Andrew Yang On UBI And Human-Centered Capitalism

Andrew Yang has succeeded in raising the visibility of issues like universal basic income even as he trails front-running candidates like Joe Biden Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders in polls for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. According to Yang, technology has eroded fundamental American assumptions about capitalism and government needs to set a new direction.
As an attorney and successful entrepreneur, Yang doesn't have many of the traditional presidential credentials. Recently he's focused on boosting start-ups through his Venture for America nonprofit.
Yang has built his campaign around what he calls The Freedom Dividend - a $1,000 per month “universal basic income” intended to cushion the impact of technological advances that have begun to supplant large swaths of the American workforce. Americans of every income level would receive it, with the enormous cost financed by a value-added tax under which the bottom 94% of earners would come out ahead.
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Andrew Yang On UBI And Human-Centered Capitalism

[@yoloswag6404]

Now this is what I call an interview, they actually let Yang speak 😤

[@PP-uv1kw]

This is a PAID ADVERTISEMENT... not an interview.

[@yoloswag6404]

Paul Orosz stfu

[@rawlecuffiepastor78]

Snub PistoL gNHgH h Gnhhq

[@poeticnation6251]

Snub PistoL SO TRUE - I get real tired of people on MANY different platforms, cutting him off after after asking him a question, and then only allowing him to say 1 or 2 words.

[@playgroundofsound7683]

Poetic Nation dude is probably right, softball questions not intended to be disruptive . They are on the exact same side

[@_John_Tyree_]

He doesn't talk like a politician he speaks like a problem solver.

[@itsm3th3b33]

Fred Davis You sound like a Trump supporter.

[@_John_Tyree_]

@Fred Davis care to elaborate 😒 oh, wise one...

[@_John_Tyree_]

@Toby Adkins Recognizing the problem is a step ahead of the ones that don't even address them. 😒

[@itsm3th3b33]

Toby Adkins Well he got to be a CEO and turned his company successful enough to sell and make him multi millions of dollars.

[@djscuffedjays5155]

J Y did he create the company though? Or the products?

[@psychologyis]

The idea of Yang not winning the presidency frustrates me deeply. Voting for Yang 100%

[@CousinBowling]

@Snappingturtle 267 like keynes economic principle which yang bases his economics on? The same principle our country is currently embracing? Do you know what the multiplication effect is?

[@CousinBowling]

@Snappingturtle 267 pay attention. His plan follows capitalist principles. I take your reply as you admitting you are the one who doesnt know about basic economics which i just listed in my previous comment. Google keynes and the multiplication effect.

[@Bigevilfishy]

Snappingturtle 267 opinions people. They’re just opinions.

[@willalbrecht7104]

@Snappingturtle 267 there are plenty of world class economists who supported negative income tax and UBI

[@sebastiansirvas1530]

@Snappingturtle 267 Moving the goalpost (also you might be implying something pretty dumb).

[@Nardiumms]

"Throwing people in an ideological bucket, just to dismiss them" WELL PUT.

[@speedtribejp]

It’s what Fox News does to the “Left”... and what MSNBC/CNN does to the “Right”

[@catbert7]

Yes, I love that line! I spend so much time trying to convey that idea to people who are willfully ignorant.

[@yengsabio5315]

Since I don't know Mr. Yang & his proposed policies, I'd say, "Just shut up & listen, will I?!" I'm not a US citizen. As an outside observer to USA politics, hearing this makes me aware & predict of what might happen next. As they say, "When America farts, the world smells (& maybe get sick because of) it!"

[@jefflaclaire2206]

I remember laughing at yang’s campaign when first hearing about UBI... now I’m a monthly donor.

[@withfootnotes]

That is so great to hear! :D

[@adayexpired6370]

Same!

[@sayjaibao01188]

Lol same...once you start listening it all start to make sense.

[@Ivan-gt4ln]

Same I would always criticize him for buying votes, now I am yang gang.

[@mawdervaart]

That's great to hear, but most are not as open to new ideas as you. At least you bothered to do some research before deciding whether to write off something that sounds ridiculous, but millions of people won't do that. We have to all get out there and hustle for this new vision.

[@SCANLZ]

Besides the UBI Andrew Yang has over 150 policies that makes sense, He is a Problem solver NOT a Problem Promises. So this Veteran is voting for Yang.

[@maxxannishi]

Pino San yes!!! Agree

[@thomasgonzalez7548]

Just a heads up Social Security and Veterans benefits stack with the Freedom Diffident. So veterans get three benefits!!!

[@SCANLZ]

@@thomasgonzalez7548 That's awesome because some of my brothers and sisters that serve in the military are having hard times with so many medical bills and so on. Andrew Yang understands veterans and the rest of the American people struggles.

[@ZeroFallout1]

@@SCANLZ thats cause Yang was out on the front lines of the worst cities in America helping people be entrepreneurs. He saw first hand the fallout of jobs being automated or shipped out. Mean while these politicians sit up on their ivory tower making policies for the majority of people. If you watch more of Yang videos he answers all the questions sometimes bluntly. All the other candidates ramble about something not pertaining to the question hoping people forget.

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

He's just buying votes with taxpayer money, nothing new.

[@Furtivo95]

This guy has taken over KZbin. 2 weeks ago I didn’t know he existed. KZbin is the new presidential soap box and Yang owns it.

[@Adam-gy3tw]

Edgar Arenas welcome to the Yang Gang. Keep spreading the word and supporting Yang online and in the real world!

[@jlim2964]

Welcome to the YANGGANG!!

[@lailahroga7988]

Welcome to YangGang!

[@its_just_kagiso7546]

He’s got one of the best tactical campaigns. He’s identified how to reach the toughest voting demographic and he’s just running with it. Heck, I’m not American but I REEEEEAAAALLY want to see him win. 🇺🇸

[@Knockyourselfout89]

I am going through all his videos😂

[@andrewp4220]

He get's my vote if he's nominated and i'm traditionally conservative.

[@aribloch]

There isn't enough money to pay for UBI. The economy is already doing the best it ever has and lowest unemployment in 50 years. Why is he better.

