Andrew Gillum: podcast appearances and interviews

Andrew Demetric Gillum, born July 26, 1979, is a former American politician who served as the 126th mayor of Tallahassee, Florida, from 2014 to 2018. Prior to his mayoral tenure, he was a Tallahassee city commissioner from 2003 to 2014. As a member of the Democratic Party, Gillum was the party's nominee in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election. He secured the Democratic nomination by defeating a crowded field and narrowly lost the general election to Republican congressman Ron DeSantis, with a margin of about 34,000 votes, representing 0.4 percent of the total vote. Gillum's political career has included participation in local and statewide elections and advocacy within Florida. His public life has experienced controversy and legal challenges, including an incident in 2020 when police found him inebriated in a hotel room with a male escort and another man, which led to his undergoing drug rehabilitation. In 2022, he was indicted on charges relating to campaign funds but was found not guilty of making false statements; other charges resulted in a hung jury and were later dismissed. In July 2026, Gillum faced arrest in Alabama on drug possession charges. His career reflects a range of engagements in politics, public service, and legal proceedings.