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January 5, 2024 at 9:00 PM

21%

21% Happy New Year!   A new poll came out on Friday that had Dean Phillips up to 21% in New Hampshire in the Democratic primary.  Joe Biden was at 58% and Marianne Williamson at 5%.   This is a major piece of news.  Dean Phillips declared jus…

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January 2, 2024 at 2:00 AM

2024

2024 Happy New Year!  2024 is going to be a huge year.    Huge good, or not-so-good?  This week on the podcast I welcome back old friend Zach Graumann to make some predictions for the New Year.    On the economic front, I predict…

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December 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Happy Holidays!!

Happy Holidays!! Hello and Happy Holidays to you and yours!  I hope that you are celebrating with friends and family.   I remember as a kid being thrilled the first time I saw holiday lights go up in the neighborhood.  My parents were often t…

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December 19, 2023 at 2:00 AM

37%

37%   Hello, I hope that your Holiday Season is off to a great start!    I was on CNN last week talking about the collapsing support for President Biden in the recent polls.  The numbers are stunning.      Biden’s …

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December 12, 2023 at 2:00 AM

Dean Phillips '24

Dean Phillips '24 Hello, I hope that your holidays are going great.    This week on the podcast I interview Dean Phillips, Democratic candidate for President.  I’m excited about his campaign for a few reasons.    …

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December 7, 2023 at 10:08 PM

Andy Kim

Andy Kim Hello, I hope that you’re doing great.  This week I had the opportunity to spend time with Andy Kim, who is running to be the next U.S. Senator from the Garden State.  I’ve known Andy for years; he’s a man of integrity.     “I didn’t…

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December 4, 2023 at 9:00 PM

The Republican Field

The Republican Field Hello, I hope the holidays are going well for you and yours!    The 4th Republican Debate is this week, which seems like a good time to revisit the Republican Field.    The three candidates w…

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November 27, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Healing

Healing Hello, I hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family!  Evelyn and I ate too much.    The holidays are a joyous time but also a difficult time for many Americans.  How do we make people happier and more mentally healthy?  Tha…

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November 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Caution

Caution A couple months ago, I attended an open house for a property that was for sale.  We weren’t really looking, but sometimes those things are fun.  This was a property that you could imagine buying as an …

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November 9, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Election Day

Election Day Hello, I hope that your week is going well.    Tuesday was a big Election Day – voters from around the country made their voices heard on issues big and small.    Forward Party had a great showing…

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November 6, 2023 at 9:00 PM

2024

2024 It’s less than one year until Election Day 2024 – and the calendar is coming up on us quickly.  The Forward Party is engaged with local candidates around the country this week, which is awesome.    I get …

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October 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips The 2024 presidential field has a new contender – Dean Phillips, 3-term Democratic Congressman from Minnesota.    Dean is 54, which makes him a full 26 years younger than Joe Biden and 22 year…

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October 23, 2023 at 9:00 PM

The Human-Centered Economy

The Human-Centered Economy Hello, I hope that you and yours are holding up in a difficult time for the world.    This past week, I spoke on a panel about AI.  I was asked, “How do we build a prosperous economy for everyone in an era of Art…

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October 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Uncanceling the American Mind

Uncanceling the American Mind   This week on the podcast I interview Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott on their new book, “The Canceling of the American Mind:  Cancel Culture Undermines Trust, Destroys Institutions, and Threatens Us All – Bu…

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October 11, 2023 at 6:46 PM

War in Israel

War in Israel It’s been a terrible time in the world as Hamas viciously attacked Israel this weekend killing hundreds of civilians in brutal fashion. Watching the videos unfold was nightmarish, a grotesque display of violence and callous i…

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October 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM

American Dysfunction

American Dysfunction This week, history was made as Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House. He was voted out by a combination of 8 conservative Republicans and all Democrats at a count of 216 – 210. No Speaker has ever been remo…

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October 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM

What Has Zach Been Up To?

