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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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  • November 2 · 1 hr 13 min

    And, This Is An Insider's Guide To The Midterms with Strategist Mike Murphy

    Mike Murphy spent 40 years as a Republican strategist, running campaigns for John McCain, Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Days before the 2026 midterms, he joins the show to explain what will happen and why Trump should be scared. Murphy breaks down the midterm predictions everyone is watching: whether Democrats can take the House and the Senate, why Kansas, Alaska, Texas and Michigan could surprise people, and what will happen with the DOJ in Alaska. Plus some insider intel on Trump's first term and why Democrats should skip impeachment and go after corruption instead. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:18 Blue wave or blue tsunami? 01:40 Why the Senate is the tsunami test 04:06 The perfect storm: Trump’s lost economic ace 06:57 Candidate luck: Kansas, Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Texas 08:57 Trump 2.0 has no grownups 12:41 The DOJ, Alaska, and certification 17:35 How Trump won the 2016 primary 24:00 Should Democrats impeach? 27:26 Trump as a lame duck 30:38 Global populism and 2028 37:14 Who actually runs the parties? 41:30 Super PACs and “stupid money” 44:56 The DSA and the LA mayor’s race 48:38 Inequality and the billionaire tax 54:34 The data center war 56:34 EVs, China, and America’s auto future 1:08:00 Why America keeps swinging back and forth 1:11:20 The One Book To Pickup Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 29 · 51 min

    And, This Is The Woman To Lead New Mexico With Deb Haaland

    At 40, Deb Haaland was a single mom raising her daughter on WIC, Medicaid, and food stamps, and she once broke down in tears when she was told she didn’t qualify for emergency SNAP. Now, days before Election Day, she joins the show to explain why that experience shapes how she’d govern New Mexico. With early voting underway in the New Mexico governor race, Haaland lays out her closing argument: governors are the first line of defense against the Medicaid cuts and SNAP cuts coming from H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” She explains her plan for a day-one data center moratorium, with guardrails on water, clean energy, local hiring, and no NDAs. She also makes the case for protecting New Mexico’s first-in-the-nation universal childcare program. Learn more at debhaaland.com 00:00 Intro 00:38 Back to school at 40 02:07 Closing argument: the first line of defense 03:23 Medicaid and SNAP cuts from the “Big Beautiful Bill” 05:43 Gas prices in an oil state 08:16 Should New Mexico suspend the gas tax? 10:05 WIC, Medicaid, food stamps: her single-mom story 16:31 “Two jobs and a GoFundMe” 17:39 Trades, apprenticeships, and 58,000 homes 21:44 Public lands, Chaco, and lawsuits 24:27 The five bills Trump signed 26:30 The day-one data center moratorium 31:06 The Biden record 34:37 Water and the Colorado River 37:41 ICE and immigration 42:12 Public safety, fentanyl, and recovery 46:06 Following Lujan Grisham 51:13 Get out the vote See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 23 · 1 hr 24 min

    And, This is The World's Most Powerful Man With Musk Director Alex Gibney

    Oscar-winning documentarian, Alex Gibney joins the show to discuss Musk his newest investigation into the world's most powerful man, and possibly America’s number one grifter, Elon Musk. Gibney shares his expertise on Musk’s early days in Silicon Valley, how he has been reliant on the US government he now hates for most of his wealth, and why the world’s richest man's biggest export is overpromising and underdelivering. They detail Musk’s exploits at Tesla, SpaceX, and DOGE and why he might be the man we should be most afraid of. 00:00 How To Capture Elon Musk When He Won't Be Part Of Your Film 9:59 Failing Upward and Who Really Founded Tesla 15:16 Government To The Rescue 20:03 The World’s Greatest Salesman: Autopilot issues, Battery Swaps and Tax Credits 28:22 Musk’s AI Origin Story 35:35 How COVID Changed Musk Forever 41:10 Buying Twitter: From Free Speech to Propaganda Machine 51:56 DOGE: Trump, the Chainsaw and the Data Grab 1:01:22 Musk’s Family Dynamics 1:13:27 The Midterms and Power Without Purpose See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 15 · 1 hr 18 min

    And, This Is How To Build A Better Media Business With Axios’s Jim VandeHei

    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 50 Percent Less co-written with his Axios co-founders, Mike Allen & Roy Schwartz 00:00 An Era As Significant As The Great Depression 2:46 Trust Loss In Institutions 6:09 The Challenge Of Breaking News In An AI World 11:42 How To Fix Business Leaders Selling Out 16:57 How Algorithms Shape Our Thinking 19:22 The Competing Incentives Between LLMs & Algorithms 22:00 Can We Shut Down AI Even If We Wanted To 25:06 How Axios Rejects The AI Binary 35:05 The Future Of Work 39:32 Working With OpenAi & Local News 43:36 Legacy Media vs. Digital Journalists 48:42 You Don't Have To Do It - An Operating Manual For Life 55:35 Our Brains & Businesses Need To Adapt To Technology’s Influence 1:01:16 How To Be An Effective Manager & Employee in 2026 1:04:39 The One Trick To Being An Effective Communicator 1:09:27 How to Fix CNN & Cable News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 7 · 1 hr 56 min

