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This is Gavin Newsom
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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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BONUS: And, This Is A Lighting Round With The Prof G Pod & Scott Galloway
2d ago00:19:22Summary readyIn this clip from his appearance on the Prof G podcast, Governor Newsom responds to a series of rapid fire questions from Scott Galloway. They discuss everything from how to implement fair tax policy to how to parent young men. For the entire conversation check out The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAnd, This Is Who Wins In An AI World With Andrew Yang
1w ago00:55:45Summary readyFormer presidential candidate and Noble Mobile CEO Andrew Yang shares how he has long been concerned artificial intelligence would reshape everyday life and why he thinks the US government isn’t ready for the AI disruption. Yang also describes why Universal Basic Income matters more than ever, and what he says to the billionaires profiting off our data. 00:00 Intro 00:23 Forward Party 1:34 Universal Basic Income 6:30 Charity Vs. Ownership - Universal Basic Capital 13:14 AI Anxiety Across White Collar & Blue Collar Workers 18:27 AI Is Impacting Political Races 22:20 The Trump Administration’s Relationship To AI 26:25 What Reforms Do We Need To Prepare for AI? 37:21 Andrew Yang’s Social Media Concerns & Young People 45:18 China’s Safeguards & Restrictions 49:17 Is There Room for Optimism?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryCan Artificial Intelligence Be Controlled? With Tristan Harris & Aza Raskin
3w ago01:34:40Summary readyGovernor Newsom sits down with Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin of Center For Humane Technology to talk about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents for governments and individuals. They discuss how policymakers are thinking about AI regulation, whether current institutions are equipped to keep pace with the technology, and how the global competition for AI leadership could shape the future of tech. Harris and Raskin also talk about their new film, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, and why the conversation around AI needs to be about more than just the risks. 00:00 Intro 00:52 The Potential Impact of AI 7:14 Lessons from Social Media 11:58 How Did We Get To AGI? 20:05 Open Source vs. Proprietary 25:46 What Incentives Are In AGI Investment? 30:15 AI Safety Concerns 39:33 The Speed of AI Evolution 45:20 Regulating AI 52:30 Are The Right People In Charge? 59:05 What Should California Do? 1:10:03 Job Market Impact 1:16:50 Innovation & A Pro Human Future 1:21:46 Elections & Politicians For more on the Center For Humane Technology https://www.humanetech.com/ai-roadmapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe Briefing: They Were Always Coming For Your Right To Vote With Attorney General Eric Holder
Apr 3000:13:28Summary readyWith this week’s Supreme Court decision limiting the part of the Voting Rights Act that protects against racial discrimination in redistricting and Florida passing a GOP redistricting plan, we’re revisiting our conversation on gerrymandering with Former AG Eric Holder. AG Holder shares his history with redistricting, why President Obama concluded that gerrymandering was a significant problem facing this country and where he believed the battle would continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAnd, This Is The Man Who Survived The Manosphere - Louis Theroux
Apr 2301:01:33Summary readyAcclaimed documentarian Louis Theroux joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on extremism, the evolution of the Manosphere and the blurred line between journalism & platforming. From Andrew Tate to the fringe becoming mainstream, Theroux reflects on the toxic Manosphere culture and why it’s not just an ideology, but a grift. 00:00 Intro 1:02 -The Weirdest Things Theroux Has Ever Seen 9:39 The Most Surprising Thing About Extremism 15:20 The Fringe Is No Longer Fringe 20:45 The Manosphere: Is Theroux Platforming Toxic Characters? 26:12 The Manosphere As Grift: Andrew Tate & Sneako 38:24 Myron Gaines & The Female Experience In The Manosphere 43:39 The Future Of The Manosphere 49:40 The Manosphere’s Embrace of Antisemitism 55:15 Tech & AI’s Merging With The Manosphere 1:00:06 Theroux’s Next Project Check out Theroux’s documentary Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere - streaming on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAnd, This Is The Stoic's Survival Guide With Ryan Holiday
