The California governor said in his announcement he will invite people he disagrees with, which may include Trump-aligned individuals, as well as Democrats to talk – or spar – extensively about politics.
Though the California governor declined to say who he would invite on, he cited CPAC’s lineup as an example of the people he could speak with.
Democrats have struggled to break into the podcast and alternative media space – which has been dominated by conservatives as seen in the last presidential cycle.
But the foundation had already been laid thanks to many alt-right and right-wing personalities who found audiences in alternative media spaces after feeling rejected by traditional media.
Newsom said that understanding the MAGA movement’s motivations prevents people from becoming “victims” of their motivations.