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.

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Number 1: And, This Is How Not To Invest In Crypto With Ben McKenzie
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 Congress is capable of doing it. Ben’s documentary “Everyone is Lying to You for Money” is available to stream now through a collaboration with Eventive, a ticketing and streaming platform with a mission to make film festivals and independent film accessible. 00:00 Intro 00:17 A Big Day For Bitcoin 3:28 Why Ben Doesn’t Buy Crypto 8:00 The Question Sam Bankman-Fried Wouldn’t Answer 12:08 Trust The Dollar Or Trust The Code 14:20 Crypto 101 18:00 The Epstein Connection 22:10 El Salvador’s Crypto Experiment 27:02 Why Everyone Is Now Into Crypto 32:30 The Men Who Can’t Stop Losing With Crypto 41:34 How Should We Be Regulating Crypto? 47:45 Wall Street’s Embrace Of Crypto 50:10 Trump’s Crypto Conversion, World Liberty Financial & Criminal Activity 58:55 Regulation Instead of Elimination 1:02:10 Will Studios Support An Anti-Crypto Film? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 26, 20261h 9min
Number 2: And, This Is What Democrats Can Learn From Michigan With Governor Gretchen Whitmer
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 future of her party and the country. That's why, in the middle of campaigning for Democrats up and down the ballot, Governor Newsom sat down in East Lansing to compare notes on winning a state that voted for Donald Trump, the rise of the DSA, leading their respective states, and the road to 2028. 00:00 Live From Michigan! 1:02 Fix The Damn Roads (With Marijuana) 7:44 “My State Voted For Donald Trump Again” 13:24 Two Termed Out Governors Grading Their Terms 25:18: What's It Like Being Vetted for Vice President... 33:20 ...And What's Next For Big Gretch 37:17 Democrats Don’t Have Time To Take A Beat 42:24 Split Legislature to Lasting Legacy 43:51 The Advice You’d Give To The Next Governor 51:14 So…Are You Running? (Actually) 56:09 What Principles Do You Live By? 57:45 Predictions 1:02:30 BTS Recorded on location at Crunchy's Bar in East Lansing, MI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 14, 20261h 3min
Number 3: And, This Is The January 6th Officer Who Won’t Back Down Against MAGA - Michael Fanone
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-Introducing Michael Fanone 1:06 Datacenters Are A Plague 4:24 “I thought I was going to die a cop” - Understanding Fanone’s Journey 8:26 My disdain for politics and politicians started at an early age 15:39 I Voted For Donald Trump In 2016 17:23 Fanone’s Story of January 6th 2021 37:23 The J6 Riots & Trump’s Weaponization Fund 41:47 How Fanone Reacted To Trump’s Pardons 46:52 Taxing The Weaponization Fund 49:20 MAGA’s Continued Willingness To Let Trump Humiliate Them 56:38 The Tate Brothers, Joe Rogan & MAGA’s Love of Toxic Men 1:05:20 Facing The Most Significant Election Of Our Republic 1:08:08 Predicting Trump’s Future Pardons & The One Job Fanone Wants 1:13:36 Nobody Would Hire Me So I Have To Do This See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 09, 20261h 23min
Number 4: And, This Is How Social Media Will Decide the Next Election With David Pakman
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 Trump Impact 3:43 The DSA As The Liberal Tea Party 7:15 Does Pakman's Youtube Channel Make Him A Hypocrite? 10:02 The 2028 Election Will Be Determined By Artificial Intelligence & Algorithm Manipulation 12:51 Social Media Platforms Don't Reward Truth 18:04 How to Fight Back Against Algorithmic Manipulation 23:57 How YouTube Has Changed Our Politicians & Killed Authenticity 27:30 Can Nuanced Conversations Ever Travel Online? 30:07 Why The Right Is So Much More Successful Online 32:55 Populism & Independence: Why Bernie & Tucker Break Through & Fox News Is Still Figuring It Out 39:55 We Are Not Prepared For AI To Take Over Our Social Media Feeds 47:17 Loneliness, The Manosphere, and Why The Left Still Fails When it Comes To Toxic Masculinity 50:15 Is Government Moving Too Slowly & What Trump Gets Right 54:01 Pakman's Media Strategy For The Democratic Party & How To Talk About The Economy 1:01:52 The DSA Should Be A Red Alert For The Democratic Party 1:08:53 Biden's Populist Streak & Communication Problems 1:12:38 Is There Any Hope For Democracy In This Media Environment? Pre-order David's new book Pay Attention: How the Algorithms and Media Wars Are Suppressing Truth and Rewiring Your Brain https://www.harpercollins.com/products/pay-attention-david-pakman?variant=44812531105826 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 23, 20261h 22min
Number 5: And, This Is How Democrats Lead Us To A Post Trump World With Brian Tyler Cohen
Podcaster and independent media powerhouse Brian Tyler Cohen joins the show to break down the future of the Democratic Party, why Republicans are already executing their long-term strategy, and why Democrats need to deliver fast or risk losing a whole generation of people who are up for grabs right now. Brian then outlines how progressives can compete in today's media landscape, why voting rights are a chance for Democrats to actually win and how to battle the impending Supreme Court crisis. Plus, Brian shares how Democrats should wield their power after Trump and for more on his 2029 plans check out his new book The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World BOOK LINK: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thedayafter 00:00 From Hollywood to Independent Creator 3:03 How Democrats Can Embrace an Insurgency Mindset 7:30 Why Republicans Are So Good At Playing the Long Game 16:15 Democrats Need to Stop Playing Defense 22:27 The Courts Are a Crisis Waiting to Happen 32:57 Voting Rights Reform 38:10 Who Gets a Pardon? 42:09 The Greatest Con of This Administration 49:45 Democratizing the Economy 53:18 Why Healthcare Is Still Broken 57:40 Can Democrats Win the Media War? 1:09:18 Purity Tests & Coalition Building 1:16:00 Where Democrats Should Focus Their Political Capital 1:19:39 Climate Change: The Missed Opportunity 1:26:17 The Last Election 1:31:34 Democrats Must Deliver Accountability Post-Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 25, 20261h 38min