AI Nurses, Presidential Politics, the Attention Economy, & Sports Betting

Zach recaps the Democratic primary and the influence of the attention economy on politics, and Andrew assesses Biden's economy and the outlook for 2024. They discuss surging housing prices, AI in healthcare, the enhanced child tax credit, social media's effect on teens, the rise of sports betting, and the idea of heroic masculinity.
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Dean Phillips and the Democratic Primaries
04:44 - The Attention Economy
10:13 - Dems Gambling on the Election?
15:50 - Should Dems Switch Out Joe?
19:29 - Is It the Economy, Stupid?
26:48 - Forward 2024 Strategy Update
29:16 - Does Anyone Have a Plan To Fix Problems?
31:53 - Andrew’s Rants and Raves
37:16 - Restricting Social Media
39:27 - Gambling Guidance with Zach and Andrew?
42:44 - Heroic Masculinity
48:19 - Will There Be Next Gen Mega Entrepreneurs?
52:09 - NCAA Predictions
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[@brianw13]

Where the heck is the Yang Gang? Andrew is still putting out content consistently and having genuine conversations with interesting people. Where are the views?! Did we forget how exciting it was when Andrew Yang was running?! He’s still willing to learn and constantly improve.

[@KyleOfTheNorth]

Idk maybe because he said "Dean Phillips" was his guy? No one likes Dean Phillips and Andrew Yang says absolutely nothing of note anymore.

[@Ah__ah__ah__ah.]

look he needs to go hard for universal income again before yang gang starts again truly sincerely and honestly

[@GnomesRox]

Probably put off by some of the things he's said, his fawning over "moderates", his lost vigor over the fight for UBI and almost nonexistent policy platform for the Forward Party. Last week, he was praising Joe Lieberman in a tweet. You know the war mongering democrat that blocked health care. Stuff like that really turns off people.

[@tristanmoller9498]

Supporting felt relevant and important during election times. It felt like we could achieve something and influence at least the public debate (and since the corona checks were simply handed to the people, we might actually have). What is the point of supporting a non existent campaign?

[@Subreon]

i just got done with a year long break from it. i was exhausted from going full throttle in the years following yang's loss and watching nothing get done afterwards. refreshed and ready to rock for the next election and whatever. he needs to keep pressing his original campaign tho. UBI is still the silver bullet to solve most stuff. but now i've picked up a new policy on my own time. anti car dependency. america being built for only cars as the viable option for getting around is a huge part of what's killing the country. so if he could pick that up too, that'd be awesome. 2 silver bullets

[@YS-xs9zq]

I will ALWAYS watch Zach and Andrew.

[@realdeal139]

Cool episode, always good to see Zach & Andrew together on the cast.

[@robertlust6234]

I like the idea of companies providing residences for their employees particularly like the lower income ones I'm not like a company town guy but if you're in Manhattan and you need a janitor he should have a place to stay in the area

[@spudsquad]

Always a great episode when Zach is on! I'll have to say, I always enjoy Andrew a bit looser and with an edge whenever Zach is on. Reminds me more of the campaign times. He's a lot more more polite and careful speaking with all the other regular guests and it's a noticeably different vibe. Either way, I appreciate the work both of ya'll and the team keep doing!

[@ShadyRonin]

Agree

[@colvinvandommelen2156]

Andrew you need to look up the work of Charles Marohn of Strong Towns to learn more about housing. That man is a genius in his field and will blow your mind.

[@MandipKafle]

Good to see you Zach!

[@johnleebingham8547]

The massive corporate buying of homes is a major reason starter home prices are high.

[@bcase5328]

Areas bar houses under 18000 - 24000 sq. ft. Starter homes were once 12000 -15000 sq. ft. Builders build to the top 25% of the new house market. They don't build the just above code small house. Those don't have a high enough profit margin. The average English (in UK) home is 818 sq. ft.

[@Angela-mj4uf]

I loved working with Andrew and Zach for the first time on the New Hampshire Dean Campaign. We accomplished so much in just 10 weeks! I can’t wait to work with the both of you soon of future initiatives!

[@JuhlMedia]

I am moving to Portugal if Trump wins. Happy April Fool Days. I do need political education. Thanks Andrew and Zach. - Ching

[@Lou_Mansfield]

Live in Europe for 4 years is not a bad idea 👍

[@danielgranda896]

The “hotelification” of real estate has made the purchase homes a big target for the wealthy and businesses. I know legislation has been passed to enforce some much needed regulations adding costs to AirBnB homes and this will make it less attractive for a large % of middle class folks reaching for the real estate dream. I have owned and sold 2 homes and it is harder for me to find a home now for me and my two kids than it was when I was trying to buy my first home.

[@carsonpaullee]

Love y’all

[@griffshark]

Happy Birthday Carly!!!

[@SuperJK-Man]

American lost their chances to see a fair and prosperous country with Yang’s vision. Well, life goes on.

[@bcase5328]

Dems need to focus on getting voters to turn out to vote, rather than the usual vote for Biden.

[@nutmegriot209]

Yes, just call what it is: Voting against Trump/republican authority

[@kevintse2870]

Happy birthday Carly!

