The Issue Is Podcast: Katie Porter, Brian Tyler Cohen, Michael Knowles, Denis McDonough

In this week's The Issue Is, Rep. Katie Porter discusses the Orange County oil spill. Brian Tyler Cohen and Michael Knowles debate vaccine mandates and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Denis McDonough stops by to chat with Elex.

The Issue Is Podcast: Glorida Allred, Paxton Smith and Dave Rubin

Glorida Allred and Paxton Smith join the show to discuss abortion rights. Dave Rubin also stops by to discuss Larry Elder and California's vaccine mandates.

The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom, Oct. 1

This week, Elex goes one-on-one with Gov. Gavin Newsom to discuss life after the recall election.

The Issue Is Podcast: Dolores Huerta

Elex speaks with longtime activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta ask she discusses her work with Cesar Chavez and RFK.

The Issue Is Podcast: Larry Elder, Areva Martin, Brian Goldsmith and John Kobylt

Larry Elder stops by to discuss the recall outcome and his plans for 2022. Elex is also joined by Areva Martin, Brian Goldsmith and John Kobylt as they discuss the recall race and the state of California GOP.

The Issue Is Podcast: Larry Elder and John Myers

Elex speaks with Larry Elder on his case against Governor Gavin Newsom. John Myers of the LA Times stops by to discuss recent polling and the state of the gubernatorial race.

The Issue Is Podcast: Lisa Bloom, Dan Schnur and Jessica Patterson

Progressive attorney Lisa Bloom, Professor Dan Schnur and California GOP Chair Jessica Patterson join Elex for our first in-person studio panel since March 2020 to discuss recall politics, campaign strategy and the Texas abortion law.

The Issue Is Podcast: Tomi Lahren vs. Ethan Bearman

Tomi Lahren and Ethan Bearman debate over Afghanistan, the California recall and vaccine mandates.

The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom, Dan Schnur, Gustavo Arellano, Susan Shelley

This week, Elex is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom, who discusses his recall strategy and his agenda for the year ahead. Dan Schnur, Gustavo Arrellano of LA Times and OC Register's Susan Shelley join The Issue Is to discuss the state of the recall race.

The Issue Is Podcast: Caitlyn Jenner, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Nancy Pelosi and Maxine Waters

This week on The Issue Is, Elex speaks with Caitlyn Jenner on homelessness and the rising spread of the delta variant. Democratic strategist Bob Shrum and Republican strategist Mike Murphy both discuss the state of the recall race. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Maxine Waters discuss the child tax credit.

The Issue Is: Gubernatorial candidate Doug Ose, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, and Matthew Friend

This week on "The Issue Is,” Elex Michaelson talks COVID surges, recall politics, infrastructure, and impressions with former California Congressman, and current Gubernatorial Candidate, Doug Ose, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, and comedian Matthew Friend.

The Issue Is Podcast: Former Rep. Doug Ose

Former Rep. Doug Ose (R) discusses his run for governor, mask mandates, school choice and combatting homelessness.

The Issue Is Podcast: Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins the Issue Is to discuss the future of masking, schools and California.

The Issue Is Podcast: Victor Glover, Marty Walsh, Mark Takano, Gavin Newsom

Elex spoke with astronaut Victor Glover on his time on the International Space Station. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Rep. Mark Takano also stopped by to discuss child tax credit and the state's infrastructure. Elex also spoke with Gov. Gavin Newsom on his efforts to clean up California.

The Issue Is Podcast: Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Josh Harder

This week, Sen. Padilla stops by to discuss immigration, infrastructure and ending the filibuster. Rep. Harder discusses increasing pay for federal firefighters.

The Issue Is Podcast: Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles discusses his new book "Speechless," cancel cuture and former President Donald Trump's legacy.