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.

  • 43 minutes 7 seconds
    And, This Is Governor Newsom Live At The DealBook Summit With Andrew Ross Sorkin

    Governor Newsom chats with Andrew Ross Sorkin in front of a live audience at the New York Times DealBook Summit in New York.  Listen in as they discuss the future of the country, the state of the Democratic party and how to fight the Trump administration.

    0:00 - The Democratic Party Is A Big Tent Party
    3:26 - The Importance of Democratizing Our Economy
    9:27 Standing Up For Free Elections
    15:55 Social Media Strategy & The Patriot Shop
    20:35 Trump's Future  
    23:47 Crony Capitalism
    29:30 California As A Model Economy 
    35:32 Environmental Issues & China
    38:41 The 2028 Nominee Should Be...


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    5 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    And, This Is How The World Looks At Us Under Trump With Ian Bremmer

    Governor Gavin Newsom sits down with Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, founder of  GZEROMedia, and one of the most influential geopolitical analysts in the world. Together they assess whether the United States is still seen as a reliable global partner.

    Bremmer breaks down how President Trump is reshaping alliances, why U.S. foreign policy feels increasingly improvisational, and how adversaries like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exploit American dysfunction.

    They also examine the administration’s Middle East strategy, whether the U.S. is quietly pursuing regime change in Venezuela and whether our fear of Artificial Intelligence can be solved by good political leadership.


    00:00 — Is the U.S. Still a Reliable Ally?
    06:31 — Does Trump Actually Have a Foreign Policy?
    13:11 — MBS, Saudi Arabia, and That White House Meeting
    19:22 — Should Trump Get More Credit in the Middle East?
    25:38 — China’s Strategy: Xi Believes He Can Manage Trump
    32:04 — Why This Administration Seems to Have It Out for Canada
    38:48 — Are We Quietly Pushing Regime Change in Venezuela?
    41:55 — The Trump – Putin Relationship Isn’t Working
    48:53 — JD Vance & the NATO Breakdown
    53:36 — How the World Actually Sees the U.S. Right Now
    1:00:57 — American Corruption Is Now on Full Display
    1:04:38 — Can Capitalism Save or Destroy AI?
    1:08:50 — What The Epstein Files Really Tell Us


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    21 November 2025, 4:41 pm
  • 13 minutes 3 seconds
    And, This Is A Final Election Day Push With Aaron Parnas

    Gavin Newsom sits down with Aaron Parnas for an Election Day conversation and why voting Yes on Prop 50 matters.

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    4 November 2025, 10:01 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    And, This Is Flooding The Zone With Truth Ft. Ben Meiselas of MeidasTouch

    Gavin sits down with Ben Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch and one of the most influential progressive voices in digital media. Meiselas breaks down how independent creators are outpacing corporate media, why Democrats must “flood the zone with the truth,” and how the right exploits tragedy to manipulate public perception.

    From Trump’s con on American farmers to the potential selling out of Taiwan to China to the future control of TikTok, this conversation dives deep into the moral vacuum of today’s GOP and what it really means to fight back. Plus how Trump’s DOJ is threatening future elections and how the government shutdown could spell the end of the filibuster.

     

    00:00 - Intro

    1:13 - More Downloads Than Rogan, More Views Than Fox 

    5:28 - Flood The Zone With The Truth

    8:10 - Borrowing From Mr. Beast

    14:47 The Right’s Ability to Exploit Tragedy

    18:45 Trump As A White House Wrecking Ball 

    25:03 How Trump Conned Farmers & The American People

    28:44 Would Trump Trade Taiwan For TikTok?

    34:04 Why Fighting Back Helps Democrats Become More Popular

    42:10 Are We Just Reacting To What Trump Wants? 

    51:27 The American People Are Suffering Domestically Because Of Trump’s Policies

    57:20 The Founding Fathers Never Considered A Low Moral Character President 

    1:01:23 The Shutdown Is Going To Kill The Filibuster

    1:05:37 The Department Of Justice, Election Observers and Voter Intimidation 

     

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    30 October 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 29 minutes
    And, This Is How To Solve The Climate Crisis With President Clinton

    Live from the Clinton Global Initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom sits down with President Bill Clinton to discuss leadership, climate change, innovation, and the future of public service in America. They also discuss California’s fight against wildfires and rising insurance costs, the global stakes of green energy, and the role of AI in shaping tomorrow’s economy.

     
    00:00 Clinton's First Impression of Gavin Newsom

    5:29 California Fires, Insurance Rates & Climate Change

    11:49 The Damage Done By This Administration Already

    15:18 California & Green Energy  & China 

    18:13 Artificial Intelligence & Innovation In California 

    21:07 Young Men & The Service Corps in California 

    25:39 Divorce Is Not An Option 

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    23 October 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 12 seconds
    And, This Is Trump's Shutdown With Senator Chris Murphy

    Gavin Newsom sits down with Senator Chris Murphy to discuss if Trump cares about the human impact of a government shutdown and whether bipartisanship is still possible in today’s polarized climate. Then they dive into the mounting tensions of putting troops in the streets, and how Democrats can redefine their brand amidst the chaos. 

