The Issue Is
Season 7 Episode 44 - Days Before the Vote
Political journalists Peter Hamby of Puck News and Melanie Mason of Politico join Elex Michaelson to have a final discussion before the general election on Nov. 5th.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Season 7
S07:E48 - Athletes Who Serve: Dodgers, Lakers and Rams
Athletes from Dodgers, Lakers and Rams serve communities in need with their charities and foundations. Arnold Schwarzenegger gives turkeys and hugs to people in East L.A.
S07:E47 - Politics Is Hard to Let Go
4-term Governor of California, Jerry Brown shares his thoughts on the 2024 Presidential election. Dr. Drew Pinsky discusses Trump's appointments of Dr. Memet Oz and RFK Jr.
S07:E46 - Why Trump Won
Senator-Elect Adam Schiff representing California talks about his win and his opponent Steve Garvey of Dodger renown and his thoughts on working with President-Elect Trump.
S07:E45 - After the Vote
Rep. Katie Porter of CA Congressional District 47 discusses the still too close to call race between CA State Senator Dave Min(D) and Scott Baugh(R) for her seat in Orange County.
S07:E44 - Days Before the Vote
Political journalists Peter Hamby of Puck News and Melanie Mason of Politico join Elex Michaelson to have a final discussion before the general election on Nov. 5th.
S07:E43 - From Speechwriter to Podcaster to Author
Jon Favreau, former Chief Speechwriter for Obama, discusses his new book co-written with the hosts of Pod Save America, “Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps.”
S07:E42 - Race for Lada, Senate and the House
Nathan Hochman makes his case to be the next L.A. County District Attorney over current LADA George Gascón.
S07:E41 - Martin vs. Pollak, Calvert vs. Rollins, and Holt Bros. Foundation
Attorney Areva Martin, Harris surrogate, and Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large for Breitbart, join Elex Michaelson for a conversation about the 2024 Presidential race and more.
S07:E40 - Debating the Election, Marking Oct. 7 & Sen. Butler's Anniversary
Tomi Lahren and Ethan Bearman debate the '24 presidential race. Sheryl Sandberg marks 10/7 with an emotional documentary. Sen. Laphonza Butler volunteers at Project Angel Food.
S07:E39 - CA 47th House Race: Min vs. Baugh and PPIC
California's 47th Congressional District formerly held by Rep. Katie Porter (D) is now up for grabs between CA State Senator Dave Min (D) and Scott Baugh (R).
S07:E38 - The DA, the 2nd Gentleman and the Safety
This week, The Issue Is interviews L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón at the Hall of Justice.
S07:E37 - Candidate Trump in California
Trump holds a news conference at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes days after the Presidential debate with Kamala Harris.
S07:E36 - Mayor Matt Mahan & RNC Chair Mike Whatley
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan in studio with host Elex Michaelson to talk about reforming Prop. 47 through Prop. 36 on the November ballot.
S07:E35 - Father Boyle's Love for the Homies
This week, The Issue Is: visits Homeboy Industries in LA's Chinatown, founded by Father Greg Boyle.
S07:E34 - The 2024 Democratic National Convention
"The Issue Is" hits the road for the 2024 DNC, as VP Kamala Harris accepts her party's nomination, weeks after President Biden decided to step aside.
S07:E33 - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one with one of the most powerful legislators in U.S. history, as Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi talks "The Art of Power."
S07:E32 - Marie Alvarado-Gil, Gavin Newsom, Brian Tyler Cohen, Adam Schiff
State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil switches parties, Gavin Newsom cleans up encampments, Brian Tyler Cohen talks political messaging, and more.
S07:E31 - Frank Luntz
Pollster Frank Luntz welcomes "The Issue Is" into his replica of the Oval Office to talk the 2024 race, the importance of language, and much more.
S07:E30 - Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck, Areva Martin
A seismic shift in the 2024 race. Biden is out. Trump will now take on VP Harris. Elex is joined by Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck, and Areva Martin.
S07:E29 - The 2024 Republican National Convention
"The Issue Is" hits the road for the 2024 RNC, where Donald Trump accepted the GOP Presidential nomination days after his assassination attempt.
