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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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42: Teachers' Strike in Los Angeles; New Congress...

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2019/01/18

More than 30,000 L.A.U.S.D. teachers are set to walk off the job next week. That will leave more than 600,000 students without their regular instructors. United Teacher's Los Angeles are planning their first strike since 1989. On "The Issue Is:," we talk to both sides to see if a strike can be averted at the last minute. If it's not, what does this mean for parents and students? With us: -Arlene Inouye, Sec. of United Teacher's Los Angeles -Nick Melvoin, L.A.U.S.D. School Board Vice

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41: A look back at 2018

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2018/12/29

Happy New Year to all our podcast subscribers! FOX 11's Elex Michaelson looks back and looks forward with some of the big interviews and highlights on "The Issue Is:" that made news across the country. ---------- 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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40: Orange County politics with Harley Rouda

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2018/12/18

Congressman Elect Harley Rouda just won one of the most watched, most competitive, and most expensive congressional races in the country. He defeated 30 year incumbent Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher in California's 48th district. So what's next for the Orange County Democrat who will represent a majority Republican district? "We need moderates back in office," he tells us. On "The Issue Is:" Rouda explains where he's looking for common ground in a time of increasing

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39: Ted Lieu, one of the biggest thorns in President...

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2018/12/08

Rep. Ted Lieu is one of the leaders of the Trump resistance online. His tweets in response to the President are among the most re-tweeted of any member of Congress. The Democrat from Torrance weighs in on an avalanche of news--from the Mueller investigation to the naming of a new A.G. & U.N. Ambassador and more. Plus, his plan on how the Democrats should use their majority in the House. Our panel this week: Ana Kasparian from "The Young Turks," Brian Goldsmith from the "Katie Couric

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38: Tomi Lahren from FOX Nation

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2018/12/01

Tomi Lahren is one of the most controversial and influential conservative commentators in America. She hosts two daily commentaries on the new streaming network called FOX Nation. Lahren is now based in Southern California and discusses how Republicans can win again in this increasingly blue state. She discusses the Mueller investigation, the migrant caravan, and misconceptions about President Trump. In our personal issues, she describes Republican Senator Jeff Flake as her "favorite

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37: Gratitude with Justin Baldoni & Emily Baldoni

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2018/11/24

On this Thanksgiving weekend, we take a break from politics and talk about gratitude. "Jane the Virgin" star Justin Baldoni talks about his dedication to serving others. He discusses the "Carnival of Love" on Skid Row, how filming a show about dying taught him how to live, and why he's re-thinking masculinity. His wife, Emily, talks about how parenting changed their perspective about service. We all share what we're grateful for on this holiday weekend. ---------- The Issue

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36: After the Midterm Elections, where do we go from...

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2018/11/23

Congresswoman-Elect Katie Hill joins us from freshman orientation on Capitol Hill. The Agua Dulce based Democrat talks about being a Millennial in Congress, why she's supporting Nancy Pelosi for Speaker, and why the Borderline shooting is so personal. Also joining us: Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank. The Democrat is about to lead the House Intelligence Committee. He's vowing to pursue President Trump's business records to see if he's connected to Russia. He talks about his relationship with

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35: Midterm Election Special

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2018/11/03

Days before the Midterm elections, we feature conversations with the So Cal congressional candidates in some of the closest congressional races in the country. We talk with Katie Hill, Katie Porter, Harley Rouda, Gil Cisneros and Young Kim plus Representatives Steve Knight, Mimi Walters, and Dana Rohrabacher. Plus, our panel debates the congressional races, the governor's race and the propositions on the California ballot. With us: Assemblyman Travis Allen, attorney and activist Areva

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34: Rep. Steve Knight and Katie Hill

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2018/11/03

They're battling it out in one of the closest and most competitive congressional races in the nation. Rep. Steve Knight and Katie Hill both want to represent California's 25th district, which includes Simi Valley, Santa Clarita, Lancaster and Palmdale. Elex sits down with both of them for one on one interviews about their biggest differences, taxes, healthcare, and more. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11

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33: World Series edition: The Mooch! Plus, Ann...

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2018/10/27

1:00 Anthony Scaramucci talks about his new book and the documentary about him. 11:08 Ann Coulter and Hasan Piker tackle immigration, bombs, and hopefully not each other. ---------- 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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32: Gavin Newsom, front runner to next Governor of...

