The Issue Is

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FOX’s Elex Michaelson hosts debates and conversations with newsmakers about political and controversial issues impacting California and the nation.
S08:E13 - BECERRA for GOVERNOR, GLORIA ALLRED and JOHN PHILLIPS
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S08:E13 - BECERRA for GOVERNOR, GLORIA ALLRED and JOHN PHILLIPS

23 min
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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
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S08:E12 - Mike Murphy, Melanie Mason and the Issue Is: In Bakersfield

23 min
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Politico's Senior Political Reporter, Melanie Mason, and veteran Republican strategist Mike Murphy discuss "Signal-Gate".

S08:E11 - Jane Fonda
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S08:E11 - Jane Fonda

23 min
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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
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S08:E10 - Katie Porter for Governor, Mike Madrid on Latino Vote

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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
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S08:E08 - Rep. Robert Garcia, Sheriff Chad Bianco, and Harvey Levin

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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
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S08:E07 - In Her Own Words: Mayor Karen Bass

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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
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S08:E06 - AG Rob Bonta

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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
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S08:E05 - Harris, Caruso and Bush

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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
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S08:E04 - Dems Started a Seventh String QB

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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
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S08:E03 - Trump Inauguration, Executive Orders, and Visit to LA

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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
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S08:E02 - From Washington D.C. : Trump Inauguration Preview

23 min
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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
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S08:E01 - Los Angeles on Fire

23 min
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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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