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Pulling from his latest book titled\u00a0<em>Hey Yang, Where\u2019s My Thousand Bucks?<\/em>, Yang shares stories from his remarkable life so far, including this viral moment during a live presidential debate.<\/p>\n<p data-aura-rendered-by=\"4776:819;a\">Beyond championing universal basic income, Yang would like to bring a little humor into the world. In his candid and playful accounts, Yang examines where the U.S. sits today through the lens of his unexpected journey from entrepreneur to presidential candidate. Part political memoir, part comedy, and part interior monologue, his stories attempt to make complex ideas accessible and entertaining.<\/p>\n<p data-aura-rendered-by=\"4776:819;a\">It\u2019s this entertainment that he sees as a unifying potential. Yang believes in the power of laughter, even in \u2014 and maybe <em>especially\u00a0<\/em>in \u2014 trying times. For anyone frustrated with traditional political narratives, curious about the human behind the headlines, or simply looking for a light-hearted exploration of trying to improve life in the U.S., Yang wants to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. It\u2019s through this optimism, Yang hopes, that we can create real positive change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-aura-rendered-by=\"4776:819;a\">Remember that one time in 2019 when presidential candidate Andrew Yang promised a thousand dollars a month for a whole year to ten U.S. families if they donated to his campaign? Yang would like to address this. Pulling from his latest book titled\u00a0<em>Hey Yang, Where\u2019s My Thousand Bucks?<\/em>, Yang shares stories from his remarkable life so far, including this viral moment during a live presidential debate.<\/p>\n<p data-aura-rendered-by=\"4776:819;a\">Beyond championing universal basic income, Yang would like to bring a little humor into the world. 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