Glenn Youngkin on governing like a CEO, the AI power crisis, and why every operator should run for office​

Glenn Youngkin on governing like a CEO, the AI power crisis, and why every operator should run for office​

April 28, 2026 · 58 min

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Glenn Youngkin discusses his experience as Governor of Virginia and the intersection of business and politics.

Glenn Youngkin was the 74th Governor of Virginia. Before politics, he spent nearly 25 years at The Carlyle Group, one of the largest private equity firms in the world, where he rose to co-CEO. During his four-year term, Virginia generated $10B in surplus revenue, delivered $9B in tax relief, attracted $156B in capital investment, and became one of the first states in the country to mandate cell-phone-free classrooms. In this episode of Summation, Glenn and Auren discuss: Why every Virginia st...

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Host: Auren Hoffman

Guest: Glenn Youngkin

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