[@aribloch]

@@mattm4840 that makes no sense. There are many good jobs available. Hundreds of thousands.

[@shawnjhuuhurdd]

Ari Bloch he has already explained how the UBI would be paid for. Do research before leaving uneducated comments

[@aribloch]

@@shawnjhuuhurdd yes. His explanation is illogical and unrealistic

[@andrewp4220]

@@aribloch -for one he explained it. Second, I don't think Trump is doing poorly but the economy won't stay this strong and Trump's policy on trade is all wrong IMO. Probably one of the few things I disagree with. He wants to keep jobs in America which I agree with but what types of jobs. Capitalism = open market free trade. The reason America is losing jobs is because no one wants to improve their skills and we are being passed by other countries at a lower cost.

[@hmai25]

Andrew Yang is the best candidate!!!

[@boomsuga]

Katie hahahhahahahah yeah sure he is

[@faith223]

@@boomsuga yeah trump supporter

[@avatarmezzy2980]

Susan Ananda watch his rally in Las Vegas. He goes into detail on how and why he will win New Hampshire.

[@thejquinn]

@@faith223 boom suga has a point. Yang has come out in support of Israel kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZO2coCEit-rnsk

[@weiwenwwe2066]

@Susan Ananda he can surely take down trump in math

[@The_Sofa_King]

this guy is everywhere. anywhere there is a place to get interviewed, he will be there

[@TruthHurts1871]

Because he knows his job is about educating the American public.

[@zCopyCatz]

He has to, his not like your already famous candidate like Bernie. #yanggang

[@LegitimateJuice]

Chicken Rice Warrior Who is the "your" you're referring to?

[@flyingtortoise8097]

Yah, we don't need to attack people (If I misunderstood I apologize). It's not left, it's not right, it's forward.

[@dannnyyang]

Sofa King tbh he literally going popular 1000x in the last 2 months lol

[@davidchidester5463]

Man. Every interview he does pulls me deeper and deeper into the Yang Gang.

[@shellycaldeira]

David Chidester me too! I am now obsessed.

[@TheMoBrother]

Wait till you get deeper. VAT will replaces Income Tax, that means no more income filing to determine tax rate. A structured progressive VAT doesnt need the bureaucracy.

[@rachf9695]

Yep 2 months ago I was 💥 now I’ve donated to campaign twice and never before have I donated to a campaign nor do I have it to give but I have grown so passionate I easily ask everyone if they’ve heard of him not to irritate just to get people interested in looking him up themselves he seems to pull people in on his own 😉

[@4204799]

musk is garbage

[@JoonPark1]

Andrew Yang is a patriot, a humanist, and all in all a wholesome individual interested in making the world a better place.

[@scottwall8419]

Humanist that's fine with abortion

[@alecubudulecu]

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar

[@scottwall8419]

@@twilightfades_7 I raised a kid that turned into a heart surgeon that specializes in children ironically. They save lives everyday. Pretty sure the hundreds of lives they have saved wouldn't wish she was aborted nor I. Your heart needs healing, something a little beyond a heart surgeons capability I suspect. Comments like yours only entrench my pro-life position. Seek help

[@sourishsaha8067]

And yu forgot he is a chinese stooge too

[@sourishsaha8067]

@@scottwall8419 exactly. That's the reason I turned on him and that was the first red flag

[@CapybaraSunshine]

Why does this man make so much sense?

[@dougiecraig5113]

Because in the latest crop of empty leaders someone was bound to Get It eventually

[@topcomment3816]

Aleksei Because you are not very smart

[@CapybaraSunshine]

@@topcomment3816 I have a degree in financial economics and based on pure economic theory and reasoning Andrew Yang is the smartest candidate in the race with the best ideas for the current and future problems of this country. I encourage you to look into his policies yang2020.com/policies/

[@topcomment3816]

Aleksei Hahahhahahaha. “A degree in financial economics.” Wow you must be like really really smart. I’m glad the DeVry university night school worked out for you.

[@topcomment3816]

Aleksei Please tell me. Did you learn any time during your schooling that the government doesn’t actually have any money? When the government “gives” you money, they must by necessity, “take” it from someone else. If yang were succesful with his policies, our country would be in $100 trillion worth of debt by the end of his first term.

[@FJRamosArt]

I honestly didn’t think Andrew would be in this position. He’s in fourth and surpassing politicians with many years of brand awareness and corporate lobbyist support. And to think that millions of Americans still haven’t heard of him yet. He won’t be dropping out anytime soon.

[@trance9158]

You mean 5th... Biden Warren Sanders Buttigieg Yang

[@TruthHurts1871]

@@trance9158 He means 4th, latest Emerson national poll has Yang at 4th place and 2% more than your man BootyJay who serves 23 of his billionaires donors.

[@trance9158]

@@TruthHurts1871 LMAO....1 poll suddenly is the majority and only poll? Who is Emerson...not one of the major polls that other's go by. But don't get so butthurt and juvenile. I support both Yang and Buttigieg.

[@TruthHurts1871]

@@trance9158 Sorry if I hurt your feeling about BootyJay. But he still has to serve his 23 billionaire masters though. It seems you are the one that got butthurt & acting juvenile though but it's all good. Just go back to your trance would you? I see a lot of trolls claiming they support Yang while trying to do the opposite so whatever.

[@trance9158]

@@TruthHurts1871 I frequently post all my Yang stuff and Buttigieg stuff to FB and watch every interview BOTH do!! If I didn't know better I'd swear I detect a bit of homophobia from your remarks. Later kiddo!!

[@ejijojo]

Andrew is like breath of fresh air in toxic political environment I used to.

[@dartagnanharris3661]

This dude was trying so hard to get yang to say the wrong thing but he’s too smart for that.

[@Sheir01]

D'Artagnan Harris yup that’s his job and still yang didn’t break

[@sidedude1641]

Can't break the truth when tit is backed by numbers.. And common sense..

[@shellycaldeira]

D'Artagnan Harris I like that he was throwing hard, smartly thought out questions.

