Political drama is brewing in California, and Governor Gavin Newsom is at the center of it all.

In what might be the most unexpected pivot since Silicon Valley tech bros discovered kombucha, Newsom has launched a podcast that’s got Democrats side-eyeing him harder than a startup pitch at a venture capital meeting.

The Podcast Heard 'Round Sacramento

Newsom’s new podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom,” has become a political rollercoaster that’s leaving everyone dizzy. His recent episode featuring right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has Democrats clutching their progressive pearls and wondering if their golden boy has gone rogue.

Controversy is the New Black

Especially controversial were Newsom’s comments about transgender women athletes, which immediately drew fire from his own party. It’s like he’s playing political Jenga, carefully removing support blocks and watching everyone’s reactions.

The Hot Take

Is this a brilliant strategy to win over moderate voters, or is Newsom committing political self-immolation? One thing’s certain: in the Bay Area’s political landscape, this podcast is creating more drama than a techie’s LinkedIn status update.