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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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159: Gloria Allred reflects on the life and legacy of...

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2020/09/19

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Sept. 18 at the age of 87. He was a pioneer for women's rights and civil liberties. Attorney Gloria Allred talks about the impact Ginsburg had on her life as well as the impact she had on women around the nation. “She’s my ‘she-ro,’ and the ‘she-ro' to millions of women in the United States and around the world,” Allred said. “She was a fighter who had a passion for justice, she was brilliant." ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson

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159: Jeff Mason

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2020/09/19

Elex Michaelson is joined by Reuters’ White House Correspondent Jeff Mason. The two met while covering President Trump's visit to California. Mason talks about his experience covering politics and reporting during the Obama and Trump administrations. ————— 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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159: Former Gov. Jerry Brown on climate change and...

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2020/09/19

As wildfires continue to rage across California, Elex Michaelson spoke with former California Governor Jerry brown on climate change and the issue of wildfires. President Trump attributed much of the wildfire activity to poor forest management in California. And even though Brown agreed that forest management is an issue, he placed the responsibility for overseeing that management at the feet of the President. ------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political

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158: Anthony Scaramucci, Seema Mehta, and Joel Pollak

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2020/09/12

This week on The Issue Is, President Trump and the White House go on defense against Bob Woodward and The Atlantic as the Presidential race tightens. To break it all down, Elex Michaelson is joined by former former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, Los Angeles Times political writer Seema Mehta, and Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak. ------ The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information,

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157: Chasten Buttigieg discusses new memoir

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2020/09/12

Chasten Buttigieg, husband of former Democratic presidential candidate and former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg, just released his memoir 'I Have Something to Tell You.' Buttigieg spoke with Elex Michaelson about his memoir and about how he came out to his family - writing them a letter before running away from home. ------ 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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156: The Issue Is: Andrew Yang, John Cox, and...

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2020/09/05

This week on The Issue Is, a major announcement, a reunion, and a deep dive into the latest stories surrounding the 2020 election, coronavirus, racial justice, and more. To break it all down, Elex Michaelson is joined by former Presidential candidate Andrew Yang, 2018 California Gubernatorial candidate John Cox, and FOX Sports 1 host and former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley. The Issue Is is California's only statewide political show. Watch FOX 11 Los Angeles Fridays at 10:30PM and Sundays

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155: Coronavirus, The RNC, and racial justice...

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2020/08/29

On the coronavirus front, The United States surpassed 180,000 deaths. On the political front, President Trump accepted the Republican nomination at a national convention unlike any seen in modern history. And on the streets of many of America’s major cities, protests for racial justice intensified following the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake. To break it all down, Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by columnist LZ Granderson, political strategist Bob Shrum, LA Times

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154: A conversation with former CA Gov. Jerry Brown

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2020/08/22

This week joining us on 'The Issue Is' is former California Governor Jerry Brown. He spoke with Elex Michaelson on numerous topics including the Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus, AB5 and so much more. Brown is one of the longest serving governors in the state of California, he served as Secretary of State, Attorney General, he was the mayor of Oakland and even ran for president three times. ------- The Issue Is is California's only statewide political

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153: Discussing Kamala Harris as Biden's running mate...

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2020/08/16

This week, a pair of history-making headlines from the Golden State. On the coronavirus front, California became the first state to surpass 600,000 positive cases. Then, in electoral politics, Senator Kamala Harris became the first California Democrat to ever be named to a Presidential ticket, as Joe Biden selected her to be his running mate. To break down the latter, and much more, Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by attorney Gloria Allred, broadcaster John Kobylt, political

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152: Former Rep. Katie Hill opens up about scandal,...

