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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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And, This Is Why Reid Hoffman Doesn’t Fear Artificial Intelligence
6d ago01:50:47Summary readyRight now it seems like everyone’s afraid of AI. Whether its worries over job loss, wealth concentration, or lack of regulation, anxiety around artificial intelligence is real. Here to make a case for why we shouldn’t be so afraid, is Reid Hoffman, AI optimist and someone who has thought about the way artificial intelligence can lead to positive outcomes more than anyone. Hoffman sits down to talk about why we’re not powerless in how AI impacts our lives, and how to best incorporate it without losing your identity or job. 00:00 Intro 00:23 Is Artificial Intelligence Going To Kill My Job? 8:14 Does Artificial Intelligence Have A PR Problem? 15:07 The Optimist’s Case For Embracing AI 27:09 Humanity First, Society Second, Industry Third 37:12 Do The Tech Industry Players Shaping Our Future Care About Us? 43:44 Crypto As A Cautionary Tale: How Dems Should Talk About AI 49:23 Elon, The SpaceX IPO and Greatest Kleptocracy of Our Lifetimes 55:20 Investing In Data Centers & Compute 1:03:34 What Happened With Mythos & OpenAI? 1:09:54 Positive Impacts: Where Are We 5 Years From Now? 1:23:31 Concentration of Wealth, Corruption & Selling Out To Trump 1:33:28 2 Subjects Of DOJ Investigations 1:38:38 Where Does The Democratic Party Stand Today? 1:42:06 Pro-Business Democrats & The Billionaire’s TaxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAnd, This Is Hunter Biden Like You've Never Heard Him Before
2w ago01:35:37Summary readyLong one of the most discussed figures in politics, Hunter Biden joins the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, public scrutiny, and the political battles that have defined the last several years. He reflects on the darkest moments of his life, the controversies that dominated headlines, and why he believes now is the time to speak directly to the public. From his father's legacy and the future of the Democratic Party to what he sees as unprecedented grift within the Trump family, Hunter offers his perspective on the narratives consuming our politics. He also discusses the perils of social media, the DC media ecosystem, his recovery, and his ongoing feud with journalist Jake Tapper. 00:00 He’s Running3:30 - They Gave Me A Stage And I’m Gonna Use It7:29 - Why Speak Up Now?14:45 Biden’s Authenticity vs. Trump’s Audacity20:04 Graham Platner & Zohran Mamdani 27:20 Art & Addiction 32:20 He Was Never Part Of That DC Elite38:05 The Obama Years42:40 It All Happened All At Once - Data Leaks & Criminal Proceedings54:54 The Prosecution, The Plea & The Pardon1:03:37 The Trump Family Grift Is Unprecedented1:14:50 Who Speaks For The Democratic Party?1:25:28 What’s Next For Hunter Biden? 1:28:37 Hunter vs. Tapper: The Biden BooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAnd, This Is Former MAGA Influencer Ashley St. Clair
3w ago01:01:39Summary readyEx-MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair joins the show to share her journey from MAGA mouthpiece to outspoken critic of the movement she helped build. She exposes the online influencer networks that begin in the White House and end in your feeds, before revealing why Elon Musk was so desperate to keep her silenced. 00:00 Intro00:52 Ashley’s MAGA Origin Story8:10 From TPUSA Recruit To Monetizing Activism16:45 MAGA Influencers - Who Calls The Shots? 21:55 The Real Elon Musk & Big Tech’s Unchecked Power36:30 The Trump Influencer Group Chats & How The Left Responds 46:22 Elon's 10,000 Space Lasers & The $40 Million NDA56:05 St. Clair’s Biggest Regrets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryBONUS: And, This Is A Lighting Round With The Prof G Pod & Scott Galloway
3w 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
4w 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
May 1501:34:40Summary 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.
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