

#3465
Mentioned in 14 episodes
One Billion Americans
The Case for Thinking Bigger
Book • 2020
In 'One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger', Matthew Yglesias makes a compelling case for why the United States needs to significantly increase its population to remain a global leader.
He argues that supporting parents and children, welcoming immigrants, and implementing policies such as more housing, better transportation, improved education, revitalized welfare, and climate change mitigation are crucial for national prosperity.
Drawing on examples and solutions from around the world, Yglesias presents a radical but well-reasoned challenge to traditional thinking on population growth and national greatness.
He argues that supporting parents and children, welcoming immigrants, and implementing policies such as more housing, better transportation, improved education, revitalized welfare, and climate change mitigation are crucial for national prosperity.
Drawing on examples and solutions from around the world, Yglesias presents a radical but well-reasoned challenge to traditional thinking on population growth and national greatness.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
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as a book on the overpopulation of America.


Noah Smith

152 snips
Noah Smith & Matt Yglesias on the Electric Technology Crisis, China, and America's Future
Mentioned by speaker 1, referencing the book's argument that the U.S. could accommodate a much larger population.

105 snips
#48 - Jim Rutt - Why Capitalism Is Now A Game of Mind Control
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as the book written by the guest 

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Bethany McLean


Matthew Yglesias

101 snips
Why Matthew Yglesias Is Skeptical Of Anti-Monopoly Policies
Mentioned by Mike Pesca as written by Matt Yglesias.

32 snips
Not Even Mad: Allison Schraeger and Matt Yglesias
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while discussing the impact of falling fertility rates.


Caleb Watney

29 snips
Caleb Watney - America's Innovation Engine
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in the context of discussing mass immigration policies.

Peter Suderman

26 snips
Bring Your Husband to Work Day
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as a book he started working on to reframe a pro-America, pro-immigration message.


Matt Yglesias

23 snips
How should Democrats talk about ICE? ft. Matt Yglesias
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in relation to a radical suggestion about tripling the American population.


Ben Thompson

19 snips
The Idea Adoption Curve
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when discussing factors influencing population distribution and trends.


Matthew Yglesias

13 snips
Matthew Yglesias on What Went Wrong with Modern Liberalism?
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as a book written by Matt Yglesias.


Mike Pesca

EP 21 | Allison Schraeger and Matt Yglesias



