California Governor Gavin Newsom (d) worked on his decision to feature conservative populists in his new podcast.This is Gavin NewsomIn an interview with New York Times In recent blowbacks.
A California Democrat said recent guests, including hosts of Right-wing advocacy organization co-founder Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA and War Room Podcast host and commentator Michael Savage, have attracted America's attention, including his 13-year-old son.
Newsom said the teenager raved about his interview with his father, Kirk, before the taping.
“What time? What time is Charlie coming here?
“And I'm saying, 'Hey, I'll be at school tomorrow,'” the lawmaker said of his reaction.
But enthusiasm and excitement put a big bet on Democrats' decision on a conservative figure with a wide range of working-class fans.
“The issues with this young man and what happened to our party will be deep in my mind and will be a deep part of my podcast,” Newsmu told The Times.
He also said he aims to explore “we make unpleasant explorations.”
The California governor said he feels that many demographics have been left behind while the country progresses towards inclusive politics.
“There's a crisis of men and masculinity in this country,” Newsom said.
“And that's difficult for Democrats because we want to lift women up. We want to lift those who are oppressed.”
This topic appeared in a recent episode with Gov. Tim Waltz (D-Minn.), where the two discussed the Democratic opportunity to win voters in upcoming elections.
“I can't send messages to misogynistic people,” the former vice presidential candidate told Newsom.
But California lawmakers said leaders should listen to different opinions before removing those who express them.
“You have to respect people you don't agree with, you can't just dismiss people,” Newsom said in the segment.
He highlighted online conservative influencers who have successfully connected with voters as an example of a change in political culture across the younger generation.
“They don't just exist, they last and affect young people every day,” Newsom said.
He encouraged Democrats to use open dialogue to attract people, and to ride “crime” rather than “defense.”
Newsom faces several criticisms of giving the platform a conservative voice, including former MP Adam Kintzinger (R-Ill.), who said he was “shocking the stupidity” of Newsom's interview with Bannon.
“Many of us who are appropriate have sacrificed their careers to fight Bannon, and Newsom is trying to run the careers and president by building him,” he said previously.
