Newsom’s podcast angers his political base, arts groups pull back programming

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Newsom’s podcast angers his political base, arts groups pull back programming

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Published on Mar 13, 2025, 5:26:19 PM
Total time: 00:50:46

Episode Description

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right provocateurs like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.

Trump’s executive orders mandate no federal money should pay for programming that promotes diversity. Museums are falling in line. 

Critics review the latest film releases: “Black Bag,” “Opus,” “Novocaine,” and “The Electric State.”

Chicories, which include radicchio and known for bitterness, are often paired with bacon/pancetta and winter citrus in salads. You can also cook the different varieties of this vegetable.

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.