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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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237: Kevin Kiley, Alexei Koseff, Elizabeth Wagmeister

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2022/03/26

In this week's The Issue Is, we talk about the rising gas prices across California.

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20:33

236: Exploring Los Angeles with outgoing Mayor Eric...

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2022/03/19

This week, a very special "The Issue Is:," a journey through Los Angeles with Mayor Eric Garcetti. Over the course of one day, Garcetti and host Elex Michaelson hit the road, Garcetti behind the wheel, to explore the construction projects, landmarks, and favorite spots of the outgoing Mayor, who has been in office since 2013. In a wide-ranging conversation, the two talk openly about homelessness, rising crime, the city’s COVID response, and questions over whether Garcetti lied to Congress

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235: Karen Bass, Mar. 2022

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2022/03/12

Congresswoman Karen Bass joins The Issue Is to discuss the War in Ukraine, combatting rising gas prices and homelessness in California.

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18:40

234: World Central Kitchen CEO Nate Mook, Rick...

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2022/03/05

Speaking from Ukraine, Mook joins Elex Michaelson this week on “The Issue Is,” revealing the realities on the ground, the stories he’s heard from refugees, and the power of food in unifying people regardless of the background or struggle. Next, Michaelson is joined for a joint sit-down with Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Rick Caruso and former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck - Beck announcing his endorsement of Caruso, who once served as President of the LA Police Commission. The two also discuss curbing

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19:16

233: Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Alex Padilla, Andrew...

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2022/02/26

Congressman Adam Schiff joins the Issue Is to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, America’s role in, and potential response to, the conflict, and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s motivation in the whole scenario. California Senator Alex Padilla filed paperwork to run for his first full term as California’s Junior Senator this week- Michaelson was there and got a one-one with him. Michaelson is also joined by Andrew Whitworth, the Rams tackle who just led his team to a Super Bowl

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16:49

232: The Race To Lead LA

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2022/02/19

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231: Rep. Barbara Lee and Steve Mason

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2022/02/05

Rep. Barabara Lee weighs in on Ukraine the U.S. Supreme Court and the new documentary about her life. Steve Mason stops by to discuss Super Bowl LVI, Tom Brady's retirement and fixing the Academy Awards.

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19:38

230: Student vaccine mandates, grading President...

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2022/01/29

The announced retirement of a California-born Supreme Court Justice, a proposed vaccine mandate for all California students who want to attend class in-person, and let’s not forget a Rams-49ers meeting in the NFC Championship… It's been another busy week in California. To break it all down, and then some, Elex Michaelson is joined on "The Issue Is" by Progressive Attorney Ethan Bearman, Conservative host Michael Knowles, and sports journalist Arash Markazi.

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20:17

229: Doug Emhoff and Anne Marie Schubert

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2022/01/22

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff discuss how California shaped him and Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schbert discusses the rise in crime and her run for Attorney General.

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26:54

228: Larry Elder and Alex Thompson

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2022/01/08

This week on The Issue Is, Larry Elder joins Elex to discuss his decision to not run for California Governor. Politico's Alex Thompson discusses January 6, the fate of the Biden agenda and COVID testing challenges.

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25:20

227: Arnold Schwarzenegger

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2021/12/25

FOX 11's anchor and The Issue Is host Elex Michaelson caught up with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the former California Governor helped a nonprofit buy 25 homes.

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59:52

226: Jerry Brown, Dec. 2021

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2021/12/18

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20:18

225: Gavin Newsom opens up on dyslexia

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2021/12/11

California Governor Gavin Newsom opens up about living with dyslexia.

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20:06

224: Dr. Mark Ghaly, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Marty...

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2021/12/04

Dr. Mark Ghaly joins the Issue Is to discuss the Omicron variant and addresses potential for future lockdowns.

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20:14

223: Sen. Alex Padilla, Chris Matthews, David...

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2021/11/13

Sen. Alex Padilla joins the show to discuss infrastructure and the backlog at the ports. Elex hosts an all-star political panel of Chris Matthews, David Chalian, Jessica Millan Patterson and Ron Christie to discuss midterms, party messaging and more.

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38:26

222: Katie Couric

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2021/11/06

Elex Michaelson was joined by Katie Couric on this latest episode of The Issue Is.

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33:30

221: Dr. Mark Ghaly and Carla Marinucci

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2021/10/30

Dr. Mark Ghaly joins Elex to discuss the Pfizer vaccine for children. Ahead of a 6-month sabbatical, Politico's Carla Marinucci looks back at her 40-year career covering California politics.

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19:53

220: Andrew Yang, Ana Kasparian and Steve Hilton

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2021/10/23

Andrew Yang joins The Issue Is to discuss his new "Forward" Party, universal basic income and his political future. Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks and Steve Hilton of FOX News debate vaccine mandates.

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219: Rep. Adam Schiff and Arash Markazi

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2021/10/16

Rep. Schiff joins The Issue Is to discuss his new book and the Jan. 6 commission. Arash Markazi joins Elex to discuss Jon Gruden's resignation from the Raiders.

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34:47

218: Katie Porter, Brian Tyler Cohen, Michael...

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2021/10/09

In this week's The Issue Is, Rep. Katie Porter discusses the Orange County oil spill. Brian Tyler Cohen and Michael Knowles debate vaccine mandates and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Denis McDonough stops by to chat with Elex.

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