Good episode. I like how Newsom addressed the epiphany that he himself needed to do something.
I think we need to phrase it "attempt to steal" seats. Voters could surprise them. Or maybe that's just my wishful thinking. I hope this backfires on Texas. How great would it be that they think they stole 5 seats only to lose?
I don't think it's wishful thinking. Much of the Texas redistricting was done based on Hispanic/Latino voter data from 2024, yet look at the polling among that voting bloc now - the Texas GOP may have counted their chickens a little too fast.
People in the rest of the country love to hate on CA. I moved here in 2020. I love it here. The picture they paint is a grotesque mirror of their fears, not of the amazing reality of this dynamic, freedom-loving, community caring place.
I have never been so excited to vote since Obama as I am for Prop 50 special election. I waited for my ballot to arrive and filled it out so fast. Can't wait to see the people stick it to this administration. One thing I love about Newsom is his optimism in that he always has an idea we can try. If this doesn't work, we have something else we can do. Very active and very *proactive*.
Excellent episode! You all added to the great positive energy Newsome brought and to his message about California's stature in the US and globally. It's crucial that people hear the truth about how progressive policies, multiculturalism and support for science and technology have driven CA's successes. We can't go backward. Newsome is a leader toward the future.
Speaking of the Dem Party not showing up, they have not ever run an opponent to weaselly Speaker Mike Johnson. Almost nobody knows about this. We know it’s a red district blah, blah blah. Friendly reminder, Kentucky is a deep red state, yet it has a Dem governor. We should’ve running candidates in EVERY state all the way down to dog catcher. Ken Martin and the DNC are failing. What they’re (i think it’s the DCCC) is doing is fighting already popular candidates and pushing their pick. I.E. pushing Janet Mills against the very popular Graham Platner in Maine. I wish they’d use that energy to run a Dem again g the most dangerous member of Congress Speaker Mike Johnson!! No wonder their approval ratings are being flushed down the toilet 🚽. Love your podcasts btw!! Also, Gavin Newsom is a national treasure!
Sorry to Fan Girl..but I am waiting for the Gavin Girl song in the style of "Obama Girl". But seriously, thanks for having the balls to step up into the moment. We need more leaders like Gavin.
Governor Newsom, what do you think about Dominion voting systems being acquired by a Republican former election official? Who has stated "Dominion is no more" it is now "Liberty Vote." How does this align with your idea that we might not have a free and fair election moving forward?
Where is the line? If the pot is boiling now, then when are we done? Are we fully cooked and can no longer be called a democracy when we no longer have elections? Or no when the elections are falsified so completely only cult members believe it? Is it when the courts stop upholding the laws and Constitution?
I feel like even if Felon47 lit the Constitution on fire and burned it with everyone watching, we would still have people saying we are overreacting about fascism and authoritarian rule.
You might find my answer helpful, as best as I can explain it anyway. There are a bunch of different voting systems, dominion being one of them. Does it suck they were acquired? Yeah. But is it really the end of fair and free elections? I don't believe so, at least not in full. Why? It was explained to me as "we don't have just one election in the country at a time. We have thousands all over the country on one day". There is no possible way for them to interfere in millions of people's votes with just one kind of voting system. I will never ever lay on my back and say "we're cooked" because that sounds like giving up before you tried fighting.
We are very unique compared to other countries in our democracy. Yes, there are going to be people in the cult, probably their whole existence unfortunately, but USA has something every other country doesn't: guns. And many many many liberals have guns. Are they going to try to take our guns away? Not possible at all. So we continue to rise up and use our voices collectively. Back to the voting systems, we may end up not having all elections be free and fair, but we can't lay on our backs yet. Volunteer as a poll worker in your area to do what you can to KEEP democracy going though, and fight like hell to make sure we continue to have free and fair elections.
Gavin. I really appreciate what you are doing by making fun of trump, but that's SO easy. Why are you and other high level democrats not standing outside of where-ever and calling for the one thing that really scares the pants off trump and his defenders. I'm talking about Epstein. He raped and trafficked possibly over 1,000 underaged girls. They were treated inhumanly and beaten by these men. Why weren't the Democrats outside the White House yesterday while trump was lauding Kirk and making him into some kind of hero. You should have been outside on the lawn with the witnesses asking for a meeting with trump because Kirk wanted those files about Epstein released. Opportunities are missed regularly. The news stations may or may not have covered it depending on how scared they are of trump suing them, but it would have shown some solidarity to the MAGA contingent too! Why do you constantly miss opportunities to confront his lies in the here and now? These are questions many people are asking which is why the Democrats ratings are so low. At times even lower than trump! Why are you so silent? Why are you not behaving like the Opposing party every day? Please don't say that old excuse about having no power because we both know it's bull. You refuse to use your power to help those that are trying to buck this terrible system.
