The Issue Is

Mar 07 2025 397 ep. 26 mins 63
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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.

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382: Charlie Kirk, Scott Turner

Mar 07 2025 26 mins  
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 those born male to compete in female sports. Then, we travel to South Los Angeles to sit down with President Trump's new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Scott Turner.

381: Harvey Levin, Chad Bianco, Robert Garcia

Feb 28 2025 44 mins  
This week, Elex is joined by Riverside County Sheriff and gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, Congressman Robert Garcia and TMZ's Harvey Levin.

380: Karen Bass, Jon Regardie, Sean Duffy

Feb 21 2025 20 mins  
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 Secretary Sean Duffy.

379: Rob Bonta

Feb 14 2025 28 mins  
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 to push back on the administration.

378: Kamala Harris, Rick Caruso, Billy Bush

Feb 07 2025 22 mins  
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 Rick Caruso is also considering a run for Governor. And "Extra" host Billy Bush joins us to talk about his new show "Hot Mics with Billy Bush."

377: The Issue Is: James Carville, Joel Pollak, Peter Hamby

Jan 31 2025 48 mins  
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.

376: Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, Dave Rubin, Bret Baier

Jan 25 2025 23 mins  
On the first week of Donald Trump's second presidency, we report from Washington D.C. and the frontlines of fire damage in California.

375: 2024: An unforgettable political year

Dec 27 2024 24 mins  
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.

374: Matt Mahan, Michael Knowles, LA Rams

Dec 06 2024 35 mins  
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.

373: Athletes who serve their communities

Nov 30 2024 21 mins  
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. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.