[@TheMoBrother]

Yang just resonate truth and vision. Just listening to Yang myself, I feel smarter and kinder. Its hard to make arguments against the guy on this level. To date, all skeptics of UBI that openly dismiss it as impossible are proven wrong over and over.

[@soberanisfam1323]

Yang came across as a politician in this interview 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@wilsonsaunders8866]

I like that man's view of a better tomorrow, and his plan to get us there.

[@neptune9443]

Watch his interview with Joe Rogan and/or Ben Shapiro.

[@gearjammer5499]

Care to explain how he’s going to pay for the UVA or universal healthcare. Exactly

[@neptune9443]

@@gearjammer5499 Here is Yang's answer he gave himself on a Reddit AMA that he held a a while back: Question: "You've specifically laid out how you plan to pay for the Freedom Dividend, can you please tell us specifically how you plan to pay for Medicare For All?" Yang's answer: "My plan to pay for Medicare for All is based on our current spending. We spend 18% of GDP on our healthcare - about twice what other countries are spending. A friend of mine in the investment space says that she has never seen profiteering at the level she currently sees among device and drug companies. Similarly, we have a massive private health insurance industry - who put up strong profits each year. Right now our system is built to drive revenue and receivables. The confusion on Medicare for All is that we are already spending the money - it is just coming from businesses and consumers. If, as the CEO of a company, the government came to me and said, "Hey, great news. We now will pick up everyone's healthcare. But you need to give us a lot of the money you are currently spending on their health insurance" I would have been thrilled. Because it's not just the money out of the business. It's the fact that costs always go up every single year AND you have to have uncomfortable conversations and negotiations every year with employees."

[@williamwall9550]

@@gearjammer5499 there are a lot of videos where he explains at a high level but he goes pretty deep into the MATH in the town halls and it works out. BTW...I notice no one ever asks how we're going to cough up a trillion for the war machine? Or the bank bail outs? Or the wall street bail outs? I didn't vote for any of those!

[@charlesqdu]

@@gearjammer5499 VAT on non-essential goods (big corps and rich spenders) + carbon tax (cut emissions) + financial transaction tax (stabilize markets tax speed trading AI) = deficit neutral Dividend.

[@itzdaniel83]

First time voter here, and I will be voting for my future President Andrew Yang.

[@OliverQueenMC]

Be sure you vote in the Democratic Primaries whenever it is in your state too! We need to make Andrew Yang the nominee first before going against Trump. :)

[@itzdaniel83]

@Sergio Aguirre you're welcome actually. I'm just happy there's a candidate I'm willing to vote for. Here's a fun fact, a lot of people, including polls said Trump had no chance of beating Hillary.

[@itzdaniel83]

@Sergio Aguirre well Yang has always been referred to as long shot candidate so I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't make it to the White House, hell I wouldn't be surprised at all if he dropped out in 2020. He brought to light many important issues that is facing the working class. You tell me to enjoy Trump's 2nd term like because you assume that I'm a Trump hater. Lmao, I'm neither left or right. Get over yourself.

[@itzdaniel83]

@Sergio Aguirre If he wins a second term I fully support it. It doesn't do the country any good for people to bicker and fight. You should go out and do something positive for his reelection campaign instead of scouring the comment section of social media to insult people because they have a different view from you. This behavior doesn't help his campaign at all. At least represent the candidate you support in a positive light. Let the outcome do the talking.

[@itzdaniel83]

@Sergio Aguirre lol you jumped into my comment about Yang because you support Trump. I can't imagine how nasty you would be if I had said anything bad about him. You hate people because they have a different point of view from you. Hate is a poison you carry which will eventually lead to mental illness. You live your life with nothing but negativity. I hope your poison doesn't seep into the next generation.

[@jonathonodum6007]

Andrew Yang must be the nominee of the Democratic party.

[@luism5514]

He always was, he isnt really an outsider.

[@UnknownAutist-pb6ml]

Battle of the Entrepreneurs

[@randal_gibbons]

Usually we have to choose between Divided: "what's best for me" or United: "what's best for the country". With Yang you get "what's best".

[@namikazeminato36]

What's best for both*

[@newatthis50]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@prajwas2004]

How this dude ain't a frontrunner.. is beyond me!

[@jeffreysmith6161]

he will be the winner

[@shajanmiah5063]

He raised 10 million dollars in donation, 4 million more Cory Booker but CNN mentioned Cory's donations over his on a graphic. CNN completely left him out, it's one of the many examples of the media trying to silence HIM. Yang2020.com

[@laturista1000]

Because we have an and establish group of human beings Phuket objectively look at somebody who is different and new with new ideas. it seems to take all human beings a long time to warm up to new ideas.

[@CuddleMuffinry]

Stay tuned

[@user-bb6jy1xb7s]

mainstream america isn’t ready for an ASIAN-american president, that’s why

[@achinthmurali5207]

Remember, if you like this guy, and want him in the primaries, then VOTE IN REAL LIFE, not just in the comment section. And GET AS MANY OTHER PEOPLE TO DO THE SAME. God bless

[@alanboss386]

First time voter here... do I have to wait for elections to vote for him right or can I start now... am already registered and switch from Republican to Democrat for yang or tulsi

[@thejquinn]

@@alanboss386 What about Bernie? Because Tulsi has now come out for "Medicare Choice" so she's done, then as for Yang he's come out in support of Israel and has stated he's opposed to the minimum wage so....

[@cyberguy6997]

If you are republican remember you have to register dem to vote for him in the primaries!

[@cyberguy6997]

@@alanboss386 there will be a day in November i think? That you can go out and vote. Go to your local dmv and ask how you can get your voter card. The card tells you your closest voting place. Usually churches or vfw. You can also do it online at vote.org

[@obviouscaptain2931]

@Susan Ananda he will if we give him the chance, and if 45 is still there.

[@kexinma7294]

This man is a real deal! He knows economics and can really talk very deep questions. And the host is really good too. Both of they are on a very high level! One of the best interviews!

[@approachinggnosis4613]

I'm tired of gluttonous bureaucracy and corrupt politicians. Give the people the money, not them!! This is a most AMERICAN concept.

[@DianasReport]

I’m so glad Andrew Yang is in this race. America needs ideas 💡like his to move forward.

