Best of Nerds for Yang

12 pieces of data that explain why.

It's been a while since my last live stream, but this conversation was too important to pass up. I recently sat down with a political insider who goes by the handle Maine Wonk on Twitter. He's an Obama-era campaign veteran turned policy analyst who, like many of us, has spent the past few years trying to make sense of the increasingly chaotic state of American politics. We covered a lot of ground—from Trump's governing style to Biden's decision to run again, the future of the Democratic Party, and the historical parallels that suggest we may be on the cusp of another major political realignment. It was a sobering, insightful, and at times even hopeful discussion.

Exploring Top Contenders for the Next Democratic Presidential Candidate with Live Rank-Choice Voting Insights. oin Nerds for Humanity in a dynamic livestream analyzing potential Democratic nominees for the 2028 presidential race. From Gavin Newsom's record on climate to Pete Buttigieg's sharp debate skills, Gretchen Whitmer's leadership, and AOC's grassroots energy, we delve into their strengths and challenges. Participate in our rank-choice voting to help shape the conversation and see who comes out on top. Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with video clips, analysis, and interactive fun! Cast your own vote here: https://app.rankedvote.co/rv/hgat5trpry84suzthc/vote

Full audio of all the Democratic Party Senators cross examining President Elect Trump's nominee for the Secretary of Defense.

Excerpt from my interview on the Synthesis channel. Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Rg3JfJm1sHk?si=j25xK423i3Ez9hdP

What would it take for the Democrats to win the White House in 2028? Using AI, I explored this question in real time, playing out scenarios, crafting a platform, and even imagining speeches from hypothetical candidates. The result? A lively, thought-provoking session that showcased not only the power of technology but also the potential path forward for Democrats. Let's break it all down.

How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Transform California's Democracy—Reducing Polarization, Saving Money, and Making Every Vote Count

Join the Nerds for Humanity team as they dive into a candid post-mortem of the 2024 U.S. election. With surprise victories, shifting political loyalties, and in-depth discussions on voter sentiment, panelists tackle why Trump's resounding win defied poll predictions. From Kamala Harris's campaign decisions to the implications of Trump's new term on immigration, economic policy, and social issues, this episode delivers unfiltered insights from diverse perspectives. Tune in to explore the future of American politics, the role of media influence, and what Trump's return could mean for democracy.

In this special edition of Nerds for Humanity, Phil and I dive deep into the 2024 election, breaking down the landscape of battleground states, voter sentiment, and the ground game in this pivotal race. From our personal experiences canvassing to reflections on political messaging, join us as we discuss the stakes, strategies, and defining moments that could change America's future.

Phil and Tom discuss a pre-mortem of the Harris campaign

Detailed summary of Harris-Walz policy proposals.

We had a spirited discussion on the Nerds livestream. Listen for yourself.

Let's take a trip down memory lane. It's easy to forget what a dumpster fire it was under Trump the first time. And that was when he was 8 years younger with adult supervision....

We go back to Trump's Jan 2 2021 call to Sec of State of Georgia and fact check his BS.

Analyzing the memo Harris team considered from Walz supporters before she picked him.

Peter, Ultra MAGA bro from Florida and Tom discuss Trump, Harris, Biden, and Vance.

Tom features recent interviews with Kelly, Shapiro, Beshear, Cooper, Whitmer, Buttigieg.

Tom makes 3 new predictions on the 2024 race in the wake of Biden's decision not to run for re-election.

We look at polls, betting odds, all that nerd politics catnip.

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Tom reacts to a few key moments in Biden press conference and then shares the data.

How did Joe do and what does this mean for the POTUS 2024 race?

Nerds for Humanity livestream straw poll picks between Whitmer, Shapiro, Harris, and Newsom. 

I break down the highs and lows of the debate and rail against the DNC and Jill Biden.

Katherine Gehl gives an update on Final Five voting initiatives as well as her new push for Zero Based Rule Making in Congress.

I was very impressed with Dr Jill Stein. She seemed the most put together of all the current candidates. 

Tom and Congressman Dean Phillips talk about top issues of the day, the state of the modern American political system, and what we can do to help it.

Tom and Phillip debate Biden's performance, how anti Trumpers who don't like Biden should vote, and predict outcomes for the June debate.

Tom summarizes three news stories from NYT, WSJ, and Fox News. 

Floyd from Canada and UBI Works makes the argument for funding basic income with a land value tax. What's that all about?

A generous and selfless Nerd for Humanity who left us too soon. RIP Don.

Tom and Mike discuss the hot potatoes of the day.

Tom moderates panel of POTUS supporters from across the political spectrum and all over the country.

Tom and Biden supporter Dalton Hunter discuss Biden, Phillips, Yang, Whitmer, Warnock, and Trump.

Thanks to @sliccardo for coming on to the Nerds for Humanity pod to talk about #CA16 and what he'd do on Ukraine, Border, Crime, and AI!

An in-depth and what I think was a thoughtful conversation about Gaza, Netanyahu, Biden, Harris, Trump, RFK Jr, the border, Ukraine, the prospect of a brokered Democratic Party convention -- we left few stones unturned! 

Tom and Trevor Maloney unpack the latest on the 2024 race.

Thanks again to Ahmed Mostafa, Greg Tanaka, and Julie Lythcott-Haims for sharing their perspectives on important issues facing the country! Go CA-16! Links to candidate websites: https://ahmedforcongressca.com https://julielythcotthaimsforcongress.com https://gregtanaka.org Twitter handles: @ahmed4congress @jlythcotthaims @GregTanaka YouTube video of panel discussion: https://youtube.com/live/4lDMFd03WXk?feature=share… Audio podcast of panel discussion: Search for "Nerds for Humanity" wherever you listen to podcasts. Approval Vote list of all CA-16 Candidates: https://ofthepeople.us/candidates?t=CA-16&s=trending…      

Tom and Ahmed talk about immigration, housing, Gaza-Israel, AI, and Healthcare.

Will RFK Jr help Trump? What does he stand for?

Biden vs Trump, Biden vs Dean Phillips, Whitmer or Newsom?

Lythcott-Haims is running for Congress in California's famed 16th district -- home of Silicon Valley.  https://ofthepeople.us/candidate/kkiam8cn

Tom and Sam Grote (https://twitter.com/grote_sam) debate whether Dean should drop out or continue to challenge Biden and why. It was a cordial and in depth discussion.

Tom's closing arguments on the day of the SC Democratic primary

Tom interviews Joby Bernstein.

Top news stories from across the political spectrum and then a discussion of my experience on the campaign trail in NH followed by latest polls showing Trump v Biden.

Tom and Steve Marchand discuss and debate Dean Phillips's chances in SC and Super Tuesday.