What Has Zach Been Up To? Hello, I hope that you’re having a great week!  I spent last week at the American Democracy Summit in LA, which was a blast with tons of folks from Forward.    Many of you know my campaign manager Zach Graumann, w…

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September 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM

The Identity Trap

The Identity Trap Hello, I hope all is great on your end!  I visited Pittsburgh and Houston this week for Forward, including endorsing a local candidate and visiting a night market in Houston.  I also continued doing interviews for my new …

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September 14, 2023 at 1:07 AM

Join me for a Virtual Book Party tomorrow!

Join me for a Virtual Book Party tomorrow! Dear John, I'm thrilled to invite you to a FREE virtual book event tomorrow night with me, my co-author Stephen Marche, and Jules Terpak!  Join us from anywhere in the world for a deep dive into The Last Election, plu…

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September 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM

The Last Election

The Last Election   When I was running for President, my team would often say to me “Bio” before I spoke at a rally or did a press appearance.  What they were saying to me was “Use your biography” because people didn’t know who I was and you…

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September 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM

The Rally

The Rally Hello, I hope that you are doing great on Labor Day!  The novel that I wrote with Stephen Marche – The Last Election - arrives next week!  It’s about the campaign manager of a third-party presidential candidate, a journalist hunt…

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September 2, 2023 at 7:15 PM

I’m coming to DC!!

I’m coming to DC!! Dear John, I am thrilled to be coming back to DC with my co-author Stephen Marche to discuss our new political thriller The Last Election with Yahoo! News Chief Political Correspondent Jon Ward! Join us at Politics and Prose for a fascinatin…

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August 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Recoding America

Recoding America   I talked this week to a military veteran who was frustrated by the level of service she receives for a health condition.     How are we going to solve our problems and make government work better for us?  One of the foremo…

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August 21, 2023 at 4:00 PM

How Trump Wins

How Trump Wins Hello, I hope that your summer is going great in the home stretch!       A couple weeks ago I looked at the Republican Field, which is yet dominated by Donald Trump, the odds-on favorite to be the Republican nominee despite a…

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August 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Visiting the Picket Line

Visiting the Picket Line   Hello, I hope that you are having a great summer!  August is a phenomenal time to get some rest and family time.     This past week I visited the SAG-AFTRA picket line in Los Angeles.  The actors have been on strik…

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August 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Trump vs. the Field

Trump vs. the Field Hello, I hope that your summer is going great!       I get asked every day for my take on the ’24 presidential field.  Trump was indicted again last week by the Department of Justice.  Yet he remains the Republican front…

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August 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Year 2

Year 2 Hello, I hope that your summer is going great!    This past week we celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Forward Party joining forces with Renew America and Serve America Movement last summer.  600+ activists, volunteers and leaders …

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July 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Power and Progress

Power and Progress Hello, I hope that your summer is going great.  I’ll be in San Francisco for a public event on July 31st.    One of my favorite economists and thinkers is Daron Acemoglu of MIT.  Daron has been researching poverty and pro…

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July 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Trump the Sequel

Trump the Sequel What would a second Trump term look like?    That is in many ways the focus of “Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump,” the new book by Miles Taylor.  You likely know Miles as ‘Anonymous,’ the author of …

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July 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Summer Update

Summer Update Hello, I hope that your summer is going great!  I'm writing this from Ohio after celebrating Independence Day at a barbecue upstate.   Here in Ohio I met with Forward leaders and volunteers and got to introduce Dave Chappelle…

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July 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Coming Apart or Coming Together

Coming Apart or Coming Together Hello, I hope that you are having a wonderful summer thus far!  4th of July is always a phenomenal holiday.    What path is America on?  One of the thinkers who has influenced me the most these past several y…

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June 26, 2023 at 4:00 PM

AI, Regulation and Humanity

AI, Regulation and Humanity Hello, I hope all is great!  Forward is still buzzing about the news last week in PA.    I appeared on CNBC last week to talk about the need for an AI-dedicated federal agency.  AI and its implementations are evo…

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June 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Forward in PA!