[@sayjaibao01188]

Yess! It makes so much sense.

[@playgroundofsound7683]

AOC 2028 for sure!!!

[@eyoutube1]

In case CNN or MSNBC duped you, Yang raised $10 million in the third quarter up 257% according to Yahoo Finance. #YangGang

[@sbrazenor2]

Wow! $10M... only $115M less than Trump!

[@eyoutube1]

@@sbrazenor2 Yep! $100 million less super PAC and corporate dollars!

[@sbrazenor2]

@@eyoutube1 Trump conventionally gets a lot of his donations from individuals. I know a lot of people who have donated, whereas a lot of Democrats are getting lobbyist money. Trump is a billionaire, so it's not like he needs bribes or lobbyist kickbacks. The Dems hate him partly because of that. He's gutting their policies and bloat because he doesn't need their dirty money.

[@MinimaAmoralia]

@@sbrazenor2 how much out of 115M are individual donations?

[@savagetuner2404]

Eric Mok that was all from donations, imbecile.

[@donnathedead7554]

The democratic party needs to embrace this guy wholeheartedly and save themselves. And the rest of America will follow.

[@jimgaston9863]

I know this is a year later but don’t you wish the democrats had your common sense? Instead we are stuck with stumbling Biden the parties choice not the people’s choice

[@donnathedead7554]

@@jimgaston9863 Yeah too bad he can't run again next year. I plan to vote republican in the next election but, I will vote Yang if/when he runs again.

[@spyro1159]

Its 2021 and they should’ve listened to you.

[@wealthiness]

As someone who owns many startups 1000$ a month would have been very helpful

[@tommyboy1986]

yes. I have tried to start a couple of business online but living paycheck to paycheck I could never afford any marketing and so I would just try to get traction with writing content or doing seo ect. but never got my businesses off the ground. an extra $1000 a month that I could put towards marketing could change my life.

[@stayswervin554]

UBI is anti business and anti consumer. Lol it inflate the market Did you not see what the stimulus did to the economy

[@Kakerate2]

@@stayswervin554 thats because the Stimulus money was printed. Freedom Dividend is funded by taxes, including a 10% VAT.

[@urboyroyftw5474]

Not t left. Not right. Forward! If you're interested in giving the power back to the people and making government work for us, check out over 150 detailed policies at www.yang2020.com!

[@haleomalo1002]

Nice roy! #YangGang

[@shajanmiah5063]

💯 #YangGang

[@arallskiant9923]

Bs... Macron (rightwing/conservatist french president) and many other did same. Stop with these kind of obscurantism. If he will do a left policy he better be clear or you will have another rightwing useless guy that do not tax the useless/assisted top 1%.

[@lewisj.9903]

@@arallskiant9923 WOW BRAVO! the essential epitome of what #AndrewYang is working against, I guess you should thank him. #YangGang

[@biplav32]

If he wanted to give power back to people he would end the fed and reduce government to 10th of its size but he is planning to increase the size of government.

[@ikev]

Best Presidential candidate ever my lifetime. Will vote for him in primary and general elections!

[@sharpshooterparker]

Dream candidate. America, don't f*ck it up!

[@dabbayoo]

Pretty good candidate, not presidential at all though, he doesn't even wear a tie.

[@MrJuice-ik5ru]

matt k i hope this is sarcasm

[@Mercurie3]

Same here first time I'm getting out and donations and canvassing for a candidate because I truly believe in this guy and his policy

[@Aceeton]

@@dabbayoo did Abraham Lincoln wear a tie?

[@dewehav2]

What a condescending way to end an interview. As usual Andrew handled it with class.

[@jasonperdue2554]

Jimmy Kimmel did the same thing. Low blow late in the show. "Yeah you arnt being president." Screw that. #YangGang2020

[@WilliamGrout]

Treats Andrew Yang very seriously, until the end where he dismisses him as going nowhere. This bias is inexcusable. Let the people decide. Andrew is on the rise and well above the fray right now. And that is with tremendous media bias against him!

[@zekethetank]

We are getting a glimpse of what a human tide can do. It starts as a ripple then becomes prevalent. Backs will straighten under the load to carry it into a certain and positive future. Grassroots literally from the dirt. Let's get some sun, please.

[@mtslr7378]

Democracy Dollars!!! to wipe out the corrupted politicians!

[@zayag3543]

The single best way to address money in politics.

[@Nameeejz]

Kirsten Gillibrand of all people also proposed something very similar. Public campaign financing is something that all the honest experts are for that also just makes so much sense to implement. The only reason it has not been implemented is because of corporate money in politics. People should come first.

[@thejquinn]

Wolf-Pac has been fighting for this for a long time. You need an amendment, democracy dollars would get corrupted over time.

[@boxer1009bm]

Exactly he got my vote

[@vinhqngouoc]

Evolution in America politics with democracy dollars.

[@datingforwidowed1972]

This is the person we have been looking for! Now we've found him, don't mess it up USA! We have this massive opportunity right now with Andrew Yang!

[@oh_kale_yeah1199]

The BEST!!! Andrew Yang interview I have seen so far!! So much more in depth on his beliefs, ideas and knowledge on what we need to improve this country!! #humanityfirst

[@earthdancing]

Thank you Andrew. My nephew sent me to you (he's 36). I think like you do and I am heartened, awake and driven to DO SOMETHING constructive. UBI would turn our current structure upside down, thankfully. Like you I know it doesn't have to be difficult. With a fixed income within $50 of the monthly max I can earn, changing will cost an income I don't see how to earn. Hands tied. It's absurd the current rules. Enough of my ramble to say, I am grateful for your self possession, foresight and ability to discuss it with an old guard interviewer! I say, GO FOR IT! I'd prefer Elizabeth stay where she is quite effective. We need the next generation to take over! Let us retire from decisions we won't live through!

[@kunaalsingh510]

earthdancing yang gang! 21 year old here.

