The Circuit with Emily Chang

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Is In the Arena Feb 13, 2026

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Emily Chang meets California Governor Gavin Newsom in Sacramento for a wide ranging sit-down to discuss his political career and future ambitions. Though the next presidential election is more than two years away, the governor is widely considered the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, a position reinforced by his sometimes-gleeful attacks on President Donald Trump.

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom Meets The Moment Feb 12, 2026

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Emily Chang sits down with California’s First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom in her home in Marin. They discuss Siebel Newsom’s Bay Area roots, her career in documentary film, her work at the state capitol, and what she sees ahead for the Newsoms’ next chapter.

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Disney Entertainment’s Dana Walden on Media Mergers, Jimmy Kimmel and What Makes Good TV Dec 12, 2025

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Emily Chang meets Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden for an inside look at the entertainment giant's global streaming and TV ambitions

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How Reese Witherspoon Turned Star Power Into an Empire Nov 24, 2025

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Emily Chang meets Reese Witherspoon to discuss the company's founding mission and what's next for Hollywood.

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Alexis Ohanian on Life After Reddit Nov 14, 2025

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Emily Chang meets Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian at Athlos NYC, an annual women’s track and field event. They discuss his expansive athletics portfolio, venture career and what happened when he left Reddit.

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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is Betting on Smart Glasses Nov 07, 2025

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Emily Chang speaks with Snap CEO Evan Spiegel in Los Angeles for a conversation about his entrepreneurial journey, building Snap and his latest consumer hardware bet. Spiegel is doubling down on smart glasses and going head to head with giants like Google, Meta, and Apple in the race to bring augmented reality to the masses.

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on Life and Business Beyond the Royal Spotlight Aug 27, 2025

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Emily Chang speaks with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex about her new chapter in Montecito, including her latest ventures in business and entertainment, and life beyond the royal glare. Over burgers and beer, she reflects on the intense public scrutiny she has received since her marriage to Prince Harry, her entrepreneurial ambitions, and what she’s building next.

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The Lawyer Behind Elon Musk, Jay-Z and Megan Thee Stallion Jul 04, 2025

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Emily Chang meets power lawyer Alex Spiro in Miami to discuss how he navigates the high-stakes world of litigation on behalf of famous clients like Elon Musk, Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion and Alec Baldwin.

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Marc Benioff’s Race to One Billion Agents Jun 27, 2025

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Emily Chang meets Salesforce Co-Founder & CEO Marc Benioff in his home city of San Francisco to discuss the rise of AI agents and what it’s like to run a very memeable global tech company.

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Melinda French Gates Turns the Page Jun 20, 2025

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Emily Chang speaks with Melinda French Gates to discuss how she’s navigating her next stage as a philanthropic powerhouse.

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