314: Gavin Newsom on GOP Debate
California Governor Gavin Newsom reacts to the second GOP Presidential debate, which took place in Simi Valley.
19m Sep 30, 2023
19m
313: Dan Schnur, Lynn Vavreck
This week, Dan Schnur and Lynn Vavreck look ahead to 2024.
23m Sep 23, 2023
23m
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 U.S. Southern Border, family, misconceptions about him, and much more.
45m Sep 16, 2023
45m
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 by Former President Trump, currently leading the GOP race by a margin of more than 40 points.
13m Sep 16, 2023
13m
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.
36m Sep 09, 2023
36m
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 California Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins.
31m Sep 02, 2023
31m
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.
24m Aug 26, 2023
24m
308: Vivek Ramaswamy, Bret Baier
 This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michaelson looks ahead to the 2024 Presidential election.
28m Aug 19, 2023
28m
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 joined by legendary journalist Katie Couric to discuss the latest "Stand Up To Cancer" telecast, and the incredible advancements made in the fight against cancer.
23m Aug 12, 2023
23m
306: Juju Smith-Schuster, Anthony Munoz, Marquise Lee
30m Aug 05, 2023
30m
305: Clayton and Ellen Kershaw, Juju Smith-Schuster
This week, Elex is joined by Clayton and Ellen Kershaw and Juju Smith-Schuster.
24m Aug 05, 2023
24m
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 Padilla on his legislation to help workers from heat-related injuries, and author David Ambroz on his inspiring story of overcoming homelessness and foster care.
28m Jul 29, 2023
28m
303: James Gallagher
 Elex Michaelson is joined by State Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher.
14m Jul 22, 2023
14m
302: Marianne Williamson
Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson joins Elex in The Issue Is.
18m Jul 22, 2023
18m
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 Hollywood shutdown.
27m Jul 15, 2023
27m
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.
20m Jul 08, 2023
20m
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 Rick Caruso also joins the show.
32m Jul 01, 2023
32m
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, homelessness, and his future. Then, comedian Matthew Friend and his repertoire of spot-on impressions makes their big return.
30m Jun 24, 2023
30m
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.
27m Jun 17, 2023
27m
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 attorney Ethan Bearman.
34m Jun 03, 2023
34m
295: Larry Elder, Brian Tyler Cohen
This week, Elex catches up with Larry Elder and Brian Tyler Cohen as they both look ahead to the 2024 Presidential Election.
27m May 27, 2023
27m
294: Chasten Buttigieg, Bill Melugin, Rep. Adam Schiff
Chasten Buttigieg talks about his latest book, coming out, the fight over trans rights and more. Bill Melugin of FOX News talks about his time at the U.S.-Mexico border and the end of Title 42, and Rep. Adam Schiff discusses the ongoing writers strike. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsSho...
21m May 20, 2023
21m
293: Sammy Hagar
This week on “The Issue Is,” an exclusive sitdown with The Red Rocker himself, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and former Van Halen frontman, Sammy Hagar.
33m May 13, 2023
33m
292: The Issue Is: Gavin Newsom on show's 5th anniversary
This week, “The Issue Is” celebrates our fifth anniversary. To mark the occasion, FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson is joined, once again, by the show’s very first guest: California Governor Gavin Newsom.
16m May 06, 2023
16m
291: Arnold Schwarzenegger, April 28
This week on “The Issue Is,” an extensive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. California’s former Governor sat down with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson at two recent events.
23m Apr 29, 2023
23m
290: Mike Pence, Arnold Schwarzenegger, stars of 'Star Trek: Picard'
This week, one of the most star-studded episodes in “The Issue Is” history, an episode that takes us from the streets of Brentwood to the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the deepest corners of space, the final frontier.
22m Apr 22, 2023
22m
289: Katie Porter, Apr. 2023
This week, Rep. Katie Porter joins The Issue Is to discuss her push to move to the upper Congressional chamber in 2025, in addition to her new book.
