This is Gavin Newsom 

Welcome to This is Gavin Newsom.

I'm Gavin Newsom, and it's time to have honest discussions, answer the hard questions, and debate without demeaning or dehumanizing one other.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer knows a thing or two about Michigan — including where to grab a good beer.

New episode out now.

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There may be no one better to weigh in on the future of the Democratic Party and what we're seeing on the ground than Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

That's why, in the middle of campaigning for Democrats up and down the ballot, we sat down in East Lansing to compare notes.

New episode out now!

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I sat down with ‪@thedavidpakmanshow‬ to talk about his new book — and how social media and the attention economy shape our lives. Tune in for the latest episode of the podcast out tomorrow, July 23.

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Podcaster and independent media powerhouse ‪@briantylercohen‬ joins the show this week 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.

Watch the latest episode below.

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OUT TOMORROW: I sat down with ‪@briantylercohen‬ to talk about his new book — and how Democrats must use their power today, and in a post-Trump world after 2028. Tune in for the latest episode of the podcast out tomorrow, June 25.

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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 ‪@reidhoffman‬, AI optimist and someone who has thought about the way artificial intelligence can lead to positive outcomes more than practically anyone.

Hear more in the latest episode, out now.

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‪@HunterBiden‬ spent years being the story — now he's telling it.

Listen to our episode of my podcast tomorrow, June 12 at 9am PT.

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I sat down with Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin of ‪‪@CenterforHumaneTechnology‬ to discuss the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents for governments and individuals.

Check out the latest episode of the podcast out now.

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The manosphere isn't an ideology. It's a grift.

I spoke with ‪@LouisTheroux‬ about how a generation of young people is being monetized and radicalized.

New episode out now.

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Great conversation with bestselling author ‪@RyanHolidayOfficial‬ ‪@DailyStoic‬ on the podcast. New episode out later today.

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