A new podcast by Gov. Gavin Newsom made national headlines this week when Newsom, a longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights, told his guest, right-wing talk show host and social media influencer Charlie Kirk, that he thinks it’s unfair for transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports. Scott, Marisa and Guy analyze the comment, the fallout and what it says about the Democratic party’s thoughts on rebranding.
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Newsom Splits With Democrats on Trans Athletes in Sports
Gov. Gavin Newsom's new podcast, 'This is Gavin Newsom,' sparked controversy this week over Newsom's comments about trans athletes competing in women's sports. (Sruti Mamidanna/KQED)
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