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This is Gavin Newsom

This is Gavin Newsom

iHeartPodcasts 73 Episodes Oct 15, 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom hosts a podcast where he engages in honest conversations with people he agrees and disagrees with, tackling pressing issues and encouraging open debate without demeaning others. He invites guests from across the political spectrum and listeners from around the country to join the discussion.

Episodes

And, This Is How To Build A Better Media Business With Axios’s Jim VandeHei
And, This Is How To Build A Better Media Business With Axios’s Jim VandeHei Oct 15, 2026 4708 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
And, This Is Bestselling Author Michael Lewis On Elon Musk, DOGE and His Newest Book “Blockers”
And, This Is Bestselling Author Michael Lewis On Elon Musk, DOGE and His Newest Book “Blockers” Oct 7, 2026 6983 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 ne
And, This Is How We Rectify Our Racial Legacy With Bryan Stevenson
And, This Is How We Rectify Our Racial Legacy With Bryan Stevenson Oct 1, 2026 6724 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 justifie
And, This Is Newsmax’s Chris Ruddy on  The FCC & The Future of Conservative Media
And, This Is Newsmax’s Chris Ruddy on The FCC & The Future of Conservative Media Sep 24, 2026 4577 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,
And, This Is An Urgent Message on Artificial Intelligence
And, This Is An Urgent Message on Artificial Intelligence Sep 18, 2026 5853 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
And, This is A Fight To Protect Our Rights With Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed
And, This is A Fight To Protect Our Rights With Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Sep 6, 2026 2176 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
And, This Is How Not To Invest In Crypto With  Ben McKenzie
And, This Is How Not To Invest In Crypto With Ben McKenzie Aug 26, 2026 4092 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 Congr
And, This Is What Democrats Can Learn From Michigan With Governor Gretchen Whitmer
And, This Is What Democrats Can Learn From Michigan With Governor Gretchen Whitmer Aug 14, 2026 3736 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 fut
And, This Is The January 6th Officer Who Won’t Back Down Against MAGA - Michael Fanone
And, This Is The January 6th Officer Who Won’t Back Down Against MAGA - Michael Fanone Aug 9, 2026 4924 Former D.C. police officer and January 6 survivor Michael Fanone joins the show to talk about Todd Blanche’s confirmation, the J6 Weaponization fund and why MAGA is so determined to let Trump keep embarrassing them. Plus, Fanone recounts the day he nearly died defending the Capitol, its politicization as well as his reaction to Trump’s pardons of January 6 defendants.  00:00 Re-In
And, This Is How Social Media Will Decide the Next Election With David Pakman
And, This Is How Social Media Will Decide the Next Election With David Pakman Jul 23, 2026 4871 David Pakman joins the show to discuss how YouTube, social media algorithms, and artificial intelligence are reshaping politics, public opinion, and our democracy. They discuss why conservative voices often outperform liberals online, the Democratic Party's messaging challenges, and what we can learn about how populist messages spread online.  00:00 Intro 00:33 World Cup Aftermath & The T
And, This Is An Insider’s Guide To How Trump Sees His Presidency With Chris Christie
And, This Is An Insider’s Guide To How Trump Sees His Presidency With Chris Christie Jul 16, 2026 5326 Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joins the show to talk about the Todd Blanche confirmation hearings, Trump’s corrupt presidency and why the Jeffrey Epstein scandal always felt different. Drawing on his firsthand experience inside Trump's inner circle, Christie shares his account of how things really worked in the White House, his relationship with the Kushners, and the moment he br
And, This Is What To Make Of A Life With Author Jim Collins
And, This Is What To Make Of A Life With Author Jim Collins Jul 9, 2026 5706 Bestselling author and business thinker Jim Collins sits down for a personal conversation about purpose, leadership, and how to build a meaningful life. At a time when many young people feel increasingly uncertain about their future and are searching for direction, Collins offers our audience something different; a framework for finding purpose beyond career success.  Inspired by his new book

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