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

Right 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 l...

Jun 19, 2026•1 hr 51 min

And, This Is Hunter Biden Like You've Never Heard Him Before

Long 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 fam...

Jun 12, 2026•1 hr 36 min

And, This Is Former MAGA Influencer Ashley St. Clair

Ex-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 Intro 00:52 Ashley’s MAGA Origin Story 8:10 From TPUSA Recruit To Monetizing Activism 16:45 MAGA Influencers - Who Calls The Shots? 21:55 The Real Elon Musk & Big Tech’s Uncheck...

Jun 04, 2026•1 hr 2 min

BONUS: And, This Is A Lighting Round With The Prof G Pod & Scott Galloway

In 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.

Jun 01, 2026•19 min

And, This Is Who Wins In An AI World With Andrew Yang

Former 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 C...

May 27, 2026•56 min

Can Artificial Intelligence Be Controlled? With Tristan Harris & Aza Raskin

Governor 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 H...

May 15, 2026•1 hr 35 min

The Briefing: They Were Always Coming For Your Right To Vote With Attorney General Eric Holder

With 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 priv...

Apr 30, 2026•13 min

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