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This is Gavin Newsom
Presentation
Hosted byGavin Newsom
GenrePolitical podcasts
LanguageEnglish
Length45-70 minutes
Country of originUnited States
Production
Video formatYouTube
Audio format
No. of episodes6
Publication
Original releaseMarch 6, 2025
Ratings2.8/5 (Apple Podcasts)
ProvideriHeartMedia
Related
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2025–present
Subscribers58,000[1]
Views1.9 million[1]
Last updated: March 30, 2025

This is Gavin Newsom is a political podcast hosted by American politician and businessman Gavin Newsom. The podcast aims to expand his national audience by participating in extended discussions with various political media personalities.[2] Its trailer was released on February 26, 2025. Its first episode was later initiated on March 6, 2025, featuring conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk.[3][4] As of April 2, 2025, six episodes of This is Gavin Newsom have been initiated.

Background

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In February 2025, iHeartMedia and Gavin Newsom announced their collaboration on a podcast named This is Gavin Newsom.[5] Its trailer was released subsequently that month.[6] On the episodes of This is Gavin Newsom, Newsom discusses political and social issues with his guests.[7] They are structured to be one-on-one conversations. Newsom aims to initiate at least one new podcast every week; each episode aims to be around 45 minutes long, but the length can vary.[8] Notable figures such as Charlie Kirk, Tim Walz, and Ezra Klein have also made appearances.[9] Newsom selects his guests to deepen his understanding of Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 United States presidential election.[10] He converses with them to explore differing viewpoints across the political spectrum.[11] Newsweek states that "Newsom defended his podcast as a chance to have the conversations the Democratic Party refuses to have…"[12]

Although most episodes feature conservatives, some contain liberal voices. Newsom believes his podcast gave him the opportunity to converse with people he disagrees with.[13] He has touted his podcast as a form of understanding the motivations of the MAGA movement; also referencing how the Democratic Party can proceed after Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 election.[8] Newsom aims lessen political divides with his podcast by speaking individuals who he disagrees with, noting the insignificance of cancel culture.[14] Newsom's podcast is arranged with iHeartMedia, an American mass media corporation which lobbies California legislature. He does not receive any compensation from the podcast.[15]

Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal release date
1"And, This is Charlie Kirk"6 March 2025 (2025-03-06)
Newsom spoke with Charlie Kirk; Kirk challenged Newsom on his liberal stances, which gained extensive media coverage.
2"And, This is Michael Savage"10 March 2025 (2025-03-10)
Newsom spoke with Michael Savage, a conversative political commentator. They engaged in a discussion surrounding his political ideology.
3"And, This is a Menendez Brothers Update"11 March 2025 (2025-3-11)
Newsom gave an update about Lyle and Erik Menendez (commonly referred to as the "Menendez Brothers"), who both killed their parents.
4"And, This is Steve Bannon"12 March 2025 (2025-03-12)
Newsom spoke with Steve Bannon, a former political chief strategist for Donald Trump. They spoke about political policy, such as tariffs and tax cuts.
5"And, This is Governor Walz"18 March 2025 (2025-3-18)
Newsom spoke with Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota. They discussed the loss of men in the Democratic Party and its brand of populism.
6"And, This is Ezra Klein"26 March 2025 (2025-3-26)
Newsom spoke with Ezra Klein, a podcaster and writer at The New York Times. They discussed the importance of Klein's recently authored book titled Abundance.

Reception

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Vulture describes Newsom's podcast "as the governor’s more direct effort at political outreach across the aisle."[16] It has received exposure due to its exploration of differing political viewpoints.[17] The New Yorker suggests that he utilizes his podcast to distance himself from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.[18] California Senator Ben Allen valued Newsom's goal of emphasizing these viewpoints by noting the importance of open dialogue.[19] Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky has publicly shown support for his podcast.[20] It has been noted that his status as a democratic politician could be a significant influence in the realm of podcasting, which has been dominated by right-wing voices.[21]

A moment of Gavin Newsom and Charlie Kirk conversing on This is Gavin Newsom.

