Newsom’s Former Aide Goes Public About Their Affair & McConnell Must Address Kentuckians
Newsom’s Former Aide Goes Public About Their Affair & McConnell Must Address Kentuckians  
Podcast: Philip Teresi
Published On: Wed Jul 29 2026
Description: The New York Times article highlights Ruby Rippey's decision to publicly revisit the affair she had with Gavin Newsom while serving in his administration and while married to one of his top aides. Rippey takes responsibility for her role but argues that Newsom's recent memoir minimizes the impact of the relationship and its aftermath. The story revives one of the most significant scandals of Newsom's early political career just as national attention increasingly turns toward his possible future on the presidential stage.  Axios reports that Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell publicly and verbally reassure Kentuckians that he is capable of carrying out his duties after more than six weeks out of public view following a fall and hospitalization. McConnell's office says he is recovering through intensive rehabilitation and intends to return to work, but Beshear argues that voters deserve a direct update—or, if McConnell cannot provide one, his resignation. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.  -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.