S07:E28 - Alex Thompson, Tom Perez, Dave Rubin
As President Biden's candidacy hangs in the balance, Elex Michaelson is joined by Alex Thompson, Tom Perez, and Dave Rubin.
S07:E27 - Kara Swisher
Tech journalist Kara Swisher talks her bestseller "Burn Book" and offers her insights on industry pioneers from Gates and Jobs to Musk and Zuckerberg.
S07:E26 - Debate Night, Jon Favreau
Our panel breaks down a wild first Presidential debate; "Pod Save America" host and Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau sits down with Elex Michaelson.
S07:E25 - Nicole Shanahan
Attorney, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan sits down for her first TV interview since being named RFK Jr.'s running mate.
S07:E24 - Chad Bianco, Rick Chavez Zbur, Areva Martin
Sheriff Chad Bianco and Asm. Rick Chavez Zbur talk their competing fixes to Prop. 47 and retail crime; Areva Martin talks Juneteenth and reparations.
S07:E23 - Alex Padilla, Dave Rubin, Jordan Klepper
Sen. Alex Padilla talks Biden's border action; Dave Rubin talks moving from CA to FL; Jordan Klepper reveals what he's learned from Trump supporters.
S07:E22 - Robert Rivas, John McEntee
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas talks CA's budget, education, and more; John McEntee reacts to the Trump conviction and talks TikTok.
S07:E21 - Katie Couric, Brian Wallach, Sandra Abrevaya
Katie Couric discusses presidential politics and the new documentary she's executive produced about fighting ALS.
S07:E20 - Jen Psaki
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki talks about her new book and analyzes the 2024 presidential race.
S07:E19 - Emmanuel Acho, Noa Tishby, Milken Global Institute
Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby discuss their new book "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew"; Elex heads to the Milken Institute Global Conference.
S07:E18 - Bill Maher
Comedian Bill Maher sits down to discuss his new book, his changing political views, wokeism, campus protests, marijuana, and much more.
S07:E17 - Steve Garvey, Jessica Levinson, Harvey Levin
Steve Garvey talks Pro-Palestinian campus protests; Jessica Levinson breaks down Trump's legal battles; TMZ's Harvey Levin talks Trump, OJ, RFK, etc.
S07:E16 - Metta World Peace, Harvey Levin
Metta World Peace opens up about his support for RFK Jr., mental health, and the WNBA; Harvey Levin talks his new documentary "Arnold and Sly."
S07:E08 - Rep. Dean Phillips, Bill Melugin, Rep. Katie Porter
Dean Phillips talks his primary challenge to Joe Biden; Bill Melugin discusses the crisis at the border; Katie Porter makes her pitch to CA voters.
S07:E07 - Sen. Alex Padilla, Mayor Matt Mahan, Areva Martin
Sen. Alex Padilla pushes for Prop. 1; San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan calls for reforms to Prop. 47; Attorney Areva Martin looks to right a wrong at Section 14.
S07:E06 - Nikki Haley, Christina Pascucci
GOP Presidential candidate talks her path to the nomination; Senate candidate Christina Pascucci makes her case to voters ahead of the CA primary.
S07:E05 - Vice President Kamala Harris; Senator Alex Padilla
Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one with Vice President Kamala Harris, talking abortion rights, the border crisis, President Donald Trump, and the 49ers.
S07:E04 - Rep. Adam Schiff; Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Adam Schiff talks his campaign for Senate; Speaker Emerita Pelosi talks her support for Schiff and concerns about Former President Trump.
S07:E03 - Rep. Barbara Lee, Eric Early, Gen. David Petraeus
Senate candidates Barbara Lee and Eric Early make their pitch to voters; Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) talks America's place on a fragile global stage.
S07:E02 - Rep. Katie Porter, Peter Hamby
The 2024 campaign heats up. Rep. Katie Porter talks strategy forthe upcoming first televised Senate debate. Peter Hamby previews the Iowa Caucus.
S07:E01 - Melanie Mason, Bob Shrum, Chris
Melanie Mason and Bob Shrum preview the upcoming CA. Senate Debate; Chris Matthews handicaps the 2024 Presidential race, likely a Trump-Biden rematch.
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