The Issue Is Podcast: Todd Gloria
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discussed his role as chair of the California Big City Mayors, the homeless crisis and more.
The Issue Is Podcast: Barbara Lee, Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
The Issue Is Podcast: George Clooney
This week, Elex Michaelson sits down for a conversation with George Clooney to talk about the opening of a new specialty school in LA. .
The Issue Is Podcast: Return of Bob Costas
This week on "The Issue Is," politics takes a backseat, and sports reigns supreme, as Elex Michaelson is joined in-studio by legendary broadcaster Bob Costas.
The Issue Is Podcast: Rob Bonta, Shane Harris, John McEntee
This week, Elex is joined by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Democratic activist Shane Harris and former Donald Trump advisor John McEntee.
The Issue Is Podcast: Adam Schiff, Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom
This week, Elex spoke with Rep. Adam Schiff, who gave his first TV interview since announcing his run for Senate. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent mass shooting in California and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom talks youth mental heath and gun violence during a visit to Santa Monica.
The Issue Is Podcast: Brian Ferguson, Eric McDonnell and Harmeet Dhillon
This week, Elex talks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson to discuss President Joe Biden's California visit and federal storm aid. Eric McDonnell, the chair of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee stops by to discuss the debate over reparations and his committee's controversial proposal. Harmeet Dhillon discusses her run for RNC chair.
The Issue Is Podcast: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
The Issue Is Podcast: Mike Garcia, Brian Goldsmith, Joel Pollak
This week, Elex Michaelson discusses the unforgettable fight over the Speaker of the House.
The Issue Is Podcast: Adam Schiff, Dec. 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, and Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holidays with family - there was no break from political news.
The Issue Is Podcast: New LA Mayor Karen Bass, plus Gloria Allred, Larry Elder debate
The Issue Is was joined by LA's newest mayor Karen Bass to discuss her new role, as well as attorney Gloria Allred and veteran political commentator Larry Elder, who debate marriage equality, reparations and more.
The Issue Is Podcast: Robert Garcia, Dec. 2022
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.
The Issue Is Podcast: Karen Bass on historic win in LA Mayor's race
The Issue Is was joined by Karen Bass as she discusses her historic win in the race for Los Angeles Mayor. She also discusses her plan to address homelessness.
The Issue Is Podcast: Arnold Schwartzenegger, Nov. 2022
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins The Issue Is to discuss his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone, 20 years of Proposition 49 and the rise in antisemitism.
The Issue Is Podcast: Dan Schnur and Ben Oreskes
This week, we preview key California races in the upcoming midterm elections.
The Issue Is Podcast: Rob Bonta
In this final stretch of the midterms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Elex Michaelson on The Issue Is to make his final pitch to voters.
The Issue Is Podcast: Karen Bass, Rick Caruso
This week on The Issue Is, as voters head to the polls, Elex Michaelson sits down one last time with both candidates, businessman Rick Caruso and Congresswoman Karen Bass.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gustavo Arellano, LZ Granderson, Nathan Hochman
This week, LA Times' Gustavo Arellano and LZ Granderson discuss the LA City Council scandal. Candidate for California AG Nathan Hochman discusses Rob Bonta, George Gascon and the ongoing fentanyl crisis. President Joe Biden visits California ahead of the midterms.
The Issue Is Podcast: Christy Smith
Congressional candidate Christy Smith (D) makes her case to voters.
The Issue Is Podcast: Brian Dahle, Lanhee Chen
Sen. Brian Dahle joins the Issue Is to discuss rising gas prices, homelessness and his run for California Governor against incumbent Gavin Newsom. State Controller candidate Lanhee Chen discusses the role of the controller, abortion rights and California's fiscal future.