The Issue Is
FOX’s Elex Michaelson hosts debates and conversations with newsmakers about political and controversial issues impacting California and the nation.
Subtitles: English
Starring:Elex Michaelson
Directed by:Frances Bernardy
Season 8
S08:E13 - BECERRA for GOVERNOR, GLORIA ALLRED and JOHN PHILLIPS
Xavier Becerra, the former: Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Attorney General of California, and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, announces his run for CA Governor. Gloria Allred, the discrimination attorney, debates radio host John Phillips, of KABC Radio on Trump tariffs, Elon Musk, and the CA governor race.
S08:E12 - Mike Murphy, Melanie Mason and the Issue Is: In Bakersfield
Politico's Senior Political Reporter, Melanie Mason, and veteran Republican strategist Mike Murphy discuss "Signal-Gate".
S08:E11 - Jane Fonda
Legendary actor and activist Jane Fonda fights big oil alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus. They talk about activism, the environment and the Vietnam War.
S08:E10 - Katie Porter for Governor, Mike Madrid on Latino Vote
Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter announces her run for California Governor. Political strategist Mike Madrid talks about what will win over the Latino vote.
S08:E08 - Rep. Robert Garcia, Sheriff Chad Bianco, and Harvey Levin
Rep. Robert Garcia calls out Elon Must as the "Co-President of the United States" alongside Pres. Trump.
S08:E07 - In Her Own Words: Mayor Karen Bass
Just days after a sit-down interview with Elex Michaelson, LA Mayor Karen Bass fires LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley. Political Journalist Jon Regardie analyzes Bass' interview.
S08:E06 - AG Rob Bonta
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta talks about suing the Trump administration over birthright citizenship, federal funding cuts, and DOGE.
S08:E05 - Harris, Caruso and Bush
Former V.P. Kamala Harris surveys fire damage in the Palisades and visits the Westwood Recreation Center where evacuees are staying.
S08:E04 - Dems Started a Seventh String QB
Famed political consultant, James Carville says the Democrats, "started a seventh string quarterback," referring to the V.P. Harris' Presidential run.
S08:E03 - Trump Inauguration, Executive Orders, and Visit to LA
After his inauguration, Trump signs various executive orders and visits California to meet with victims of the Palisades fire.
S08:E02 - From Washington D.C. : Trump Inauguration Preview
We to D.C. for Trump inauguration. Elex Michaelson interviews three congress members from California: Rep. Kevin Kiley, Rep. Young Kim, and Rep. Ro Khanna in their capitol offices.
S08:E01 - Los Angeles on Fire
The new year starts with devastating fires all over the Los Angeles area. Gov. Gavin Newsom joins Elex Michaelson to discuss and Comedian Bill Maher sits down for an interview.
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