Julian Casablancas and Andrew Yang Talk Universal Income, Democracy Reforms | S.O.S Earth is a Mess

Andrew Yang joined Julian Casablancas for a wide-ranging discussion on the second episode of his new Rolling Stone interview series, S.O.S. - Earth Is a Mess.
The conversation found Yang discussing his presidential campaign earlier this year, the differences between candidate marketing and corporate marketing, and also the reforms he would like to see to make the democratic process more fair and accessible. For Yang, the two biggest changes needed are opening up primaries and instituting ranked-choice voting.
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[@juliandiaz1348]

Andrew yang and Julian Casablancas? I could have never expected this crossover

[@ByWhatDesign]

Julian and The Strokes were on SNL. Maybe he can help Andrew host one night (especially if Andrew ends up running for NYC Mayor).

[@sharpiesarecool814]

Ikr! But I love both of them

[@checkmatefurries286]

top ten anime crossover material.

[@mtl-ss1538]

@@checkmatefurries286 An American nurse flying into New Zealand [ Now covid FREE after lockdown ] this week feels like she’s escaping too Paradise. & Freedom. Christchurch-based agency Accent Medical Recruitment has seen skyrocketing numbers of overseas workers wanting to relocate in past five months.Covid- had “just shattered” the US, she said. “My family thinks I’m basically moving to paradise, somewhere life can go on as normal.” One of them is Hannah Keen, who will be boarding a flight from Jacksonville, Florida. She has a job waiting at a tax pay funded Dunedin Hospital.- .NZ aiso have private health care,which run their own hospitals.[same as Canada] infact the public health system uses private hospitals for some operations. www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/123138920/covid19-and-jacindamania-behind-surge-in-foreign-medical-worker-interest

[@annastorelli7538]

is this julian casablancas himself?

[@morrisseywilde6233]

So nice to have an amazing musician who is intelligent and really cares about politics and social justice. Love this dude!

[@laserbrain7774]

well, one who cares anyway.

[@margaretrenteria2242]

Julian Casablancas is a pawn for the left. He is by far not as intelligent as people give him credit. This dude makes songs about chicks. Not about saving the world and helping the poor and the sick. Julian is a rich kid that's all.

[@lonerboyproductions2326]

@@margaretrenteria2242 have you ever listened to The Voidz?

[@aleee-6164]

@@margaretrenteria2242 lol, what are u talking about?

[@maximthefox]

@@margaretrenteria2242 I wish Julian was an actual leftist. Unfortunately he doesn't seem to be politically educated enough. If he was, he wouldn't be licking the boots of a noe-lib like Yang.

[@brendanpeahl7055]

Andrew and Julian are 3 years apart in age We all know Yang was bumping the strokes back in the day

[@Brendonmakesmesmile]

Brendan Peahl who says he isn’t still 😄 i could sense some fanning happening at the beginning lol

[@waynesilverman3048]

Julian still looks young especially on that show he did

[@robroux5059]

Julian and Kaya are 21 years apart. She was only 10 when Angles came out and 13 when CDM came out. ..and like 3 when Room on Fire Came out.. Tyranny really was Julians best album.

[@hold_me_close]

bruh

[@EXEveryNote]

This series with Julian is amazing. I'm really glad that he's getting to interview the people who really are trying to make positive change in America.

[@linbinnash]

The interview seems like Juilian was talking to God.

[@emerraldx]

well Andrew Yang is the closest thing to a god I will ever believe in so it works for me 💕🧢💕 #YangGangForever

[@Nameeejz]

It is appropriate

[@michaeldaniels8690]

To me it’s like he’s at a Panda Express drive thru.🥡🥢

[@lanzer22]

I'm fully willing to be religious if Andrew is voted into office.

[@michaeldaniels8690]

@@lanzer22 Why? Because you think that you’ll never have to work and the world will be a utopia of peace?😆

[@DasGLL]

love Julian’s shoot-the-shit interview style. he’s able to touch on a lot of important ideas with an unpretentious approach which i feel like is really lacking in today’s media.

