Podcast: Our Institutions Are Failing Us | Andrew Yang

Andrew Yang sits with Jason and Santiago to discuss the issues of inequality and wealth disparity in the US, as well as Web3 and the crypto space.

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Entrepreneur, author and 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins Blockworks’ co-founder Jason Yanowitz and co-host Santiago Santos Roel in the latest episode of “Empire.”

Andrew discusses the biggest challenges facing the US today and shares his thoughts on income inequality, universal basic income and his vision for a multiparty system and the growth of Web3.

Plus, hear more on:

  • Lobby3 DAO
  • the polarized nature of the US
  • and so much more!

Check out what they had to say in the video below.👇

About the show

“Empire” is a twice-a-week show. On Thursdays, Jason interviews crypto industry movers and shakers to talk about their struggles, bold moves and tough decisions. Friday’s weekly roundup episodes feature co-host Santiago Roel Santos and cover the top news from the past week.

For any NPR or Guy Raz fans out there, you can think of “Empire” as a “How I Built This” for the bitcoin and crypto industry.

Subscribe to “Empire” today on Apple or Spotify. Watch episodes on YouTube.


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