Best Nerdsforyang Podcasts (2025)

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…

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2028 Democratic POTUS Nominee Debate: Rank-Choice Voting Live! 58:53

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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 …

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Pete Hegseth gets Roasted by Senate Democrats 1:35:42

5M ago1:35:42

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

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Why did Biden really lose? From a former Dean Phillips 2024 staffer 33:16

6M ago33:16

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

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How AI Can Help the Democrats Win in 2028 37:50

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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 forwar…

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The Path to a Better Democracy: A Conversation on Ranked-Choice Voting with Marcela Miranda-Caballero and Tom Charron 51:51

7M ago51:51

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

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Post-Election Fallout: Why Trump’s Unexpected Win Shocked the Nation - A Nerds for Humanity Roundtable 2:17:25

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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…

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Democracy at a Crossroads: A Political Door-Knocker’s Take on the High-Stakes 2024 Election 1:26:18

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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 …

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If Harris loses, this will be why 1:09:26

8M ago1:09:26

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

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Two Tech and Political Nerds debate Trump's so-called "Landslides" 1:16:34

8M ago1:16:34

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Kamala Harris has her own Project 2025 (it's not called that) 33:06

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Detailed summary of Harris-Walz policy proposals.

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Trump, Harris, Oliver Supporters Debate Each Other Live 1:25:18

9M ago1:25:18

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

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Top 5 Horrible Moments from Trump's First Term 1:31:31

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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....

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Fact Checking all of Trump's Lies 3 Years Later 1:42:28

9M ago1:42:28

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

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The Secret Memo that got Walz VP over Shapiro 1:05:39

10M ago1:05:39

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

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MAGA Brother from Florida meets California Harris brother half way? 32:28

10M ago32:28

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

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Listen to all the top VP contenders and pick your favorite 1:06:35

10M ago1:06:35

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

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BIDEN DROPS OUT: What happens next? 1:19:13

11M ago1:19:13

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

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Are you ready for Harris-Whitmer 2024? Tom and Trevor discuss the state of the race. 53:01

11M ago53:01

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

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End of the Nerds for Humanity Audio podcast 2:12

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Post Biden NATO Press Conference Reaction and Rebuttal 1:12:47

11M ago1:12:47

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

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Key Takeaways from the Biden-Stephanopolous Interview 23:24

11M ago23:24

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

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Who might replace Joe Biden? 52:56

11M ago52:56

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

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Latest NYT polling taken after the first POTUS debate is Disastrous for Biden World 33:04

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First Debate was an Utter and Terrifying Disaster 1:04:36

11M ago1:04:36

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

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Did you like Andrew Yang's TED Talk? Listen to Katherine Gehl. 1:22:39

11M ago1:22:39

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

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Jill Stein spends an hour discussing Gaza, Healthcare, Climate, and Two Party System 1:24:35

12M ago1:24:35

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

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Dean Phillips campaign retrospective, views on Biden and Netanyahu, and plans for the future 1:20:02

1y ago1:20:02

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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.

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Should Blue State Progressives Vote Stein / RFK or Ride w Biden? 1:00:43

1y ago1:00:43

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

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Nerd News Roundup: Gaza, Trump polling, Fetterman attacks Wokism 48:29

1y ago48:29

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

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Is America ready for a Land Value Tax? 40:32

1y ago40:32

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

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Remembering Don Sun 27:31

1y ago27:31

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

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Tom and OG Yang Gang member Erez L discuss Netanyahu, TikTok, and Migrant Crisis 1:07:32

1y ago1:07:32

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Mike ter Maat, Libertarian for POTUS, talks immigration, Israel, Policing, Vaccines, and more 1:09:41

1y ago1:09:41

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Tom and Mike discuss the hot potatoes of the day.

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Biden, Trump, Stein, RFK Jr, Williamson, and Mapstead supporters got together 1:16:08

1y ago1:16:08

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

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How did Biden do in the State of the Union? 48:53

1y ago48:53

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

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Sam Liccardo US Congress (CA-16) candidate interview 39:56

1+ y ago39:56

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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!

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Marianne Williamson on why she Un-Suspended her campaign 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

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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!

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What the heck do the Michigan Primary results mean for Biden, Phillips, Williamson, Harris, Newsom, etc. 1:20:59

1+ y ago1:20:59

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

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Silicon Valley Congressional Candidate Forum (CA-16) on Border, Israel, Ukraine, Housing, and More 1:23:23

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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 …

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Ahmed Mostafa for Congress (CA-16) 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

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

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Why is RFK Jr getting close to 7% of the national vote? 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

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

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Tom and Texas Biden supporter discuss Hurr report and Brokered Convention 1:17:05

1+ y ago1:17:05

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Anon Biden Supporter and Tom debate #DropOutBiden vs #BidenTownHall 1:30:23

1+ y ago1:30:23

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

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Julie Lythcott-Haims on Israel, Climate, Women's Rights 49:23

1+ y ago49:23

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

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Dean versus Biden: I invita a Biden supporter on to the show 1:59:26

1+ y ago1:59:26

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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.

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Dear South Carolina: 5 Reasons why Ridin' with Biden may be No Bueno 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

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

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Joby Bernstein for Congress - 30 minute Climate Deep Dive plus Immigration and Middle East 1:03:56

1+ y ago1:03:56

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Tom interviews Joby Bernstein.

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Nerd Nightly News: Biden Border, Jordan Drone Attack, Pelosi "Go Back to China," and Elon Musk's $48B pay package 1:07:24

1+ y ago1:07:24

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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.