Gavin Newsom
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- Milken Institute31 min
A Conversation with California Governor Gavin Newsom | Global Investors' Symposium São Paulo 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom framed the state's unprecedented climate leadership as a constitutional response to federal inaction, highlighting a $4.1 trillion economy that has achieved all environmental targets while expanding clean energy capacity to outpace federal policies. By extending the Cap and Invest program to 2045, accelerating battery storage, and co-chairing a coalition representing 60% of U.S. GDP, the administration positions California as a stable, bipartisan partner against global competition and domestic financial risks. The speech concludes by urging a shift from goal-setting to implementation, warning that failure to secure regulatory certainty and supply chains will compromise the nation's technological competitiveness and democratic stability.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 53m
America Is at Breaking Point, Is Gavin Newsom America’s Next President?
In a recent wide-ranging discussion, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed serious allegations of political collusion involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein while warning that the current administration is eroding democratic checks and balances through the removal of oversight mechanisms. Drawing on his background as a dyslexic entrepreneur who built a diverse business empire before entering public service, Newsom defended the Democratic Party's pro-growth record and outlined his strategy to counter Republican narratives by embracing radical transparency and redefining the party around an "abundance mindset." The dialogue concluded with Newsom's personal reflections on overcoming past failures and his firm assertion that the nation must prioritize unity over partisan division, while simultaneously documenting his journey in an upcoming memoir titled *Young Man in a Hurry*.
- All-In Podcast1h 39m
Fixing the American Dream with Andrew Schulz
Andrew Schulz, Friedberg, Gavin Newsom, Trump, Jason Calacanis
In a May 3 Miami event featuring comedian Andrew Schulz, hosts Jason Calacanis and David Sack discussed advanced IVF technologies, the strategic implications of Governor Gavin Newsom's new podcast, and critiques of President Trump's tariff policies. The dialogue extended to economic solutions such as investing the Social Security Trust Fund in equities to prevent 2032 insolvency, while analyzing housing market distortions and the psychological drivers behind modern conspiracy theories. Panelists also shared personal investment origins, evaluated the Department of Government Efficiency's potential under Elon Musk, and highlighted JD Vance's political trajectory as a key figure in future American leadership.
- All-In Podcast1h 41m
E101: Ye acquires Parler, Snap drops 30%, macro outlook, VC metrics, valuing stocks & more
Brad Gerstner, Sacks, Ye, Chamath, Gavin Newsom, David Friedberg, Jason Calacanis, Jake
Panelists analyzed Kanye West's acquisition of the unstable social network Parlor amid his public mental health crisis, sparking debate on media ethics regarding amplifying harmful rhetoric versus platform fragmentation. The discussion expanded to broader market dynamics where rising interest rates are forcing corporate discipline and valuation resets across Meta, Snap, and the venture capital sector. Additional topics included California's contentious Prop 30 tax measure and cultural critiques of consumer behavior regarding alternative proteins and default service options.
- Milken Institute32 min
A Conversation with California Governor Gavin Newsom
California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the state's unprecedented challenges, including the loss of 1.62 million jobs, historic wildfires, and a severe homelessness crisis, while defending its resilience as the world's fifth-largest economy. Despite admitting early reopening errors, his administration implemented aggressive testing expansions, waived environmental regulations for housing, and launched a $617 million homeless shelter initiative to stabilize demographics and infrastructure. Newsom concluded by advocating for direct democracy reforms and maintaining the state's global innovation leadership despite claims of business flight and political polarization.