[@f2depth]

Andrew Yang in long format, is a man playing chess and moving his pieces effortlessly because he has seen the truth and is driven by compassion, humour, empathy and a fierce intellect. On an even playing field, I tend to think he almost cant lose. I like this interview format but couldn't help but notice that the host himself looked a bit closed off and did not touch any of his food or drink. Lol. CNBC, you cant make this format your point of difference, put 'goodies' on a table, on the internet and not have people notice. People are wary to trust a host that doesnt eat his own food or drink his own drink.

[@Mercurie3]

He still has an uphill battle by if we tell a new person about Yang every day his donations and support will only grow stronger

[@podatus1098]

#cnbcmukbang 😂

[@eugenekim4648]

You can also tell they edited the video when Yang goes deeper into his explanations

[@jadonseitz]

Yang is the only presidential candidate looking at things through a problem-solving, realistic lens. Can't get enough of his interviews.

[@joelking4286]

A UBI would let me and my wife go after our dream of owning our own business. Andrew yang has had my vote since I heard about him in March 2019.

[@noulafrantz8589]

Each of you guys would get 1k per month

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

Andrew IS ready, he has nothing but solutions and facts. INTEGRITY TOO.

[@nickclark18]

The thing about yang is, he can get around the red and yellow tape, if someone tells him no, to a great idea that will save millions and millions of dollars, and not only that but generate future success, and someone tells him no, he will go right over thier head all the way up to the president if he has to this man does not sleep, he lays down at night closes one eye and reads with the other, always educating himself and learning and growing as an individual, and also as a leader, see yang didn't want this, he did not want to have to be the guy to run, but he looked around and saw most of the people who should be running sitting down, and thats why yang ran. He can do it, and he knows he has to or no one else will. a true legend. He is blending in right now but believe me, once he gets in there, he is going to restore and build a fruitful and powerful nation unlike anything the world has ever seen in the history of mankind, this man will find the HOLY GRAIL, if anyone can it's him.

[@rcharles4373]

He’s barely a politician but a true problem solver. That’s how he will win by MATH= Make America Think Harder with his policies🤔🧠💡🤯 #Yang2020 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@brandonleesanders]

Rudolph Charles - What policy proposal did he mention other than... “Ill give you free money” with no realistic plan of how that would be paid for?

[@namkoong80]

@@brandonleesanders yang2020.com/policies

[@cklinger500]

Brandon Lee Sanders Here is exactly how it will be paid for. freedom-dividend.com

[@avatarmezzy2980]

Brandon Lee Sanders check out his joe Rogan interview then Ben Shapiro. Most questions answered. Beware, after watching 15mins you will get bitten by the bug. Then spread the word to your friends.

[@mattlane2282]

Yep lets think harder... we are going to pay someone to steal money from 1 and give to another... in the form of tax so all this is, is redistribution of wealth and another incentive to be lazy worthless human.

[@mauricionunez6389]

Spread the word of Andrew Yang everyday #math #yanggang

[@jasonNguyen618]

I remembered laughing at Yang when i was first heard of him now he is my teacher my idol.

[@nickclark18]

The thing about yang is, he can get around the red and yellow tape, if someone tells him no, to a great idea that will save millions and millions of dollars, and not only that but generate future success, and someone tells him no, he will go right over thier head all the way up to the president if he has to this man does not sleep, he lays down at night closes one eye and reads with the other, always educating himself and learning and growing as an individual, and also as a leader, see yang didn't want this, he did not want to have to be the guy to run, but he looked around and saw most of the people who should be running sitting down, and thats why yang ran. He can do it, and he knows he has to or no one else will. a true legend. He is blending in right now but believe me, once he gets in there, he is going to restore and build a fruitful and powerful nation unlike anything the world has ever seen in the history of mankind, this man will find the HOLY GRAIL, if anyone can it's him.

[@janikfelcarek8415]

I love how he casually quoted Eric Weinstein.

[@nightcollapse]

Who is that?

[@treewalker1070]

@@nightcollapse Search KZbin, you'll find out.

[@treewalker1070]

Have you seen the 2+hr conversation between Yang and Weinstein?

[@navyswae]

you got my vote and just donated good luck yang

[@OliverQueenMC]

Be sure you vote in the Democratic Primaries whenever it is in your state too! We need to make Andrew Yang the nominee first before going against Trump. :)

[@northboy7996]

Welcome to the YangGang!!

[@blobbo4645]

This interviewer doesn’t seem very knowledgeable. He says vat+UBI is bad because it doesn’t incentives work. Income tax is what truly disincentiveizes work, because it taxes work. VAT taxes consumption, and UBI would put money in the hands of businesses owners like myself to grow and flourish.

[@jenscristian4804]

Exactly! It drives me absolutely nuts when these reporters and interviewers completely get it wrong and their biases are transparent. Do your own research on VAT folks! It incentivizes frugal individuals that refrain from frivolous spending as well as businesses that streamline their efficiency. It REWARDS you for freakin' saving your damn money.

[@TruthHurts1871]

He is an editor whose job is essentially a gatekeeper of information. He obviously isn't here to learn about Andrew Yang nor about his campaign or policy but to make sure others won't for the establishment. But of course he failed, because he is facing the best presidential candidate that America badly needs it. Besides the establishment also very successfully brainwashing people to accept & believe the term income as same as salary & wage. Income suppose to mean revenue generated by businesses not as an employee.

[@daryllndemmayah4874]

Jens Cristian exactly bro

[@aribloch]

But he doesn't support increased taxes on rich, so where will the money come from ? Money can't just be made out of nowhere. You will just get an increase in taxes in order to pay yourself. It literally makes no sense

[@blobbo4645]

Ari Bloch a VAT is a tax on the rich, especially because it exempts consumer staples like food and clothes. Someone like me doesn’t even have enough disposable income to pay $10 into it, maybe around $60-80 with UBI. Rich people on the other hand will be paying in thousands or even millions for those top earners. Plus, VAT will tax business to business transactions between data companies, and value gains from multi billion tech companies like google and Facebook that don’t actually sell a good, but will be forced to finally pay taxes based on value gains. Unless you earn a few hundred K a year, you will be getting more money back than you put in, so yes when it comes down to it I expect the rich to pay for the UBi of the bottom 92%. Not to mention the argument that a lot of money will be saved (from hospitalization, incarceration, millions of families being lifted out of debilitating stress, anxiety, uncertainty) by investing in people before things get bad. Preventative care approaches are much more efficient than having people fall out of society, and aim to tackle problems before they get worse.

