We sit down with Arnold Schwarzenegger after a workout at Gold's Gym in Venice, where he's been working out for 55 years.

We discuss his new book, "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life." The book debuted at number one on the New York Times bestsellers' list.

Schwarzenegger talks about:

The impact of Golds on him
How he's most useful at 76
Taking advantage of being underestimated
Discussing Judaism with his Nazi officer father
Behind the scenes of his race for Governor
His famous accent
Staying positive in a world of negativity
Acknowledging failures
SAG AFTRA's strike
How Terminator predicted AI
Israel's war with Hamas
Gov. Newsom's trip to China
Serving the public
Arnold's pig Schnelly
Working out tips

This is the full, unedited conversation.

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