'The Issue Is': The 95th Academy Awards
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: NSC's John Kirby talks Ukraine, China and his own military service
Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby. The conversation taking place on a week when President Biden announced $400 million in new military aid to Ukraine.
The Issue Is: NSC's John Kirby talks Ukraine, China and his own military service
Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby. The conversation taking place on a week when President Biden announced $400 million in new military aid to Ukraine.
The Issue Is: The 2024 battle begins
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
The Issue Is: Barbara Lee, Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
“The Issue Is”: One-on-one with George Clooney
This week, an exclusive conversation with George Clooney. In 2022, the Oscar-winning filmmaker helped establish the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet School at the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles.
The Issue Is: 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: 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: California lawmakers take aim at concealed carry laws
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: 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”: Rep. Adam Schiff, Gov. Gavin Newsom and first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom
This week, Elex spoke with Rep. Adam Schiff, who gave his first TV interview since announcing his run for Senate. Gov. Newsom discussed the recent mass shootings in California and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom talked about youth mental heath and gun violence during a visit to Santa Monica.
The Issue Is: 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': Rain water, reparations and the RNC
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: Brian Ferguson, Eric McDonnell, Harmeet Dhillon
This week, Elex speaks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson do discuss President Biden's visit to California and the 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: 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: 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”: California’s Kevin McCarthy becomes speaker of the House after historic stalemate
McCarthy, who has represented Bakersfield in the House since 2007, is now the second consecutive House Speaker from California, following Nancy Pelosi.
The Issue Is: Mike Garcia, Brian Goldsmith, Joel Pollak
This week, Elex Michaelson discusses the unforgettable fight over the Speaker of the House.
The Issue Is: Jan. 6, Ukraine, TikTok with Adam Schiff
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: Jan. 6, Ukraine, TikTok with Adam Schiff
As 2022 comes to an end, and Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holidays with family - there was no break from political news.