The Issue Is, 2024: Unforgettable political year

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.

Plus, we reflect on California's U.S. Senate race, the fight over crime and punishment, homelessness and more.

In this episode, we also look back at some of the wisdom we've learned and the funniest moments of the year.

Among our guests: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, Bill Maher, Frank Luntz, Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, Steve Garvey, Barbara Lee, David Petraeus, Katie Couric, Jen Psaki, Dave Rubin, Alex Padilla, Laphonza Butler, Gloria Allred, Harvey Levin, Peter Hamby, Melanie Mason, Brian Goldsmith, Lynn Vavreck, Lisa Bloom, John Kobylt and Chris Matthews.

"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.