Andrew Yang Podcast

Over the last 20 years, over 2000 local newspapers have shut down, leading to a 65% drop in the number of journalists and a sharp increase in political polarization. Steven Waldman founded Rebuild Local News, a non-profit coalition of over 3000 local newspapers, to combat this decline and advocate for local journalism. How did the rise of Craigslist kill the local newspaper? What can local papers learn from public libraries? And is it time to completely rethink the role of news in our society? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9H7aqbXi4n4Follow Steven Waldman: https://twitter.com/stevenwaldman | https://rebuildlocalnews.orgFollow 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

Carly Reilly interviews Andrew Yang at the 2024 Hudson Valley Ideas Festival, discussing UBI inspiration, COVID stimulus checks, and AI misconceptions. They explore optimism vs. pessimism, the need for political reform, and the impact of UBI on poverty alleviation. Yang shares insights on societal metrics, economic responses to crises, and navigating utopia vs. dystopia. The conversation touches on VAT, nature app usage, UBI myths, and entrepreneurship's role in democracy.

If you're a Democratic candidate in the U.S., you use Democratic software; if you're Republican, you use Republican software. But what if you're independent? You're out of luck, locked out of both the technology and the voter data required to run a competitive campaign. Farhad Mohit founded and ran Flipagram, now better known as TikTok. After Flipagram's acquisition, Farhad felt like he had the necessary experience to challenge the walled garden of political tech, starting a suite of tools for independents known as Good Party. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GO9hszWKT4oFollow Farhad Mohit: https://goodparty.org | https://twitter.com/farhad667Follow 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

Andrew and Zach go behind the scenes and reveal how a TED talk comes together - from the writing and revision process to the weeklong conference itself. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K_XtG0rw8B0Watch the TED Talk: https://youtu.be/1Ws3w_ZOmhIFollow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com/Zach_Graumann | https://instagram.com/zachgraumannFollow 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

In one survey, 47% of Americans said they would take Ozempic or similar drugs, which promise to help people lose 5-24% of their bodyweight — but what's the catch? After Johann Hari began taking Ozempic in 2023, he began investigating how Ozempic affects brain chemistry, the causes of obesity in the western world, and the risks of weight-loss drugs compared to those of obesity. Johann also shares some unexpected secondary consequences of the rise of this new class of weight-loss drugs.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9sN8efXdbzQRead Magic Pill - https://amzn.to/44uEQQhFollow Johann Hari: https://johannhari.com | https://twitter.com/johannhari101Follow 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

As housing has become increasingly financialized, it's also become more and more out of reach for most people. Atticus and Andrew talk about the housing crisis, utilizing unused spaces, rethinking how rent is paid, and what's getting in the way of more affordable housing for all.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ubnCtwA-JgMFollow Atticus LeBlanc: https://padsplit.com | https://twitter.com/atticusleblancFollow 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

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.

As an independent candidate, Greg Orman received a stunning 42.5% of the vote in his race against an incumbent senator in Kansas. Greg joins Andrew to talk about facing an unprecedented opposition effort from Republicans, wasted votes, and cheat codes for independents.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7tY6jX5Y4wA Declaration of Independents - https://amzn.to/4cQd3OhFollow Greg Orman: https://greg-orman.com | https://twitter.com/GregOrmanFollow 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

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

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.