The Yang Gang Podcast
By Yang Gang Podcast
The Yang Gang PodcastOct 11, 2019
Ep. 33 - Ryan Blevins
Ryan Blevins is a robotics engineer and House of Representatives Candidate (D) for the CA-10th district. Today we talked to Ryan about running for congress, his experience working as an engineer and his time advocating for Basic Income.
You can find out more about Ryan's campaign by visiting his website at https://www.blevinsforcongress.com/
And you can follow Ryan on Twitter @Blevins2020
Enjoy
Ep. 32 - Dr. Gisele Huff
We talked to Dr. Huff about her experiences in non-profit work, her time advocating for Basic Income, and speaking at the upcoming Basic Income March in San Francisco on October 27th.
You can find out more about the Gerald Huff Fund For Humanity by visiting their website at: fundforhumanity.org/
And you can find out more about the Basic Income March by visiting their website at: www.basicincomemarch.com/
Enjoy!
Ep. 31 - Agatha Bacelar
Agatha Bacelar is a Democratic congressional candidate challenging Nancy Pelosi for California's 12th congressional district. Agatha is an engineer and basic income advocate who will be speaking at San Francisco's upcoming Basic Income March on October 27th.
We talked to Agatha about what it's like to run for congress, congressional representation for young adults and her thoughts on some of the biggest problems America faces today.
You can donate, support, and learn more about Agatha's run for congress by visiting her campaign website at: https://www.agathaforcongress.com/
You can find out more about the Basic Income March by visiting https://www.basicincomemarch.com/
And you can find out more about Agatha by following her on Twitter @AgathaBacelar
Enjoy!
Ep. 30 - Herb Stephens
Herb Stephens is the co-founder of Democracy Earth, a non-profit dedicated to building open-source and censorship resistant democracies. He's also a Universal Basic Income advocate who will be speaking at the San Francisco Basic Income March on October 27th.
We talked to Herb about his company - Democracy Earth, cryptocurrencies and the effects of new technologies in global politics.
You can learn more about Democracy Earth by visiting their website at: https://democracy.earth/
You can find out more about the Basic Income March by visiting: https://www.basicincomemarch.com/
And you can find out more about Herb by following him on Twitter at: @HerbStephens
Ep. 29 - Ken Fisher
Ken Fisher is a filmmaker and Emmy-nominated documentarian who is the founder of Truth be Told, an organization dedicated to telling stories that spur positive social change. He is also a Basic Income advocate that will be speaking at the October 27th Basic Income march in San Francisco. We talked to Ken about his most recent documentary, what he's learned as a filmmaker and the upcoming march.
You can find out more about the Basic Income March occurring in cities all around the world on October 27th here: https://www.basicincomemarch.com/
And you can find out more about his company by visiting:
https://truthtold.co/
And you can find out more about his most recent documentary, The Manitoba Story, by visiting:
https://www.bigexperience.org/film
Enjoy!
Ep. 28 - Dr. Jim Pugh
Dr. Jim Pugh is the host of the Basic Income Podcast, the co-founder of the Universal Income Project, the founder and CEO of ShareProgress and the former Director of Analytics and Development for President Obama's Organizing for America.
We talked to Jim about the upcoming Basic Income March - happening in cities across the world on October 26, the effects of automation in the workforce and why he felt compelled to advocate for UBI.
You can find out more about the Basic Income March by visiting: https://www.basicincomemarch.com/
You can listen to Jim on the Basic Income Podcast by visiting: https://basicincomepodcast.com/
You can find out more about The Universal Income Project by visiting: https://www.universalincome.org/
You can find out more about his work with ShareProgress by visiting: https://www.shareprogress.org/
You can also find Jim on Twitter @dr_pugh
We we very grateful for his time and hope you enjoy this episode!
Ep. 27 - Students For Yang
Students For Yang is a group dedicated to uniting college students around the Yang campaign in 2020. We talked to them about the political atmosphere on campus, and the problems college students face today.
You can find out more about Students For Yang by following them on Twitter @StudentsYang
And you can read the Yang campaign's policy on controlling the cost of higher education here: https://www.yang2020.com/policies/controlling-cost-higher-education/
Enjoy!
Ep. 26 - Recapping Episodes 13-25
On this episode, we take some time out to recap the interviews we've done and discuss what we've learned.
Please rate and review if you enjoy!
Ep. 25 - Sebastian Johnson
Sebastian Johnson is a consultant and policy expert who specializes in the field of criminal justice. He has been featured in the Washington Post, the Independent, and C-Span. He has also been a TedX speaker and is a Universal Basic Income (UBI) advocate . We talked to Sebastian about the justice system and his history of advocating for UBI.
You can watch Sebastian's TedX talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3YbZs-tu-I
And you can find out more about Sebastian by following him on Twitter @sdpjohnson
Please comment and share your thoughts
Ep. 24 - Yang Gang Hub
The Yang Gang Hub is the official social media team for Andrew Yang on Twitter. Their mission is to coordinate and connect all of the Yang related groups on social media and on the ground. Today we talk to them about what their priorities are, why they felt compelled to action and how people can help.