[@maybeapacifist]

Reminds me of Craig Ferguson, just chatting

[@davidalesia6881]

@@maybeapacifist God, I miss his late night show. Him and Geoff were one of the best things to listen to so late in the night

[@DasRaetsel]

@@davidalesia6881 Does he have a show anymore? I used to watch him and Geoff years ago!

[@checkmatefurries286]

I think I am THE target demographic on this episode

[@chrisc4874]

Imagine describing this interview to someone even 10 years ago.

[@vondoromal7016]

I feel that Yang 2024 has already began. It's time to get this man President of the United States.

[@NotADood]

He's moving with his wife and kids to Georgia to help with the Senate run-offs down there. I think that puts to bed any pretense that he doesn't really want to be President some day.

[@vondoromal7016]

@@NotADood people have those pretense? He just called out the DNC as coastal elites and they need to do something about it. Looks like he wants to be President the right way...

[@NotADood]

@@vondoromal7016 During his campaign, Yang and Zach Graumann said a couple times they didn't care so much about actually getting into the white house as getting the democrats to update their policy positions. I can't find it but there's a video somewhere on YT where AY and Zach are talking to supporters and Zach explicitly says AY didn't want to be running for president but felt he had to because nobody was addressing the 4th industrial revolution.

[@thehotel5758]

@@NotADood yooo another Dru that spells it my way! I thought I was the only one. And you're yang gang!

[@robroux5059]

@@NotADood He's pretty much the Dorian Electra of Politics

[@crystaljeffbabeeey]

andrew yang: making life sexier for the average american

[@iloveass2289]

julian*

[@margaretrenteria2242]

The average American should read the BiIll of Rights and the Constitution!

[@NotADood]

I love the aesthetics here. All remote interviews should be prettified like this.

[@willowgem4573]

We need Andrew Yang in a position of power! I wrote Yang in in WA and I know I voted for the best candidate, but we need election reform and ranked choice voting if we ever want real change. The DNC and the RNC will not give up power willingly we need a groundswell of support 👏 stand up for Democracy America we need change now or never👍

[@michaelstringer9516]

Julian can write a rock anthem for Yang in 15 minutes

[@ego6342]

Not even that. Probably do it right on the spot. Just give him a beat and a riff and he's good to go

[@juliansanders2407]

I think he always wanted to be a journalist, and now he made his wish come true.

[@zarafutztra]

i think he should have left it in his dreams tbh

[@juliansanders2407]

@@zarafutztra haha you're so mean

[@defoperator7993]

Yeah like you can go to Institut Le Rosey and then act like you care about politics from a non elite perspective

[@juliansanders2407]

@@defoperator7993 well, actually, i do care about politics.

[@margaretrenteria2242]

@@defoperator7993 I totally agree with you. Julian is from an elite family. Rich fucks. What does julian know about real struggle about working a blue collar job? Nothing.

[@Slashycent]

Homeboy Julian just chillin in the voidz since eath is just too big of a mess rn.

[@torchlightlms]

I love this. Hope Julian can interview Bernie at some point.

[@lonerboyproductions2326]

that’s what we need

[@SalvadorBrumov]

I am once again asking for an interview with Julian Casablancas.

[@TCt83067695]

@@SalvadorBrumov lol I love it

[@queenzwarrior]

YANG 2024

[@harry8201]

Andrew yang was the OG goth kid back in the early early 90s. I saw the pics, he was revolutionary even for his time

[@SafariAtari]

This series is what this country needs right now, I wish more celebrities would do their part the way Julian does.

[@dancarnell5938]

Fantastic as always J, how much you truly care is not going unnoticed... just look at that notebook! ❤️

[@BrownTown1510]

Love that outro "Where No Eagles Fly" riff

[@Jellyra]

I AM SO HAPPY

[@MiguelJAngel]

Juliens comment about rockstars living on a budget had me dying, but also kinda sad cause it’s partially true lol

[@greenhound]

I strongly doubt julian is strapped for cash, unless he completely blew all the dividends from the early success. Even their existing merch sales, album sales and streaming rev should have them each sitting nice for income.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Really, everyone should live on a budget. Maybe rockstar's line for discretionary spending is way bigger than normal people, but they should still have some sort of a plan for their money.

