The Issue Is Podcast: Jen Siebel Newsom, Alex Padilla, David Ambroz
This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michaelson sits down with California's first partner Jen Siebel Newsom to discuss California's efforts to address childhood mental health, California Senator Alex Padilla on his legislation to help workers from heat-related injuries, and author David Ambroz on his inspiring story of overcoming homelessness and foster care.
The Issue Is Podcast: James Gallagher
Elex Michaelson is joined by State Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher.
The Issue Is Podcast: Marianne Williamson
Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson joins Elex in "The Issue Is."
The Issue Is Podcast: Brian Goldsmith, Dan Schnur, Elizabeth Wagmeister
This week, Elex is joined by political analysts Brian Goldsmith and Dan Schnur to discuss the politics of crime in California. Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister reacts to the SAG-AFTRA strike and the Hollywood shutdown.
The Issue Is Podcast: Isaac Bryan, Jessica Naziri, Katie Roof
This week on the “The Issue Is," the newest power players in the worlds of social media and California politics.
The Issue Is Podcast: Rick Caruso, Peter Hamby, Mike Murphy
Peter Hamby is the co-founder of Puck News. Mike Murphy is a longtime Republican strategist who has advised the likes of John McCain, Jeb Bush, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Former LA Mayoral candidate Rick Caruso also joins the show.
The Issue Is Podcast: Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, comedian Matt Friend
This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michaelson sits down with outgoing California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon to discuss his tenure as Speaker, his relationship with his successor, education funding, homelessness, and his future. Then, comedian Matthew Friend and his repertoire of spot-on impressions makes their big return.
The Issue Is Podcast: Newsom on LGBTQ rights, Hannity interview
This week, an exclusive sit-down with California Governor Gavin Newsom. This, as Newsom to Southern California for a pair of events related to Pride month.
The Issue Is Podcast: Rep. Barbara Lee, Tomi Lahren vs. Ethan Bearman debate
This week, Elex is joined by Rep. Barbara Lee as she discusses voting against the proposed debt ceiling deal. Also this week, a debate between Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren and Progressive attorney Ethan Bearman.
The Issue Is Podcast: Larry Elder, Brian Tyler Cohen
This week, Elex catches up with Larry Elder and Brian Tyler Cohen as they both look ahead to the 2024 Presidential Election.
The Issue Is Podcast: Chasten Buttigieg, Bill Melugin, Adam Schiff
Chasten Buttigieg talks about his latest book, coming out, the fight over trans rights and more. Bill Melugin of FOX News talks about his time at the U.S.-Mexico border and the end of Title 42, and Rep. Adam Schiff discusses the ongoing writers strike.
The Issue Is Podcast: Sammy Hagar
This week on “The Issue Is," an exclusive sitdown with The Red Rocker himself, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and former Van Halen frontman, Sammy Hagar.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom joins us on show's 5th anniversary
This week, The Issue Is celebrates our fifth anniversary. To mark the occasion, FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson is joined, once again, by the show’s very first guest: California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Issue Is Podcast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, April 2023
This week on “The Issue Is," an extensive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. California’s former Governor sat down with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson at two recent events.
The Issue Is Podcast: Mike Pence, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sir Patrick Stewart, Levar Burton
This week, one of the most star-studded episodes in “The Issue Is" history, an episode that takes us from the streets of Brentwood to the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the deepest corners of space, the final frontier.
The Issue Is Podcast: Katie Porter, Apr. 2023
Rep. Katie Porter discusses her push to move to the upper Congressional chamber in 2025, in addition to her new book.
The Issue Is Podcast: Mike Murphy, Ro Khanna
An unprecedented week in American politics as Former President Trump was indicted by a grand jury in New York.
The Issue Is Podcast: Karen Bass reflects on her first 100 days as LA Mayor
With 100 days now behind her, LA Mayor Karen Bass discusses her progress, and lessons learned, in the fight against homelessness, as well as against rising crime.
The Issue Is Podcast: Elizabeth Wagmeister, Steve Mason, Karla Nemeth
This week on The Issue Is we talk about the recent California storms and potential flood dangers with Karla Nemeth, then the 95th Academy Awards takes the spotlight as Variety’s Elizabeth Wagmeister and Steve Mason, host of the "Culture Pop" podcast, join us to talk all things Oscars.
The Issue Is Podcast: John Kirby, Seema Mehta
This week, the issue is: geopolitics.