25m Apr 15, 2023
25m
288: Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Congressman Adam Schiff
Elex Michaelson is joined on "The Issue Is" by Speaker McCarthy - the two talking at the Reagan Presidential Library shortly after the Taiwanese President’s visit. Also joining Michaelson this week is California Congressman Adam Schiff (D.).
23m Apr 08, 2023
23m
287: Mike Murphy, Ro Khanna
An unprecedented week in American politics as Former President Trump was indicted by a grand jury in New York.
21m Apr 01, 2023
21m
286: Karen Bass reflects on 100 days in office
With 100 days now behind her, LA Mayor Karen Bass discusses her progress, and lessons learned, in the fight against homelessness, as well as against rising crime.
21m Mar 25, 2023
21m
285: Harvey Levin
Elex Michaelson visits TMZ for an extensive conversation on TMZ's new 9/11 documentary, the history of TMZ, the stories behind breaking the deaths of Michael Jackson and Kobe Bryant, 2024, and more.
22m Mar 18, 2023
22m
284: California storms and the 95th Academy Awards
This week on The Issue Is we talk about the recent California storms and potential flood dangers with Karla Nemeth, then the 95th Academy Awards takes the spotlight as Variety’s Elizabeth Wagmeister and Steve Mason, host of the “Culture Pop” podcast, join us to talk all things Oscars.
22m Mar 11, 2023
22m
283: John Kirby and Seema Mehta
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby talks about the war in Ukraine, tensions with China, his storied career, and more. L.A. Times writer Seema Mehta discusses the 2024 California primary polling and the battle between Governor Newsom and Governor Ron DeSantis.
18m Mar 04, 2023
18m
283: Mayor Todd Gloria
Elex Michaelson sits down with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria during USC’s Herb Klein Lecture Series in La Jolla.
59m Mar 04, 2023
59m
282: Barbara Lee, Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
21m Feb 25, 2023
21m
281: George Clooney
This week, an exclusive conversation with George Clooney. In 2022, the Oscar-winning filmmaker helped establish the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet School at the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles. The program, a public-private partnership aims to provide a pipeline to the film industry for students from underserved communities, has been described by U.S. Education S...
23m Feb 18, 2023
23m
280: Bob Costas
This week on "The Issue Is," politics takes a backseat, and sports reigns supreme, as Elex Michaelson is joined in-studio by legendary broadcaster Bob Costas.
34m Feb 11, 2023
34m
279: Rob Bonta, Shane Harris, John McEntee
This week, Elex is joined by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Democratic activist Shane Harris and former Donald Trump advisor John McEntee.
18m Feb 04, 2023
18m
278: Adam Schiff, Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom
This week, Elex spoke with Rep. Adam Schiff, who gave his first TV interview since announcing his run for Senate. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent mass shooting in California and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom talks youth mental heath and gun violence during a visit to Santa Monica.
21m Jan 28, 2023
21m
277: The Issue Is: Rain water, reparations and the RNC
 This week, Elex speaks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson to discuss President Biden's visit to California and the federal storm aid. Eric McDonnell, the chair of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee stops by to discuss the debate over reparations and his committee's controversial proposal. Harmeet Dhillon discusses her run for RNC chair. ...
22m Jan 21, 2023
22m
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 during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
17m Jan 14, 2023
17m
275: Mike Garcia, Brian Goldsmith, Joel Pollak
This week, Elex Michaelson discusses the unforgettable fight over the Speaker of the House.
22m Jan 07, 2023
22m
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.
10m Dec 24, 2022
10m
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. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com (http://theissueisshow.com/) .
30m Dec 17, 2022
30m
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.
20m Dec 10, 2022
20m
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.
20m Dec 03, 2022
20m
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.
20m Nov 26, 2022
20m
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.
21m Nov 19, 2022
21m
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.
20m Nov 12, 2022
20m
267: Dan Schnur and Ben Oreskes
This week, we preview key California races in the upcoming midterm elections.
20m Nov 05, 2022
20m