    0:00 Intro 

    1:40 - Oversight Hearing

    5:26 -Trump Is Rooting For A Shutdown
    11:10 - Dems Need To Unite Right Now
    16:04 - Is Bipartisanism Dead?
    21:50 - Troops In The Streets 
    26:17 The Democratic Brand
    30:48 Loneliness & Young People 
    36:00 Totalitarianism & Monopolies 
    40:29 2026 And Beyond 
    Mentioned In This Episode: Chris Murphy's Atlantic Article

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    13 October 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 44 seconds
    And, This is Trump's Invasion With JB Pritzker & Tina Kotek

    As fears of martial law grow, Governors Gavin Newsom, JB Pritzker, and Tina Kotek break down what’s really happening with the National Guard, ICE, and federal power. They discuss how states are pushing back, whether we can rely on the courts, and what it means for the future of American democracy.

     

    00:00 Introduction

    2:40 Breaking News From Illinois 

    7:30  "Portland Is Not Burning" 

    11:25 ICE Raids In Chicago & The Politics Of Fear

    15:15 Noem Means No Actual Crisis

    20:42 This Is A Preview Of Things To Come 

    27:05  Can We Get Justice In The Courts?

    31:04 The Insurrection Act

    34:17 The Public Is Pushing Back Peacefully

    38:13 The National Guard Don't Want This Either

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    10 October 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 12 seconds
    And, This Is A Department Of Justice Under Attack With Attorney General Eric Holder

    Former Obama AG, Eric Holder, joins the podcast to talk about the government shutdown, James Comey's innocence, and how scared we should be about a large police force that's only loyal to one man.

    Time Codes:

    (00:00) It's Time To Be Afraid

    (6:31) James Comey Is Not Getting Convicted

    (11:22) Shut It Down For Healthcare

    (17:01) Obama's Influence On The Voting Rights Fight

    (23:47) Gerrymandering & Race

    (32:52) It's About Desensitizing People To Troops On Our Streets

    (37:15) The Shock Being Felt By FBI Employees

    (40:25) Prop 50 Has Got To Pass

     

     

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    3 October 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 36 seconds
    And, This Is Gaming Culture & Gen-Z Nihilism With Content Creator Brandon "Atrioc" Ewing

    Brandon Ewing aka Atrioc joins the show to talk with Gavin about gaming culture and whether violent video games lead to violent acts. Then they decide what it will take for Gen-Z to reject this administration, if a college degree is worth it, and whether online culture is a cause or symptom of the nihilism young people are feeling.

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    (00:00) Intro

    (2:56) The Alleged Link Between Violent Video Games And Violent Actions

    (9:32) Gaming Culture For People Who Aren't In It

    (14:50) The Rise & Fall of E-Sports

    (21:12) Meme Culture & The Economy After Covid

    (28:02) What It Takes For Gen-Z To Turn On Trump

    (36:00) The Burden We're Placing On Young People Is Unsustainable

    (39:57) Are College Degrees Worthless?

    (45:55) Social Media Incentivizes Feeding Into Anger

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    25 September 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 52 minutes
    And, This Is A Rally For Yes On Proposition 50

    Governor Gavin Newsom and Brian Tyler Cohen are joined by an all-star lineup of politicians and creators to raise awareness and funds for Yes on Prop 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act. 

     

    Featuring Senators Elizabeth Warren & Alex Padilla, Representatives Jasmine Crockett & Maxwell Frost, a West Wing Reunion, the guys from Pod Save America, Ben Meiselas of The MeidasTouch and many many more. 

     

    To Support Prop 50 and The Election Rigging Response Act click here

     

    To watch the full 3 hour plus episode on Youtube and see everyone who showed up (including Brian’s dog) click here.

     

    (00:00) Brian Tyler Cohen & Gov. Gavin Newsom

    (12:08) Pod Save America & Sen. Elizabeth Warren

    (24:38) Ben Meiselas of MeidasTouch & Gov. Gavin Newsom

    (36:36) Joanne Carducci & Sen. Alex Padilla

    (45:30) The West Wing's Dule Hill, Martin Sheen & Tim Fullerton

    (1:01:37) Olivia Julianna & Rep. Jasmine Crockett

    (1:11:57) Jack Cochiarella & Rep. Maxwell Frost

    (1:22:25) A.B. Burns-Tucker & Reps. Pete Aguilar & Sydney Kamlager-Dove

    (1:37:16) Leigh McGowan & Gov. Gavin Newsom

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    18 September 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 48 seconds
    And, This Is Sean Spicer On Why He Thinks People Want To Be On Team Trump This Time Around

    Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on the lessons of a second term Trump, firings at the Fed, if we should worry about journalism's future, and whether this administration is prioritizing loyalty over facts.

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    3 September 2025, 4:22 am
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