    And, This Is Bestselling Author Michael Lewis On Elon Musk, DOGE and His Newest Book “Blockers”

    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 newest work, he explains how Elon Musk's DOGE actually operated inside agencies like the IRS and NIH, why career civil servants became targets, and what happens when the trust in our government finally collapses. Lewis's new book Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State is out now. 00:00 Opening 00:25 Talking To Bannon, Kirk And Understanding Your Enemies 7:24 Which Of Michael Lewis’s Subjects Was Most Pissed At Him 10:35 How Michael Lewis Decides On His Subjects 18:07 Who Can Tell The Story of Trump’s Second Term 24:42 The Big Question Lewis Asked Himself Before Writing Blockers 30:03 Elon Musk, DOGE & The Origin Of The Term “Blockers” 36:23 What The Hell is The US Institute of Peace? 43:22 Government Is Moneyball All Over The Place 47:45 How Trump Tries To Weaponize Data Against Undocumented Workers 54:33 Better Information Leads To Societal Progress 1:00:06 The Immigrant Who Changed How We Fight Fires vs. The Trump Chaos Machine 1:17:46 Trump vs. The NIH: Who Killed The Scientist Curing Our Diseases? 1:25:09 How People Really Deal With RFK Jr. 1:29:31 The Backdoor That DOGE Used to Fire Millions 1:34: 36 Trump is A Trust Destroying Machine & Where Trump Goes Next 1:38:16 How Permanent Is Trump’s Harm To Government? 1:45:58 How Reagan Ruined America’s Covid Response & Helped Trump Weaponize Grievance 1:51:15 A Sign Of Hope From A Former DOGE Employee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 1 · 1 hr 52 min

    And, This Is How We Rectify Our Racial Legacy With Bryan Stevenson

    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 justified slavery. He shares how the Supreme Court might decide Brown v. Board of Education today, what the gutting of the Voting Rights Act means for Black political power, and why DEI efforts fell apart. They then cover reparations, censorship, mass incarceration and America’s legacy when it comes to the death penalty before finally ending with a message of hope for anyone exhausted by this political moment. 00:00 A Conversation That Inspired A Bill Signing 1:10 The Politics Of Fear And Anger 4:03 Slavery's Real Evil Was the Narrative 6:26 How Narratives Change 8:20 Struggling With American Identity 13:20 Why Build a National Memory & Legacy Museum 17:35 Why The Shelby County Decision Changed Everything 25:28 Why We've Gone Backwards 31:08 How DEI Caused Resentment 37:10 What Reparations Really Means 46:30 Why Am I Responsible For Previous Generations’ Suffering? 51:01 Rewriting History & The Montgomery Bus Boycott 59:23 Could Brown v. Board Be Won Today? 1:04:45 Rev. James Lawson: Do Hard Things 1:12:17 Counter Narratives & Censorship 1:17:54 Mass Incarceration and the Death Penalty 1:35:30 Should California Commute Its Death Row? 1:39:50 What Do You Say to Victims' Families? 1:45:38 Is There Any Reason For Hope? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 24 · 1 hr 16 min

    And, This Is Newsmax’s Chris Ruddy on The FCC & The Future of Conservative Media

    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, Republicans & Immigration 7:00 The Crazy Way Ruddy Met Trump 10:30 Liberal Origins Before Building A Conservative Media Empire 18:04 How To Improve Public Education 26:30 Conservative Radio’s Influence On This President 30:18 The Evolution of Ruddy & The Clintons 33:47 Media Consolidation & The Fight Against Brendan Carr & The FCC 45:00 Tech Mergers, Paramount & The Hollywood System 48:35 Newsmax vs. Fox News 51:10 The 2020 Election 54:40 Political Polarization & The 2024 Election 59:22 How Democrats React If They Win Back The House 1:04:57 The Future of Cable & Artificial Intelligence 1:10:02 Should Democrats Appear On Conservative Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 18 · 1 hr 37 min

    And, This Is An Urgent Message on Artificial Intelligence

    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 when they happen. So we're taking action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 6 · 36 min

    And, This is A Fight To Protect Our Rights With Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed

    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 How To Find Courage Amongst The Sellouts 21:23 Montgomery’s Living History As A Lesson For The Country 24:45 Writing A Memoir And The Search for Authenticity 29:35 How To Survive Difficult Moments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 26 · 1 hr 8 min

    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.

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  • August 14 · 1 hr 2 min

    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.

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  • August 9 · 1 hr 22 min

    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.

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  • July 23 · 1 hr 21 min

    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.

