The Issue Is Podcast

The Issue Is Podcast: Adam Schiff, Antonio Villaraigosa, Harvey Levin

How did Donald Trump win the presidency? What happened to Latino voters? Where do Democrats go from here?

November 16, 2024 1:00am PST

The Issue Is Podcast: Katie Porter, Peter Hamby, John Kobylt

This week, Donald Trump is on track to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Joining us to discuss is Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine), Peter Hamby of PUCK News, and KFI AM 640's John Kobylt.

November 8, 2024 11:03pm PST

The Issue Is Podcast: Nathan Hochman, Adam Schiff, Hakeem Jeffries

This week, "The Issue Is" talks to leading candidates in the final days of the 2024 race.

October 19, 2024 4:38am PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Ken Calvert, Will Rollins, Areva Martin, Joel Pollak, Torry Holt

This week's "The Issue Is:" covers the tied 41st congressional race between Rep. Ken Calvert and Democrat Will Rollins, includes a panel discussion on key political topics, and reports on the L.A. Rams' cancer awareness event at Sofi Stadium.

October 12, 2024 1:07am PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Tomi Lahren, Ethan Bearman, Sheryl Sandberg, Laphonza Butler

This week, Elex hosts a debate on Trump vs. Harris, an exclusive interview with Sheryl Sandberg on a documentary about Hamas' sexual violence, and a meeting with Sen. Laphonza Butler to discuss volunteerism while preparing meals for those in need.

October 4, 2024 11:55pm PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: George Gascón, Doug Emhoff, Quentin Lake

LA County GA George Gascón talks about his efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Doug Emhoff discusses his support for women in sports and Rams' Quentin Lake speaks with Elex between working out with the kids.

September 20, 2024 11:02pm PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Donald Trump, Darrell Steinberg, Brian Goldsmith

This week, Donald Trump visits California and slams the state's leadership. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg makes a case against Prop. 36.

September 13, 2024 10:36pm PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Michael Whatley, Matt Mahan

This week, Elex is joined by RNC Chairman Mike Whatley and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.

September 6, 2024 11:02pm PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Father Greg Boyle’s Homeboy Industries

This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.

August 30, 2024 11:26pm PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Democrats nominate Kamala Harris

An historic week in American politics, as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President. "The Issue Is" was in Chicago for it all.

August 24, 2024 4:32am PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi, one of the most powerful legislators in U.S. political history, joins Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is" for an exclusive interview.

August 16, 2024 11:40pm PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Marie Alvarado-Gil, Gavin Newsom, Brian Tyler Cohen

California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes the homeless encampment matter into his own hands – literally. A Democrat defects and progressive podcast host discusses "shameless" Republicans.

August 10, 2024 12:59am PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Frank Luntz

This week, longtime pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz takes us on a LA-area replica of the Oval Office.

August 3, 2024 3:00am PDT

The Issue Is Podcast: Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck, Areva Martin

As the 2024 election is now just over 100 days away, it was another unprecedented week in American politics. Now, Kamala Harris is looking to carry the torch passed on by Joe Biden.

July 27, 2024 5:19am PDT