Nick Hanauer
Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show
Venture capitalist and host of the podcast Pitchfork Economics who is known for developing and advocating the "middle-out economics" framework as an alternative to trickle-down economic theory. He engages prominent economists and policymakers on topics including AI's impact on workers, Social Security reform, and democratic governance. His work focuses on policy solutions designed to benefit working people and the middle class.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Apr 7, 2026
The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It (with Arin Dube)
“Host of Pitchfork Economics podcast; advocates for middle-out economics and minimum wage increases”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Mar 31, 2026
The Boomcession: Booming on Paper. Brutal in Real Life. (with Matt Stoller)
“Host of Pitchfork Economics, frames discussion around middle-out economics framework”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Feb 24, 2026
AI Won’t Decide the Future of Work—We Will (with David Autor)
“Pitchfork Economics host and venture capitalist advocating middle-out economics; challenges Autor on worker benefit capture likelihood”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Feb 17, 2026
LIVE FROM DC: The Magic Wand Question — Policy Pitches for Working People
“Host of Pitchfork Economics; presented Social Security payroll tax reform proposal during episode”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Feb 10, 2026
LIVE FROM DC: Abundance and Social Democracy: Enemies or Allies?
“Host of Pitchfork Economics; moderator and founder of middle-out economics framework; frames debate around trickle-down economics failure”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Feb 3, 2026
A Government Built to Stall—and What That Means for Democracy (with Hannah Garden-Monheit)
“Host of Pitchfork Economics; founder of Civic Ventures; discusses middle-out economics and policy implementation challenges”