Sometimes when we talk, we don't know what the fuck, so we have to call and ask

so we have to call and ask a friend.

I want to know the things you know

It'll make a better show

You're the one on whom we all depend Over the past couple of years, we've sung the praises of a podcast called Pitchfork Economics, hosted by Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein.

Pitchfork Economics is the audio platform of civic ventures, an organization founded by

Hanauer dedicated to promoting policies and actions that catalyze social change. Nick is a business

leader, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and public speaker who leverages his platform and status to

agitate for structural changes in economic policy in order to reduce inequality.

What makes Nick something of a curiosity is that he's often speaking out against the very system

that allowed him to amass a fortune. While Nick did so through investing in building successful

businesses, he's used his wealth to lead the fight for a $15 minimum wage, to advocate for

responsible gun ownership, and to engage voters in civic actions in his home state of Washington

and throughout the United States. He's the author of best-selling books The True Patriot

and Gardens of Democracy, as well as the forthcoming corporate bullshit, exposing the lies and

half-truths that protect profit, power,

and wealth in America.

Pitchfork Economics was one of the first shows ever to reach out to UNFTR for open collaboration

and cross-promotion, so it's truly a pleasure to introduce Nick Hanauer personally to the

UNFTR audience.

I hope you enjoy our discussion in this installment of PhoneA Friend.

Nick, first of all, I just wanted to say thank you so much for coming on the show.

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