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2020/08/15

At this time in 2019, Katie Hill was a rising star in the Democratic party. Having just flipped California’s 25th district for the first time since 1993, Hill, at 32 years old, had assignments on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Oversight Committee. She had also been chosen, alongside Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, to represent the 116th House Freshman class. Then, in October, following the release of private photos, and the revelation she was having an affair with a campaign

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151: An exclusive with Arnold Schwarzenegger

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2020/08/08

This week is our exclusive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger, known best as an action hero, a bodybuilder, and the 38th Governor of California, joins Elex Michaelson to talk coronavirus, race relations, the Presidential election, his famous pets, quarantine, family, and much more. With discussions surrounding race at the forefront of the American psyche, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up to FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson about his own experience immigrating to

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150: HHS Secretary Alex Azar speaks on the current...

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2020/08/07

Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar spoke exclusively to FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson on the COVID-19 pandemic. Azar spoke about a potential vaccine that could be ready by the end of the year as well as the current criticism surrounding face masks. The Issue Is is California's only statewide political show. Watch FOX 11 Los Angeles Fridays at 10:30PM and Sundays at 9:30AM. For more showtimes and information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

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149: Discussing Vice President candidates and...

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2020/08/01

Nearly five months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, a grim milestone, as the number of virus-related deaths in the United States surpassed 150,000. This, as the nation mourned the losses of Congressman John Lewis and broadcasting legend Regis Philbin. In an effort to navigate the grief, and to breakdown the latest moves and headlines in the 2020 Presidential race, Elex Michaelson is joined this week on The Issue Is by Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, as

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148: Remembering Regis Philbin with Billy Bush &...

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2020/07/30

Longtime television star Regis Philbin passed away at the age of 88. The former TV host died on July 24. As we celebrate his life and legacy, game show host Meredith Vieira, who took over hosting Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and TV host Billy Bush share their memories of Philbin.

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147: A debate on the government's role during the...

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2020/07/25

Hasan Piker is a progressive, formerly of The Young Turks, Michaels Knowles is a conservative, a host at The Daily Wire. Both frequent guests of The Issue Is, they face off for the first time, debating the role of government assistance, the issue of masks, the deployment of federal law enforcement in Portland, the 2020 race, and much 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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147: Rep. Adam Schiff discusses pandemic relief in...

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2020/07/25

This week, confirmed cases of coronavirus continued to climb as millions of unemployed Californians feared the impending end of additional unemployment benefits. Schiff joins Elex to discuss future relief in Congress, national security threats posed by Russia and China, and his new legislation regarding Presidential pardons. ————— 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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146: The struggle of reopening the economy in...

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2020/07/18

This week, some four months after California’s stay-at-home order began, the situation continues to take a turn in the wrong direction. For the first time, California recorded more than 10,000 new cases in a single day, as the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the Golden State ballooned to more than 370,000. As a result, Governor Newsom followed up his announcement that indoor services would be ending at many restaurants, theaters, salons, and other businesses, with an order on

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145: John Bolton, Eric Swalwell publish new books...

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2020/07/11

Ambassador John Bolton and California Congressman Eric Swalwell are of different generations, they hail from different sides of the political spectrum, but the men have a surprising amount in common. Bolton served in four presidential administrations. Swalwell is currently in his fourth term in the House of Representatives. Bolton was born in, and currently resides in, Maryland. Swalwell, on the other hand, received his BA in government and politics, as well as his JD, at the University of

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144: 4th of July takes on new meaning during pandemic...

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2020/07/04

July 4, 2020 marks the 244th birthday of America. But this year, the celebration is quite different. As Coronavirus cases spike nationwide, millions of Americans are being told to avoid the BBQs, the fireworks, and the parties, and instead celebrate their nation’s freedom while locked at home. At the same time, as protests continue in the fight for racial justice following the killing of George Floyd, debates now rage over whether America really is the “land of the free and the home of the

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143: Dr. Deborah Birx speaks about the recent spike...

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2020/06/27

More than three months after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as states and localities take steps to reopen, cases are instead on the rise, jumping this week in 33 states. Elex Michaelson breaks down the spike in cases, what it means for our reopening efforts, our schools, our politics, and more, as he’s joined on The Issue Is by Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Carla Marinucci of Politico,

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