Social Media Reacts After Gavin Newsom Launches New Podcast

Governor Gavin Newsom of California has announced he has launched a new podcast.

In a post on X, Newsom wrote, “I’m launching a NEW PODCAST. We need to change the conversation.”

One X user responded to the announcement by writing, “You should shoot the podcast at a fancy restaurants while you belittle the average person and tell them that they cant eat like you can’t because of your made up rules.”

Another wrote, “Gavin Newsom was supposed to be helping the residents of California, especially after the devastating wildfires. Instead, he was making a podcast. What a jerk.”

Here’s a preview:

I'm launching a NEW PODCAST. We need to change the conversation.

I'm talking directly with people I disagree with, people I look up to, and you — the listeners.

Egg prices? Tariffs? DOGE? We're tackling all your big questions. 

This is Gavin Newsom. Subscribe now ➡️… pic.twitter.com/WdzGeqdvZ4

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) February 26, 2025

Here’s how social media reacted:

You should shoot the podcast at a fancy restaurants while you belittle the average person and tell them that they cant eat like you can’t because of your made up rules

— Luke Rudkowski (@Lukewearechange) February 26, 2025

Gavin Newsom was supposed to be helping the residents of California, especially after the devastating wildfires. Instead, he was making a podcast. What a jerk.

— Joseph Pino (@JosephPino_) February 26, 2025

Per Politico:

Gavin Newsom will soon host his own podcast where the California governor will mix it up with MAGA personalities, open his vast Rolodex for frank conversations with Democrats about how to come back from the wilderness and break news on consequential policy decisions.

The solo venture from a likely presidential aspirant comes as Democrats writ large struggle to keep pace with the onslaught of actions from President Donald Trump and Republicans. Leaders from across the minority party are casting about for a compelling message while trying to break through in an increasingly siloed media environment. The podcast space, with its proliferation of Trump-friendly personalities, has proven especially challenging for Democrats.

The Bill Maher-inspired program, “This is Gavin Newsom,” will be produced by iHeartPodcasts, where Newsom already appears on the sports and culture show “Politickin,’” alongside friends Marshawn Lynch, the former NFL star running back, and the agent Doug Hendrickson. Newsom said his eponymous interview format would allow him to focus far more extensively on politics.

Newsom is hardly the first politician to have his own podcast platform. But in an interview with POLITICO Tuesday, he pointed to aspects he believes differentiate it from the typical gabfest: He’s an officeholder booking guests he vehemently disagrees with — occasionally to spar, but with the goal of building out a forum that illuminates their respective positions.

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j/k – he's starting a podcast.

"Real questions! What's going on with the price of eggs?!" pic.twitter.com/YOiCLbMRZV

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 26, 2025