One on One with California Governor Gavin Newsom
It might only be March, but eyes are on November’s midterms — and even the 2028 election. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has emerged as a top presidential contender, thanks to his high profile and provocative social media strategy — but he’s also garnered criticism for his perceived elitism and attitude towards transgender athletes.
Against this backdrop — and with the release of his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry — I sat down with Newsom for my podcast, Next Question. I asked him about the tension between centrist and leftist Democrats, how he’d tackle the affordability crisis, and what he wants critics to know about him. It’s a can’t-miss conversation, if I do say so myself.
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Great interview with the Governor, Katie. I saw him speak two nights ago at an event here in L.A. and he said essentially the same thing about being called "slick" and how he is who he is. I think he wrote the book to humanize his persona and let us see the man behind the good looks. I found him very likable. He has my vote.
I was thoroughly impressed with Gavin Newsom in his interview with you , Katie.
He may come across as slick at times but, I think that he is not only very smart but genuine as well. He spoke of a big tent approach of what he thinks about the Democratic party just as James Talarico has said himself , so, they re on the same page in that regard. As for fighting fire with fire is concerned in defeating the MAGA agenda now and into 2028, I'm for resistance and renewal in a compassionate way by speaking truth to power when ever a lie is spoken or propagated by Trump and his cronies in DC. Talarico can do that and Newsom can learn from it as the gist of our politics in the future must revolve round sound and reasonable speech that will illuminate false and dark rhetoric.