

Newsom Tries to Salvage Political Career, and Woke Policies Backfire, with Stu Burguiere and Ilya Shapiro | Ep. 981
24 snips Jan 13, 2025
Stu Burguiere, host of BlazeTV's "Stu Does America," digs into Gavin Newsom's attempts to restore his political image while battling wildfires and critiques the failures of California's woke leadership. Ilya Shapiro, author of "Lawless," shares his experience with cancel culture in academia and the urgent need to free higher education from ideological constraints. They discuss the growing discontent among liberal voters, the challenges facing firefighters, and how college students can combat wokeness effectively from within.
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Newsom's Image Rehab
- Gavin Newsom went on Pod Save America to deflect blame and save his image.
- He's compared to David Muir, who wore a fake fireman's jacket during a hurricane.
Newsom's Dramatic Account
- Newsom dramatically recounted nearly being burned alive, claiming embers were in his hair.
- Megyn Kelly questions his truthfulness and theatrics.
Newsom vs. DeSantis
- Stu Burguiere points out Newsom's focus on image over competent governance.
- He contrasts this with Ron DeSantis's focus on preparation and accountability in Florida.