[@brianw13]

😂😂 did he say “hang out with other dookies” 😂😂 I’m sorry my humor went back to middle school when he mentioned Zach and JJ Reddick being Duke friends

[@tealion]

That’s very misleading on the rent in Manhattan.

[@natedavis7159]

Where’s the timestamp for AI nurses? Where do they talk about that? I’ll come back and watch the whole thing but if anyone’s got a timestamp it would be highly appreciated!

[@alebazimedia7073]

Found it - 32 minutes in!

[@natedavis7159]

@@alebazimedia7073 Ahhh, thank you :)

[@vondoromal7016]

Is corporatizing life and living, like housing, a dystopian Star Wars or Utopian like Star Trek???

[@thinkbeyond3457]

Interesting question as Star Wars is the continuation of capitalism and Star Trek depicted a democratic socialist future.

[@vondoromal7016]

James Li have this interesting take concerning housing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLcfJ2Qec9na80si=Genvc7p5UO8OfITA Corporate Social Responsibility CSR is what separates crony capitalism and human centered capitalism. I believe capitalism can be salvaged. Supply side capitalism is what makes US miserable. Demand side economics corrects many of the things that make US miserable. Supply side creates a symbiotic relationship between government and corporations only. Demand side includes the people in this relationship. The people, corporations and government are 3 equal parts in the economy in this trickle UP economics. UBI is the path to Demand Side economics! Let's try this first before we start abolishing systems, introducing conflicts and attrition...

[@robertlust6234]

I am 4 corporations being required to provide housing for those who request it and lower paid jobs ​@@thinkbeyond3457

[@Zr0din]

@55:00 Jimmy McMillian of "the Rent Is Too Damn High" Party would like a word with you both...

[@europa_bambaataa]

0:11 and "Manhattan" here means like midtown right? Like, not above 125th, even though maybe 100,000 people live there.

[@user-cu7uz5le3h]

If it was Yang vs DeSantis we would all be happy. Either would be fine. Normal people.

[@GnomesRox]

I would not be "happy" for any of the Republicans, but some are sane. But DeSantis in particular is a joke, governing by stunts and a culture of manufactured outrage isn't my idea of a functional government.

[@rawrrrz]

I don't think Dean was ever gonna be it. This was the first I heard that he dropped out. Would've thought if they were gonna report anything, it'd be that. But yeah as I said, I never thought he said a shot. I would've appreciated if those efforts, and the money, had gone towards supporting a candidate with more name recognition, that could've had an actual shot of winning.. On Joe, yeah he should drop out (he should've done so months ago so we could have a proper election) and I think it's already very obvious that he's gonna lose. He could cure cancer and legalize weed tomorrow, and I still think he'd lose to Trump in November. Because, yes, indeed, it IS the economy, stupid. None of these candidates are talking about any sort of economic plan to help the nearly 40 million Americans (according to census data) who are currently living in poverty. Sometimes they'll mention the need to strengthen or rebuild the middle class, is about the most you can hope to hear.. I was especially interested in Yang because of UBI. I was really hoping for another UBI candidate, if not Yang again, as I believe he's built up a decent bit of name recognition since the last election.. but could surely pick anyone who has as much if not more name recognition than Trump had when he first ran. Who else has Comedy Central roasted, that may be convinced to support the idea of a UBI? That's the type of candidate I'd like to vote for. Even more so if they're also on board with the other voting reform ideas and nonpartisan primaries supported by Forward.. But, like the guy Yang was talking about, I've always thought that's how the majority of Americans think. It always goes back to 'It's the economy, stupid'. Yes, all of these other issues are important too. But they are indeed *OTHER* issues. THE issue that's of biggest concern to voters overwhelmingly is and always has been the economy. 'Who can I vote for to improve my financial situation?'

[@carolineatkins2900]

I think We The People just need to do the Math. Over 40% Independent. Under 30% each Democrats or Republicans. We already won if we vote. RFK Jr and Shanahan 2024. Big mistake Tulsi Gabbard made. Sad Andrew?

[@europa_bambaataa]

7:11 *Committee on Foreign Affairs 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@beginnersguide4556]

I don't want ether Biden or Trump. If it's ( Anti - Establishment ) i'm PRO - Kennedy. I would rather be PRO - YANG 2x. Except for his Blood Curdling voice, I guess i'm in for Kennedy.🤷‍♀What can you do? He's the only positive thing i see here?

[@Lou_Mansfield]

He can probably get throat surgery and sound better. Musicians do that to repair vocal chords all the time

[@beginnersguide4556]

@@Lou_Mansfield Na, He would blend in with everyone else and then no one would hear him. Sometimes it's good to be different.?

[@ctzn3lack]

Sucked that Dean had to drop out, my state had him on the ballot but by the time our ballots came in he already had to forfeit the race...

[@notbadnotbad]

feels like the corporate oligarchy won

[@bille9243]

Bribing politicians to reduce child poverty is the most appealing cynical idea I've heard in awhile.

[@dennispack4119]

How about remembering there is actually a third candidate that has more of a chance than you and other podcasters give him credit for ... RFK Jr deserves more of a mention (and unbiased treatment) than any of you are giving him.

[@robinnovak7457]

Agreed! And that independent voter they spoke about, who is concerned about the economy, he just might vote for RFK Jr instead of Trump.