[@TheAShurf]

@@greenhound I dunno, Julian runs his own record label which he said once isn't really making any money but is more like an arts fund for musicians

[@kramasmusic8731]

@@greenhound I think he was talking more about new rock bands. The strokes made it big like 20 years ago.

[@greenhound]

@@TheAShurf with his own money?

[@elderchildren]

This series is the best

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060]

This is the best interview ever.

[@tmmartinesq.6216]

This background music is better, more under.

[@leemorejacqueline]

LOL what is that chair? this is so off the wall, i love it.

[@madmonkey40]

I'm not cool enough to know this series existed til now, but now I do and I like it. Loved the discussion, will be back for more.

[@suneilnarman3463]

The answer to Julian's question about why political marketing strategies and consumer goods marketing strategies differ is because of the target demographics. Old Spice wants young people to buy their products so they market in a way that appeals to them. Politicians for the most part do not focus their marketing on the youth vote, because youth basically never votes. In comparison older voters vote in much higher proportions. So it is a better strategy to talk about "health care" and things that apply to older voters because you cannot rely on young voters if you want to win

[@matthewsnyder674]

Pokemon Go to the polls

[@Nowhereoh]

68 yrs old grew up going to Fillmore & Family Dog concerts & light shows in S.F. I love this show. Reminds me of Khruangbin @ Villian Pitchfork LIve. Reminds me of Bay Area Sci Fi Art Music.

[@user-us3gr3rv5m]

I love this series so much

[@OzzieDrum]

This is amazing. I was just listening to the Strokes the last few days! and I love Yang!

[@oswarz]

Excellent interview! Excellent, tough questions.

[@dianafridabtmfrid923]

I enjoy these interviews. Theyre very informative n insightful. Julian is so good at this

[@Ash-jq7qc]

I didn’t even know I needed this, but I’m all for it

[@SirAndrewII]

lol 10:34 - Julian looking at his giant pile of handwritten notes asking the most pressing question while Yang sits quietly lol.

[@Prague3203]

I like that Yang took the time to form an answer for this question. Yang knows he wants to, but the truth is that he cant yet.

[@NotADood]

Yang's probably not a great poker player.

[@Prague3203]

@@NotADood I suspect not. Thats probably a good thing.

[@perioax6506]

Love both of these guys wouldn’t have expected these two to collab

[@jameskilgour387]

Looked for the Anthony Interview with Julian, but this is even better

[@nathanielgray]

I hope Julian only interviews people that matter like Yang. and that he keeps pushing the hard questions. way to go JC!

[@SuperMuckone]

I’ve been waiting for this my whole life .... I just didn’t know that until this second.

[@olivergutierrez4055]

Awesome points!

[@JP-wd1yo]

julian needs to continue this, this is awesome

[@voidmoon.]

All artists united!!!

[@manillascissor]

Love this.

[@Davinia77]

These are so cool

[@freddycatano4423]

We need more episodes

[@poofithing]

Never knew I needed this

[@hannakyla]

yes! i love this series. not only do i appreciate julian’s mind but then to get hit with this crossover??

[@pauliecaccamise1980]

I love how casual and easy to help Julian is at writing anthems for Yang Gang. It’s such a great thing and cool.

[@jamesf7832]

14:26 It's okay, Julian. I laughed...

[@smatsspats1507]

My two favorite New Yorkers

[@isaac.anthony]

America, the ONLY country in the world that gives MASSIVE tax breaks to the wealthiest people (Amazon paid ZERO taxes), bails out failed, criminal organizations (PG&E) and will admit that they tax audit poor people more, because we can't afford accountants, lawyers and offshore tax havens. But calls poor people the problem...... Guillotines for Billionaires!

[@maybeapacifist]

@Alex P you had me in the beginning... Hahaha

[@supertriggerd4959]

America is definitely not the only country in the world to give massive tax breaks to the wealthiest people. Definitely not.

