Newsom's move into podcasting was seen as an effort to broaden his appeal amid ongoing speculation about a possible 2028 White House bid. The poll suggests that Newsom may risk backlash from liberal and left-wing voters while attempting to engage with MAGA figures such as Kirk and Steve Bannon on his show.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using his statements on transgender athletes to shift the focus of the country’s electorate from culture wars and populism to policy and results, and to