Gavin Newsom - Governor of California (Video)
In this 14 July 2025 video, host Shawn Ryan talks with Gavin Newsom, the 40th Governor of California, serving since 2019. A Democrat, he was Lieutenant Governor (2011–2019) and San Francisco’s youngest mayor in a century (2004–2011), gaining national attention for issuing same-sex marriage licenses in 2004. Diagnosed with dyslexia at age five, Newsom graduated from Santa Clara University in 1989 with a BS in Political Science.
He founded PlumpJack Group in 1992, growing it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise with wineries, restaurants, and hotels. Newsom survived a 2021 recall election and was reelected in 2022 with 59% of the vote.
He authored Citizenville (2013), advocating digital governance, and has hosted the podcast This is Gavin Newsom since 2025. Newsom champions progressive policies.
https://youtu.be/5BBq3Q_fHSU
00:00 Introduction & Welcoming Gavin Newsom
00:36 Political Differences & Tribalism
02:48 California’s Economy & Gun Control Debate
16:22 Pandemic Policies & Reflections
35:49 Political Aspirations & Democratic Leadership
40:34 Trump, Musk & Epstein Speculations
43:28 Iran, Gaza & Middle East Politics
49:28 Growing Up in San Francisco & Dyslexia
53:30 Family, Upbringing & Early Career
01:03:36 Immigration & Border Security
01:24:06 AI, Innovation & National Security
01:30:35 Trade, BYD & U.S. Economic Policy
01:35:29 Meeting Xi Jinping & Global Diplomacy
01:58:13 Homelessness, Housing & Mental Health
02:12:52 Ibogaine, Cannabis & Psychedelics Policy
02:15:55 Entrepreneurship & College Life
02:27:19 Political Career & Gender Policy Debate
02:52:38 Trans Rights & State Policy Challenges
03:02:35 Trump’s Legacy & Political Reflection
03:18:03 Wildfires, Crime & Federal Responsibility
03:35:24 Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure
03:49:12 Foreign Investment & National Security
03:51:39 Personal Insights & Final Reflections
04:06:41 Closing Thoughts
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