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Newsom, Ocasio-Cortez lead Democrats searching for an audience

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a podcast last week .

Democrats are trying to reclaim the political conversation, anxious to reconnect with voters not just behind a podium or in social media posts.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is hitting the road in the coming weeks with Sen. Bernie Sanders .

Newsom 's podcast landed in the top 10 on Apple Podcasts this week .

He said he thinks transgender girls and women playing in sports is “deeply unfair” Newsom is among the front-runners in the 2028 race for president.

His comments had lawmakers on both sides scratching their heads, but he arguably got what he wanted.