California Gov. Gavin Newsom made headlines by inviting conservative activist Charlie Kirk to be the first guest on his new podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom.” Now Kirk is speaking out about the experience of sitting down to talk politics with his ideological opposite, and he has a warning for Republicans.

The governor's latest endeavor is a show coddling right-wing provocateurs. It's not only cringey, it's a glib diversion from the job he should be doing.

Conservative media personality Charlie Kirk cautioned the Republican Party not to dismiss Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) as a growing threat to the GOP as the California Democrat emerges as a top contender for the 2028 presidential election.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right stalwarts like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.