This is Gavin Newsom And, This is Pod Save America's Jon Favreau & Tommy Vietor
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Jul 16, 2025 
Jon Favreau, co-founder of Crooked Media and former speechwriter for Barack Obama, and Tommy Vietor, former National Security Council spokesman, dive into some gripping topics. They discuss Gavin Newsom's appearance on The Shawn Ryan Show and explore bizarre Epstein conspiracy theories. The duo also analyzes Donald Trump's tactics to manipulate the upcoming 2026 election, delving into issues of political ethics and electoral strategies, especially concerning gerrymandering and immigration impacts in California.
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Interviewing Politicians Authentically
- Focus interviews on genuine curiosity rather than audience expectations.
- Longer conversations elicit authentic responses beyond political talking points.
Booking Bannon and Kirk Anecdote
- Tommy Vietor tried booking Steve Bannon to create division within the Republican Party.
- Gavin Newsom had Charlie Kirk on his podcast, showcasing bipartisan dialogue.
Crisis of Masculinity in Youth
- There's a crisis of masculinity affecting young men, making them lonely and less confident.
- Unrealistic masculine expectations trap boys between being tough or emotionally available.