[@isaac.anthony]

Amazon paid taxes in the rest of the world, not in America. Game, set, match, have a nice day...

[@shadygroves8252]

We need all this

[@klc7275]

I wish Julian would interview Andrew again because I'd love to hear about the "Forward" party and I think Julian would ask interesting questions about it.

[@Meerkocrispin]

how is my guy writing ten rock anthems a day but gives us an album every 10 years /:

[@brnbrnzhairline]

Quality > Quantity Jules is a professor, not a student

[@ronetteskiestante4064]

awesome Julian!:)

[@dinissilva8619]

Casablancas / Yang 2024

[@jameskilgour387]

But we would miss out on 4 years worth of Strokes / solo songs.

[@biancanunes8889]

this interview is music to my ears

[@travisbickle3458]

Love this Julian

[@kane00000]

I fucking love you Julian. Thank you for doing these interviews. So fucking rad to see a more personal view.

[@peter377]

This is unbelievable awesome

[@TheMoni700]

I like the spacey look of the interview.

[@daltonlunn1653]

Playing the game

[@Computer-User]

Yang/Casablancas 2024

[@lenayashina6777]

I think the background music made me space out during this interview more often than I would have otherwise

[@mrnutterbutterdude]

two of my heroes.

[@Doreana48501]

You would be so awsm Andrew as a President please run again in 8 years sir. You'd be President the 3d of November were it my call. I believe in you💗

[@rwilson9759]

Maybe he will get a chance in another 4 yrs if Trump wins and I hope Andrew does.

[@MindfulProgramming]

@@rwilson9759 lmao no thanks.

[@ZoneTapes]

If citizens getting money in a crisis like in 2020 can be a lifeline and save families, jobs and the economy... then imagine how all citizens getting Yang's monthly freedom dividen or UBI when times are 'normal' will be great for people, create jobs and make our everyday lives happier.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Yeah, when you think about all the ways that this could help people, it's an amazing thing. Even people that are doing okay, think about what they could do with an extra $1,000 a month. Sure, to the wealthy that might be pocket change, but to the average person an extra $1,000 a month could go to paying off their home sooner, helping fund their kids college education, going into retirement savings, or even travel or supporting hobbies, which puts it right back into the economy. Personally, while I'm surviving fine right now, an extra $1,000 a month changes my life because it would really allow me to boost my savings rate, which puts me that much closer to being a homeowner.

[@vnevala]

Unfortunately, the corporatists and landlords aren't stupid enough to keep prices down when everyone's income rises. Imagine $1,000 a month more income when average rent rises to $5,000. Costs will simply rise to scoop up everyone's excess income. And the political class won't care because most of the wealth will still flow in their direction.

[@ZoneTapes]

@@vnevala this short clip explains why UBI won't cause inflation kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnmQiGqqgNCprtk

[@lanzer22]

@@vnevala If you have a worry about UBI, be rest assured that you're not alone, and it's been answered. Many videos on KZbin answers the common questions about UBI.

[@42Mrgreenman]

@@vnevala Possible, but if we can get UBI through we could probably get some price controls on rent, mortgage, and such...but that's a big IF...

[@RudeCanine]

Huge huge fan of this, it gives me (a Swedish guy) huge influence and knowledge on the situations in America. Thank you Julian for taking the time and not being controlled by the sleazy corporations. hope to see more of this! Your fellow Prisoner of this turning melting pot

[@AvRaTchET]

YANGGANG!! YANG 2024!!

[@obesedepression5452]

Julian is such a sweetie 💚 he makes my heart happy

[@goodafternoonplanetearthtv5556]

Can Julian be his creative director next election? Julian has awesome ideas!!! So does Andrew!!!!

[@andreabarreiro7226]

I received the message in the Chinese restaurant with Sameer and the ASIAN guy who served US that you were the second "Happy Birthday" sent to Silvia only after Sameer. She felt so grateful that it was around 5 am.

[@shenggiepoo]

Yang Gang.

[@markcarey67]

The floating head makes some good points

[@Nowhereoh]

Hey Julian - Hal Riney who did the Reagan commercials is the guy you need to study to understand his influence . San Francisco Ad co.

