The Issue Is
Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 422
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
82: Rep. Jackie Speier, Andy Ngo
Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) is concerned about a "potential police state" after President Trump announces an executive order concerning immigration. She's worried about government agenc…
00:23:32 |
Sat 13 Jul 2019
81: President Trump vs. California
The Issue Is...President Trump vs. California
Democratic Congresswoman Katie Hill is one of the rising stars in Congress. Her fellow freshmen voted her their representative to leadership.
We ta…
Democratic Congresswoman Katie Hill is one of the rising stars in Congress. Her fellow freshmen voted her their representative to leadership.
We ta…
00:29:50 |
Sat 06 Jul 2019
80: Chef and political citizen Dean Sheremet
Dean Sheremet is a TV host, chef, dancer, fitness expert, father, and politically active citizen.
In this "Issue Is:" podcast extra, he tells Elex Michaelson about how he first became interested i…
00:34:47 |
Sat 06 Jul 2019
79: Ann Coulter, Bob Shrum, Areva Martin, Caroline Heldman on Democratic Debate
The Issue Is...the Democratic debate.
It's the first presidential debate of 2020...and it gets nasty.
Kamala Harris' attack on Joe Biden is the most talked about moment.
We talk about that and …
It's the first presidential debate of 2020...and it gets nasty.
Kamala Harris' attack on Joe Biden is the most talked about moment.
We talk about that and …
00:31:15 |
Sat 29 Jun 2019
78: Democratic strategist Bob Shrum
Bob Shrum is one of the most well known & most respected strategists in Democratic politics.
He's currently co-chair of the USC Center for the Political Future.
In this podcast extra, he tells Ele…
He's currently co-chair of the USC Center for the Political Future.
In this podcast extra, he tells Ele…
00:22:00 |
Fri 28 Jun 2019
77: Rep. Ted Lieu, Tim Conway, Elisha Krauss, Brian Tyler Cohen
On today's episode of The Issue Is podcast:
Elex Michaelson speaks with Rep. Ted Lieu featuring panelists Tim Conway, Elisha Krauss, and Brian Tyler Cohen.
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The Issue Is: with Elex Mich…
Elex Michaelson speaks with Rep. Ted Lieu featuring panelists Tim Conway, Elisha Krauss, and Brian Tyler Cohen.
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The Issue Is: with Elex Mich…
00:23:55 |
Sat 22 Jun 2019
76: Hasan Piker and Larry Elder
On the show today... Hasan Piker is the youngest of the Young Turks.
He's one of the most influential progressive commentators in all of social media. His commentaries are shared and seen by millio…
He's one of the most influential progressive commentators in all of social media. His commentaries are shared and seen by millio…
00:31:14 |
Sat 15 Jun 2019
75: Young Turks Hasan Piker
Hasan Piker is the youngest of the Young Turks.
He's one of the most influential progressive commentators in all of social media. His commentaries are shared and seen by millions.
In this podca…
00:52:27 |
Sat 15 Jun 2019
74: Conservative talk show host Larry Elder
Conservative talk show host Larry Elder grew up hating his father. He was beaten by him, and never given much affection.
After a verbal argument, they stopped talking. That lasted for ten years.
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00:48:18 |
Sat 15 Jun 2019
73: The Issue Is: Corey Booker, Patricia Arquette, Katie Hill
Cory Booker had a break out moment with his address regarding gun control at the California Democratic Convention.
Moments later, he spoke with "The Issue Is:" about his presidential campaign.
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00:38:10 |
Sat 08 Jun 2019
72: Carson Jones
Carson Jones is the first zookeeper/gay rights activist to sit down for "The Issue Is:" podcast.
At 24, he's also the youngest guest.
He's the openly gay son of Alabama's Democratic Senator Dou…
00:25:22 |
Sat 08 Jun 2019
71: From the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco
This week, a special edition of “The Issue Is:” from the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco.
14 presidential candidates will be on hand plus 5,000 delegates and guests.
Our guest…
00:19:01 |
Tue 04 Jun 2019
70: Senator Kamala Harris, Gloria Allred, Tomi Lahren
This week on "The Issue Is:," exclusive one on one conversations with four women making news.
SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS:
California Senator Kamala Harris discusses her presidential campaign. She desc…
00:43:03 |
Sat 25 May 2019
69: Governor Gavin Newsom, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Governor Gavin Newsom wants to dramatically change the healthcare system in California.
He believes if every Californian is forced to buy healthcare it will lower premiums for everyone. He wants t…
00:29:14 |
Sat 18 May 2019
68: Political consultant Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy is one of the most experienced consultants in Republican politics. And, he's at war with President Trump.
In this extended interview with Elex Michaelson, Murphy talks about his past c…
00:43:49 |
Sat 18 May 2019
67: Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the fastest rising star in the Democratic presidential race. He's looking to make history as the first President who is a millennial, gay man, Afghanistan veteran.
We spok…
00:18:02 |
Mon 13 May 2019
66: Marianne Williamson, Bill Barr & A Surprise Finish
It's the 1 year anniversary edition of "The Issue Is:"
Marianne Williamson is a Democratic candidate for President of the United States.
She wants to redefine the role of President---and belie…
00:15:55 |
Sat 04 May 2019
65: Attorney and media expert Areva Martin
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR 'THE ISSUE IS'!
On this episode, we talk to Areva Martin, one of our first panelists on The Issue Is.
Areva Martin is one of the most quoted legal commentators i…
00:41:21 |
Fri 03 May 2019
64: Joe Biden in the presidential race, Gov. Jay Inslee, Ben Lyons
In this episode, we talk about the presidential race.
He may be the front runner in the polls, but now that Joe Biden is actually in the race, can he overcome being old and white?
Our panelists…
00:20:32 |
Sat 27 Apr 2019
63: Entertainment reporter and film maven Ben Lyons
Ben Lyons is an expert in the intersection between politics, sports and entertainment. He’s the host of the Lion’s Den podcast on Podcast 1 and the “Mostly Football” show on Yahoo!
In this convers…
00:36:03 |
Sat 27 Apr 2019
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