John Bickley

Now, on this topic of problematic political quid pro quos, Jed, you particularly dug into Newsom's connections to communist China that runs back to his time as mayor of San Francisco. That was back in 2004 to 2011. What did you find out about him during his time as mayor?

So this China SF supposed nonprofit that Newsom created is effectively a foreign national run organization that's buying property in America through the governor's office. What was the rationale from Newsom's perspective for even starting this joint venture with CCP connected individuals? What would be his argument for this?

So this China SF supposed nonprofit that Newsom created is effectively a foreign national run organization that's buying property in America through the governor's office. What was the rationale from Newsom's perspective for even starting this joint venture with CCP connected individuals? What would be his argument for this?

So Newsom is saying, look, I'm bringing in investment, I'm bringing in money for San Francisco that benefits ultimately California as a whole. What did you find in terms of any entanglements personally for him personally? with any of these entities that he's working with?

So Newsom is saying, look, I'm bringing in investment, I'm bringing in money for San Francisco that benefits ultimately California as a whole. What did you find in terms of any entanglements personally for him personally? with any of these entities that he's working with?

So this guy is charged for bribing associates of Newsom. Was there any backlash against Newsom for this?

So this guy is charged for bribing associates of Newsom. Was there any backlash against Newsom for this?

What have we seen since this?

What have we seen since this?

To me, that's pretty shocking. Yeah, it is. And it's highlighted even now in the aftermath of these fires that Susan's just talked about. We've seen the struggles of a lot of private citizens in California, but also entities that are trying to rebuild with all the red tape in California.

To me, that's pretty shocking. Yeah, it is. And it's highlighted even now in the aftermath of these fires that Susan's just talked about. We've seen the struggles of a lot of private citizens in California, but also entities that are trying to rebuild with all the red tape in California.

Now, another explosive topic that you guys dug into is how Newsom's handling of the prison system came to a head during the COVID-19 lockdowns in the state. Can you explain what exactly happened there?

Now, another explosive topic that you guys dug into is how Newsom's handling of the prison system came to a head during the COVID-19 lockdowns in the state. Can you explain what exactly happened there?

It's shocking that this is not a massive scandal. One more question about Newsom, his approach to transgender policies. He's now trying to reverse a bit in terms of at least males in female sports. He's launched a new podcast. He's trying to attack right from his far left positions. But what's the truth there? How has he actually handled the transgender issue as governor and lieutenant governor?

It's shocking that this is not a massive scandal. One more question about Newsom, his approach to transgender policies. He's now trying to reverse a bit in terms of at least males in female sports. He's launched a new podcast. He's trying to attack right from his far left positions. But what's the truth there? How has he actually handled the transgender issue as governor and lieutenant governor?

Yeah, that interview on Newsom's new podcast really made a lot of news. Let's listen to that exchange between the governor and Charlie Kirk.

Yeah, that interview on Newsom's new podcast really made a lot of news. Let's listen to that exchange between the governor and Charlie Kirk.

Quite a mental image there. Well, Susan and Jed, congrats on your new book. And thank you so much for joining us.

Quite a mental image there. Well, Susan and Jed, congrats on your new book. And thank you so much for joining us.

Thanks, John. That was Susan Crabtree and Jed McFatter discussing their new book, Fool's Gold. And this has been a weekend edition of Morning Wire.