Jerry Brown

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Former California Governor discussed across multiple podcast episodes for his executive decisions on criminal justice, government policy reform, and public health regulation. Podcast mentions highlight his commutation of a life sentence conviction, his perspectives on unintended consequences of governance, and his handling of food industry pressure regarding soda tax ballot initiatives.

Appears On

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Pod Save America Armstrong & Getty On Demand The Opinions The John Phillips Show The Dr. Hyman Show Biohack-it The Oath and The Office Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Episode Appearances

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 29, 2026

CA Governor Candidate Steve Hilton on Why California is Destroying Itself & How a Republican Can Win

“Initiated prison closure program that reduced capacity by half while doubling budget”

California Tax Reform - No State Income Tax Under $100KHousing Supply and CEQA Environmental LitigationUnion Power in California Politics and Policymaking

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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 15, 2026

California’s NGO Money Pipeline, Unfunded Mandates, and Rebuilding After the Palisades Fires | Elaine Culotti & Victor Davis Hanson

“Former governor cited as example of fiscally conservative Democratic leadership contrasting with current state governance.”

NGO and nonprofit accountability in disaster relief and government fundingUnfunded mandates and their fiscal impact on California municipalitiesPacific Palisades fire recovery and rebuilding permit delays

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Pod Save America · Mar 8, 2026

Gavin Newsom Is Finally Comfortable with Himself

“Former California governor whom Newsom served as lieutenant governor; Newsom now empathizes with his exit challenges”

Trump's Iran Military Escalation and War Powers ActDemocratic Party Electoral Strategy and RuthlessnessMarriage Equality Activism and Political Timing

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Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 26, 2026

A Little Opium, A Little Hooker, A Little Whatever?

“Former California Governor who commuted life sentence of gang-adjacent murder convict discussed as example of justified parole”

Epstein Documents Release and Political AllegationsIran Nuclear Negotiations and Disarmament DemandsCalifornia Criminal Justice Reform and Early Parole Programs

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The Opinions · Feb 12, 2026

Trump and the Death of Shared Morality in America

“Former California governor; quoted on unintended consequences of government reform”

Executive Power Expansion and Constitutional LimitsDemocratic Institutional ErosionImmigration Enforcement and ICE Operations

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The John Phillips Show · Feb 11, 2026

Michael Gates is running for California Attorney General

“Former California Governor; mentioned as predecessor to Newsom in regulatory conflicts with Huntington Beach”

California Government Waste and Fraud ($250 Billion Accountability Crisis)Municipal Governance Models and Crime Reduction StrategiesHomelessness Causation: Housing Costs vs. Addiction/Mental Health

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The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 11, 2026

School Food Is the Key to Fixing Our Children’s Health Crisis | Nora LaTorre

“Former California Governor; pressured by food industry to block soda taxes via ballot initiative”

School food system transformation and policyUltra-processed food definition and regulationChildren's chronic disease prevention through nutrition

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The John Phillips Show · Feb 9, 2026

Live at Gladstones in Long Beach with Steve Hilton and Shawn Steel

“Former California governor credited with empowering government unions and changing state politics”

Proposition 13 property tax protection and ballot initiative to save itCalifornia gubernatorial race 2024 and candidate positioningTech industry exodus from California to Texas and Arizona

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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Feb 7, 2026

Victor Davis Hanson RETURNS: Bay Area Democrats Play Populist at the Expense of the Middle Class

“Referenced as Bay Area Democrat unable to win national election despite state governance”

2028 Presidential Election DynamicsDemocratic Party Coalition DeclineKamala Harris Electoral Viability

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Biohack-it · Dec 11, 2025

Leading Doctor Warns: Fix This Before It’s Too Late

“California governor pressured by food industry to block soda tax legislation”

Industrial Food System ReformChronic Disease Reversal Through NutritionFood Policy and Regulatory Change

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The Oath and The Office · Nov 13, 2025

Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?

“Appeared at election night event in San Francisco celebrating Democratic victories”

Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits LitigationSupreme Court Tariff Authority Case (No Taxation Without Representation)Voting Rights Act Challenges and Mail-In Ballot Restrictions

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Dec 18, 2024

Julia Gets Wise with Nancy Pelosi

“Pelosi helped organize his 1976 presidential campaign in Maryland, launching her political career”

Female Leadership in PoliticsWomen's Representation in CongressAll-Girls Education and Leadership Development

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