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
314: Gavin Newsom on GOP Debate
California Governor Gavin Newsom reacts to the second GOP Presidential debate, which took place in Simi Valley.
00:19:26 |
Sat 30 Sep 2023
313: Dan Schnur, Lynn Vavreck
This week, Dan Schnur and Lynn Vavreck look ahead to 2024.
00:22:54 |
Sat 23 Sep 2023
312: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Elex goes one-on-one with Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The environmental lawyer discusses his primary challenge to President Joe Biden, his thoughts on COVID, the growing immigration crisis at the …
00:44:42 |
Sat 16 Sep 2023
312: Doug Burgum
Elex is joined in studio by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. Burgum, a Republican, talks energy and China policies, basketball, as well as how he plans to break-through in a primary field dominated…
00:12:46 |
Sat 16 Sep 2023
311: Ro Khanna, Chris Matthews
Rep. Ro Khanna responds to concerns about President Biden's age. Political commentator Chris Matthews weighs in on Trump's dominance in the GOP Primary.
00:36:07 |
Sat 09 Sep 2023
310: Bob Shrum, Melanie Mason, Toni Atkins
This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michelson is joined by the all-start political panel of legendary Democratic strategist Bob Shrum and Politico writer Melanie Mason. Next, Michaelson is joined by Ca…
00:30:38 |
Sat 02 Sep 2023
309: Karen Bass, Steve Hilton
This week, Elex sits down with Mayor Karen Bass to discuss LA homeless crisis. Then, he is joined by Fox News Contributor Steve Hilton to discuss his efforts to save California.
00:24:06 |
Sat 26 Aug 2023
308: Vivek Ramaswamy, Bret Baier
This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michaelson looks ahead to the 2024 Presidential election.
00:28:17 |
Sat 19 Aug 2023
307: Tony Thurmond, Katie Couric
This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michaelson sits down with California's Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond to discuss education controversies across the state. Then, Michaelson is jo…
00:22:31 |
Sat 12 Aug 2023
305: Clayton and Ellen Kershaw, Juju Smith-Schuster
This week, Elex is joined by Clayton and Ellen Kershaw and Juju Smith-Schuster.
00:24:07 |
Sat 05 Aug 2023
304: Jen Siebel Newsom, Alex Padilla, David Ambroz
This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michaelson sits down with California's first partner Jen Siebel Newsom to discuss California's efforts to address childhood mental health, California Senator Alex Pa…
00:27:53 |
Sat 29 Jul 2023
303: James Gallagher
Elex Michaelson is joined by State Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher.
00:14:17 |
Sat 22 Jul 2023
302: Marianne Williamson
Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson joins Elex in The Issue Is.
00:18:21 |
Sat 22 Jul 2023
301: Brian Goldsmith, Dan Schnur, Elizabeth Wagmeister
This week, Elex is joined by political analysts Brian Goldsmith and Dan Schnur to discuss the politics of crime in California. Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister reacts to the SAG-AFTRA strike and the Ho…
00:26:54 |
Sat 15 Jul 2023
300: Isaac Bryan, Jessica Naziri, Katie Roof
This week on “The Issue Is,” the newest power players in the worlds of social media and California politics.
00:19:45 |
Sat 08 Jul 2023
299: Rick Caruso, Peter Hamby, Mike Murphy
Peter Hamby is the co-founder of Puck News. Mike Murphy is a longtime Republican strategist who has advised the likes of John McCain, Jeb Bush, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Former LA Mayoral candidate …
00:31:56 |
Sat 01 Jul 2023
298: Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, Matt Friend
This week on “The Issue Is,” Elex Michaelson sits down with outgoing California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon to discuss his tenure as Speaker, his relationship with his successor, education funding, ho…
00:29:57 |
Sat 24 Jun 2023
297: Exclusive interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom
This week, an exclusive sit-down with California Governor Gavin Newsom. This, as Newsom to Southern California for a pair of events related to Pride month.
00:27:25 |
Sat 17 Jun 2023
296: Rep. Barbara Lee; Tomi Lahren vs. Ethan Bearman debate
This week, Elex is joined by Rep. Barbara Lee as she discusses voting against the proposed debt ceiling deal. Also this week, a debate between Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren and Progressive att…
00:33:39 |
Sat 03 Jun 2023
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