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
387: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Tomi Lahren vs Brian Tyler Cohen; JJ Redick & Rick Caruso
We sit down with Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the USC campus to discuss his environmental efforts, California's wildfires, his son Patrick's appearances on "The White Lotus," a…
00:36:55 |
Sat 12 Apr 2025
386: Xavier Becerra, Gloria Allred, John Phillips
Xavier Becerra is running for California Governor. He gave the first TV interview of his campaign to FOX 11's statewide political show "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
00:46:45 |
Sat 05 Apr 2025
385: Melanie Mason, Mike Murphy
This week, POLITICO's Melanie Mason and political strategist Mike Murphy join "The Issue Is:" panel to discuss a big week in politics.
00:27:13 |
Sat 29 Mar 2025
384: Jane Fonda
Actresses Jane Fonda and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are fighting to stop more oil production in California.. and have some strong words for Gov. Newsom in the process.
00:23:24 |
Sat 22 Mar 2025
383: Katie Porter, Mike Madrid and Matt Mahan
This week, Elex is joined by Katie Porter, who announced is running for California Governor. He is also joined by political strategist Mike Madrid and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.
00:43:00 |
Sat 15 Mar 2025
382: Charlie Kirk, Scott Turner
This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his first podcast in the "This is Gavin Newsom" series. It features an interview with Charlie Kirk. In it, the Governor agrees with Kirk that it is unfair for th…
00:26:26 |
Sat 08 Mar 2025
381: Harvey Levin, Chad Bianco, Robert Garcia
This week, Elex is joined by Riverside County Sheriff and gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, Congressman Robert Garcia and TMZ's Harvey Levin.
00:44:58 |
Sat 01 Mar 2025
380: Karen Bass, Jon Regardie, Sean Duffy
This week, Elex speaks one-on-one with LA Mayor Karen Bass. Following the exclusive interview with the LA Mayor, Elex is also joined by political journalist Jon Regardie and U.S. Transportation Secre…
00:20:50 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
379: Rob Bonta
On this episode of 'The Issue Is', California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, addresses Trump's immigration crackdown and discusses the joint effort by all Democratic Attorneys General in the country …
00:28:53 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
378: Kamala Harris, Rick Caruso, Billy Bush
We join former Vice President Kamala Harris on her first trip to the Pacific Palisades since the Palisades Fire, as speculation intensifies whether she'll run for California Governor. Businessman Ric…
00:22:16 |
Sat 08 Feb 2025
377: The Issue Is: James Carville, Joel Pollak, Peter Hamby
As President Trump expands presidential power at an extraordinary pace, we discuss how he pulled that off, where Democrats go from here, and how it all impacts California's wildfire recovery.
00:48:37 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
376: Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, Dave Rubin, Bret Baier
On the first week of Donald Trump's second presidency, we report from Washington D.C. and the frontlines of fire damage in California.
00:23:18 |
Sat 25 Jan 2025
375: 2024: An unforgettable political year
This week, we look back on an unprecedented and unforgettable political year: 2024. From a presidential nominee being shot, to another dropping out of the race and all the twists and turns in between…
00:24:30 |
Sat 28 Dec 2024
374: Matt Mahan, Michael Knowles, LA Rams
This week, Elex is joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who shares his frustration with California's Democratic leadership. Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire talks about how Trump won.
00:35:04 |
Sat 07 Dec 2024
373: Athletes who serve their communities
How the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers and Rams use their platforms to lift up others. Plus, one-on-one with Arnold Schwarzenegger to dive deep on his nearly seven decades of giving back.
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00:21:22 |
Sat 30 Nov 2024
372: Jerry Brown, Drew Pinsky
This week, former California Governor Jerry Brown joins The Issue Is to discuss Donald Trump's election win and how Democrats may be to blame. Dr. Drew Pinsky weighs in on Trump's push to "Make Ameri…
00:41:59 |
Sat 23 Nov 2024
371: Adam Schiff, Antonio Villaraigosa, Harvey Levin
How did Donald Trump win the presidency? What happened to Latino voters? Where do Democrats go from here?
00:42:36 |
Sat 16 Nov 2024
370: Katie Porter, Peter Hamby, John Kobylt
This week, Donald Trump won every swing state and is on track to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Joining us to discuss is Rep. Katie Porter, Peter Hamby of PUCK News, and KFI …
00:37:34 |
Sat 09 Nov 2024
369: Peter Hamby, Melanie Mason
Next on "The Issue Is," the final episode before Election Day with Puck News' Peter Hamby and Politico's Melanie Mason.
00:19:16 |
Sat 02 Nov 2024
368: Jon Favreau
This week, we revisit our interview from June with "Pod Save America" co-host & former Obama chief speechwriter Jon Favreau.
00:22:33 |
Sat 26 Oct 2024
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