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March 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Soul Boom

Soul Boom Hello, I hope all is great with you.  What is sacred to you?  That's what Rainn Wilson would like to know.   This week on the podcast I interview Rainn, actor (Dwight in “The Office”) a…

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March 2, 2024 at 3:59 PM

The Primary Solution

The Primary Solution Hello, I hope that your week is going great.  This week on the podcast I interview Nick Troiano, the Executive Director of Unite America and author of the brand new book, “The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our…

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February 20, 2024 at 1:59 AM

Solving Your Own Problem

Solving Your Own Problem Happy President’s Day!  I hope the weekend is treating you well.  I love entrepreneurship – it makes the world go around.  I started my first company when I was 25.  The company didn’t …

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February 13, 2024 at 1:00 AM

62%

62% Hello, I hope you had a great weekend.  The political world has been abuzz since the Special Counsel report that declined to prosecute Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents but described him as a “sym…

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February 6, 2024 at 1:59 AM

What's Next

What's Next Hello, I hope that your weekend was great.  South Carolina voted on Saturday and the results were what you’d expect:  Joe Biden romping with 96% of the vote in a VERY low turnout race – 132,000 votes cast in a state …

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January 30, 2024 at 5:18 PM

The View from South Carolina

The View from South Carolina Hello, I hope that you had a great weekend.    I spent the weekend campaigning for Dean Phillips in South Carolina with Evelyn.  We saw our old friend from 2020 Jermaine Johnson who led our efforts in…

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January 25, 2024 at 1:11 AM

South Carolina and Michigan

South Carolina and Michigan Hello, I hope that your week is going well.  It looks like Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee after New Hampshire – he managed to defeat Nikki Haley by double-digits in what should be her strongest state.  …

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January 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Democracy’s Last Stand

Democracy’s Last Stand Hello from New Hampshire one day before the primary!  It’s no exaggeration to say that Tuesday could be democracy’s last stand.  On the Republican side, Nikki Haley is trailing Donald Trump by 16 points.  I’ve spoken to …

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January 19, 2024 at 12:06 AM

My Endorsement of Dean Phillips

My Endorsement of Dean Phillips I went to New Hampshire today to formally endorse Dean Phillips for President of the United States.  Here’s my speech from Hanover:    Hello New Hampshire, it’s great to be back!…

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January 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Shifting Parties

Shifting Parties Hello, I hope things are going well for you this holiday weekend!  MLK Day is a special day for so many of us as he died combating the three great evils of racism, poverty and war.  The Iowa Republican Primary takes place toda…

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January 13, 2024 at 3:18 PM

No Time Like the Present

No Time Like the Present Hello, hope that you are doing great for the holiday weekend!  I turn 49 today.  I am celebrating with friends and family over the long weekend.    49 feels not old, but not young either…

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January 9, 2024 at 1:59 AM

How Things Grow

How Things Grow Hello and Happy New Year! A new poll has Dean Phillips at 21% in New Hampshire - he has a chance to make history on January 23rd! I see Dean as our best chance to put America on a better track. I spoke at USC a few months ago …

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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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