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
367: Nathan Hochman, Adam Schiff, Hakeem Jeffries
This week, "The Issue Is" talks to leading candidates in the final days of the 2024 race.
00:21:25 |
Sat 19 Oct 2024
366: Ken Calvert, Will Rollins, Areva Martin, Joel Pollak, Torry Holt
This week's "The Issue Is:" covers the tied 41st congressional race between Rep. Ken Calvert and Democrat Will Rollins, includes a panel discussion on key political topics, and reports on the L.A. Ra…
00:29:30 |
Sat 12 Oct 2024
365: Tomi Lahren, Ethan Bearman, Sheryl Sandberg, Laphonza Butler
This week, Elex hosts a debate on Trump vs. Harris, an exclusive interview with Sheryl Sandberg on a documentary about Hamas' sexual violence, and a meeting with Sen. Laphonza Butler to discuss volun…
00:37:13 |
Sat 05 Oct 2024
364: Dave Min, Scott Baugh, PPIC political panel
This week, we are joined by Orange County Congressional candidates Dave Min (D) and Scott Baugh (R). Then we go to Sacrament to participate in a special political panel for the Public Policy Institut…
00:35:43 |
Sat 28 Sep 2024
363: George Gascón, Doug Emhoff, Quentin Lake
LA County GA George Gascón talks about his efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Doug Emhoff discusses his support for women in sports and Rams' Quentin Lake speaks with Elex between working…
00:39:19 |
Sat 21 Sep 2024
362: Donald Trump, Darrell Steinberg, Brian Goldsmith
This week, Donald Trump visits California and slams the state's leadership. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg makes a case against Prop. 36.
00:23:26 |
Sat 14 Sep 2024
361: Mike Whatley, Matt Mahan
This week, Elex is joined by RNC Chairman Mike Whatley and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.
00:26:36 |
Sat 07 Sep 2024
360: Father Greg Boyle: Full interview
This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.
00:25:54 |
Sat 31 Aug 2024
359: Father Greg Boyle
This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.
00:23:54 |
Sat 31 Aug 2024
358: Democratic National Convention 2024
An historic week in American politics, as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President. "The Issue Is" was in Chicago for it all.
00:21:50 |
Sat 24 Aug 2024
357: Nancy Pelosi, Aug. 2024
Nancy Pelosi, one of the most powerful legislators in U.S. political history, joins Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is" for an exclusive interview.
00:55:36 |
Sat 17 Aug 2024
356: Marie Alvarado-Gil, Gavin Newsom, Brian Tyler Cohen
California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes the homeless encampment matter into his own hands – literally. A Democrat defects and progressive podcast host discusses "shameless" Republicans.
00:54:36 |
Sat 10 Aug 2024
355: Frank Luntz
This week, longtime pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz takes us on a LA-area replica of the Oval Office.
00:37:09 |
Sat 03 Aug 2024
354: Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck, Areva Martin
As the 2024 election is now just over 100 days away, it was another unprecedented week in American politics. Now, Kamala Harris is looking to take the torch passed on by Joe Biden.
00:31:55 |
Sat 27 Jul 2024
353: 2024 Republican National Convention
An unprecedented week in American politics, as "The Issue Is" hits the road for the Republican National Convention.
00:22:37 |
Sat 20 Jul 2024
352: Tom Perez, Alex Thompson, Dave Rubin
This week, following his shaky debate performance, the chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling for President Biden to step aside continued to grow. Biden, defiant, saying he's staying.
00:44:30 |
Sat 13 Jul 2024
351: Kara Swisher
This week, Elex is joined by Kara Swisher as the legendary tech journalist discusses motherhood and her bestseller "Burn Book."
00:22:38 |
Sat 06 Jul 2024
350: Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau, of "Pod Save America," speaks on building Crooked Media and his years as Barack Obama's speechwriter.
00:31:57 |
Sat 29 Jun 2024
350: CNN debate: Biden vs. Trump
This week marked one of the most consequential presidential debate in years as President Biden and former President Trump faced off in Atlanta.
00:21:57 |
Sat 29 Jun 2024
349: Nicole Shanahan
Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one with Nicole Shanahan for her first TV sit-down since being named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate.
00:43:07 |
Sat 22 Jun 2024
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