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I’m Gavin Newsom. And, it’s time to have a conversation. It’s time to have honest discussions with people that agree AND disagree with us. It's time to answer the hard questions and be open to criticism, and debate without demeaning or dehumanizing one other. I will be doing just that on my new podcast – inviting people on who I deeply disagree with to talk about the most pressing issues of the day and inviting listeners from around the country to join the conversation. THIS is Gavin Newsom.

  1. 5h ago

    And, This Is How To Build A Better Media Business With Axios’s Jim VandeHei

    Axios co-founder and CEO Jim VandeHei joins the show to talk through how AI is changing the media industry, why he rejects the simple solutions floated by today’s politicians and how he’d handle saving legacy media institutions. He then shares his philosophy on how to manage one’s time and business effectively as articulated in his new book book Simplify: Do 50 Percent More with 50 Percent Less co-written with his Axios co-founders, Mike Allen & Roy Schwartz00:00 An Era As Significant As The Great Depression2:46 Trust Loss In Institutions 6:09 The Challenge Of Breaking News In An AI World 11:42 How To Fix  Business Leaders Selling Out 16:57 How Algorithms Shape Our Thinking19:22 The Competing Incentives Between LLMs & Algorithms 22:00 Can We Shut Down AI Even If We Wanted To25:06 How Axios Rejects The AI Binary35:05 The Future Of Work 39:32 Working With OpenAi & Local News 43:36 Legacy Media vs. Digital Journalists48:42 You Don't Have To Do It - An Operating Manual For Life 55:35 Our Brains & Businesses Need To Adapt To Technology’s Influence 1:01:16 How To Be An Effective Manager & Employee in 20261:04:39 The One Trick To Being An Effective Communicator 1:09:27 How to Fix CNN & Cable News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Oct 7

    And, This Is Bestselling Author Michael Lewis On Elon Musk, DOGE and His Newest Book “Blockers”

    Bestselling author Michael Lewis (Moneyball, The Big Short, The Blind Side) joins the show to talk about his new book, Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State, and what he found reporting on the Trump administration's war against federal civil servants.Lewis often writes about overlooked people inside massive, misunderstood systems, from Wall Street to baseball to government scientists.  In his newest work, he explains how Elon Musk's DOGE actually operated inside agencies like the IRS and NIH, why career civil servants became targets, and what happens when the trust in our government finally collapses. Lewis's new book Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State is out now. 00:00 Opening00:25 Talking To Bannon, Kirk And Understanding Your Enemies7:24 Which Of Michael Lewis’s Subjects Was Most Pissed At Him10:35 How Michael Lewis Decides On His Subjects 18:07 Who Can Tell The Story of Trump’s Second Term  24:42 The Big Question Lewis Asked Himself Before Writing Blockers30:03 Elon Musk, DOGE &  The Origin Of The Term “Blockers” 36:23 What The Hell is The US Institute of Peace?43:22 Government Is Moneyball All Over The Place47:45 How Trump Tries To Weaponize Data Against Undocumented Workers54:33 Better Information Leads To Societal Progress 1:00:06 The Immigrant Who Changed How We Fight Fires vs. The Trump Chaos Machine1:17:46 Trump vs. The NIH: Who Killed The Scientist Curing Our Diseases? 1:25:09 How People Really Deal With RFK Jr. 1:29:31 The Backdoor That DOGE Used to Fire Millions1:34: 36 Trump is A Trust Destroying Machine & Where Trump Goes Next1:38:16 How Permanent Is Trump’s Harm To Government? 1:45:58 How Reagan Ruined America’s Covid Response & Helped Trump Weaponize Grievance 1:51:15 A Sign Of Hope From A Former DOGE Employee  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Oct 1

    And, This Is How We Rectify Our Racial Legacy With Bryan Stevenson

    Governor Newsom begins by sharing how his visit with Bryan Stevenson, civil rights attorney, & founder of the Equal Justice Initiative inspired recent legislation. Live from the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery Alabama, Stevenson joins the podcast to discuss the politics of fear and anger and why America never reckoned with the narrative that justified slavery. He shares how the Supreme Court might decide Brown v. Board of Education today, what the gutting of the Voting Rights Act means for Black political power, and why DEI efforts fell apart.They then cover reparations, censorship,  mass incarceration and America’s legacy when it comes to the death penalty before finally ending with  a message of hope for anyone exhausted by this political moment. 00:00 A Conversation That Inspired A Bill Signing1:10 The Politics Of Fear And Anger4:03 Slavery's Real Evil Was the Narrative6:26 How Narratives Change8:20 Struggling With American Identity13:20 Why Build a National Memory & Legacy Museum17:35 Why The Shelby County Decision Changed Everything25:28 Why We've Gone Backwards31:08 How DEI Caused Resentment37:10 What Reparations Really Means46:30 Why Am I Responsible For Previous Generations’ Suffering?51:01 Rewriting History & The Montgomery Bus Boycott59:23 Could Brown v. Board Be Won Today?1:04:45 Rev. James Lawson: Do Hard Things1:12:17 Counter Narratives & Censorship 1:17:54 Mass Incarceration and the Death Penalty1:35:30 Should California Commute Its Death Row?1:39:50 What Do You Say to Victims' Families?1:45:38 Is There Any Reason For Hope?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 24