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  • July 16 · 1 hr 28 min

    And, This Is An Insider’s Guide To How Trump Sees His Presidency With Chris Christie

    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 broke with the former president. They also examine the future of both parties, who the DSA is helping and how Democrats should be speaking about Trump. 00:00 Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Hearing, Reactions, & How To Fix The Justice Department 16:55 The Epstein Files & How Pam Bondi Lost Trump’s Trust 26:17 The Link Between Epstein & The Access Hollywood Tape 29:20 Kushner(s) & Tom Brady 38:50 How Christie Became The Chair of Trump’s Transition Team Over Jared’s Objection 43:21 How Steve Bannon & Jared Kushner Handled Personnel Changes In The White House 47:44 How One Conversation With Christie Shaped Trump’s Covid Response 54:53 When Christie Realized Trump Wasn’t For Him 57:39 Does Trump Actually Believe He Won in 2020? 1:00:30 Trump’s Primetime Address & His Election Denialism 1:03:03 Why Democrats Shouldn’t Focus On Trump’s in 2028 1:07:50 How To Discuss Trump’s Corruption & His Attack on Democracy 1:12:26 Christie’s Current 2026 Predictions: House & Senate & The Possibility of Impeachment 1:15:33 The Rise of The DSA: Mamdani, AOC & Who Bernie Sanders Is Actually Helping 1:20:11 How Trump Intends to Shape 2028 & The One Republican Who Push Back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 9 · 1 hr 35 min

    And, This Is What To Make Of A Life With Author Jim Collins

    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, What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative, Collins details how to navigate life's defining events, positive and negative. He also shares the habits and strategies that have shaped him while providing guidance for anyone looking to build a life of meaning in an increasingly uncertain world. 00:00 Inspiration & How To Make A Social Science Book Personal 9:39 What To Make Of A Life 13:07 What Inspires Someone To Write 19:07 Intention & Becoming A 4 AM Person 25:08 Cliff Events & Pairs: Evaluating Reactions To Similar Circumstances 31:07 This Notion of Encoding 41:25 What Makes The Multiple Types Of Success 45:05 Fogs 49:14 The Bug Book 53:46 Fire & Aging 1:05:07 Staying In Frame 1:15:49 Choosing Responsibility 1:25:15 The One Thing Collins Learned Writing This Book 1:32:38 Finding Your BHAG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 3 · 1 hr 9 min

    And, This Is How To Celebrate America 250 With Ken Burns

    Ahead of the July 4th holiday and America's 250th anniversary we're replaying our conversation with filmmaker and historian Ken Burns. Burns discusses what made Washington's leadership so different from today's leaders, the Trump administration's struggle to erase American history and how his work threatens autocrats. Plus Burns discusses whether we truly are in unique times what comforts he finds from being such a student of history and how DEI actually has historical roots. 00:00 Flawed Heroes Founded This Country 9:27 - Disinformation & Censorship Is Nothing New 12:47 Who Made The Revolution Possible? 18:00 Faith & Religion in Our Democracy 24:54 The Birthright Citizenship Fight & American Nativism 28:25 American Patriotism & The Disappointing Legislative Branch 35:39 "I Just Want To Know Who Is Being Protected" 42:03 The One Thing That Surprised Burns About The Revolution 50:15 Ranking Today Amongst Historical American Crises 58:00 Make America Great Again Going Forward 1:02:10 Ken Burns Relationship With Steve Jobs & Apple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • June 25 · 1 hr 37 min

    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.

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  • June 19 · 1 hr 50 min

    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 losing your identity or job. 00:00 Intro 00:23 Is Artificial Intelligence Going To Kill My Job? 8:14 Does Artificial Intelligence Have A PR Problem? 15:07 The Optimist’s Case For Embracing AI 27:09 Humanity First, Society Second, Industry Third 37:12 Do The Tech Industry Players Shaping Our Future Care About Us? 43:44 Crypto As A Cautionary Tale: How Dems Should Talk About AI 49:23 Elon, The SpaceX IPO and Greatest Kleptocracy of Our Lifetimes 55:20 Investing In Data Centers & Compute 1:03:34 What Happened With Mythos & OpenAI? 1:09:54 Positive Impacts: Where Are We 5 Years From Now? 1:23:31 Concentration of Wealth, Corruption & Selling Out To Trump 1:33:28 2 Subjects Of DOJ Investigations 1:38:38 Where Does The Democratic Party Stand Today? 1:42:06 Pro-Business Democrats & The Billionaire’s Tax See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • June 12 · 1 hr 35 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 family, Hunter offers his perspective on the narratives consuming our politics. He also discusses the perils of social media, the DC media ecosystem, his recovery, and his ongoing feud with journalist Jake Tapper. 00:00 He’s Running 3:30 - They Gave Me A Stage And I’m Gonna Use It 7:29 - Why Speak Up Now? 14:45 Biden’s Authenticity vs. Trump’s Audacity 20:04 Graham Platner & Zohran Mamdani 27:20 Art & Addiction 32:20 He Was Never Part Of That DC Elite 38:05 The Obama Years 42:40 It All Happened All At Once - Data Leaks & Criminal Proceedings 54:54 The Prosecution, The Plea & The Pardon 1:03:37 The Trump Family Grift Is Unprecedented 1:14:50 Who Speaks For The Democratic Party? 1:25:28 What’s Next For Hunter Biden? 1:28:37 Hunter vs. Tapper: The Biden Books See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • June 4 · 1 hr 1 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 Unchecked Power 36:30 The Trump Influencer Group Chats & How The Left Responds 46:22 Elon's 10,000 Space Lasers & The $40 Million NDA 56:05 St. Clair’s Biggest Regrets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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