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And, This Is How The Media Is Failing Us In 2026 With Alex Wagner

Alex Wagner (Crooked Media) joins the show to talk about why legacy media is struggling, what stories will matter in 2026 and how Democrats can find their senses of humor. Plus, Alex shares why she'd love to get rid of the internet and why she refuses to become too negative. 00:00 Celebrating New Years With A Cold Plunge 5:15 The Difference Between Crooked Media & Legacy Media 9:47 Can CBS News Win Over MAGA? 14:24 Is Profitability Killing Institutional Media? 19:07 How The News Chooses What to Cover 23:17 Do Podcasts Break Through The Noise? 31:30 Trump's Endurance 36:00 Why Are Democrats So Humorless? 40:16 Is Media Consolidation And Democracy 45:05 How You Become Alex Wagner 55:23 The Stories We Should Be Focusing On In 2026 1:01:30 How Democrats Should Address Climate Issues? 1:09:16 Fighting Loneliness 1:17:13 What Makes Nihilism So Appealing For Young People?SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Substack: GavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Re-Release: And, This Is Gaming Culture & Gen-Z Nihilism With Content Creator Brandon _Atrio

Brandon Ewing aka Atrioc joins the show to talk with Gavin about gaming culture and whether violent video games lead to violent acts. Then they decide what it will take for Gen-Z to reject this administration, if a college degree is worth it, and whether online culture is a cause or symptom of the nihilism young people are feeling.SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom (00:00) Intro (2:56) The Alleged Link Between Violent Video Games And Violent Actions (9:32) Gaming Culture For People Who Aren't In It (14:50) The Rise & Fall of E-Sports (21:12) Meme Culture & The Economy After Covid (28:02) What It Takes For Gen-Z To Turn On Trump (36:00) The Burden We're Placing On Young People Is Unsustainable (39:57) Are College Degrees Worthless? (45:55) Social Media Incentivizes Feeding Into AngerIG: @ThisisGavinNewsomEmail: TIGNPod@gmail.comSubstack: GavinnewsomPhone: 855-6NEWSOMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, This Is A Look Back At The Biggest Moments of 2025

As the year comes to a close, the show looks back at some of the conversations that sparked debate, challenged assumptions, and cut across the political divide. In this special end of year rewind episode, Governor Gavin Newsom revisits significant moments from his discussions with Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon, Scott Galloway, Atrioc, and Ben Meiselas providing new context and commentary.Email the show: TIGNPod@gmail.comNew Book by Gavin Newsom: Young Man in a Hurry out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, This Is How Trump Loses His Base with Tim Miller of The Bulwark

The Bulwark's Tim Miller joins the podcast to discuss being a leading figure in the Never Trump movement, the growth of The Bulwark and how Donald Trump is starting to make the mistake of a normal politician. Plus, Tim shares what it's like spending time with the Turning Point crowd and which Democrats could actually reach young men.0:00 Intro2:30 Miller's Media Diet4:34 How Miller Came To Elevate The Bulwark10:34 How To Understand The Trump Origin Story 16:12 Who Really Benefits From Trump's Success26:03 How Do Democrats Win Nationally34:05 Did Covid Turn Democrats Into The Establishment?40:59 Miller's Relationship With Charlie Kirk & Turning Point USA46:17 The Left's Inability To Engage Young People52:00 Is The Theo Von Voter Up For Grabs? **BOOK ALERT** Preorder Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Substack: GavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, This Is Governor Newsom Live At The DealBook Summit With Andrew Ross Sorkin

Governor Newsom chats with Andrew Ross Sorkin in front of a live audience at the New York Times DealBook Summit in New York. Listen in as they discuss the future of the country, the state of the Democratic party and how to fight the Trump administration. 0:00 - The Democratic Party Is A Big Tent Party3:26 - The Importance of Democratizing Our Economy9:27 Standing Up For Free Elections15:55 Social Media Strategy & The Patriot Shop20:35 Trump's Future 23:47 Crony Capitalism29:30 California As A Model Economy 35:32 Environmental Issues & China38:41 The 2028 Nominee Should Be... SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsomEmail: TIGNPod@gmail.comSubstack: GavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.