A recent encounter between California’s Democratic Governor, Gavin Newsom, and “Meet the Press” host, Chuck Todd, revealed a potential conflict in Newsom’s COVID-19 policies. The Governor came under fire for permitting the film industry to resume operations while halting church services and funerals. Newsom defended his actions, attributing them to collective decision-making and evolving understanding of the novel situation. However, Todd highlighted that the prioritization seemed to favor one industry over others, potentially reflecting personal biases more than public health concerns.