    And, This Is Newsmax’s Chris Ruddy on The FCC & The Future of Conservative Media

    Newsmax founder and CEO Chris Ruddy joins the show to discuss how he built a conservative media empire, including the story of how he first met Donald Trump.  He then gets into his relationship with the Clintons, California political history, education reform, and conservative talk radio's influence on the country.   00:00 Intro 00:45 The Legacy of California Governors  4:44 Reagan, Republicans & Immigration 7:00 The Crazy Way Ruddy Met Trump 10:30 Liberal Origins Before Building A Conservative Media Empire  18:04 How To Improve Public Education 26:30 Conservative Radio’s Influence On This President 30:18 The Evolution of Ruddy & The Clintons 33:47 Media Consolidation & The Fight Against Brendan Carr & The FCC  45:00 Tech Mergers, Paramount & The Hollywood System 48:35 Newsmax vs. Fox News  51:10 The 2020 Election 54:40 Political Polarization & The 2024 Election 59:22 How Democrats React If They Win Back The House  1:04:57 The Future of Cable & Artificial Intelligence 1:10:02 Should Democrats Appear On Conservative Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 18

    And, This Is An Urgent Message on Artificial Intelligence

    A few months ago, we sat down with two of the leading voices warning about the risks of runaway AI Tristan Harris & Aza Raskin. We're re-airing that conversation now because we are at a critical moment in how we deal with AI.  Researchers are quitting. CEOs are begging to be regulated. Yet there's still no comprehensive federal law requiring AI companies to report dangerous incidents when they happen.  So we're taking action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Sep 6

    And, This is A Fight To Protect Our Rights With Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed

    We're live on the road in Montgomery, Alabama!  Governor Newsom is joined by Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed for a conversation on the economy, protecting our civil rights, and Alabama’s living history. Plus, BBQ vs. Tacos and how to find hope even as our democracy remains under attack.00:00 Why Montgomery Matters 4:37  Protecting Our Democracy & Rebuilding Our Economy  13:41 How To Find Courage Amongst The Sellouts 21:23 Montgomery’s Living History As A Lesson For The Country 24:45 Writing A Memoir And The Search for Authenticity  29:35 How To Survive Difficult Moments  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Aug 26

    And, This Is How Not To Invest In Crypto With Ben McKenzie

    Crypto skeptic, filmmaker, and  author Ben McKenzie joins the show for a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrency. From Bitcoin and Sam Bankman-Fried to Donald Trump’s recent embrace of crypto for his corruption efforts, Ben Mckenzie explains why he is and remains skeptical of cryptocurrency. He then considers whether there’s any hope for crypto regulation and whether this Congress is capable of doing it.   Ben’s documentary “Everyone is Lying to You for Money” is available to stream now through a collaboration with Eventive, a ticketing and streaming platform with a mission to make film festivals and independent film accessible.    00:00 Intro00:17 A Big Day For Bitcoin3:28 Why Ben Doesn’t Buy Crypto8:00 The Question Sam Bankman-Fried Wouldn’t Answer12:08 Trust The Dollar Or Trust The Code 14:20 Crypto 10118:00 The Epstein Connection 22:10 El Salvador’s Crypto Experiment27:02 Why Everyone Is Now Into Crypto32:30 The Men Who Can’t Stop Losing With Crypto41:34 How Should We Be Regulating Crypto?47:45 Wall Street’s  Embrace Of Crypto50:10 Trump’s Crypto Conversion, World Liberty Financial & Criminal Activity58:55 Regulation Instead of Elimination 1:02:10 Will Studios Support An Anti-Crypto Film?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Aug 14

    And, This Is What Democrats Can Learn From Michigan With Governor Gretchen Whitmer

    It's our first on the ground episode live from East Lansing, MI with Governor Gretchen Whitmer!What can Democrats can learn from the recent results in Michigan?  There may be no one better to weigh in on the future of the Democratic Party and what they're seeing on the ground than Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The termed out Governor is not only contemplating her own future, but the future of her party and the country. That's why, in the middle of campaigning for Democrats up and down the ballot, Governor Newsom sat down in East Lansing to compare notes on winning a state that voted for Donald Trump, the rise of the DSA, leading their respective states, and the road to 2028. 00:00 Live From Michigan!  1:02 Fix The Damn Roads (With Marijuana) 7:44 “My State Voted For Donald Trump Again” 13:24 Two Termed Out Governors Grading Their Terms25:18: What's It Like Being Vetted for Vice President...33:20 ...And What's Next For Big Gretch37:17 Democrats Don’t Have Time To Take A Beat42:24 Split Legislature to Lasting Legacy43:51 The Advice You’d Give To The Next Governor51:14 So…Are You Running? (Actually) 56:09 What Principles Do You Live By?57:45 Predictions1:02:30 BTS  Recorded on location at Crunchy's Bar in East Lansing, MI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I’m Gavin Newsom. And, it’s time to have a conversation. It’s time to have honest discussions with people that agree AND disagree with us. It's time to answer the hard questions and be open to criticism, and debate without demeaning or dehumanizing one other. I will be doing just that on my new podcast – inviting people on who I deeply disagree with to talk about the most pressing issues of the day and inviting listeners from around the country to join the conversation. THIS is Gavin Newsom.

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