This is Gavin Newsom And, This Is A Look Back At The Biggest Moments of 2025
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Dec 18, 2025 In a reflective look at 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom is joined by political commentators including Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon, Scott Galloway, Atrioc, and Ben Maisalas. They dive into riveting debates about unscripted media’s impact on politics, with Kirk arguing it broadens outreach. Bannon discusses tax policies mirroring California's, while Galloway highlights the crisis of masculinity exacerbated by tech culture. Atrioc connects housing issues to political radicalization, and Maisalas underscores the revival of Democratic energy through community engagement.
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Controversial Conversation That Missed The Point
- Gavin Newsom recalled his first guest, Charlie Kirk, and the wide reaction those clips provoked.
- He emphasized that their substantive conversation about Democrats doing long-form work was lost in headlines.
Use Long-Form Conversations To Reach New Audiences
- Do engage in long-form, unscripted conversations to reach new audiences beyond traditional media.
- Democrats should use risky, raw formats to connect emotionally and penetrate different audiences.
Populist Tax Arguments Cross Ideological Lines
- Steve Bannon argued for higher corporate and top-end taxes, framing it as populist economic policy.
- Gavin Newsom noted that position resembled California's progressive tax approach favoring the working class.