From Battlefield to Ballot: A Veteran's Independent Bid for Congress

From Battlefield to Ballot: A Veteran's Independent Bid for Congress

In this episode, Special Forces veteran and Harvard graduate Shelane Etchison discusses her inspiring journey from the battlefield to the political arena as an independent candidate for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. Drawing on her experiences in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, where she worked with Kurdish women fighters to combat ISIS, Shelane emphasizes the power of an independent swing vote and the need for strong, principled leadership. With her unique background and commitment to electoral reform, Shelane offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional two-party system, aiming to unite Americans across the political spectrum. Tune in to hear about Shelane's groundbreaking role in a pioneering military program, her pursuit of dual degrees from Harvard, and her captivating vision for revitalizing American politics. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_a2VCqBqIDs Follow Shelane Etchison: https://x.com/ShelaneEtchison | https://etchisonforcongress.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/shelaneforcongress Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang Get 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50 Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yang Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 ---- Subscribe to Forward: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1508035243 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/25cFfnG3lGuypTerKDxKia To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention

Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention

Johann Hari says your attention didn't suddenly collapse in the last few years -- instead, he argues it was stolen from you. Johann identifies how your attention is being taken away, and how you can t...

24 Jan 20221h 20min

 Is a 2024 Dem primary happening? Why haven’t we canceled student debt? And what Microsoft buying Activision means for your next binge watch.

Is a 2024 Dem primary happening? Why haven’t we canceled student debt? And what Microsoft buying Activision means for your next binge watch.

Andrew and Zach break down the week’s news. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ex3TPL_a4UI Follow Zach Graumann: https://twitter.com/zach_graumann Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/...

20 Jan 20221h 6min

Marianne Williamson on the 2024 election, the DNC, and third parties

Marianne Williamson on the 2024 election, the DNC, and third parties

Author and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson joins Andrew to talk about the 2024 presidential election, third party dynamics, and her experience as a candidate. Watch this episode on Y...

17 Jan 20221h 8min

Did Bernie get screwed? Why school closures are a political disaster, and why Asians are the "convenient minority."

Did Bernie get screwed? Why school closures are a political disaster, and why Asians are the "convenient minority."

Andrew talks about identity, the Democratic Party's undemocratic impulses, and why school reopening should be non-ideological. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iDct5q4KG1M Follow Zach G...

13 Jan 20221h 16min

David Rubenstein on Protecting the American Experiment

David Rubenstein on Protecting the American Experiment

Andrew and David talk getting money out of politics, safeguarding elections, where capitalism is headed, and the future of the American dream. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uZPbF_cUJ...

10 Jan 202248min

Predictions for 2022

Predictions for 2022

Andrew and Zach make some bold (and some not so bold) predictions about the stock market, the pandemic, and presidential politics in 2022. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OsYzIsvGMNA F...

6 Jan 202257min

How power corrupts (and how to stop it)

How power corrupts (and how to stop it)

Does power corrupt, or are corrupt people drawn to power? How does modern society create psychological distance and reduce empathy? And what are shadow boards? Brian Klaas, Associate Professor in Glob...

3 Jan 20221h 10min

From the Vault: Tristan Harris on Silicon Valley's race to capture your attention

From the Vault: Tristan Harris on Silicon Valley's race to capture your attention

Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, talks about Silicon Valley's race to capture your attention, unintended consequences in technology, and how we can curb the worst tenden...

30 Dec 20211h 16min

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