Apr 1701:32:53Summary readyRyan Holiday of The Daily Stoic joins the show to explore his unconventional path from college dropout to bestselling author, including lessons from American Apparel, media manipulation, and the search for meaning through Stoicism. They dive into the philosophy as a practical tool, its limits, and whether introspection still has a place in modern politics in 2026. 00:00 Ryan Knows Sacramento 7:35 College Dropout Turns Writer 15:45 American Apparel, Ego & Implosions 24:18 How to Manipulate The Media 32:04 Finding Stoicism From An Unlikely Source 49:45 Stoicism Is A Practical Tool 54:11 Is There Room For Introspection In Politics? 1:04:06 The Erosion of American Institutions & Civilian Action 1:13:01 What's So Scary About Banned Books 1:22:28 What Stoicism Gets Wrong https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe Briefing: "Get Me Regime Change In Iran"
Apr 1000:15:50Summary readyWe'll be back next week with a brand new episode, but with recent events in The Middle East we're revisiting our conversation we had with Richard Haass last June, after Trump's initial bombing of Iran.In it Haass shares what he thinks about Trump's fighting with NATO, the future of the Middle East, and his prediction about Trump's "strategy" for regime change in Iran. 00:00 Trump vs. NATO 5:43 Trump's Bombing of Iran 7:56 The Non-Proliferation Treaty 10:20 Trump's Wish For Regime ChangeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAnd, This Is How To Preserve Our Democracy With Filmmaker Ken Burns
Apr 201:09:35Summary readyFilmmaker Ken Burns joins the show to talk George Washington's leadership, erasing American history and how his work threatens autocrats. Plus, the benefits of working with PBS and whether MAGA loves his work. 00:00 Intro0:17 Flawed Heroes Founded This Country 9:27 - Disinformation & Censorship Is Nothing New12:47 Who Made The Revolution Possible?18:00 Faith & Religion in Our Democracy24:54 The Birthright Citizenship Fight & American Nativism28:25 American Patriotism & The Disappointing Legislative Branch35:39 "I Just Want To Know Who Is Being Protected"42:03 The One Thing That Surprised Burns About The Revolution 50:15 Ranking Today Amongst Historical American Crises 58:00 Make America Great Again Going Forward 1:02:10 Ken Burns Relationship With Steve Jobs & AppleEmail: TIGNPod@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAnd, This Is The End Of The Free Press With Don Lemon
Mar 2001:18:21Summary readyDon Lemon joins the show for a raw conversation on journalism, Trump, and what it means to speak truth to power in today's media landscape. From his early days chasing stories to his exit from CNN, Lemon opens up about his struggles and finding an even bigger audience online. Plus, will media consolidation kill the free press? 00:00 – “We’re Going to Lose the First Amendment” 00:25 – Don Lemon’s Republican Past 03:30 Lemon’s Earliest Journalist Influences 06:50 From $5/Hour to the Newsroom Grind 13:50 CNN Years: Highs, Lows & Breaking Through 21:00 Jeff Zucker, Loyalty & the Turning Point 27:30 Exit from CNN & Personal Fallout 37:45 Therapy, Mental Health & Rebuilding Life 40:00 Elon Musk Interview & The X Fallout 50:45 Building The Don Lemon Show & “Lemon Nation” 56:30 The Future of CNN & Media Consolidation 59:30 Arrest, Press Freedom & Targeting Journalists 01:06:30 Trump, Power & Why Lemon Was Targeted 01:12:00 Are Free & Fair Elections at Risk? Email the show at TIGNpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAnd, This Is How We Were Really Raised with Gavin's Sister Hilary
Mar 1401:06:51Summary readyFact checking, family drama and a pet otter. In this tell-all episode, Gavin is joined by his sister Hilary for a breakdown of his book Young Man in A Hurry and what it was like growing up as a Newsom. 00:00 Intro 0:24 No One's Asked Me About The Otter6:20 You're Going To Have To Pay For My Therapy Bills17:01 Newsom Called Out By Sister! 26:16 High School Bullies & Pierce Brosnan 32:03 We Just Had To Pay The Rent43:52 We Didn't Speak For Several Months 52:46 I Hope You Enjoyed The Trip, Goodnight 1:01:43 People Deserve The Real StoryEmail: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out now. Get your copy: https://youngmaninahurrybook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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