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And, This Is Where MAGA Got Their Playbook With Congressman Jim Clyburn

Congressman Jim Clyburn joins the podcast to reflect on the legacy of Jesse Jackson, his deep friendship with John Lewis, and how Democrats can speak to Black voters. Plus, he describes how today’s battles over voter ID laws and DEI are shaped by the battles fought during Reconstruction and the Jim Crow Era. 00:00: Intro 3:08 The Legacy of Jesse Jackson 4:55 Civil Disobedience, Faith and How Clyburn Met His Wife 12:48 The Phone Call That Changed The 1960 Election 16:21 Jim Clyburn And John Lewis’s Special Relationship 23:29 I Didn’t Get Enough Votes 29:08 “You Only Focus On Black People” 35:38 The Reconstruction To Jim Crow Pipeline 41:44 Voter ID & Where MAGA Got Their Playbook 47:52 The First Amendment, Democracy & The Attack on DEI 54:15 - How The Democrats Regain Black Voters Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Get your copy: https://youngmaninahurrybook.com The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation by Jim Clyburn available here:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jim-clyburn/the-first-eight/9780316572743/ --------------------------------------Follow Governor Gavin Newsom! X: https://x.com/GavinNewsomTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinnewsom?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinnewsom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinNewsomSubstack: https://substack.com/@gavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, This Is What The Founding Fathers Were Worried About With Jon Meacham

Presidential historian and author Jon Meacham shares how the Founding Fathers knew that a President like Trump was always a possibility and the best ways to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Plus they discuss the Super Bowl, Biden's legacy and whether the midterms might be our last election. 00:00 Intro0:30 The Super Bowl IS Political5:51 Democracy Has Always Been Messy8:22 What Meacham Got Wrong About Trump's Rise To Power12:26 Headlines vs. Historical Fact15:26 Republicans Wouldn't Elect Their Own Party19:43 Is Today's Political Climate Unprecedented26:27 Could Trump Be Right About Our Failing Institutions?34:00 Looking Back On 250 Years of American Struggle39:40 This Administration Is Rewriting American History In Real Time45:40 Are We The People Doing Enough To Resist?53:10 Biden's Legacy57:07 Will Democracy Survive The Midterms? Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom American Struggle By Jon MeachamAvailable February 17th 2026: https://rb.gy/m9nkkv --------------------------------------Follow Governor Gavin Newsom! X: https://x.com/GavinNewsomTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinnewsom?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinnewsom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinNewsomSubstack: https://substack.com/@gavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, This Is A Country In Crisis With Keith Edwards

Keith Edwards joins the show to reflect on the events in Minnesota and how to find hope amidst the tragedy. Then they jump into Keith's personal journey from reality TV to shaping political discourse, the choice to have Ben Shapiro on the show, and whether Democrats should shut down the government over DHS funding. 00:00 New York Culture vs. D.C. Culture 1:52 What We're Seeing in Minneapolis 7:30 Running in 2028 On Accountability10:10 Keith's Upbringing Makes This Surreal 13:20 Processing Grief & Learning To Trust Ourselves17:30 How Reality TV Helps Keith Cover Politics24:10 Trump's Election & Prayer Changed Keith's Career29:45 "We Actually Need Someone Who Knows What They're Doing"33:00The Lincoln Project Or The Inspiration Was I Need Money 38:20 Becoming An Intentional Content Creator 49:18 What Breaks Through In A 2026 Political Environment? 54:18 What's Wrong With The Liberal Side of YouTube?59:10 Why We Had Ben Shapiro On The Show 1:02:55 Does The Left Hurt Itself By Being Too Judgmental? 1:08:10 Fixing The DNC's Social Media 1:13:26 How Do Democrats Persuade People? Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, This Is The Conversation The Trump Administration Tried To Cancel (Live From Davos!)

In this special conversation, Gavin is joined by Ben Smith of Semafor to discuss how much damage Trump is doing to the American brand on the world stage. Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, they analyze how Newsom is fighting fire with fire when it comes to Trump's online rhetoric, Canadian PM Mark Carney's remarks on America's international standing, and California's economic record. 00:00 What Trump Tried To Cancel 2:54 CEOs Under Trump 6:49 The Trump Administration's Insults & Fighting Fire With Fire 8:58 America's Role On The World Stage 17:31 California's Record & The Democratic Party At Large 20:35 Immigration & The Border 25:25 California's Progressive Tax Structure Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, This Is The Chaos Within The GOP Featuring Ben Shapiro

What happens when the conservative movement turns on one of its own? Governor Newsom is joined by Ben Shapiro to dissect a wide range of topics including Trump's economic failures, the importance of immigration, and how free elections are in fact in danger. Plus they debate Middle East politics, how to solve the housing crisis and whether it's possible to find common ground with those you disagree with. 00:00 Intro 00:36 Ben Shapiro Is California Raised 5:25 Law vs. Politics 7:00 How Bullying Shaped Ben 11:26 Breitbart, Bannon & The Birth of A Right Wing Media Empire 19:02 Are Podcasts' Influence Overrated? 22:06 ICE in California, The Importance of Immigrants & The Benefits of Sanctuary Policies 30:01 Solving The Housing Crisis & Fighting Crony Capitalism 38:47 California vs. Red States 42:51 Did Ben Actually Support Prop 50 47:33 Is Donald Trump Trying To Kill Free Elections? 54:32 TPUSA's America Fest Speech, Candace Owens & The Right Wing Influencer Scene 1:00:50 Shapiro's Relationships With Charlie Kirk & Tucker Carlson 1:03:04 Grievance Based Politics & False Nostalgia 1:08:50 Trump's Economic Troubles, The Affordability Crisis and The Tariff Failure 1:17:06 Shapiro's Justification of Trump's Foreign Policy & The Greenland Question 1:19:49 Trump's Interference With The Fed 1:21:05 Israel, Hamas, The Devastation In Gaza, & Criticisms of Bibi Netanyahu 1:30:30 Gender Affirming Care Under Trump & The Right's Weaponization of LGBTQIA Rights 1:41:08 Is Trump The Scavenger in Ben's Book? 1:45:28 Rapid Fire: Midterm Predictions, Healthcare Subsidies, Vance vs, Rubio, Bondi's Exit Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.