California Governor Gavin Newsom was pressed by podcaster Joe Rogan on Shawn Ryan's podcast to defend his COVID-19 pandemic record, specifically regarding vaccine mandates for children and alleged pharmaceutical industry influence. Newsom denied caving to Big Pharma and defended his administration's actions, citing collaboration with the Trump administration and efforts to mitigate the virus's impact. He acknowledged some mistakes, like outdoor space closures, and announced an upcoming 'objective review' of California's pandemic response.
Joe Rogan confronts Gavin Newsom with 'tough' questions on pandemic record
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️California Governor Gavin Newsom was pressed by podcaster Joe Rogan on Shawn Ryan's podcast to defend his COVID-19 pandemic record, specifically regarding vaccine mandates for children and alleged pharmaceutical industry influence. Newsom denied caving to Big Pharma and defended his administration's actions, citing collaboration with the Trump administration and efforts to mitigate the virus's impact. He acknowledged some mistakes, like outdoor space closures, and announced an upcoming 'objective review' of California's pandemic response.
Trending- 1 Gavin Newsom appeared on Shawn Ryan’s podcast.
- 2 Shawn Ryan asked Newsom a question from Joe Rogan regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and pharmaceutical influence.
- 3 Newsom defended his record, denied pharmaceutical industry influence, and explained his decisions.
- 4 Newsom stated his team is compiling an 'objective review' of pandemic policies, due next month.
- 5 Newsom acknowledged that closing outdoor spaces was a mistake.
- Gavin Newsom defended his COVID-19 record and denied caving to pharmaceutical industry pressure.
- Newsom announced that California is compiling an 'objective review' of its pandemic policies, to be completed next month.
- Newsom acknowledged that closing outdoor spaces like beaches was a mistake he would have done differently.
What: California Governor Gavin Newsom was confronted about his COVID-19 pandemic record, including vaccine mandates for children and alleged pharmaceutical industry influence, during an interview on Shawn Ryan's podcast. Newsom defended his policies and announced an upcoming objective review of the state's pandemic response.
When: Monday (recently, prior to July 16, 2025); during the COVID-19 pandemic (past); next month (for the objective review report).
Where: On Shawn Ryan's podcast; policies discussed pertain to California.
Why: Joe Rogan, through Shawn Ryan, sought to hold Governor Newsom accountable for his administration's COVID-19 decisions, particularly vaccine mandates and their perceived consequences, and to question the influence of pharmaceutical companies. Newsom's responses aimed to defend his actions and provide context for the decisions made during the unprecedented pandemic.
How: Joe Rogan submitted 'tough' questions via Shawn Ryan, which Ryan then posed to Governor Newsom during a podcast interview. Newsom responded by defending his record, denying undue influence, and explaining the rationale behind his administration's policies, while also acknowledging some areas he would have handled differently.