Pod Save America Gavin Newsom Is Finally Comfortable with Himself
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Mar 8, 2026 
Gavin Newsom, California governor and author of Young Man in a Hurry, reflects on childhood discoveries and political milestones. He discusses Trump and U.S. policy toward Iran, the crowded California primary and party strategy. He also revisits issuing same-sex marriage licenses, dyslexia and public speaking, and quirky family stories like his pet otter.
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Pressure Weak Primary Candidates To Withdraw
- Newsom agrees the California Democratic Party should pressure weak primary candidates to drop to avoid splitting the vote.
- He warned that crowded races risk elevating Republicans and urged Democrats to 'choose wisely.'
Dyslexia Fueled Resilience And Creativity
- Newsom links his dyslexia to lifelong anxieties but also to 'superpowers' like risk-taking, resilience, and creativity.
- He credits compensating for learning differences with abilities that aided his political career.
Growing Up Close To The Gettys Highlighted Class Gaps
- Newsom describes childhood proximity to the Getty family—traveling with them yet always returning to his mother's modest home.
- He recalled an imposter moment when a Getty child asked which Getty he was, highlighting class distance.