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2018/10/20

The front runner to the next Governor of California returns to "The Issue Is:" Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom talks about his Republican opponent John Cox, President Donald Trump and California's current Governor Jerry Brown. He talks on a wide variety of issues including housing, homelessness, tax reform, infrastructure, and early childhood education. He also opens up about his parents, his wife, and his kids. This interview comes a few weeks after our podcast with the Republican candidate,

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31: Omarosa: Reality television show participant, and...

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2018/10/15

Omarosa Manigault Newman has gone from one of President Trump's fiercest defenders to one of his sharpest critics. On "The Issue Is:," she discusses her book "Unhinged," Kanye West, the n-word tape, her future, and plays the "name game" with Trump Administration officials. Our panel weighs in on Kanye, Kavanaugh, Congress, and more. Joining us: KABC Radio's John Phillips, Teen Vogue writer Whitney Bell and podcaster "Stuttering" John Melendez. ---------- The Issue Is: with Elex

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30: Patrick Soon-Shiong, new owner of LA Times...

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2018/10/08

The new owner of the L.A. Times, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, discusses the future of journalism. He also talks about his innovative cancer research, energy inventions, and being a co-owner of the Lakers. LAUSD Vice President Nick Melvoin, attorney Anahita Sedaghatfar & comedian Rod Man join us for a panel discussion of Kavanaugh, Congress, and Kanye. Where does America go after a Kavanaugh confirmation? What part is President Trump playing in local Midterm races for Congress? How would

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29: Supreme Showdown; Congressional Debate

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2018/10/01

With the nation gripped by the Brett Kavanaugh/Christine Blasey Ford testimonies, our panel discusses what comes next? Attorney Gloria Allred, podcaster Brian Goldsmith & RNC committee chairman Shawn Steel have a fiery exchange. They also discuss the Bill Cosby sentencing, which Gloria Allred attended. Plus, the first "The Issue Is:" congressional debate. Our focus? California's 39th district. Gil Cisneros and Young Kim discuss immigration, healthcare, and the other biggest differences

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28: Exclusive with USC Interim President

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2018/09/24

USC's Interim President Dr. Wanda Austin gives her first interview since taking the job to "The Issue Is:" "My bottom line is that we’re learning and we’re taking those lessons learned and we’re making changes," she says. She discusses the multiple scandals that forced former President C.L, Max Nikias to resign and the changes in culture she's trying to implement. Plus, our panel: Congressman Brad Sherman, "Dish Nation" co-host Heidi Hamilton and KFI's Tim Conway Jr. They discuss the

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27: Sexual harassment with actress and activist Mira...

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2018/09/21

Our guest is Mira Sorvino, actress and activist who is leading the charge to pass a series of bills in California to address the sexual harassment issue. They passed in the Senate and The Assembly, and now she's pushing California Governor Jerry Brown to sign them into law. He has until the end of September to do this. Mira was one of the first to come forward and put her name against Harvey Weinstein. You can watch a video of this podcast on our new Facebook Watch show at

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26: The Race for California Governor with John Cox

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2018/09/17

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox joins us talking big issues like the gas tax, the DMV, homelessness, abortion, and President Trump. ---------- 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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25: Former Vice President Al Gore

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2018/09/11

Al Gore, the former Vice President of the United States, calls on President Trump to "resign" in this exclusive interview with "The Issue Is:" on FOX 11 Los Angeles. Gore talks about The Climate Change Project, where he's training thousands to talk about climate change. And, he analyzes California's war with the Trump Administration over the environment. Plus, insights and analysis with our panel: actor/activist Gilles Marini, legal analyst Sara Azari, and RNC member Shawn

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24: Harley Rouda, Google algorithms, and the In-N-Out...

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2018/09/01

This week, as the mid-terms approach, the nation is on California as we speak to Harley Rouda (D-Congressional Candidate, 48th District). And is the Google search algorithm anti-Trump? The president thinks so. Also, California is now set to issue 'get out of jail free' cards, but some say a new bill is not what it's cracked up to be. And SoCal's most beloved burger chain, In-N-Out, is being met with a side of cries. We also have a great panel on this episode: podcast host John Melendez, radio

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23: Earthquakes, Randi Zuckerberg, and Snopes founder...

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2018/08/25

This week, we go beyond the frenetic headlines for a deep dive on big issues impacting Southern California. Dr. Lucy Jones, one of SoCal’s best known and most beloved earthquake experts, joins us. She discusses her new book “The Big One’s” and plays earthquake fact or fiction. Randi Zuckerberg, a leading female entrepreneur, talks about her new book “Pick Three.” Can you truly have it all? She shares tips for time management. In an era where “fake news” has become such a common news, we

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