The Robots Are Coming for Your Job
From Andrew Yang Podcast by Andrew Yang & Audacy
June 1, 2026 · 31 min
About this episode
Andrew Yang discusses the implications of AI on the workforce with futurist Martin Ford.
On this episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew sits down with Martin Ford, futurist and bestselling author of Rise of the Robots , to discuss the updated edition of his seminal book. They dig into whether AI is already displacing workers, why $725 billion in AI infrastructure spending almost has to come back through labor cuts, and why the white-collar workers most at risk may not be prepared for what's coming. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voice memo to mailbag@andrewyang.com ! Watch the full episode here ---- Follow Andrew Yang: Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Website | X Buy the Book: Rise of the Robots ---- Get 50% off Factor at …
People in this episode
Host: Andrew Yang
Guest: Martin Ford
Topics covered
- AI
- job displacement
- futurism
- labor cuts
- white-collar workers
Keywords
- AI infrastructure
- job loss
- automation
- future of work
- labor market
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Rise of the Robots
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