Gavin Newsom wants to “change the conversation,” so he’s launching a podcast. Legacy media outlets once served as reliable allies for politicians like Newsom, but as their influence declines, direct-to-audience platforms are taking over. While he claims his podcast will focus on “real conversations” about policy and governance, it’s hard to ignore the irony—under Newsom’s reign, California has faced record homelessness, an exodus of residents, and catastrophic fires across the state, especially in LA earlier this year. And his brilliant solution? More talking to a camera. The diversity of perspectives and free flow of information enabled by the internet have incredible potential for humanity, but it also raises a tricky question—who should we listen to, and who should we ignore?