Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom was roundly mocked on Wednesday after he announced plans for a podcast while his state struggles with crime, homelessness, and more.
“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,” Newsom captioned a video posted on X.”
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
“Egg prices? Tariffs? DOGE? We’re tackling all your big questions,” he added, noting in the video that he planned to speak with some of the “biggest leaders and architects in the MAGA [Make America Great Again] movement.”
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was one of many others on social media who pointed out that the governor already had a job to do rather than talk on a podcast to fix his reputation.
“Let’s start with why did you throw a party