The MeidasTouch Podcast

Governor Gavin Newsom on the Midterms and Trump’s Latest Threats

The MeidasTouch Podcast

Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting a rude awakening as he leaves Florida, making disastrous remarks on the tarmac about Ron DeSantis, his involvement in a controversial lawsuit, and his own ambassador’s comments about war with Russia. Meiselas then interviews California Governor Gavin Newsom about the midterms and the stakes for the country.

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