Newsom garnered publicity for his rhetoric on the first episode ("And, This is Charlie Kirk"); he shared his opposition to the term Latinx,[22][23] suggested his opposition to gender transition surgeries for inmates,[24] and claimed that it was "deeply unfair" for transgender women to participate in women's sports.[25] Newsom originally said to Kirk about this issue: "I think it's an issue of fairness; I completely agree with you on that. It is an issue of fairness, it's deeply unfair."[26] MSNBC said that "the governor’s comments [were] a departure from his relatively progressive record on LGBTQ rights,"[27] due to his influence on LGBTQ rights in the United States.[28]

Newsom has been criticized by some Democrats for his willingness to converse with conservatives; he claims that his podcast explores how the Republican Party's messaging in the 2024 election resonated with voters.[29] Some speculate that his podcast serves as a way to present him more politically moderate as a potential contender for the 2028 United States presidential election.[30][31] As of April 2, 2025, This is Gavin Newsom is ranked as the 40th most popular podcast on Spotify, and is ranked 53rd on iHeart's "Podcasts Top 100 list.[32][33]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "About This is Gavin Newsom". YouTube.
  2. ^ Luna, Taryn (2025-02-26). "Newsom launches another podcast, teases conversations with MAGA leaders". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  3. ^ "Gavin Newsom podcast: Key takeaways from governor's debut with Charlie Kirk". Newsweek. 2025-03-06. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  4. ^ Herchenroeder, Katie (2025-03-08). "California Governor Gavin Newsom Says Transgender Athletes Playing In Women's Sports Is "Deeply Unfair"". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  5. ^ "iHeartPodcasts and California Governor Gavin Newsom Announce a New Solo Podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom"". www.iheartmedia.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  6. ^ "This is Gavin Newsom". iHeart. Archived from the original on 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  7. ^ "This is Gavin Newsom". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  8. ^ a b Macht, Daniel (2025-02-27). "California Gov. Newsom launches another podcast, plans to speak with 'MAGA movement' leaders". KCRA. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  9. ^ Rusell, Lia. "Gavin Newsom calls Democratic brand 'toxic' on Bill Maher show". The Sacramento Bee.
  10. ^ "Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats". AP News. 2025-03-17. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
  11. ^ King, Ryan (2025-03-18). "Gavin Newsom splits with Tim Walz on MAGA, denies it's just 'racism and misogyny' -- while praising Bannon". Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  12. ^ "Gavin Newsom sparks backlash after calling Democrats "toxic"". Newsweek. 2025-03-29. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  13. ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  14. ^ Glebova, Diana (2025-03-29). "Gavin Newsom calls out 'toxic,' 'judgmental' Democrats". Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  15. ^ Hoeven, Emily. "Here's how Gavin Newsom's podcast arrangement works. The details raise questions". San Francisco Chronicle.
  16. ^ Quah, Nicholas (2025-03-11). "Not Another Puff Podcast". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  17. ^ Schorr, Isaac (2025-03-10). "Bernie Sanders' trans rally — not Gavin Newsom's flip — shows where Democrats truly stand". Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  18. ^ Kang, Jay Caspian (2025-03-21). "What Gavin Newsom's Embarrassing Podcast Suggests About the Democratic Party". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  19. ^ Koseff, Alexei (2025-03-20). "Gavin Newsom's podcast pivot leaves listeners confused and sets Democrats on edge". CalMatters. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  20. ^ Goldmacher, Shane (2025-03-14). "Andy Beshear Slams Gavin Newsom for Having Steve Bannon on Podcast". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  21. ^ "'We need to change the conversation': Gavin Newsom starts new podcast". Daily Kos. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  22. ^ Ehisen, Rich (2025-03-14). "CA 120: Gavin's podcast - Presidential run or empire building?". Capitol Weekly. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  23. ^ "Gavin Newsom Talks and People Everywhere Cringe – California Globe". 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  24. ^ Steck, Andrew Kaczynski, Em (2025-03-20). "KFile: Gavin Newsom spent years fighting for progressive positions he now bashes on his new podcast | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2025-03-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  25. ^ Padilla, Cecilio (2025-03-06). "Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes, calling it "deeply unfair" - CBS Sacramento". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  26. ^ Padilla, Cecilio (2025-03-06). "Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes, calling it "deeply unfair" - CBS Sacramento". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  27. ^ "Gavin Newsom echoes GOP talking point on trans athletes". MSNBC.com. 2025-03-07. Archived from the original on 2025-03-22. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  28. ^ "California's Gavin Newsom says trans athletes in female sports 'deeply unfair'". www.bbc.com. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  29. ^ Burch, Sean (2025-03-31). "Gavin Newsom Pushes Back on Podcast Criticism, Explains Why He's Not Trying to 'Own the Conservatives'". TheWrap. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  30. ^ "Newsom calls the Democratic brand 'toxic' as he defends his podcast". Los Angeles Times. 2025-03-29. Archived from the original on 2025-03-29. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  31. ^ Epstein, Reid J.; Rosenhall, Laurel (2025-03-06). "Newsom Splits With Democrats on Transgender Athletes: 'It's Deeply Unfair'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  32. ^ Spotify. "Podcast Charts". Podcast Charts. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  33. ^ "Podcasts Top 100 - March 25, 2025". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
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