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The Issue Is

Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state.

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276: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter

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2023/01/14

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.

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275: Mike Garcia, Brian Goldsmith, Joel Pollak

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2023/01/07

This week, Elex Michaelson discusses the unforgettable fight over the Speaker of the House.

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274: Adam Schiff, Dec. 2022

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2022/12/24

As 2022 comes to an end, and Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holidays with family - there was no break from political news.

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273: LA Mayor Karen Bass, plus Gloria Allred and...

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2022/12/17

Newly-elected Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks about the new role, and attorney Gloria Allred debates with political commentator Larry Elder on marriage equality, abortion, reparations and more. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

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272: The Issue Is Podcast: Robert Garcia, Dec. 2022

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2022/12/10

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.

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20:02

271: The GOP’s future

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2022/12/03

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.

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20:05

270: Karen Bass on historic win in LA Mayor's race

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2022/11/26

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.

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20:39

269: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nov. 2022

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2022/11/19

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.

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20:07

268: “The Issue Is”: The 2022 midterms are over,...

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2022/11/12

Political experts Brian Goldsmith and Lynn Vavreck joined The Issue Is to break down the midterm outcomes.

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20:08

267: Dan Schnur and Ben Oreskes

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2022/11/05

This week, we preview key California races in the upcoming midterm elections.

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19:34

266: Rob Bonta

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2022/10/29

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.

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20:15

265: Karen Bass, Rick Caruso

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2022/10/22

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.

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24:05

264: Gustavo Arellano, LZ Granderson, Nathan Hochman

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2022/10/15

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.

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18:13

263: Christy Smith

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2022/10/15

Congressional candidate Christy Smith (D) makes her case to voters.

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21:00

263: Brian Dahle, Lanhee Chen

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2022/10/15

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.

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262: Ronna McDaniel, Will Rollins

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2022/10/01

This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee. Congressional candidate Will Rollins also joins the show to discuss midterm issues.

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19:42

261: Karen Bass and Dennis Prager

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2022/09/17

This week, Elex is joined by LA Mayoral Candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass as she discusses the break-in at her home and public safety in Los Angeles. Dennis Prager also stops by to discuss the state of the Republican Party in California and his nonprofit "Prager U."

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19:01

260: Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg and Melissa Giller

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2022/09/10

During another week in which temperatures soared across Californa, the issue continues to be energy and the state’s power grid.

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259: Jennifer Granholm, Jeremy B. White and Alexei...

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2022/09/03

This week's The Issue Is, Elex is joined by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm as she discuses the push for more electric vehicles. Politico's Jeremy B. White and Alexei Kossef from CalMatters discuss the end of the California Legislative session.

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258: Peter Hamby, Mark Takano

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2022/09/01

This week, Elex is joined by journalist and 'Good Luck America' host Peter Hamby as they discuss California voters wanting President Biden to step aside in 2024 and possibly be replaced by Governor Gavin Newsom. Rep. Mark Takano stops by to discuss the Congressman's much-debated tour stop in Taiwan.

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