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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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March 20, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Silicon Valley Bank, Tech and Politics

Silicon Valley Bank, Tech and Politics Hello, I hope that you’re doing great!  I was in Arizona this weekend for a Forward Party event, which was phenomenal.  I also was on Bill Maher on Friday in a wide-ranging conversation – check it out if yo…

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March 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The Aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank

The Aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank Well, that was more nerve-wracking than it had to be. On Sunday, the FDIC, Treasury Department and the Fed stepped in to guarantee Silicon Valley Bank depositors.  They did the same for Signature Bank, which …

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March 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Larry Hogan

Larry Hogan Hello, I hope that you’re doing great!  I was in Austin at SXSW this weekend, and next weekend I’m in Phoenix for a big Forward Party event!  I’m also briefly in LA for Bill Maher on Friday.  The news came out last week that Larry H…

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March 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank This past week, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed.  It happened very quickly – over less than two days.    It is hard to overstate how shocking this is.  Silicon Valley Bank is – was – the 16th bi…

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March 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Marianne Williamson

Marianne Williamson   I ran for President in 2020 – and thus spent a fair amount of time with the other candidates.  Cory Booker, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris – we would all run into each other speaking …

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February 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The Republican Field Begins to Form

The Republican Field Begins to Form Hello, I hope that you had a great weekend!    As Biden bides his time in terms of a decision to run to be announced in April, the Republican primary is heating up.  Donald Trump has a stranglehold on 25 – 30…

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February 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Leaders Wanted

Leaders Wanted Hello, I hope your weekend was great.  I was in Los Angeles this week meeting with party leaders and doing press for our big launch in California this month with our new affiliate, CA Common Sense.    …

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February 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Joe Biden and 2024

Joe Biden and 2024 Last Tuesday Joe Biden gave a State of the Union address that could aptly be characterized as a kickoff for his re-election campaign.  It included many kitchen table elements meant to appeal to specific voters.    …

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February 6, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Masih Alinejad

Masih Alinejad Hello, I hope you’ve had a great week.    Like most Americans, I had seen the videos of Iranian protestors these past months marching for freedom from edicts enforced by morality police and subjugation.  I hoped that their braver…

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January 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

An American in Ukraine

An American in Ukraine This past week, the Biden Administration decided to send dozens of modern Abrams tanks to assist in the defense of Ukraine.    I applaud this decision.  Like most Americans, I was shocked and horrified when Putin invaded …

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January 26, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Big News in SC, CA and more

Big News in SC, CA and more Hello, I hope that you’re doing great!  I just came back from South Carolina where I campaigned for Ranked Choice Voting and met with Forward state leaders and volunteers who are hard at work gathering signatures for…

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January 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM

ChatGPT and Reality

ChatGPT and Reality I spent several years arguing that automation is going to upend and transform the American labor market – I wrote a book called ‘The War on Normal People” on this topic that became a New York Times bestseller and now has 2,0…

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January 16, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Visiting MLK

Visiting MLK Hello, I hope that you’re having a wonderful holiday weekend!  It was my birthday on Friday so I had a nice dinner with family and friends.    This weekend we also celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday and legacy.  In 2020 I had …

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January 9, 2023 at 5:00 PM

A Rocky Start

A Rocky Start   Hello, I hope that 2023 is going great for you thus far!  My kids have been sick so there’s been more family time than usual.    The new Congress is off to a rocky start, as Kevin McCarthy went through 14 unsuccessful votes to ev…

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January 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM

2023

2023 Hello, and Happy 2023!    As someone who screws up the date for the first two weeks of any New Year, it feels funny to be talking about 2023.  Yet here we are!     This week on the podcast I discuss the year ahead with Zach Graumann.  A fe…

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December 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! Hello, I hope that the holiday season is off to a wonderful start for you and yours!     My parents immigrated to the States, but my Mom always took holiday season to heart and tried her best to create a warm family home.  We c…

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December 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM

