The Issue Is: 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: 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: James Gallagher, Marianne Williamson

This week, “The Issue Is” takes viewers inside halls of power from Sacramento to, possibly, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Elex Michaelson is joined by State Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher and Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson.

The Issue Is: GOP Primary, Bidenomics, SCOTUS and the Pope

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: 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: Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, 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.