The Issue Is

After a crazy year in CA politics, "The Issue Is" examines the winners, losers, and best moments of 2021, as well as the issues that will define 2022.

Elex Michaelson travels to the Colusa County ranch of four-term Governor Jerry Brown to talk California, climate, crime, legacy, and much more.

Following the launch of his new children's book, Gov. Gavin Newsom joins Elex Michaelson to talk dyslexia, crime, COVID, holiday traditions, and more.

Omicron, crime, and more. It's a busy week on "The Issue Is," with Dr. Mark Ghaly, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Sec. Marty Walsh, and LA Sup. Hilda Solis.

Rep. Adam Schiff joins Elex Michaelson to talk "Build Back Better" and rising inflation. Then Michael Tubbs talks his new book, mentorship, and UBI.

Elex is joined by Sen. Alex Padilla, Chris Matthews, David Chalian, Jessica Millan Patterson, Ron Christie, Rep. Josh Harder and a 96-yr-old WWII vet.

Legendary broadcaster Katie Couric joins Elex to discuss her new memoir, her storied career, Matt Lauer, Sarah Palin, and much more.

Dr. Mark Ghaly talks boosters, vaccinating kids, and herd immunity. Then, political reporter Carla Marinucci is treated to an unexpected tribute.

Former Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses his new political party. Then Ana Kasparian and Steve Hilton debate vaccine mandates.

Rep. Adam Schiff talks impeachment, Jan. 6, and the future of the GOP. Then Arash Markazi stops by to talk recent controversies in the sports world.

This week, Elex is joined by Rep. Katie Porter, Sec. Denis McDonough, Rep. Mark Takano, and Brian Tyler Cohen and Michael Knowles for a fiery debate.

This week on the "The Issue Is," Elex is joined by Gov. Gavin Newsom, attorney Gloria Allred, author and host Dave Rubin, and activist Paxton Smith.

Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta joins Elex Michaelson to discuss her life, her career, and her advice to the next generation.

The CA recall race is over. To break it all down, Elex is joined by GOP frontrunner Larry Elder, Brian Goldsmith, John Kobylt, and Areva Martin.

Ahead of the September 14 CA recall election, Elex is joined by GOP frontrunner Larry Elder, as well as John Myers of the LA Times.

Our all-star panel returns to the studio for the first time since March 2020, as Lisa Bloom, Dan Schnur, and Jessica Patterson talk recall politics.

It's debate night! Conservative Tomi Lahren and Progressive Ethan Bearman square off on Afghanistan, the CA recall election, and vaccine mandates.

This week, Elex Michaelson talks recall politics, COVID, and more, with Caitlyn Jenner, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy.

This week, Elex Michaelson talks recall politics, COVID, and more, with Caitlyn Jenner, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy.

Highlights and analysis from this week's Gubernatorial Recall Debate featuring John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, Kevin Kiley, and Doug Ose.

Elex Michaelson talks recall politics, infrastructure, and more w/ fmr. Congressman Doug Ose, Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm, and comedian Matt Friend.

The recall, COVID, and crime are on the radar as Elex Michaelson is joined by CA lawmakers Kevin Kiley & Buffy Wicks, and radio host Hugh Hewitt.

This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by radio host-turned-Gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder (R), as well as Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

This July 4 weekend, Elex Michaelson is joined by Sen. Alex Padilla & Rep. Josh Harder to talk immigration, infrastructure, climate change, and more.

Elex Michaelson is joined by voices from opposite sides of the political spectrum, progressive Rep. Barbara Lee and Conservative host Michael Knowles.

Speaker of the CA Assembly Anthony Rendon joins Elex Michaelson.

Caitlyn Jenner discusses her qualifications for Governor, homelessness, education policy, her 2020 voting record, whether Kim will advise her on criminal justice reform, and more.

On the one-year anniversary of the killing of George Floyd, Elex Michaelson is joined by Rep. Karen Bass to discuss the status of her national police reform legislation.

This week on The Issue Is, Elex Michaelson welcomes two former small-town Mayors, both elected in their 20's, who now, in their 30's, have recently accepted new roles on the state and national stages: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Michael Tubbs, the former Stockton Mayor who now serves as Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity for California Governor Gavin Newsom.

