And, This Is Hunter Biden Like You've Never Heard Him Before

About this episode

Hunter Biden joins the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about his life, addiction, and the political landscape.

Long one of the most discussed figures in politics, Hunter Biden joins the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, public scrutiny,  and the political battles that have defined the last several years. He reflects on the darkest moments of his life, the controversies that dominated headlines, and why he believes now is the time to speak directly to the public. From his father's legacy and the future of the Democratic Party to what he sees as unprecedented grift within the Trump family, Hunter offers his perspective on the narratives consuming our politics. He also discusses the perils of social media, the DC media ecosystem, his recovery, and his ongoing feud with journalist Jake Tapper. 00:00 He’s Running 3:30 - They Gave Me A Stage And I’m Gonna Use It 7:29 - Why Speak Up Now? 14:45 Biden’s Authenticity vs. Trump’s Audacity 20:04 Graham Platner & Zohran Mamdani  27:20 Art & Addiction  32:20 He Was Never Part Of That DC Elite 38:05 The Obama Years 42:40 It All Happened All At Once - Data Leaks & Criminal Proceedings 54:54 The Prosecution, The Plea & The Pardon 1:03:37 The Trump Family Grift Is Unprecedented…

People in this episode

Host: Gavin Newsom

Guest: Hunter Biden

Topics covered

• politics
• addiction
• public scrutiny
• media
• Democratic Party
• Trump family
• social media

Keywords

• Hunter Biden
• addiction
• politics
• Trump family
• Democratic Party
• social media
• media scrutiny

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Democratic Party, Trump family, DC media ecosystem, Obama

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