Please don’t forget that Gavin Newsom also has a ‘day job’ besides spearheading the current fight for Redistricting Equality & Justice with Prop 50. One man just cannot be everywhere…
By the way, please tell us what you’re doing about any of this. Each of us has our civic responsibilities to our Country in this crisis.
Okay Lynn you're right HE can't be everywhere. That's why he has a team. They can spend time making fun videos but no time for doing the serious work of governing. This age of trump is like no other and yes he can smile well and yes he can be slick in his presentation but I believe the country would in dire times prefer anybody that acts in their defence. Even if he/she is ugly and short! This isn't politics it's "show time!"
With all due respect Vee, Newsome is a GOVENOR. I think your criticism should be directed to the Senate and House Representatives…they have the ultimate responsibility to vehemently oppose the Trump regime. The State Govenors and Legislators can certainly oppose, but they can only do so much. I personally think Newsome has done a fantastic job of fighting back. Maybe thank him for doing what he has, and reserve your criticism and suggestions for “doing more” for those who have the actual responsibility of their House and Senate positions to do more. And be sure to include the spineless feckless Republican Representatives in your criticism, because they are just as responsible. In fact, I would argue they are more so.
Okay Peggy I agree that he’s just one of many Democrats out there that are doing what they can but still contend that he has more power than the voter to get the rest of the party to be more vocal.
This episode was the hope I needed today. I was so happy and impressed with Gov. Newsom! His honest humble demeanor was so refreshing and I truly hope prop 50 passes. Thank you to all of the Find out team who made this come together. Great job! 👏
Hell YEAH that’s my zaddy Governor Newsom! Great interview guys! I hope people in Red states start to understand how BIG and successful California is in terms of the economy, GDP, and uh everything! People in Red states you have no idea how much of a regressive lifestyle you live and in terms of the taxes you pay. Not to mention you are becoming a petri dish of diseases and illnesses that will literally harm you financially, physically and emotionally. People will die and once the Big Beautiful Bill begins it’s slated cuts to Medicaid, Medical and health services you will have signed and sealed your place in doom. Wake up and stop 🛑 voting against your own livelihood. Try something different. Go California! Vote YES on Proposition 50! Eat your heart out! ❤️🐻💪🏽
Good episode. I like how Newsom addressed the epiphany that he himself needed to do something.
I think we need to phrase it "attempt to steal" seats. Voters could surprise them. Or maybe that's just my wishful thinking. I hope this backfires on Texas. How great would it be that they think they stole 5 seats only to lose?
I don't think it's wishful thinking. Much of the Texas redistricting was done based on Hispanic/Latino voter data from 2024, yet look at the polling among that voting bloc now - the Texas GOP may have counted their chickens a little too fast.
People in the rest of the country love to hate on CA. I moved here in 2020. I love it here. The picture they paint is a grotesque mirror of their fears, not of the amazing reality of this dynamic, freedom-loving, community caring place.
Loved this one, guys. Appreciate your work. 👏 Keep it going. It’s working.
Thank you!
I have never been so excited to vote since Obama as I am for Prop 50 special election. I waited for my ballot to arrive and filled it out so fast. Can't wait to see the people stick it to this administration. One thing I love about Newsom is his optimism in that he always has an idea we can try. If this doesn't work, we have something else we can do. Very active and very *proactive*.
Excellent episode! You all added to the great positive energy Newsome brought and to his message about California's stature in the US and globally. It's crucial that people hear the truth about how progressive policies, multiculturalism and support for science and technology have driven CA's successes. We can't go backward. Newsome is a leader toward the future.
Speaking of the Dem Party not showing up, they have not ever run an opponent to weaselly Speaker Mike Johnson. Almost nobody knows about this. We know it’s a red district blah, blah blah. Friendly reminder, Kentucky is a deep red state, yet it has a Dem governor. We should’ve running candidates in EVERY state all the way down to dog catcher. Ken Martin and the DNC are failing. What they’re (i think it’s the DCCC) is doing is fighting already popular candidates and pushing their pick. I.E. pushing Janet Mills against the very popular Graham Platner in Maine. I wish they’d use that energy to run a Dem again g the most dangerous member of Congress Speaker Mike Johnson!! No wonder their approval ratings are being flushed down the toilet 🚽. Love your podcasts btw!! Also, Gavin Newsom is a national treasure!
We will not fear, we will fight.
Great interview! I love to see that you guys can get big time guests like Governor Newsom
Sorry to Fan Girl..but I am waiting for the Gavin Girl song in the style of "Obama Girl". But seriously, thanks for having the balls to step up into the moment. We need more leaders like Gavin.
Thanks for this program.
You're very welcome!
Luke's new profile header should be just: "You asshole." -Gavin Newsom
Thanks for all your hard work.
You're welcome and thanks for the support!
