The Issue Is: Caitlyn Jenner, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Nancy Pelosi and Maxine Waters
This week on The Issue Is, Elex speaks with Caitlyn Jenner on homelessness and the rising spread of the delta variant. Democratic strategist Bob Shrum and Republican strategist Mike Murphy both discuss the state of the recall race. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Maxine Waters discuss the child tax credit.
The Issue Is: Highlights and analysis from the California recall debate
It’s been more than a year since the petition to recall Governor Gavin Newsom was approved for circulation. 1.7 million verified signatures, and 46 qualifying candidates later, we are now less than six weeks away from the September 14 election day.
The Issue Is: Gubernatorial recall debate, Carla Marinucci and Seema Mehta
In this week's The Issue Is, we check out the highlights of the FOX 11 gubernatorial recall debate. Elex is also joined by Politico's Carla Marinucci and the Los Angeles Times' Seema Mehta to analyze the debate.
Youtuber says he'll donate $1M if Gavin Newsom joins him on a debate
A popular YouTuber and recall election candidate is challenging Governor Gavin Newsom to a debate.
The Issue Is: Gubernatorial candidate Doug Ose, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, and Matthew Friend
This week on "The Issue Is,” Elex Michaelson talks COVID surges, recall politics, infrastructure, and impressions with former California Congressman, and current Gubernatorial Candidate, Doug Ose, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, and comedian Matthew Friend.
The Issue Is: Doug Ose, Jennifer Granholm, Matt Friend
Former Rep. Doug Ose discusses his run for governor and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm talks infrastructure. Comedian Matt Friend shows off his Gov. Newsom impression.
The Issue Is: Gubernatorial Candidate Kevin Kiley, Hugh Hewitt, and Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks
A busy week in California politics. The certified list of candidates, and a debate to be co-hosted by FOX 11, were announced for the upcoming recall election. This, as a new surge in COVID cases led to reinstatement of some masking mandates, and the fear of more shutdowns.
The Issue Is: Hugh Hewitt, Kevin Kiley, Buffy Wicks
Hugh Hewitt announces an Aug. 4 Recall Debate that is being co-hosted by FOX 11 and the Nixon Library. California Assembly Members Kevin Kiley and Buffy Wicks also join The Issue Is this week.
The Issue Is: Gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
This week, as uncertainty rises in the face of new coronavirus surges, Elex Michaelson is joined on "The Issue Is" by radio host turned Gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder and US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to talk the future of masking, schools, California and more.
The Issue Is: Larry Elder and Miguel Cardona
Elex sits down with Larry Elder on his run for governor and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discusses the future of schools and vaccines.
Astronaut Victor Glover discusses walks in space and potential runs for office
A NASA astronaut, a Navy Commander, a California native, and one of only 153 Americans who has visited the International Space Station - Victor Glover joined Elex Michaelson on “The Issue Is” for his first statewide interview since returning to Earth.
The Issue Is: Victor Glover, Marty Walsh, Mark Takano, Gavin Newsom
Elex spoke with astronaut Victor Glover on his time on the International Space Station. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Rep. Mark Takano also stopped by to discuss child tax credit and the state's infrastructure. Elex also spoke with Gov. Gavin Newsom on his efforts to clean up California.
The Issue Is: Senator Alex Padilla and Rep. Josh Harder
On this Independence Day weekend, Elex Michaelson is joined on “The Issue Is” by California legislators from both chambers of Congress: Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Josh Harder.
The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Josh Harder
This week, Sen. Padilla stops by to discuss immigration, infrastructure and ending the filibuster. Rep. Harder discusses increasing pay for federal firefighters.
The Issue Is: Congresswoman Barbara Lee and conservative commentator Michael Knowles
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined on “The Issue Is” by two powerful voices from opposite ends of the political spectrum: Progressive Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Conservative Commentator Michael Knowles.
The Issue Is: Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Michael Knowles
Congresswoman Lee speaks with Elex on Vice President Kamala Harris' El Paso trip, Derek Chauvin sentencing and Juneteenth. Michael Knowles also stops by to discuss his new book "Speechless," cancel cuture and former President Donald Trump's legacy.
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer talks about run for governor, homelessness, Trump on “The Issue Is"
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined in-studio by Kevin Faulconer, the former San Diego Mayor now looking to unseat Governor Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall.
The Issue Is: Kevin Faulconer, Carla Marinucci and Jeremy B. White
Elex sits down with former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on his run for Governor. Politico's Carla Marinucci and Jeremy B. White joins the show to discuss Gov. Newsom's rollercoaster week and the recall challengers.
The Issue Is: CA Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Edward-Isaac Dovere
California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon stops by to discuss budget negotiations and the recall election. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg chats with Elex on the ongoing infrastructure talks and vaccine incentives and Edward-Issac Dovere discusses his new book.
The Issue Is: Anthony Rendon, Pete Buttigieg, Edward-Isaac Dovere
California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon stops by to discuss budget negotiations and the recall election. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg chats with Elex on the ongoing infrastructure talks and vaccine incentives and Edward-Issac Dovere discusses his new book.