The Issue Is Podcast: Dr. Erica Pan and Lis Smith
This week on The Issue Is, Elex speaks with California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan. Democratic Strategist Lis Smith also stops by to chat on the show.
The Issue Is Podcast: Rep. Adam Schiff, State Senator Bob Hertzberg
Elex Michaelson is joined Sen. Bob Hertzberg, who authored the legislation, modeled after the Texas abortion law, that allows Californians to sue makers of illegal guns. Rep. Adam Schiff stops by to discuss this week’s hearing of the House January 6th Committee.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gloria Allred and Larry Elder
This week's The Issue Is features an all-star debate like you've never seen before. We bring in two longtime friends who have little politically in common: legendary attorney Gloria Allred and radio host Larry Elder.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gloria Allred, Eric Early, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Adam Schiff
To discuss and debate, Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by attorney Gloria Allred and former GOP Candidate for California Attorney General Eric Early.
The Issue Is Podcast: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Elex is joined by California AG Rob Bonta and California Family Council's Jonathan Keller as they react to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Areva Martin and Brian Goldsmith join the show to also discuss the SCOTUS rulings as well as inflation and President Biden's poll numbers.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom, James Gallagher, Pete Aguilar, John Myers
This week, Elex is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss the state's surplus and California's tax system. California Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher stops by to discuss inflation, gas prices and the GOP's 2022 outlook. Rep. Pete Aguilar weighs in on this week's Jan. 6 committee hearings and LA Times Sacramento bureau chief John Myers discusses his retirement from journalism.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
The Issue Is Podcast: Karen Bass, Malia Cohen
As we are just days from the highly-anticipated June 7 Primary, we are joined by LA Mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass and candidate for California Controller Malia Cohen.
The Issue Is Podcast: Kevin Kiley, Alexei Koseff, Elizabeth Wagmeister
In this week's The Issue Is, we talk about the rising gas prices across California.
The Issue Is Podcast: Rep. Karen Bass, Mar. 2022
Congresswoman Karen Bass joins The Issue Is to discuss the War in Ukraine, combatting rising gas prices and homelessness in California.
The Issue Is Podcast: Rep. Barbara Lee and Steve Mason
Rep. Barabara Lee weighs in on Ukraine the U.S. Supreme Court and the new documentary about her life. Steve Mason stops by to discuss Super Bowl LVI, Tom Brady's retirement and fixing the Academy Awards.
The Issue Is Podcast: Doug Emhoff, Anne Marie Schubert
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff discuss how California shaped him and Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schbert discusses the rise in crime and her run for Attorney General.
The Issue Is Podcast: Larry Elder and Alex Thompson
This week on The Issue Is, Larry Elder joins Elex to discuss his decision to not run for California Governor. Politico's Alex Thompson discusses January 6, the fate of the Biden agenda and COVID testing challenges.
The Issue Is Podcast: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Elex caught up with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the former California Governor helped a nonprofit buy 25 homes.
The Issue Is: Jerry Brown, Dec. 2021
Elex Michaelson caught up with former Governor Jerry Brown to discuss current California issues.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom, Dec. 2021
California Governor Gavin Newsom opens up about living with dyslexia in his new book.
The Issue Is Podcast: Dr. Mark Ghaly, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Marty Walsh, Hilda Solis
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins the Issue Is to discuss the Omicron variant and addresses the potential for future lockdowns.
The Issue Is Podcast: Dr. Mark Ghaly and Carla Marinucci
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins Elex to discuss the Pfizer vaccine for children. Ahead of a 6-month sabbatical, Politico's Carla Marinucci looks back at her 40-year career covering California politics.
The Issue Is Podcast: Andrew Yang, Ana Kasparian and Steve Hilton
Andrew Yang joins The Issue Is to discuss his new "Forward" Party, universal basic income and his political future. Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks and Steve Hilton of FOX News debate vaccine mandates.
The Issue Is Podcast: Rep. Adam Schiff and Arash Markazi
Rep. Schiff joins The Issue Is to discuss his new book and the Jan. 6 commission. Arash Markazi joins Elex to discuss Jon Gruden's resignation from the Raiders.