“The Issue Is”: The GOP’s future

This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by Congressman-elect Kevin Kiley, Politico's Jonathan Martin and former director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office John McEntee.

“The Issue Is”: Midterm madness and beyond

In a lengthy discussion, Bass talks about her inspiration running for mayor, her feelings now that the campaign is over, her 100-day plan for the city of Los Angeles, and whether her former opponent may have a place in her administration.

The Issue Is: Arnold Schwarzenegger is back

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: 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: Race for LA Mayor gets personal

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: Race for LA Mayor gets personal

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. Elex also sits down with each candidates’ family, for an in-depth, and emotional conversation about the side of the candidates the public does not get to see.

“The Issue Is”: The scandal at LA City Hall

To discuss the leak, fallout from the tape is, and what’s next, Elex Michaelson is joined on “The Issue Is” by L.A. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano and LZ Granderson.

The Issue Is: 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.