The Issue Is
Government
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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United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
341: Harvey Levin, Apr. 2024
4/27/2024
Harvey Levin discusses OJ Simpson's complicated legacy and his fears over a second Trump Presidency.
Duration:00:23:24
341: Steve Garvey, Jessica Levinson
4/27/2024
This week, Pro-Palestinian protesters took to college campuses across the country, from Columbia University to USC and UCLA, building encampments as they demonstrated against the Israel-Hamas war.
Duration:00:14:25
340: Metta World Peace, Harvey Levin
4/20/2024
This week, Elex is joined by NBA champion and former Laker Metta World Peace and TMZ founder Harvey Levin.
Duration:00:21:42
339: Gloria Allred, Wally Adeyemo
4/13/2024
This week, Gloria Allred joins Elex to discuss OJ Simpson's complicated legacy. Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Treasury Secretary, also joins the show to assess the state of the U.S. economy.
Duration:00:20:55
338: Bill Melugin, Andrew Gruel, Michael Tubbs
4/6/2024
This week, Elex is joined by FOX News correspondent Bill Melugin, celebrity chef Andrew Gruel and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs.
Duration:00:19:26
337: Frank Luntz and Katie Porter
3/30/2024
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by pollster and strategist Frank Luntz and Rep. Katie Porter.
Duration:00:31:08
336: Jane Fonda, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tulsi Gabbard, Gavin Newsom
3/23/2024
A jam-packed week on "The Issue Is" as Elex is joined by Jane Fonda, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tulsi Gabbard and Gavin Newsom.
Duration:00:27:23
335: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Alex Padilla
3/16/2024
This week on our political show “The Issue Is"…a conversation with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and California Senator Alex Padilla.
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Duration:00:40:57
334: Adam Schiff, Brian Goldsmith, Mike Murphy
3/9/2024
This week, Elex recaps Super Tuesday, President Biden's State of the Union address and the ongoing march to the Nov. 2024 general election.
Duration:00:31:34
333: Melanie Mason, Peter Hamby
3/2/2024
March 5 is the California primary and to break it all down, Elex is joined by Peter Hamby of Puck News and Melanie Mason of Politico.
Duration:00:31:47
332: Bill Melugin, Rep. Dean Phillips, Rep. Katie Porter
2/24/2024
Bill Melugin on the situation at the border, how Texas and California are handling the crisis differently, the failed senate border bill.
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) on his primary challenge to President Biden, Biden's chances against former president Trump and a possible unity ticket with Nikki Haley.
Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) on her run for senate, her republican competition, the border, and more.
Duration:00:31:48
331: Alex Padilla, Matt Mahan, Areva Martin
2/17/2024
This week, Elex is joined by California's Senator Alex Padilla, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and civil rights attorney Areva Martin.
Duration:00:37:13
330: The Issue Is Podcast: Nikki Haley, Christina Pascucci
2/11/2024
This week, Elex is joined by Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Senate candidate Christina Pascucci.
Duration:00:24:24
329: Kamala Harris, Alex Padilla
2/3/2024
This week, Elex is joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Alex Padilla.
Duration:00:24:28
328: Adam Schiff, Jan. 2024
1/27/2024
Rep. Adam Schiff joins Elex this week on The Issue Is to recap the U.S. Senate debate.
Duration:00:15:08
328: Nancy Pelosi, Jan. 2024
1/27/2024
This week, Elex is joined by Speaker Emirata Nancy Pelosi as she endorsed Senate candidate Adam Schiff.
Duration:00:19:46
328: U.S. Senate Debate
1/27/2024
This week, we recap the U.S. Senate debate that featured Rep. Adam Schiff (D), baseball legend Steve Garvey (R), Rep. Katie Porter (D) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D)
Duration:01:29:32
327: Barbara Lee, Eric Early, David Petraeus
1/20/2024
The race for the U.S. Senate in California is heating up. This week, Elex is joined by Senate candidates Barbara Lee and Eric Early. Retired Four-Star General David Petraeus joins the show to address the threat of China.
Duration:00:28:00
326: Katie Porter, Jan. 2024
1/13/2024
As we are just days from the first televised debate of California's 2024 Senate race, Elex is joined by Senate Candidate Katie Porter.
Duration:00:16:19
326: Peter Hamby, Jan. 2024
1/13/2024
Political journalist Peter Hamby previews the 2024 California Senate race.
Duration:00:14:30