EPISODE · Mar 8, 2025 · 28 MIN
Newsom Splits With Democrats on Trans Athletes in Sports
from Political Breakdown · host KQED
A new podcast by Gov. Gavin Newsom made national headlines this week when Newsom, a longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights, told his guest, right wing talk show host and social media influencer Charlie Kirk, that he thinks it’s unfair for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports. Scott, Marisa and Guy analyze the comment, the fallout and what it says about the Democratic party’s thoughts on rebranding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A new podcast by Gov. Gavin Newsom made national headlines this week when Newsom, a longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights, told his guest, right wing talk show host and social media influencer Charlie Kirk, that he thinks it’s unfair for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports. Scott, Marisa and Guy analyze the comment, the fallout and what it says about the Democratic party’s thoughts on rebranding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Newsom Splits With Democrats on Trans Athletes in Sports
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