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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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257: Gavin Newsom and Ron Brownstein

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2022/09/01

This week on "The Issue Is," a look ahead into the political future and a look back into the cultural past during an in-depth conversation with journalist and author Ronald Brownstein.

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256: Brian Tyler Cohen and Michael Knowles

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2022/08/13

Michael Knowles and Brian Tyler Cohen square off in a rematch of political debates. The two discuss FBI raid of Former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home to whether or not President Biden deserves more credit for recent legislative victories.

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255: Dr. Erica Pan and Lis Smith

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2022/08/06

This week on The Issue Is, Elex speaks with California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan. Democratic Strategist Lis Smith also stops by to chat on the show.

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254: Rep. Adam Schiff, State Senator Bob Hertzberg

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2022/07/23

Elex Michaelson is joined Sen. Bob Hertzberg, who authored the legislation, modeled after the Texas abortion law, that allows Californians to sue makers of illegal guns. Rep. Adam Schiff stops by to discuss this week’s hearing of the House January 6th Committee.

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30:41

253: Gov. Gavin Newsom goes to Washington

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2022/07/16

This week, "The Issue Is" is on the road, taking the show to Washington, D.C. This, as California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) visited the nation’s Capital for a series of high-profile meetings and to accept an Education Innovation Award on behalf of the Golden State.

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26:54

252: Gloria Allred and Larry Elder

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2022/07/09

This week's The Issue Is features an all-star debate like you've never seen before. We bring in two longtime friends who have little politically in common: legendary attorney Gloria Allred and radio host Larry Elder.

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251: Gloria Allred, Eric Early, Jennifer Siebel...

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2022/07/02

To discuss and debate, Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by attorney Gloria Allred and former GOP Candidate for California Attorney General Eric Early.

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28:06

250: The Issue Is: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

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2022/06/25

Elex is joined by California AG Rob Bonta and California Family Council's Jonathan Keller as they react to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Areva Martin and Brian Goldsmith join the show to also discuss the SCOTUS rulings as well as inflation and President Biden's poll numbers.

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249: Gavin Newsom, James Gallagher, Pete Aguilar,...

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2022/06/18

This week, Elex is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss the state's surplus and California's tax system. California Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher stops by to discuss inflation, gas prices and the GOP's 2022 outlook. Rep. Pete Aguilar weighs in on this week's Jan. 6 committee hearings and LA Times Sacramento bureau chief John Myers discusses his retirement from journalism.

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30:07

248: Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff

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2022/06/11

This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

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29:46

247: Rick Caruso makes his final pitch to voters

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2022/06/04

After months of campaigning, it’s the home stretch, just days to go until California’s June 7th primary. One of the most hotly contested, and expensive, races on the ballot is for LA Mayor. This week, after spending millions on his campaign, billionaire developer Rick Caruso joins Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is" to make his final pitch to Los Angeles voters.

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246: Karen Bass, Malia Cohen

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2022/05/28

As we are just days from the highly-anticipated June 7 Primary, we are joined by LA Mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass and candidate for California Controller Malia Cohen.

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245: Jonathan Martin, Alexander Burns and Eric Early

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2022/05/21

"This Will Not Pass" is one of the best-selling and most talked about political books of the year. Co-authors Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin join us in studio to discuss. Plus, Republican Eric Early talks about his run for California Attorney General. "This Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com

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36:06

244: “The Issue Is”: Sportscaster of the year Bob Costas

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2022/05/15

This week on "The Issue Is:," a special one-on-one with legendary broadcaster Bob Costas.

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21:52

243: Abortion, COVID, and Ukraine

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2022/05/08

This week our guests include Gloria Allred, congressman Adam Schiff and CDC director Rochelle Walensky. ————— 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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22:41

242: The crisis at the southern border

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2022/04/30

This week, we catch up with FOX News' national correspondent Bill Melugin on the crisis at the southern border. Lanhee Chen discusses his run for state controller and landing LA Times' endorsement as a Republican in California. Elex takes a trip to LA Times' Festival of Books and chats with Max Greenfield, Carl Bernstein, Rep. Adam Schiff, Danny Trejo and more.

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241: Earth week with Jerry Brown and Jennifer Granholm

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2022/04/23

It’s Earth Week and “The Issue Is” is going green. To kick things off, Elex Michaelson is joined by former 4-term California Governor Jerry Brown. Brown, who has made environmentalism and climate change the cause of his life’s work, talks the state of the planet, dealing with high gas prices while decreasing our dependence on fossil fuels, and working with China. Next, Michaelson speaks with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, who was in Downtown Los Angeles to tour the Cleantech Incubator

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240: The Issue Is: Joe Davis, Tal Kopan and Michael...

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2022/04/16

In this week's "The Issue Is," Tal Kopan discusses her bombshell report about concerns over Sen. Dianne Feinstein's mental health. Author Michael Shellenberger discusses his run for governor and tackling California's crime and homeless problems. Broadcaster Joe Davis swings by to discuss being named FOX Sports' lead World Series announcer and the new MLB season. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to

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239: Sen. Bob Hertzberg, Assembly Minority Leader...

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2022/04/09

In the aftermath of the Sacramento shooting, CA state Senator Bob Hertzberg (D) and Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher (R) talk gun control and criminal justice reform. Comedian Matthew Friend is back, showing off his impressions, including presidents Trump and Obama, Dr. Fauci, Senators McConnell and Sanders, Gov. Newsom, Howard Stern, and more.

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238: Matthew Belloni, Patricia Guerrero and Nathan...

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2022/04/02

This week, Puck News co-founder Matthew Belloni stops by to discuss being inside the Dolby during the infamous Oscars slap. Justice Patricia Guerrero joins The Issue Is to discuss being sworn in as the first Latina on the California Supreme Court. Nathan Hochman also stops by to discuss his run for California Attorney General.

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