[@RyanPhung725]

I am a college student who couldn't care less about politics before hearing about YANG! we need to spread the word to people around us!

[@meshzzizk]

“We never knew capitalism was going to get eaten by its son, technology.” Marx knew. He predicted this would happen - it was a key premise of his argument that capitalism would eventually create the conditions of its own demise.

[@honkhonk8009]

Still better than socialism imo.

[@randominternetguy1499]

@@honkhonk8009 true

[@pearlriver1849]

Almost 3,000 views in less than an hour! If you want clicks, put Yang in the title 😁

[@TruthHurts1871]

They know it deep down but keep denying it in public.

[@cainification]

@Tyler Durden you just made a comparison to literally the most popular streamer in the world lol come on man

[@stc2828]

1000$ to remind Jeff he is still an American, Genius.

[@fadedphilosphy]

STC well you’re a genius by putting $ after 1000....

[@888strummer]

@@fadedphilosphy STC probably doesn't live in America. Many countries put their symbol after the numeric currency amount. Even the province of Quebec does this. Sounds like Water Nom thinks he's a genius, but he just proved he's far from genius level

[@tyiffpeijc8702]

I'm American and I always put the $ after the amount, because that's how it's read, and that makes more sense to me personally, AND it's still understandable to everyone. One-thousand-dollars/1000$, I get you, STC.

[@richardc5274]

It never stops amazing me that on any topic Andrew Yang can just reduce the complexity of policy arguement to simple common sense logic. It is a great talent.

[@AWESEM0]

Imagine walking up to a homeless person and helping them sign up for the freedom divident !!!

[@zekethetank]

Even to politely insist if that's possible. Better days ahead.

[@newatthis50]

My dream job!!

[@cesars4074]

I love Bernie but this man has to be president! Yang Gang!!

[@Mercurie3]

Bernie will be my second choice but Yang is the real deal and has the better policy overall. 😉

[@vinhqngouoc]

I'm a former Burnie supporter, Yang is beyond Burnie. Them 2 team up would be great

[@stevescoffee8325]

Maybe a good VP

[@fishstickparty]

Bernie won't survive until election day

[@charlesqdu]

@@fishstickparty Bernie is tough. We need him to pull through and be in the Senate voting for the Dividend

[@RokitScientist1987]

Imagine this guy becomes USA's next president. It would be amazing. He could actually change a thing or two

[@sayjaibao01188]

He makes so much sense! Spread the word!!

[@slimetime7488]

Dont imagine lets make it happen

[@playgroundofsound7683]

Polling at 3% keep smoking that green

[@sayjaibao01188]

@@playgroundofsound7683 polls based on landlines that only old people still have! There's reason Biden is polling so high! hahah

[@davidcripps3011]

You have to drop the terms capitalism and socialism. They are extremes. Yang is using tools that work.

[@gabbar51ngh]

I don't know how capitalism is Extreme. UBI can work under capitalistic framework.

[@yeddyuligappa2261]

@@gabbar51ngh exactly

[@patrickcuddy4065]

I like how they say “You look like you’re having fun out there” as a way to make him appear less serious. Every msm says that to him now.

[@madskittls]

I don't think it's necessarily in an attempt to make him appear less serious, more just identifying differences.

[@brockap]

finally, a candidate that actually makes sense and has statistics to back up his ideas.

[@MrDuds1984]

Brock Peyton Ross Perot accomplished that in 1992

[@thomasgonzalez7548]

Wow they cut out how he said Social Security and veterans security stack on ubi.... Wow!!!

[@TruthHurts1871]

Really? That doesn't surprise me because they are still trying to misinform people about Yang. I was actually thinking while watching that part that they are going to use that clip to spin it and say Andrew Yang want to forgo ALL welfare programs.

[@eloylopez8929]

I think the last question they ask him is also disrespectful. I dont see them asking Cory Booker that and Yang raised 4 million dollars more than him.

[@HariOm-dp7um]

@@eloylopez8929 so was the very first one

[@eloylopez8929]

@@HariOm-dp7um true

[@temuujinable]

wow i didn't notice that. i had to rewatch it.

[@yipzone]

He's more ready than any of the others.

[@Y_Canada]

I'm Canadian, not American, but let me tell you: he should be President (sorry if I'm overstepping here).

[@D0praise]

Yana S there’s the famous Canadian “Sorrrry”. I appreciate the Canadian politeness!

[@maryjane-ip3tr]

He won't be President. Trump will win again

[@benonkwesiga1952]

You know what? Am Ugandan and I endorse this statement!

[@benonkwesiga1952]

@@maryjane-ip3tr Sadly this is the most likely outcome

[@despro_]

Snappingturtle 267 he’s not proposing socialism, he’s proposing a restructure to capitalism that still preserves the basic values of capitalism.

[@marcusbarbagallo4551]

This dude has some great ideas. He's got my vote.

[@gab6446]

Remember that Trump won because the mainstream media and the polls kept saying that Hillary would win by a landslide. So people stayed at home and didn’t vote. We need people to turn out and vote for Andrew Yang if you support him! Don’t kick back and assume that your buddy’s got you covered!

[@sayjaibao01188]

Yesssir! Make sure to register as a Democrat and vote in the Dem Primary! The people do NOT want "Lying" Lizzz Warren as the nominee.

[@Ivan-gt4ln]

Quit blaming the people for voting. Trump won because he called out problems to which Americans were suffering from; therefore he hit the south states to gain votes and win. He played the game as the turtle whilst Hilary played the rabbit.

[@gab6446]

Ivan you completely dodged my point. Trump won because he addressed people’s pain points, he was unconventional and people sat at home and didn’t vote because no one believed Trump would win.

[@highbrass3749]

Trump won because we forgot about the average everyday working person in this country. The people that make this country run. All the media and politicians focused on was the poor and the rich. Also we need to put America first, we had politicians that seemed to want to help foreigners more than American citizens. Like we still have in California.

