Newsom vs. Shapiro
California UndergroundJanuary 20, 202600:00:00

Newsom vs. Shapiro

The recent high-profile podcast episode of "This is Gavin Newsom" featured Governor Gavin Newsom sitting down with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro for a no-holds-barred discussion that's sparking massive debate across California and the nation.

In this California Underground live stream, we dive deep into the key moments, heated exchanges, and surprising agreements from the interview. — including:

Shapiro pressing Newsom on his administration's handling of immigration, ICE controversies (including that "state-sponsored terrorism" post backtrack), and border policies
California's high cost of living, taxes, homelessness, and state management critiques
Broader topics like media influence, right-wing media origins, free elections, and more

Was this a genuine cross-aisle conversation, a political positioning move ahead of future elections, or did one side come out on top? We break down the clips, context, and what it means for California politics right now.

Join us LIVE as we react, take your questions/comments, and unpack the chaos!