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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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367: Nathan Hochman, Adam Schiff, Hakeem Jeffries

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2024/10/19

This week, "The Issue Is" talks to leading candidates in the final days of the 2024 race.

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29:30

366: Ken Calvert, Will Rollins, Areva Martin, Joel...

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2024/10/12

This week's "The Issue Is:" covers the tied 41st congressional race between Rep. Ken Calvert and Democrat Will Rollins, includes a panel discussion on key political topics, and reports on the L.A. Rams' cancer awareness event at SoFi Stadium.

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37:13

365: Tomi Lahren, Ethan Bearman, Sheryl Sandberg,...

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2024/10/05

This week, Elex hosts a debate on Trump vs. Harris, an exclusive interview with Sheryl Sandberg on a documentary about Hamas' sexual violence, and a meeting with Sen. Laphonza Butler to discuss volunteerism while preparing meals for those in need.

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35:43

364: Dave Min, Scott Baugh, PPIC political panel

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2024/09/28

This week, we are joined by Orange County Congressional candidates Dave Min (D) and Scott Baugh (R). Then we go to Sacrament to participate in a special political panel for the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).

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363: George Gascón, Doug Emhoff, Quentin Lake

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2024/09/21

LA County GA George Gascón talks about his efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Doug Emhoff discusses his support for women in sports and Rams' Quentin Lake speaks with Elex between working out with the kids.

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23:26

362: Donald Trump, Darrell Steinberg, Brian Goldsmith

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2024/09/14

This week, Donald Trump visits California and slams the state's leadership. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg makes a case against Prop. 36.

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26:36

361: Mike Whatley, Matt Mahan

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2024/09/07

This week, Elex is joined by RNC Chairman Mike Whatley and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.

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25:54

360: Father Greg Boyle: Full interview

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2024/08/31

This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.

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23:54

359: Father Greg Boyle

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2024/08/31

This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.

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21:50

358: Democratic National Convention 2024

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2024/08/24

An historic week in American politics, as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President. "The Issue Is" was in Chicago for it all.

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55:36

357: Nancy Pelosi, Aug. 2024

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2024/08/17

Nancy Pelosi, one of the most powerful legislators in U.S. political history, joins Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is" for an exclusive interview.

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54:36

356: Marie Alvarado-Gil, Gavin Newsom, Brian Tyler Cohen

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2024/08/10

California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes the homeless encampment matter into his own hands – literally. A Democrat defects and progressive podcast host discusses "shameless" Republicans.

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37:09

355: Frank Luntz

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2024/08/03

This week, longtime pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz takes us on a LA-area replica of the Oval Office.

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31:55

354: Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck, Areva Martin

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2024/07/27

As the 2024 election is now just over 100 days away, it was another unprecedented week in American politics. Now, Kamala Harris is looking to take the torch passed on by Joe Biden.

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353: 2024 Republican National Convention

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2024/07/20

An unprecedented week in American politics, as "The Issue Is" hits the road for the Republican National Convention.

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352: Tom Perez, Alex Thompson, Dave Rubin

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2024/07/13

This week, following his shaky debate performance, the chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling for President Biden to step aside continued to grow. Biden, defiant, saying he's staying.

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22:38

351: Kara Swisher

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2024/07/06

This week, Elex is joined by Kara Swisher as the legendary tech journalist discusses motherhood and her bestseller "Burn Book."

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31:57

350: Jon Favreau

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2024/06/29

Jon Favreau, of "Pod Save America," speaks on building Crooked Media and his years as Barack Obama's speechwriter.

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21:57

350: CNN debate: Biden vs. Trump

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2024/06/29

This week marked one of the most consequential presidential debate in years as President Biden and former President Trump faced off in Atlanta.

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43:07

349: Nicole Shanahan

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2024/06/22

Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one with Nicole Shanahan for her first TV sit-down since being named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate.

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