[@eltonej]

YES YANG 2019! He makes so much sense. He has my vote.

[@stoner27th]

I'm semi-seriously thinking of copying all Yang's Ideas and run for president in my country..... LOL

[@philomath3238]

Do it! Just give some credit for Yang...

[@jasonperdue2554]

And, welcome to the YangGang! It would be great if you spread his ideas to other places. Blessings to you and your country.

[@basothoexpress]

Not gonna lie i've been trying to contact venture for America, with no luck but basically the world we live in requires us to play against societal roots and make changes where we live in out communities.

[@JesseGyger]

If Andrew Yang's campaign trajectory stays on course, I am pretty sure he will become president.

[@jakelei1886]

You really think after screwing over Bernie in 2016, the DNC will have a change of heart and run Yang as the nominee? Start getting used to Warren because that's who they will shove down our throats in 2020. - You heard it here first.

[@avatarmezzy2980]

Watch his Las Vegas Rally he goes into detail on how he will win.

[@js9549]

He grew ( in terms of campaign donations) 250% from Q2. Lets make it another 250% in Q4!!!

[@FitnessSweets]

Jake Lei Having Warren might just be a great way to get Trump again especially after that whole ancestry fiasco...

[@goblins2k5]

@@FitnessSweets He's right though, I'd say get used to Yang being a perenial candidate, unless he decides to run for Congress.

[@meixiading5052]

I work at a college. Many of my students at least work 20 hours to support themselves. They are sometimes too busy to complete their assignments with good quality. They are so tired in the class. $1000 a month will be great help to those students so they can spend more time on homework/projects and better prepare for their career.

[@withfootnotes]

Absolutely! Great comment!

[@jlim2964]

and less student debts #Freedomdividend

[@jason8ification]

Inflation. Read about it.

[@bournedelta04]

The interviewer claimed objectivity, but had a hard time remaining objective. And these comments--WOW!--every single comment is positive, and supportive of Yang. The country needs more of this!

[@communityEsc]

Watching his success makes me smile, if he won, it’d make me ecstatic. I’ve never read comment sections so consistently peaceful, it makes me soul tingle, it’s so strange.

[@OKArturo]

This guy is awesome. Definitely a candidate that can help us survive the robot apocalypse

[@northboy7996]

SurviveTheRobotApocalypse sickkk

[@flightkidd123]

Comments like this are why some people just automatically wont listen to what this guy has to say smh be serious

[@hamzakhanfan123]

YANG GANG WHERE YOU ATTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!

[@heatherwasserman3028]

Put that on a T shirt !!!!

[@hamzakhanfan123]

@@heatherwasserman3028 ON IT!!

[@jasonperdue2554]

#YangGang2020

[@larrysizer6712]

Yang is the only candidate who runs for president not just for being president

[@SamuelMindel]

Keep the coverage coming. More people need to see Yang!

[@ValiantReaper]

The only presidential candidate, in my eyes. This veteran supports Andrew Yang all the way. Give him the coverage and respect he deserves, MSM. #Yang2020

[@andypotanin]

Everything I've ever heard Andrew Yang say checks out from a financial, human and common sense perspective, but you do have to let go of the BS we've been fed for decades.

[@topcomment3816]

Andy Potanin Yes continue to print money. Free money for everyone. And that will not have a negative effect on our economy 😂 That checks out. Get ready for your grocery bill to double.

[@andypotanin]

@@topcomment3816 I don't really care about my grocery bill, I care about the sustainability of the country. Not to mention, we have been printing money for a while, we just call it quantitative easing now.

[@pearlriver1849]

The beauty of the freedom dividend + VAT is that it doesn’t come from printing money. It comes from capitalism re-circulating money throughout the economy rather than letting it get locked up at the top. Inflation comes from printing more money. In contrast, Alaska’s oil dividend payout leads to sales because companies compete for the money when it’s distributed.

[@TruthHurts1871]

@@topcomment3816 Hey smart guy, FD or UBI mainly coming from the money already in circulation & cost reduction hence it isn't by creating more fake currency. Even the 4 T dollars created for the bank bailout didn't cause people's grocery bill to double. Try harder because you just make yourself look stupid even though you may feel you are smart.

[@tdog19667]

Top Comment also your grocery bill would stay exactly the same because the necessities for surviving will not be receiving the VAT, so your food is safe lol it’s only a VAT on luxury items

[@ImSoHo253]

I did the math UBI would actually cost less than welfare..

[@zi-yenchew7022]

I know right?? It's so simple. Also, people need to get off their work ethic moral high horse and decide that non workers don't get paid, because they will spend it on drugs and alcohol or whatever they fancy, since you know , they are slackers and slackers always do those things To be sure, Suppose we DO have a chronic troublemaker, and indeed spends them on booze and drugs. Would you rather they a) spend their own UBI money b) Rob you (or your family) first then spend the money Bear in mind this example involves an individual with perhaps the most bankrupt of morals, it is NOT common contrary to popular poor person stereotype.

[@NewToneProducer]

Props to the interviewer for his questions. He really allowed Andrew Yang to shine and show more nuance/detail in his thought process.

[@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday]

Hey NBC quit dismissing Andrew in your graphics. He is 1 of the top 5 candidates.

[@a.m.7438]

Yang is super polite. Several times he was asked, "what about this bad thing someone did?" Or "this bad idea?" And Yang just gives the softest attack you could possibly give.

[@elsagrace3893]

A. M. There is no need to attack a stupid question that assumes a position of “right” or “wrong”. Right and wrong don’t exist. Health or decay do exist. He just steps away from the idiotic right vs. wrong framing and focuses on what is working for human health or what is not promoting human health. It’s not even politeness. It’s just common sense, reality, empathetic caring for the benefit of all humans. We need Yang!

[@Lady_Vengeance]

The interviewer’s last question was phrased very poorly, and felt almost dismissive. A shame, but Yang handled it well.

[@JordanEstes]

“First they ignore you. Then they ridicule you. And then they want to attack you. And then they build monuments to you.” Let’s get this bag secured people!