Governor Newsom, what do you think about Dominion voting systems being acquired by a Republican former election official? Who has stated "Dominion is no more" it is now "Liberty Vote." How does this align with your idea that we might not have a free and fair election moving forward?
Where is the line? If the pot is boiling now, then when are we done? Are we fully cooked and can no longer be called a democracy when we no longer have elections? Or no when the elections are falsified so completely only cult members believe it? Is it when the courts stop upholding the laws and Constitution?
I feel like even if Felon47 lit the Constitution on fire and burned it with everyone watching, we would still have people saying we are overreacting about fascism and authoritarian rule.
You might find my answer helpful, as best as I can explain it anyway. There are a bunch of different voting systems, dominion being one of them. Does it suck they were acquired? Yeah. But is it really the end of fair and free elections? I don't believe so, at least not in full. Why? It was explained to me as "we don't have just one election in the country at a time. We have thousands all over the country on one day". There is no possible way for them to interfere in millions of people's votes with just one kind of voting system. I will never ever lay on my back and say "we're cooked" because that sounds like giving up before you tried fighting.
We are very unique compared to other countries in our democracy. Yes, there are going to be people in the cult, probably their whole existence unfortunately, but USA has something every other country doesn't: guns. And many many many liberals have guns. Are they going to try to take our guns away? Not possible at all. So we continue to rise up and use our voices collectively. Back to the voting systems, we may end up not having all elections be free and fair, but we can't lay on our backs yet. Volunteer as a poll worker in your area to do what you can to KEEP democracy going though, and fight like hell to make sure we continue to have free and fair elections.
Gavin. I really appreciate what you are doing by making fun of trump, but that's SO easy. Why are you and other high level democrats not standing outside of where-ever and calling for the one thing that really scares the pants off trump and his defenders. I'm talking about Epstein. He raped and trafficked possibly over 1,000 underaged girls. They were treated inhumanly and beaten by these men. Why weren't the Democrats outside the White House yesterday while trump was lauding Kirk and making him into some kind of hero. You should have been outside on the lawn with the witnesses asking for a meeting with trump because Kirk wanted those files about Epstein released. Opportunities are missed regularly. The news stations may or may not have covered it depending on how scared they are of trump suing them, but it would have shown some solidarity to the MAGA contingent too! Why do you constantly miss opportunities to confront his lies in the here and now? These are questions many people are asking which is why the Democrats ratings are so low. At times even lower than trump! Why are you so silent? Why are you not behaving like the Opposing party every day? Please don't say that old excuse about having no power because we both know it's bull. You refuse to use your power to help those that are trying to buck this terrible system.
Please don’t forget that Gavin Newsom also has a ‘day job’ besides spearheading the current fight for Redistricting Equality & Justice with Prop 50. One man just cannot be everywhere…
By the way, please tell us what you’re doing about any of this. Each of us has our civic responsibilities to our Country in this crisis.
Okay Lynn you're right HE can't be everywhere. That's why he has a team. They can spend time making fun videos but no time for doing the serious work of governing. This age of trump is like no other and yes he can smile well and yes he can be slick in his presentation but I believe the country would in dire times prefer anybody that acts in their defence. Even if he/she is ugly and short! This isn't politics it's "show time!"
With all due respect Vee, Newsome is a GOVENOR. I think your criticism should be directed to the Senate and House Representatives…they have the ultimate responsibility to vehemently oppose the Trump regime. The State Govenors and Legislators can certainly oppose, but they can only do so much. I personally think Newsome has done a fantastic job of fighting back. Maybe thank him for doing what he has, and reserve your criticism and suggestions for “doing more” for those who have the actual responsibility of their House and Senate positions to do more. And be sure to include the spineless feckless Republican Representatives in your criticism, because they are just as responsible. In fact, I would argue they are more so.
Okay Peggy I agree that he’s just one of many Democrats out there that are doing what they can but still contend that he has more power than the voter to get the rest of the party to be more vocal.
Thanks Ginger I'm glad somebody thinks outside the box.
This episode was the hope I needed today. I was so happy and impressed with Gov. Newsom! His honest humble demeanor was so refreshing and I truly hope prop 50 passes. Thank you to all of the Find out team who made this come together. Great job! 👏
Hell YEAH that’s my zaddy Governor Newsom! Great interview guys! I hope people in Red states start to understand how BIG and successful California is in terms of the economy, GDP, and uh everything! People in Red states you have no idea how much of a regressive lifestyle you live and in terms of the taxes you pay. Not to mention you are becoming a petri dish of diseases and illnesses that will literally harm you financially, physically and emotionally. People will die and once the Big Beautiful Bill begins it’s slated cuts to Medicaid, Medical and health services you will have signed and sealed your place in doom. Wake up and stop 🛑 voting against your own livelihood. Try something different. Go California! Vote YES on Proposition 50! Eat your heart out! ❤️🐻💪🏽