Can Democrats Still Govern? — with Gavin Newsom
Summary
Scott Galloway interviews California Governor Gavin Newsom, who identifies housing supply as the state’s primary challenge and details his administration’s efforts to combat homelessness and support the creative industry. Newsom defends California’s tax structure while advocating for federal reforms to prevent wealth migration and discusses the need for proactive AI regulation. The conversation also covers his criticism of the current administration’s handling of Iran and Israel, alongside his views on national service and economic innovation.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Indeed, Toyota, and Uber
Intro: Governor Gavin Newsom joins the show
California's economy, housing crisis, and NIMBYism
LA mayoral race, homelessness, and mental health
Film industry taxes, wealth tax, and billionaire exodus
Sponsors: Roebling, Verizon, Framer, LinkedIn
Tech dominance, AI regulation, and universal basic capital
Foreign policy: Iran, Israel, and Gaza
Lightning round: Healthcare, minimum wage, and taxes
Reflections on leadership, masculinity, and family
Outro and sponsors
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