The final episode of 'The Issue Is:'
After more than seven years, Elex Michaelson is leaving The Issue Is. Take a look back at some of the show's best moments.
The Issue Is: Gov. Gavin Newsom fights Texas
Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching a campaign to fight Texas' proposed redistricting.
The Issue Is: Mayor Karen Bass
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks about immigration raids, homelessness, the Olympics and more.
The Issue Is: Frank Luntz, Corrin Rankin, Clayton Kershaw
Pollster Frank Luntz discusses the state of politics, and California Republican Party Chair talks about the state's potential re-districting, while Clayton Kershaw celebrates his 3,000th strikeout by giving back.
The Issue Is: Gregory Bovino and Gustavo Arellano
US Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino has his first local TV sit-down since immigration raids in California intensified. Gustavo Arellano with the LA Times shares his view of raids across the region.
The Issue Is: Meidas Touch & Douglas Murray
Ben Brett and Jordy Meiselas discuss politics and Internet domination, while Douglas Murray discusses his new book, and a historic week in Iran.
The Issue Is: Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Austrian World Summit
The Issue Is joins former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in Austria for the Austrian World Summit, and much more.
The Issue Is: U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, Gov. Newsom, Gustavo Arellano
During a week of anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles, we talk to U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the LA Times' Gustavo Arellano.
The Issue Is: Alex Thompson and 'Original Sin'
Alex Thompson discusses "Original Sin," his new book with CNN's Jake Tapper about the cover-up of President Joe Biden's decline.
The Issue Is Podcast: Sen. Alex Padilla; Areva Martin and Jennifer Horn
Sen. Alex Padilla (D – Calif.) discusses President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. In a panel discussion, Areva Martin and Jennifer Horn also weighs in on Trump's second term, in addition to discussing Kamala Harris' return to the national spotlight.
The Issue Is Podcast: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Tomi Lahren vs Brian Tyler Cohen; JJ Redick & Rick Caruso
Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses his environmental efforts and the California wildfires. Tomi Lahren and Brian Tyler Cohen debate tariffs. JJ Redick and Rick Caruso talk about rebuilding the Palisades Recreation Center.
The Issue Is Podcast: Xavier Becerra, Gloria Allred, John Phillips
Xavier Becerra is running for California Governor. He gave the first TV interview of his campaign to FOX 11's statewide political show "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
The Issue Is Podcast: Melanie Mason, Mike Murphy
This week, POLITICO's Melanie Mason and political strategist Mike Murphy join "The Issue Is:" panel to discuss a big week in politics.
The Issue Is Podcast: Katie Porter, Mike Madrid and Matt Mahan
This week, Elex is joined by Katie Porter, who announced is running for California Governor. He is also joined by political strategist Mike Madrid and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.
The Issue Is Podcast: Charlie Kirk, Scott Turner
This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his first podcast in the "This is Gavin Newsom" series. It features an interview with Charlie Kirk. In it, the Governor agrees with Kirk that it is unfair for those born male to compete in female sports. Then, we travel to South Los Angeles to sit down with President Trump's new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Scott Turner.
The Issue Is Podcast: Harvey Levin, Chad Bianco, Robert Garcia
This week, Elex is joined by Riverside County Sheriff and gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, Congressman Robert Garcia and TMZ's Harvey Levin.
The Issue Is Podcast: Karen Bass, Jon Regardie, Sean Duffy
This week, Elex speaks one-on-one with LA Mayor Karen Bass. Following the exclusive interview with the LA Mayor, Elex is also joined by political journalist Jon Regardie and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The Issue Is Podcast: Matt Mahan, Michael Knowles, LA Rams
This week, Elex is joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who shares his frustration with California's Democratic leadership. Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire talks about how Trump won.
The Issue Is Podcast: Athletes who serve their communities
This Thanksgiving week, "The Issue Is" takes a break from the politics to focus on sports and service.
The Issue Is Podcast: Jerry Brown, Drew Pinsky
This week, former California Governor Jerry Brown joins The Issue Is to discuss Donald Trump's election win and how Democrats may be to blame. Dr. Drew Pinsky weighs in on Trump's push to "Make America Healthy Again" and Dr. Oz being appointed a member of the cabinet.