During a busy week in which he announced his $268B CA Budget proposal, Governor Gavin Newsom joins Elex Michaelson to discuss the state's surplus, homelessness, recall politics, and the June 15 reopening of CA's economy. Then, political journalists John Myers and Laurel Rosenhall stop by to analyze Newsom's budget plans, as well as the field of GOP challengers looking to defeat Newsom in the upcoming recall election.

Gubernatorial candidate John Cox joins Elex Michaelson to discuss his run against Gavin Newsom, what he makes of his GOP competition, and his campaign partner, a 1,000-lb bear. Then, Carla Marinucci, Areva Martin, and Joel Pollak talkĘrecallĘpolitics, Caitlyn Jenner'sĘdebut on the political scene, and President Trump's fight against Facebook.

Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) joins Elex Michaelson to discuss his first 100 days in office, Congressional stimulus, and ending the filibuster. Then, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo drops in to talk GDP growth and the move from Governor to Cabinet Secretary. Finally, conservative host Michael Knowles discusses Biden's Congressional address, the proper role of government, and the recall election of Gavin Newsom.

Former four-term California Governor Jerry Brown joins Elex Michaelson for a wide-ranging discussion of climate change, recall politics, criminal justice, legacy, and Caitlyn Jenner.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) joins Elex Michaelson to talk the impending end to the war in Afghanistan, reparations, and citizenship for essential workers. Then, LA Times columnist LZ Granderson stops by to discuss his expectations in the Chauvin trial, race relations in America, and the importance of sports fans returning to the stands.

Elex Michaelson is joined by Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom, to discuss easing restrictions, vaccine passports, and more.

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Elex Michaelson to discuss the pace of California's reopening, mask mandates, vaccine passports, and more. Then, political reporters Carla Marinucci (Politico) and John Myers (The LA Times)Ędrop by to break down Governor Newsom's recall fight and the situation at the Southern Border.

Days after being nominated as CA's next Attorney General, Rob Bonta sits down with Elex Michaelson to talk cash bail, the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, and his unique backstory. Then, LA Times Sports Columnist Bill Plaschke stops by to discuss the return of fansĘto theĘstands, the intersection of sports and politics, and who he thinks will win March Madness.

Elex Michaelson is joined this week by Randy Economy, senior advisor to the Recall Gavin 2020 campaign, legendary chef Wolfgang Puck, and comedian Matthew Friend, alongside some of his best political and pop "culture" impressions, including Dr. Fauci, President Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders, Howard Stern, and others.

Elex Michaelson is joined by Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to CA Governor Gavin Newsom, to talk reopening California, the state's economy, and "The West Wing." Then, the brothers behind "MeidasTouch" stop by to discuss their viral success and the future of political media.

Host Elex Michaelson talks vaccination strategy and reopening efforts with CHHS Sec. Dr. Mark Ghaly and police reform and congressional relief with Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA).

Host Elex Michaelson speaks with California Governor Gavin Newsom and a panel of the state's top political reporters about the fights to reopen schools, distribute vaccines, and to recall Newsom himself.

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) pulls back the curtain on his experience as a House Impeachment manager. Speaker of the CA State Assembly Anthony Rendon and President Pro Tem of the CA State Senate Toni Atkins talk reopening CA's schools and economic relief for the Golden State.

Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) talks being a juror in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Political reporters Carla Marinucci and Doug Sovern discuss the potential recall election of Governor Newsom, reopening CA's schools, and more.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia discusses his city's successful vaccine distribution efforts. Gianno Caldwell (FOX News) and Ana Kasparian (The Young Turks) debate COVID relief, impeachment, and recalling CA Governor Gavin Newsom.

Radio host John Kobylt and attorney Lisa Bloom debate California's vaccine distribution, the impeachment of former President Trump, and President Biden's first week in office.

Broadcasting from Washington DC for the Inauguration of Joe Biden, Elex Michaelson speaks with California's newest Senator, Alex Padilla (D), and Chris Wallace, host of "FOX News Sunday."

Elex Michaelson speaks with Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) about the Impeachment of President Trump, and former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer (R) about the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA).

Following riots at The Capitol, Elex Michaelson speaks with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) and journalist Anna Palmer.

Elex Michaelson speaks with author and former NFL player Emmanuel Acho about race in America.