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Too chummy with Trumpies? California governor’s podcast rattles both sides

California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a podcast called 'This is Gavin Newsom,' featuring conversations with right-wing guests like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon, aiming to engage centrist voters.
Many Democratic Party leaders have criticized Newsom for giving a platform to controversial views and not challenging inflammatory statements made by his guests.
Conservative host Megyn Kelly warned Republicans that participating in Newsom's podcast might help him gain a broader audience for a future presidential run in 2028.
Strategists express mixed opinions on Newsom's approach, with some claiming it may not benefit the Democratic cause while others see it as a smart engagement strategy.

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New Statesman

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Pod save the Democrats

The Californian Governor wants to talk about the Democrats. Does he have anything to say?

13 hours ago

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NewsBusters

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Gavin Newsom Gaslights on ‘Latinx,’ the Budget and His Minimum Wage Hike That Killed Jobs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts a podcast. Why not? He has plenty of free time. In the last few years, California experienced a net population loss of nearly 1 million people. The average price of a home in the state is twice that of the national average. Its K-12 test scores in reading and math place California 37th of 50 states. The state’s January 2025 unemployment rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was the second highest i…

24 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Bizpac Review

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Larry Elder: Gavin Newsom gaslights on 'Latinx,' the budget and his minimum wage hike that killed jobs

Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. California Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts a podcast. Why not? He has plenty of free time. In […]

1 day ago·West Palm Beach, United States

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Chronicles

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Gavin Newsom Gaslights on His Podcast

On subjects such as the use of the ‘Latinx,’ California’s budget, and his minimum wage hike, Newsom retreats but his record speaks for itself.

2 days ago

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Cal Matters

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I judged Gavin Newsom's podcast before listening. Then I realized I was part of the problem

A longtime policy expert says her initial assumptions about Gavin Newsom's podcast were wrong once she actually listened to it.

2 days ago·Sacramento, United States

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Los Angeles Times

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Commentary: Gavin Newsom has lots to say. Is it worth listening?

Two L.A. Times columnists debate the merits, and demerits, of the California's governor podcasting side gig. He's certainly attracted national attention — much of it critical.

2 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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