You can find out more about the Yang Gang Hub by following them on Twitter @yangganghub
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Ep. 23 - Kassy Dillon
Kassy Dillon is the founder of Lone Conservative, an organization dedicated to giving conservative college students a platform to voice their opinions. She has been published in the Wall Street Journal, the Hill and the Daily Wire. She also has a new podcast out now called the Kassy Dillon show. On this episode we talk to Kassy about the Yang campaign, being a conservative in media and starting a media company at a young age.
You can find out more about Lone Conservative by visiting the website at https://loneconservative.com/
You can listen to the Kassy Dillon show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kassy-dillon-show/id1476745912
And you can follow Kassy on Twitter @KassyDillon
Enjoy!
Ep. 22 - Leslie Marshall
Leslie Marshall is a nationally syndicated radio host and Fox News contributor. She also serves as a democratic strategist and contributor to Politico and US News & World Report. We talked to Leslie about being the youngest person to have a nationally syndicated radio show, her experience meeting and covering Andrew Yang, and her thoughts on the 2020 Presidential Election.
You can find out more about Leslie and tune into her show by visiting her website at: https://www.lesliemarshallshow.com/
And you can find her on Twitter at @LeslieMarshall
Ep. 21 - James Felton Keith
James Felton Keith is a candidate running for a House of Representatives seat in New York's 13th congressional district. James is an author and entrepreneur who holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Tuskegee and a masters degree in economics from Harvard. Currently, James sits on the advisory board for Rutgers University and the Democratic National Committee. We talked to James about his experiences running for congress, his time spent working as an engineer and his life as an entrepreneur.
You can find out more about his campaign by visiting the official website at https://www.jamesfeltonkeith.com
You can donate to the campaign by visiting https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jfkorganizers
And you can find James on Twitter at @JFKii
We hope you enjoy!
Ep. 20 - Jonathan Herzog
Jonathan Herzog is congressional candidate for New York's 10th district and is a former staffer for the Yang campaign. We talk to Jonathan about his run for congress, his time working for the Yang campaign and his thoughts on the current state of politics.
You can find Jonathan's campaign at https://www.herzog2020.com/
You can support the campaign by donating at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/herzog2020
And you can find Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanHerzog5
We had fun recording this and hope you enjoy listening.
Ep. 19 - Richard Porter
Richard Porter is a former Marine and the Founder of Veterans For Yang, a group dedicated to uniting veterans around the Yang Campaign. Today we talk to Richard about why he formed Veterans For Yang, his experiences working in the tech industry and much more.
You can find Richard on Twitter at @richardiporter and @veteransforyang
And you can find out more about Veterans for Yang by visiting the website at https://www.veteransforyang.com/
Enjoy!
Ep. 18 - Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen is the founder of Build The Floor, an organization dedicated to advocating for universal basic income (UBI) around the country. He also is a founding member both the Humanity Forward Super PAC and the Economic Security Project. Today we talk to Larry about UBI, his trip to the Basic Income Earth Network conference in India and his support for the Yang Campaign.
You can find out more about Larry and Build The Floor at https://buildthefloor.org/ and you can support Larry and the Yang Campaign by visiting https://www.humanityfwd.org/
Enjoy!
Ep. 17 - Jonas Rubel
Jonas Rubel is the Head of Developer Relations for Horizen (formerly ZenCash), a cryptocurrency that aims to provide everybody with complete control of their digital footprint. Today we talk to Jonas about the effects of blockchain technology, digital currencies vs cryptocurrencies and his attraction to the Yang campaign.
You can find out more about Horizen by visiting their website at Horizen.Global
And you can reach out to Jonas with any questions on his Twitter handle @SLebur
We really enjoyed recording this one and hope you enjoy listening!
Ep. 16 - American Jobs Factory
Today we talk to Daniel Ayerzon of the American Jobs Factory Youtube channel. Daniel is following the Yang campaign around the country documenting speeches and making video clips of life on the campaign trail.
You can check out the American Jobs Factory Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3ylH5SzUHHYt3IAo5sYMw
We also encourage you to visit Yang2020.com to find out more information about donating and phone banking.
Enjoy!
Ep. 15 - Paget Kagy
Paget Kagy is a Los-Angeles based actress and Youtuber. Today we talk to her about her videos supporting the Yang campaign, her past experiences with politics and much more.
You can find Paget on Twitter at @PagetKagy and you can find her Youtube page here if you're interested in learning even more: https://www.youtube.com/user/sparkleblue27
Enjoy!
Ep. 14 - Tom Jeffrey
Tom also wants to encourage everyone with time to phone bank for the Yang Campaign.
"Every phone call made to an early state voter impacts Andrew's chances of winning the nomination. They increase his poll numbers, since many pollsters still largely use landlines. They increase his awareness, especially in rural areas with limited internet access. They help identify which voters are most or least likely to engage with the campaign moving forward. Every call counts.
Join Yang Gang from across the nation on Wednesday, August 21, from 6:30pm-7:30pm EST and make calls to South Carolina voters. Post pictures and videos under #CouchBanking4Yang to show the strength of the Yang Gang. From your friends in SC, thank you!"
You can find the link to the couch banking for Yang event here: www.mobilize.us/yang2020/event/110196/
Enjoy!
Ep. 13 - Seth Cohen
Ep. 12 - Your weekly update
We're back on the microphone in support of the Yang 2020 campaign.