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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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62: Governor Gavin Newsom's 100 days, The Mueller...

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2019/04/27

In this episode, we talk to Governor Gavin Newsom about his first 100 days, plus the release of the redacted Mueller report. We also have Democratic Congressman Harley Rouda from Orange County. Our panel this week is Jessica Yellin, Stuttering John Melendez and Gianno Caldwell. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

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61: Jessica Yellin, author of "Savage News"

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2019/04/20

In this episode, we talk to Jessica Yellin. Jessica is a former CNN Chief White House Correspondent. She's now left and has written a new book called, "Savage News." ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

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60: Kim Kardashian West, Hogan Gidley, Ramin Setoodeh

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2019/04/13

In this episode, we're not really talking about the breaking political news of the week, but instead we get some time with Kim Kardashian West, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley, and Ramin Setoodeh who wrote a book titled "Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of 'The View'". ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to

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59: President Donald Trump at the Border Wall

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2019/04/13

This is a special edition of The Issue Is podcast from the southern border. We were invited to be the White House pool reporter for part of this trip, so we drove down south to cover his visit. We got a chance to talk to the president during his border wall visit to Calexico. We also talked to democratic activist Tom Steyer. He recently held a town hall in Glendale talking about the need to impeach. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political

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58: Ann Coulter, Stephanie Miller, Rep. Adam Schiff

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2019/03/31

President Trump & top Republicans in the House are calling on Congressman Adam Schiff to resign following the partial release of the Mueller Report. The Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee became the face of the House's investigation into potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Schiff joins us to make his case for "collusion in plain sight". He says it may not have risen to a level of a criminal conspiracy, but there's certainly corruption. Then, a debate

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57: Conservative author Ann Coulter

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2019/03/29

Be our guest, be our guest. Ann Coulter is, of course, one of the most prominent conservative authors out there -- 13 New York Times best-sellers. So what's Ann Coulter really like and what's the biggest misconception people have about her? Find the answer to those questions and more on this week's extra "The Issue Is:" podcast episode. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more

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56: Gloria Allred, Caroline Heldman, John Thomas

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2019/03/23

This week on "The Issue Is:" Elex Michaelson speaks with Gloria Allred, featuring panelists Caroline Heldman and John Thomas. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

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55: David Petraeus

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2019/03/23

This week's EXTRA episode of "The Issue Is:" podcast features a one-on-one conversation with Gen. David Petraeus. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

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54: Tomi Lahren & Stephanie Miller

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2019/03/16

Two strong women with two very different views. Tomi Lahren is one of the most prominent conservative voices in the country. She's a founding host of FOX Nation. Stephanie Miller is a progressive radio talk show host, author, and comedian. They debate the 2020 race, the President's national emergency, Governor Newsom's decision to end the death penalty, and the college admissions scandal. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show,

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53: Mayor Pete Buttigieg & Washington State Governor...

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2019/03/16

With California more important to the presidential race than ever before, we catch up with presidential candidates in Southern California. Mayor Pete Buttigieg is already making history with his presidential run. He's a 37 year old, openly gay, Afghanistan war veteran. He currently leads the city of South Bend, Indiana. In his first ever visit to West Hollywood, he spoke with Elex Michaelson. Washington governor Jay Inslee is running for president & is making the climate change the

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52: Stuttering John Melendez, Rep. Katie Porter

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2019/03/09

In the same week that Orange County high school students create a swastika at a party, the House votes on an anti-hate bill directed at comments by Rep. Ilan Omar. We speak with Rep. Katie Porter, a Democrat from California's 45th district. She talks about the spat of Anti-Semitism, why she's opposed to the Green New Deal, and why she's undecided in the presidential race. Our interview includes a cameo by Rep. Katie Hill, who is often confused for Rep. Katie Porter. Then, our panel on 2020,

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51: "Stuttering" John Melendez

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2019/03/09

In this bonus podcast to "The Issue Is," Elex sits down with "Stuttering" John Melendez. Catch John's previous "The Issue Is" appearance at: https://audioboom.com/posts/6932418-17-antonio-sabato-jr-gloria-allred-stuttering-john-melendez. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

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50: Rep. Ted Lieu, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Stephen Cohen

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2019/03/02

This week – political earthquake! An extraordinary national spectacle announcing a sitting president is a liar and more on live TV by a disbarred lawyer whose testimony triggered furious reaction. Was Michael Cohen’s testimony before Congress the first hearing of the impeachment process? And what about that summit with North Korea? Congressman Ted Lieu, member of the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committee, gives his input. Also, this week’s panel – radio star Heidi Hamilton, former L.A. Mayor

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49: Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

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2019/03/02

In this week’s special EXTRA episode… Elex sat down with a married couple with completely different political views. Katrina vanden Heuvel is the editor and publisher of “The Nation,” which is one of the top liberal magazines publications out there. Stephen Cohen is Katrina’s husband. He has written columns for “The Nation” about Russia but his view is very different from what most liberals think. He’s putting his work together in a new book. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson

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48: Jussie Smollett Roundtable Discussion

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2019/02/23

This week the issue is -- a disturbing hoax. From TV star to perp walk. Now the police say Jussie Smollett faked a racist, homophobic attack on himself. What's next for the disgraced star? Plus, an interview with presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren. And, how do you make the Oscar's more watchable? ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to

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47: US Rep. Adam Schiff, S. Korea Speaker Moon Hee-sang

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2019/02/16

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff and S. Korea Speaker Moon Hee-sang join this week's show. The second-ranking official in the South Korean government said the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jung Un will “determine the fate of our country.” Read more here. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

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46: Congresswoman Katie Hill

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2019/02/09

We're just days away from another potential government shutdown. Freshman Congresswoman Katie Hill is with us on this episode of "The Issue Is:" - What she sees as a potential compromise and what that means for a border wall. Plus, what president told Katie Hill just moments before the State of the Union that left her practically speechless. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes

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45: Ann Coulter, Lisa Bloom and TMZ's Harvey Levin

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2019/01/26

President Trump caves...and the government is back open. Roger Stone is indicted, arrested, and gives a wild press conference. Now...the question is...what comes next? TMZ's Harvey Levin discusses the increasingly blurred lines between politics and entertainment. He explains why he thinks President Trump "doesn't believe in anything." He also previews the future of media. Our panel this week is a fiery debate between conservative author Ann Coulter and progressive attorney Lisa

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44: Sen. Kamala Harris & Rep. Karen Bass

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2019/01/19

Senator Kamala Harris is one of the most high profile and talked about politicians in America today. Almost everyone in the political world assumes she's running for President in 2020...although she hasn't officially announced it yet. In this one on one interview with "The Issue Is:" Senator Harris discusses the government shutdown and what, if anything, Democrats are willing to concede on. She explains why she's not supporting William Barr for Attorney General & why she is

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43: California Governor Gavin Newsom, Gloria Allred &...

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2019/01/18

California Governor Gavin Newsom joins us for his first prime-time interview since taking office. We talk to him shortly after he announces a $144 billion budget including a $21 billion surplus. We discuss some of his priorities: early childhood education, free community college, paid family leave, etc. I also ask whether he'll intervene in the LAUSD Teacher's Strike. He responds to President Trump's attacks on California & takes us behind the scenes on their recent time spent

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