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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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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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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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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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. 

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(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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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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Former head of the Democratic National Committee Jaime Harrison shares why Democrats must fight for every seat, what inspired him to run for office, and how to message effectively so voters don't stay home.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett breaks down Donald Trump’s systematic dismantling of our democracy — from Texas’ redistricting and California’s response, to Trump's latest attack on the ballot box, and the dystopian National Guard presence in Washington, D.C.

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Heather Cox Richardson and Gavin Newsom discuss breaking news around the Governor’s latest efforts to stop Donald Trump’s election rigging schemes, Border Patrol’s surprise visits to Newsom’s rally, and California’s freshly announced special election this November.

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Former Texas Representative Beto O'Rourke talks Ken Paxton's calls for his arrest, anti-redistricting rallies, and how his Powered By People PAC is fighting Governor Abbott's plan to give Donald Trump a third term. 

Discussed in this episode: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days

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