Ezra Klein is one of the most influential voices representing the left-wing of American politics. He is a columnist for the NY Times and host of The Ezra Klein Show. Derek Thompson is a writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast. Together they have written a new book titled Abundance that lays out a set of ideas for the future of the Democratic party.Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep462-scSee below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.Transcript:https://lexfridman.com/ezra-klein-and-derek-thompson-transcriptCONTACT LEX:Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/surveyAMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/amaHiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiringOther – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contactEPISODE LINKS:Abundance (new book): https://amzn.to/4iZ1S8JEzra’s X: https://x.com/ezraklein/Ezra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/ezrakleinEzra’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/EzraKleinShowThe New York Times: https://nytimes.com/by/ezra-kleinDerek’s X: https://x.com/dkthompPlain English (podcast): https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompsonThe Atlantic: https://theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/SPONSORS:To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:Call of Duty: First-person shooter video game.Go to https://callofduty.com/warzoneLMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lexAG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.Go to https://drinkag1.com/lexShopify: Sell stuff online.Go to https://shopify.com/lexOUTLINE:((((((((((((((PODCAST LINKS:– Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast– Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr– Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8– RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/– Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4– Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips