The Briefing: They Were Always Coming For Your Right To Vote With Attorney General Eric Holder

And, This Is Hunter Biden Like You've Never Heard Him Before

Long one of the most discussed figures in politics, Hunter Biden joins the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, public scrutiny,  and the political battles that have defined the last several years. He reflects on the darkest moments of his life, the controversies that dominated headlines, and why he believes now is the time to speak directly to the public. From his father's legacy and the future of the Democratic Party to what he sees as unprecedented grift within the Trump family, Hunter offers his perspective on the narratives consuming our politics. He also discusses the perils of social media, the DC media ecosystem, his recovery, and his ongoing feud with journalist Jake Tapper. 00:00 He’s Running 3:30 - They Gave Me A Stage And I’m Gonna Use It 7:29 - Why Speak Up Now? 14:45 Biden’s Authenticity vs. Trump’s Audacity 20:04 Graham Platner & Zohran Mamdani  27:20 Art & Addiction  32:20 He Was Never Part Of That DC Elite 38:05 The Obama Years 42:40 It All Happened All At Once - Data Leaks & Criminal Proceedings 54:54 The Prosecution, The Plea & The Pardon 1:03:37 The Trump Family Grift Is Unprecedented 1:14:50 Who Speaks For The Democratic Party? 1:25:28 What’s Next For Hunter Biden?  1:28:37 Hunter vs. Tapper: The Biden Books See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

And, This Is Former MAGA Influencer Ashley St. Clair

Ex-MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair joins the show to share her journey from MAGA mouthpiece to outspoken critic of the movement she helped build. She exposes the online influencer networks that begin in the White House and end in your feeds, before revealing why Elon Musk was so desperate to keep her silenced. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Ashley’s MAGA Origin Story 8:10 From TPUSA Recruit To Monetizing Activism 16:45 MAGA Influencers - Who Calls The Shots?  21:55 The Real Elon Musk & Big Tech’s Unchecked Power 36:30 The Trump Influencer Group Chats & How The Left Responds  46:22 Elon's 10,000 Space Lasers & The $40 Million NDA 56:05 St. Clair’s Biggest Regrets  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

BONUS: And, This Is A Lighting Round With The Prof G Pod & Scott Galloway

In this clip from his appearance on the Prof G podcast, Governor Newsom responds to a series of rapid fire questions from Scott Galloway. They discuss everything from how to implement fair tax policy to how to parent young men.  For the entire conversation check out The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

And, This Is Who Wins In An AI World With Andrew Yang

Former presidential candidate and Noble Mobile CEO Andrew Yang shares how he has long been concerned artificial intelligence would reshape everyday life and why he thinks the US government isn’t ready for the AI disruption. Yang also describes why Universal Basic Income matters more than ever, and what he says to the billionaires profiting off our data.  00:00 Intro 00:23 Forward Party 1:34 Universal Basic Income  6:30 Charity Vs. Ownership - Universal Basic Capital  13:14 AI Anxiety Across White Collar & Blue Collar Workers 18:27 AI Is Impacting Political Races  22:20 The Trump Administration’s Relationship To AI 26:25 What Reforms Do We Need To Prepare for AI? 37:21 Andrew Yang’s Social Media Concerns & Young People 45:18 China’s Safeguards & Restrictions  49:17 Is There Room for Optimism? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Can Artificial Intelligence Be Controlled? With Tristan Harris & Aza Raskin

Governor Newsom sits down with Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin of Center For Humane Technology to talk about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents for governments and individuals. They discuss how policymakers are thinking about AI regulation, whether current institutions are equipped to keep pace with the technology, and how the global competition for AI leadership could shape the future of tech. Harris and Raskin also talk about their new film, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, and why the conversation around AI needs to be about more than just the risks. 00:00 Intro 00:52 The Potential Impact of AI 7:14 Lessons from Social Media 11:58 How Did We Get To AGI? 20:05 Open Source vs. Proprietary 25:46 What Incentives Are In AGI Investment? 30:15 AI Safety Concerns 39:33 The Speed of AI Evolution 45:20 Regulating AI 52:30 Are The Right People In Charge? 59:05 What Should California Do? 1:10:03 Job Market Impact 1:16:50 Innovation & A Pro Human Future 1:21:46 Elections & Politicians For more on the Center For Humane Technology https://www.humanetech.com/ai-roadmap [https://www.humanetech.com/ai-roadmap] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.