The Rules of Power

The Rules of Power Hello, I hope that you’re doing great!  Almost 1,000 people came to the Forward Webinar event last week – it was a phenomenal gathering.  I also met with supporters in Philadelphia which was a lot of fun.   This week on the p…

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December 13, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Building Up

Building Up Hello, I hope that your December is going well!    Kyrsten Sinema made headlines this past week in becoming an Independent.  It wasn’t a total surprise to us. Arizona will be a big hotbed for Forward as a ballot initiative to shift …

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December 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Mr. Ranked Choice Voting

Mr. Ranked Choice Voting Hello, I hope the Holiday Season is gearing up for you and yours!   A couple years ago, I was on a Zoom with a couple of activists who wanted to improve our democracy.  I asked them, “Who is the most well-known, promin…

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November 29, 2022 at 12:59 AM

The Independent Voter

The Independent Voter Hello, I hope that Thanksgiving was wonderful for you and yours!  I definitely overate.    This week on the podcast I interview Jackie Salit, co-director of the Center for Independent and Sustainable Democracy at ASU and c…

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November 22, 2022 at 12:59 AM

We Need To Build

We Need To Build Hello, I hope you and yours are ready for a great Thanksgiving holiday!     I spent part of this past week for Forward in Arizona, which I believe will be ground zero for democracy over the next two years.  You probably know ab…

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November 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Trump is Back

Trump is Back Last night, as expected, Trump officially declared his 2024 campaign for the White House. It seems that most of America wants to move on from Trump, but that won’t happen unless someone defeats him or otherwise sends him offstage.…

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November 15, 2022 at 12:59 AM

50-50 Nation

50-50 Nation   Hello, I hope all is great with you!  Votes are yet being counted from Election Day; Congress is close, with the Republicans expected to win a slight majority in the House.  The U.S. Senate will stay with the Democrats with close …

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November 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Election Day 2022

Election Day 2022 Hello, I hope you are doing well on this day before Election Day.    I voted last week – if you haven’t voted yet make sure and get your vote in! I vote in New York and the suspense is general…

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October 31, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Forward’s 1st Election Day

Forward’s 1st Election Day Hello and Happy Halloween!  It’s always a big holiday in our household because our older son was born on Halloween.  He’s very scary.    Election Day is next Tuesday, and it’s a pivotal day for our country.  I’ve been…

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October 24, 2022 at 10:00 PM

The Rise of the Rest

The Rise of the Rest   Hello, I hope the Fall is going great for you and yours!  The Forward Party has endorsed a host of candidates all over the country – please do check them out and support those who you feel would be great leaders and repres…

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October 17, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Of Boys and Men

Of Boys and Men Hello, I hope all is great on your end!  I spent this past weekend campaigning for Evan McMullin in Utah, which was phenomenal.  I met some amazing people and am even more excited to have Evan in the U.S. Senate!  Evan is one o…

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October 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM

The Good Life Movement

The Good Life Movement Hello, I hope that you are doing great.  The Forward Party is sending volunteers to communities around the country to support some awesome candidates – I’ll be heading to Utah to campaign for Evan McMullin later this week…

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October 3, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Liberalism and Its Discontents

Liberalism and Its Discontents Hello, I hope all is great on your end.  This week I was in D.C. for an American Promise event trying to get dark money out of politics.  I also hosted an event for Evan McMullin, whom I see as one of the most imp…

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September 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Something big is happening in Utah

Something big is happening in Utah John,  I’ve told you Utah’s Senate race between independent Evan McMullin and far-right Senator Mike Lee could be the most important election of 2022. But did you know it’s also one of the most competitive?! Polling shows E…

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September 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Evan McMullin on Thursday

Evan McMullin on Thursday Hello and thank you for the support!   I've written extensively about Evan McMullin, who is running for Senate in Utah.  He's running as an Independent against a Trump-endorsed Incumbent, Mike Lee.  There is no Democrat in the race. …

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September 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Longpath

Longpath What an incredible event in Houston!  Hundreds of people came together to celebrate the formation of Forward Texas and our national launch.  It genuinely felt historic and it was wonderful to meet so many active and fired up volunteers …

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