Episode #1573
Matthew Yglesias
Books mentioned
One Billion Americans
Mentioned by Matthew Yglesias · at 00:00:00
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Coyote America
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:31:54 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Going Clear
Mentioned by Matthew Yglesias · at 00:52:18 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Jack Reacher
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:20:16 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Apollo's Arrow
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:25:08 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Vox co-founder and journalist Matthew Yglesias discusses his case for a much larger U.S. population, including immigration, family support, housing, agriculture, transportation, and urban planning. He and Joe Rogan also explore political polarization, online discourse, public health, COVID-19, China’s cultural influence, humanity’s connection to nature, and policies that could reduce child poverty.
What they talked about
- Proposal for a billion Americans
- China's market influence and censorship
- Patriotism and national greatness
- Criticism of deplatforming and debate
- Urban innovation and population density
- Vaccine side effects and immunity
- Media algorithms and controversy
- Government spending and trust
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