The Issue Is Podcast: Rep. Katie Porter and Peter Hamby
As we are just days from the first televised debate of California's 2024 Senate race, Elex is joined by Senate Candidate Katie Porter.
The Issue Is Podcast: Melanie Mason, Bob Shrum, Chris Matthews
This week, "The Issue Is" previews the upcoming debate in California's 2024 Senate race.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom, Dec. 2023
This week, Governor Newsom discusses his support for Proposition 1, which will appear on the Mar. 2024 ballot.
The Issue Is Podcast: Karen Bass, Dec. 2023
Karen Bass reflects on her first year in office as the Mayor of Los Angeles.
The Issue Is Podcast: Mike Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Magic Johnson
This week, a clash of personalities as California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced off in a highly-publicized debate on FOX News.
The Issue Is Podcast: Kevin Kiley, Brian Goldsmith, Lynn Vavreck
A historic week in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom, President Joe Biden, and the city of San Francisco welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference. The summit, not without controversy, as some criticized the city for rolling out the red carpet for a leader that President Biden referred to as a "dictator."
The Issue Is Podcast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nov. 2023
This week, a special edition of "The Issue Is," as Elex Michaelson works out at the iconic Gold's Gym with former California Governor, Mr. Olympia, and all-around superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom in China
This week, “The Issue is" heads to China for a very special episode. Elex Michaelson was the only local TV reporter to travel to the Middle Kingdom to document Governor Gavin Newsom’s historic week-long journey there, focused on climate.
The Issue Is Podcast: Alex Padilla, Laphonza Butler
Elex Michaelson is joined by both of California's Senators, Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler.
The Issue Is Podcast: George Gascón, Oct. 2023
Elex sits down with George Gascón as the Los Angeles County DA discusses the zero cash bail policy, which kicked in October 1.
The Issue Is Podcast: Nancy Pelosi, Young Kim
This week, Rep. Kevin McCarthy became the first House Speaker to be ousted by his own conference. Elex sat down with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA) to get their reactions.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom, Sept. 2023
California Governor Gavin Newsom reacts to the second GOP Presidential debate, which took place in Simi Valley.
The Issue Is Podcast: Dan Schnur, Lynn Vavreck
This week, Dan Schnur and Lynn Vavreck look ahead to 2024.
The Issue Is Podcast: 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.
The Issue Is Podcast: 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.
The Issue Is Podcast: 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.
The Issue Is Podcast: 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.
The Issue Is Podcast: Vivek Ramaswamy, Bret Baier
This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michaelson looks ahead to the 2024 Presidential election.
The Issue Is Podcast: 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.
The Issue Is Podcast: Clayton and Ellen Kershaw, Juju Smith-Schuster, Anthony Munoz, Marquise Lee
This week, Elex is joined by Clayton and Ellen Kershaw and Juju Smith-Schuster. Plus, we have a bonus episode with Anthony Munoz and Marquise Lee.