Newsom’s new podcast features far-right provocateurs Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon

Mar. 13, 2025 Politics

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right stalwarts like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.

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Joe Garofoli - senior political writer for the San Francisco Chronicle - @joegarofoli

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Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Zeke Reed, Jack Ross

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