff is supporting Dean Phillips in this cycle.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hoVPy8QHFl0Follow Jeff Weaver: https://victorycomics.com | https://dean24.comFollow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyangGet 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yangGet 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 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