- All-In Podcast1h 21m
E20: Robinhood wrap up, Insiders vs. Outsiders, California's failing report card & how to fix it
David Sacks, Elon, Vlad, Gavin Newsom, Aziz Ansari, David Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya
In their 20th emergency episode, All-In Podcast hosts David Sacks, David Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Jason Calacanis resolve personal tensions while dissecting the GameStop trading restrictions, citing a conflict of interest where market makers like Citadel allegedly profited from both sides of the squeeze. The quartet expands this critique of entrenched financial elites to California's structural collapse, detailing a severe housing and fiscal crisis driven by Propositions 13 and 98, massive pension underfunding, and unchecked bureaucracy. Culminating in a coordinated push for political reform, the hosts endorse Gavin Newsom's recall, with Jason Calacanis donating $50,000 to the effort and outlining a platform centered on deregulation, school vouchers, and tax overhaul to channel populist unrest against insider dominance.
- All-In Podcast1h 23m
E18: Inauguration talk, breaking down the $1.9T stimulus, the case for recalling Gavin Newsom & more
Gavin Newsom, Chamath, Friedberg, Jason Calacanis
Hosts David Sacks, David Friedberg, and Chamath Palihapitiya analyze the post-inauguration landscape, warning that Biden's failure to validate opposing viewpoints risks widening political divides while urging against a "domestic Patriot Act" that could empower surveillance over domestic dissent. The discussion shifts to tech governance, where the panel critiques the Facebook Oversight Board's lack of sovereignty and advocates for Common Carrier regulations to prevent Big Tech from becoming quasi-utilities, alongside a sharp critique of California's governance that predicts Governor Gavin Newsom's recall due to failed pandemic policies and talent migration. Finally, the group addresses economic stimulus and wealth inequality, proposing a biomanufacturing infrastructure plan and universal savings accounts to avert a debt crisis, while condemning cancel culture mechanisms that silence free discourse regardless of political affiliation.
- All-In Podcast1h 23m
E16: Reflecting on the riots at the US Capitol, plus: Georgia runoffs, vaccine distribution & more
David Sacks, Friedberg, Gavin Newsom, Kim Kardashian, Chamath Palihapitiya
A panel of political and economic analysts collectively blames Donald Trump for inciting the Capitol storming through his dissemination of election falsehoods, while debating the strategic merits of his legal prosecution versus bipartisan reconciliation. The discussion further examines the Republican Party's realignment following the Georgia runoffs, the urgent need to restructure the vaccine rollout using military-style centralization, and the societal dangers posed by activist district attorneys and escalating tribalism. Ultimately, the hosts predict a period of initial stability in 2021 before potential chaos, suggesting that Joe Biden's centric leadership may help de-escalate partisan warfare while Trump's political influence diminishes.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
U.S. Cities Leading the Way
Josh Terengel, Walter Robb, Kathy Wilde, Gavin Newsom, Tony Hsieh, Andy Cohn
Led by prominent figures such as Gavin Newsom and Tony Hsieh, this event examines how U.S. cities are leveraging public-private partnerships to drive economic growth amidst federal funding gaps and restrictive immigration policies. The discussion highlights transformative local initiatives like Detroit's Whole Foods collaboration and Las Vegas's Downtown Project, which prioritize community engagement and "Return on Community" over traditional financial metrics. Despite these innovations, the panel also addresses the critical challenges of gentrification and affordable housing, advocating for substantive corporate stewardship and new fiscal mechanisms to ensure equitable urban development.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Creative California: Where the World Comes to Innovate
Darren Jamison, Joe Kiani, Gavin Newsom, Peter Platzer, Kim Polese, Kevin Klowden
California retains its status as a global patent hub driven by premier institutions like Caltech and Stanford, yet its economic vitality is severely hampered by flatlining growth, high unemployment disparities, and a regulatory environment that has driven venture capital in medical technology down by 70%. Facing intensified competition from international locations offering substantial R&D subsidies and domestic rivals providing lower operational costs, the state struggles with a stagnant talent pipeline marked by negative net migration and severe higher education funding cuts. Experts recommend a strategic pivot toward offensive regional economic development, including federal advocacy for immigration reform and the adoption of streamlined zoning models, to reconcile high regulatory costs with the need to retain innovation leadership.