[@LCC389]

The interviewer took off his tie!

[@withfootnotes]

Lol! Good eye! Didn't notice that.

[@adammotter7430]

Wow. Everything he touches on makes perfect sense.

[@theresaenriquez277]

Out with the old, in with the Yang!

[@amgrabowska]

Wow, this is an amazing interview. He needs this much time on the debate stage, he’s so logic and well spoken.

[@vinces1424]

Also check out Rubin report Andrew yang

[@crt9082]

Hes actually changed some of his policies since that interview. Yang2020.com

[@DontWalkRUN]

HE WAS ON A TALK SHOW HOST THAT I LIKE THIS IS PROOF OF SOMETHING!!! Who cares.

[@MrBad993]

@@DontWalkRUN He's been on dozens of podcasts, news interviews, and talk shows spanning across the political spectrum. From Joe Rogan to H3H3, Rachel Maddow to Tucker Carlson/Ben Shapiro. Your comment is disingenuous, as you obviously care enough to comment.

[@englishbest]

Yang is way ahead of his time. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans (and people in other countries) don't understand that what Yang is proposing would solve most of our problems. It will take at least two more generations for Yang's ideas to be accepted and implemented by large groups of society.

[@luddity]

It won't take nearly that long for him to be proven right on the major issues he is discussing. If AY gets elected, we can get ahead of it before its too late.

[@longhairedfreak92]

I love how Yang is talking solutions. He would be a breath of fresh air. Let's elect this guy!

[@chmitoxd]

He is the only one ready for changing this world.

[@playgroundofsound7683]

Alex Caceres Perez too bad that’s not the job he’s applying for . His job would be to serve USA citizens NOT ILLEGALS And TO TRY TO SAVe THE WORLD!!!

[@chmitoxd]

@@playgroundofsound7683 You are way back brother. HE IS CHANGING THE WORLD, IT ALREADY STARTED, YANG GANG MOVEMENT IS A GLOBAL REVOLUTION. (UBI, LOVE AND FORGIVENESS)

[@CeaerCeaer]

Adam DeFord The USA’s influence is world wide as the leader in democracy

[@CeaerCeaer]

Snappingturtle 267 How is this socialism?

[@CeaerCeaer]

Snappingturtle 267 First of all. This is Capitalism where the economy does not start at 0. And if you want me to get technical. Socialism is where the government takes control of the means of production. This is by no means socialism

[@kashmoneyrecord]

He going to change america

[@sharpshooterparker]

and the world

[@Jkon1993]

Andrew Yang Yang2020.com Freedom Dividend, American Scorecard,Democracy Dollars 3 of the most Transformational Policies to move 🇺🇸 Forward!

[@maxxannishi]

Stone Cold i love the democracy dollars! It will keep those big oligarchs at bay!

[@gearjammer5499]

Ask Venezuela how their social experiment is working

[@djquizzle1419]

@@gearjammer5499 this isn't socialism, it's Capitalism that doesn't start at 0. The Freedom Dividend gives us a slice of every Google search, uber trip etc all the companies that are benefiting from new tech and automation while most Americans live paycheck to paycheck and can't afford an unexpected $500 bill. It gets the boot off peoples throats and eases stress and increases happiness

[@sayjaibao01188]

All amazing and transformative policies!!! Yes to Yannnnnng!!!

[@DanielJParish]

I've watched a fair amount of Yang interviews, this one is refreshing in that everything both he and the interviewer said was not basically verbatim of the other interviews. Great job, great interview.

[@william_lloyd_Nix]

I also laughed at yang until I read his policies, I have donated for the first time ever. America needs Yang

[@nickclark18]

hey bro The thing about yang is, he can get around the red and yellow tape, if someone tells him no, to a great idea that will save millions and millions of dollars, and not only that but generate future success, and someone tells him no, he will go right over thier head all the way up to the president if he has to this man does not sleep, he lays down at night closes one eye and reads with the other, always educating himself and learning and growing as an individual, and also as a leader, see yang didn't want this, he did not want to have to be the guy to run, but he looked around and saw most of the people who should be running sitting down, and thats why yang ran. He can do it, and he knows he has to or no one else will. a true legend. He is blending in right now but believe me, once he gets in there, he is going to restore and build a fruitful and powerful nation unlike anything the world has ever seen in the history of mankind, this man will find the HOLY GRAIL, if anyone can it's him.

[@AnabelPena15]

Please VOTE when the time comes guys!!! We need this man more than we know 😭🙏🏽🗣

[@fredfrond6148]

Yang gang 2020

[@Menace__]

Andrew Yang's massive policy platform is the most comprehensive plan for our future. #yanggang

[@shellycaldeira]

I hate it when the interviewers basically say “you can’t win”. SCREW THEM!! Let’s show em!

[@dogtime7061]

14:05 I think you can speak for yourself. I don't see Andrew's success as remotely "unlikely" looking at the substance and passion behind him. Donald Trump's presidency was an "unlikely" inevitable symptom of how diseased our country is. Andrew Yang's presidency will be an "unlikely" inevitable response to consciously heal it.

[@seandoyle296]

This guy has been attracting folks from the Left and Right, and for good reason. UBI, Democracy Dollars... Yang could be the man to actually unite America again.

[@jkjkjk100]

As much as i want to believe it, I truly believe there are many people that can't be saved from both sides. it's so scary how many small minded people are out there.

[@joninosaka]

The more I hear him talk the more I love him. #yanggang

[@johnsonyoung2352]

Actually It’s weird how everyone think it’s unlikely that he will be president

[@dewaynethomas3122]

They are just denying it because they are scared he won't pay off their debt from when they dropped out of college, I mean, when they got their arts degree.

[@dewaynethomas3122]

@kristoffer kulju Que?

[@green--apple]

@@dewaynethomas3122 He's for student debt reduction even forgiveness under some circumstances. www.yang2020.com/policies/student-loan-debt/ By the way, his mom is an artist and he definitely sees the value of the arts. He mentions it a lot when talking about how the Freedom Dividend will help the arts and help artists and entrepreneurs pursue their passion. So you're wrong.