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
276: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment duri…
00:17:25 |
Sat 14 Jan 2023
275: Mike Garcia, Brian Goldsmith, Joel Pollak
This week, Elex Michaelson discusses the unforgettable fight over the Speaker of the House.
00:22:04 |
Sat 07 Jan 2023
274: Adam Schiff, Dec. 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, and Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holidays with family - there was no break from political news.
00:10:26 |
Sat 24 Dec 2022
273: LA Mayor Karen Bass, plus Gloria Allred and Larry Elder debate
Newly-elected Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks about the new role, and attorney Gloria Allred debates with political commentator Larry Elder on marriage equality, abortion, reparations and more.
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00:29:47 |
Sat 17 Dec 2022
272: The Issue Is Podcast: Robert Garcia, Dec. 2022
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.
00:19:44 |
Sat 10 Dec 2022
271: The GOP’s future
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by Congressman-elect Kevin Kiley, Politico's Jonathan Martin and former director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office John McEntee.
00:20:02 |
Sat 03 Dec 2022
270: Karen Bass on historic win in LA Mayor's race
The Issue Is was joined by Karen Bass as she discusses her historic win in the race for Los Angeles Mayor. She also discusses her plan to address homelessness.
00:20:05 |
Sat 26 Nov 2022
269: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nov. 2022
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins The Issue Is to discuss his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone, 20 years of Proposition 49 and the rise in antisemitism.
00:20:39 |
Sat 19 Nov 2022
268: “The Issue Is”: The 2022 midterms are over, attention turns to 2024
Political experts Brian Goldsmith and Lynn Vavreck joined The Issue Is to break down the midterm outcomes.
00:20:07 |
Sat 12 Nov 2022
267: Dan Schnur and Ben Oreskes
This week, we preview key California races in the upcoming midterm elections.
00:20:08 |
Sat 05 Nov 2022
266: Rob Bonta
In this final stretch of the midterms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Elex Michaelson on The Issue Is to make his final pitch to voters.
00:19:34 |
Sat 29 Oct 2022
265: Karen Bass, Rick Caruso
This week on The Issue Is, as voters head to the polls, Elex Michaelson sits down one last time with both candidates, businessman Rick Caruso and Congresswoman Karen Bass. Elex also sits down with ea…
00:20:15 |
Sat 22 Oct 2022
264: Gustavo Arellano, LZ Granderson, Nathan Hochman
This week, LA Times' Gustavo Arellano and LZ Granderson discuss the LA City Council scandal. Candidate for California AG Nathan Hochman discusses Rob Bonta, George Gascon and the ongoing fentanyl cri…
00:24:05 |
Sat 15 Oct 2022
263: Christy Smith
Congressional candidate Christy Smith (D) makes her case to voters.
00:18:13 |
Sat 15 Oct 2022
263: Brian Dahle, Lanhee Chen
Sen. Brian Dahle joins the Issue Is to discuss rising gas prices, homelessness and his run for California Governor against incumbent Gavin Newsom. State Controller candidate Lanhee Chen discusses the…
00:21:00 |
Sat 15 Oct 2022
262: Ronna McDaniel, Will Rollins
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee. Congressional candidate Will Rollins also joins the show to discuss midterm issues.
00:20:36 |
Sat 01 Oct 2022
261: Karen Bass and Dennis Prager
This week, Elex is joined by LA Mayoral Candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass as she discusses the break-in at her home and public safety in Los Angeles. Dennis Prager also stops by to discuss the s…
00:19:42 |
Sat 17 Sep 2022
260: Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg and Melissa Giller
During another week in which temperatures soared across Californa, the issue continues to be energy and the state’s power grid.
00:19:01 |
Sat 10 Sep 2022
259: Jennifer Granholm, Jeremy B. White and Alexei Kossef
This week's The Issue Is, Elex is joined by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm as she discuses the push for more electric vehicles. Politico's Jeremy B. White and Alexei Kossef from CalMatters d…
00:33:48 |
Sat 03 Sep 2022
258: Peter Hamby, Mark Takano
This week, Elex is joined by journalist and 'Good Luck America' host Peter Hamby as they discuss California voters wanting President Biden to step aside in 2024 and possibly be replaced by Governor G…
00:25:49 |
Thu 01 Sep 2022
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