Forward in PA! Hello, I hope all is great!  On Tuesday I attended the Cure concert where I met one of my childhood idols.   Then on Wednesday, I was a part of political history.  In Harrisburg, PA two state senators – Anthony Williams and …

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June 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM

In a Bad State

In a Bad State One of the biggest stormclouds on the horizon for the US economy is empty office buildings.   $1.5 trillion in commercial mortgages will come due in the next two years – and midtown Manhattan office buildings have a reported …

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June 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM

The First Review

The First Review The first review for ‘The Last Election’ is in and it is great!!  The book got a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly:  Former Democratic presidential candidate Yang (The War on Normal People) teams up with …

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June 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The Presidential Field Forms

The Presidential Field Forms The past week was a big week for the Presidential field.  Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and Doug Burgum declared as Republicans.  Chris Sununu decided against a run.  Cornel West also declared in the People’s Part…

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June 6, 2023 at 12:04 AM

The Writers Strike

The Writers Strike When I wrote “The War on Normal People” a number of years ago, I was deeply concerned about the impact AI would have on all sorts of jobs.    One job I didn’t talk about much is writers – yet the Writers’ Guild of America…

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May 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Testimony

Testimony   Hello!  I hope that you are celebrating Memorial Day weekend with family and friends.     The Republican primary is heating up with Trump as the frontrunner.   A significant proportion of his supporters are evangelical Christians…

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May 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM

A Rockstar Joins Forward

A Rockstar Joins Forward Some huge news came out this week – Krist Novoselic has joined the National Board of the Forward Party!  Krist co-founded Nirvana with Kurt Cobain – he’s the tall, good-looking one playing the guitar toward the back.…

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May 22, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Take Back Your Power

Take Back Your Power Are we holding ourselves back?  Deb Liu thinks that most of us are.    Deb is the CEO of Ancestry, a multi-billion dollar genealogy company that enables people to identify and learn about their family trees.  She came to An…

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May 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM

The Debt Limit and 2024

The Debt Limit and 2024 Hello, I hope you had a great weekend!  It definitely feels like Summer is about to begin.    The news has been dominated by the return of Trump to cable news and the debt ceiling negotiations.  The debt limit has all th…

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May 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM

The Land of Opportunity

The Land of Opportunity May is AAPI Heritage month!  It’s a time to gather and learn about the role that Asian Americans have played in our nation’s history, and also reflect on the present and future.   I was in Utah campaigning last Fall, an…

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May 1, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump ‘24

Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump ‘24 Joe declared his re-election bid last week.  It was, like many things of late, both inevitable and yet somehow surprising when it happened.  It had been expected that Joe would run for months.  He has a low-ish a…

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April 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Scott Santens and UBI

Scott Santens and UBI Hello, I hope you had a great weekend!  I spent it in SF and LA campaigning for our new Forward affiliate in California, the Common Sense Party.    Back in 2015, I first learned about Universal Basic Income when I read “Ri…

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April 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Leaders Within

Leaders Within Hello, I hope that you had a great weekend!  The NBA Playoffs have always meant that Spring is here to me.    I’ve now run a few different organizations, ranging from a private company to a non-profit to a political entity.  Each…

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April 14, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Forward on the Road

Forward on the Road  Hello, I hope that you are having a great week.    Last Friday I spoke at the University of Pennsylvania.  I also met with Forward leaders and volunteers in Philadelphia – it was an inspiring group.  “We need more choices i…

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April 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM

On Work

On Work Hello, I hope that you had a great weekend.  I went down to Philadelphia and met with some awesome Forward leaders and volunteers there as well as a large group of students at UPenn. This week on the podcast I interview one of my favor…

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April 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM

What’s Our Problem?

What’s Our Problem? Hello, hope you had a great weekend!    Last week I signed an Open Letter to pause the deployment of new generative AI tools for 6 months and discussed the topic on CNBC.  Technology is speeding up in a way that will impact …

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March 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The Last Election

The Last Election   Hello, I have some very exciting news: I co-wrote a political thriller, “The Last Election,” that will be published on September 12th!  Last year, I interviewed the Atlantic columnist and aut…

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March 27, 2023 at 8:00 PM

The Future of Work

The Future of Work Hello, I hope that you’re doing great.  I was in Arizona last weekend for a big Forward Party event which was a blast.  We have scheduled events for San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Raleigh and more coming up so keep an e…

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