[@sakuranaruto4324]

I weirdly enjoyed this!! Lol

[@allsxxing]

YOWIE WOWIE. Let Yang In

[@bobbyrobles358]

I thought I dreamed this happened..... Had to come on here to make sure and I still can't believe it. 2 Great New Yorkers! Yang for NYC!

[@katherandefy]

Wow look at this studio.

[@bshipman10]

Ranked Choice voting! Open primaries! Final Five Voting!

[@sorijin]

I tried very hard to get Andrew Yang and Noam Chomsky in a room for a conversation, Noam was down, the campaign didn't follow through.

[@linbinnash]

Yang is generally on tweeter. Tweet him directly. I have seen him going to channel with 1k subs.

[@jonv1776]

Oh I feel that will happen someday.

[@ByWhatDesign]

He was actually just really busy. He was invited to talk to Michael Moore (in New Hampshire a couple of days before their primary), Lex Fridman, and others but just didn't have the time to get to them all.

[@MarkSamuelson32]

Please try to set this up again w/whatever power you have! I'd love Noam to influence and mature Yang's foreign policy and media views more - kind of Yang's weakness. As you may know, Yang has his own podcast now, so he actively seeks guests talk to. In preparation for those interviews Yang really invests himself into reading and studying his guest's recent work. It'd be great to have Yang be challenged to going out of his comfort zone a bit and boning up on Chomsky's views which largely involve foreign policy. Here are some email addresses to cc to try to reach Yang and his team: [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail]

[@ByWhatDesign]

DM (via Twitter) his press Secretary (Erick Sanchez) and the producer of his podcast (Jon Lou). One of those should lead to a positive outcome.

[@taimuongtean]

YANG GANG IN HERE THUMB UP!

[@Nowhereoh]

Jerry Moore - Life is a Constant Journey Home 1967 2. New York Afternoon - Richie Cole & Eddie Jefferson.

[@andreabarreiro7226]

In order to.... VOTE

[@punkrockscreamsheet]

This was amazing, and he mentioned noam chomsky 🤘🤘

[@alxis-ty5fw]

MY FAVORITE CANDIDATE AND MY FAVORITE SINGER I LOVE IT!!!!

[@elderchildren]

ep 3 when!?!

[@sonalimenon8289]

i never knew how much i needed this video

[@emanuellecanal445]

Can't watch it 2 minutes without feeling high! hahaha!

[@doctorpig5617]

YESS

[@thecoach1683]

"Going to the Star Trek: The Next Generation pad" Love it

[@jaxpink4555]

I feel like the Nerdy half of my personally just met the Cool half of my personality and then this video spawned on the internet

[@theunrealsophia]

was that a where no eagles fly demo at the end?

[@thepaperbicycle]

I am a career innovator and an ex finance professional. Frankly while I have respect for Andrew Yang I think he is asking for the right idea with the wrong systems and processes to support it. The reading list is Give People Money by Lowry. The reality is that basic income is not universal. It is a financial innovation that will eradicate poverty and remove destitution. It must replace the welfare system so that it is accompanied by dignity. And a new tax is not required to afford it. Lifting the poorest out of poverty with basic income is what we are capable of because we are responsible for their financial position. It is critical that people with this kind of power walk away from Bill Maher jokes about Ton Ford cufflinks (he would not be eligible) and instead ask for the right thing with the right technologies to support it. Especially in 2020 we must be tired of poverty. We must be tired of how it makes us look.

[@Dcioutsourcing]

Julian interview Noam, cornel west, matt taibbi and other genuine dissenters. Thanks, imaginative style..l

[@Underfighter73]

#yang2024

[@Underfighter73]

#yanggang

[@heatherford9470]

I love you Julian

[@UnkleAdamsArchive]

The ambient music on this series is so distracting - Would love the raw footage instead.

[@back2thepixels]

This needs more views wtf

[@migukujo2794]

I agree! I was high as shit, clicked on this, saw the visuals, and told myself that no way in hell is Julian interviewing yang wtf I must have smoked some really good shit