'The Issue Is': Rain water, reparations and the RNC
Elex talks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson to discuss President Joe Biden's California visit and federal storm aid. Eric McDonnell, the chair of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee stops by to discuss the debate over reparations and his committee's controversial proposal. Harmeet Dhillon discusses her run for RNC chair.
The Issue Is: Brian Ferguson, Eric McDonnell, Harmeet Dhillon
This week, Elex speaks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson do discuss President Biden's visit to California and the federal storm aid. Eric McDonnell, the chair of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee stops by to discuss the debate over reparations and his committee's controversial proposal. Harmeet Dhillon discusses her run for RNC chair.
The Issue Is: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
The Issue Is: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
“The Issue Is”: California’s Kevin McCarthy becomes speaker of the House after historic stalemate
McCarthy, who has represented Bakersfield in the House since 2007, is now the second consecutive House Speaker from California, following Nancy Pelosi.
The Issue Is: Mike Garcia, Brian Goldsmith, Joel Pollak
This week, Elex Michaelson discusses the unforgettable fight over the Speaker of the House.
The Issue Is: Jan. 6, Ukraine, TikTok with Adam Schiff
As 2022 comes to an end, and Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holidays with family - there was no break from political news.
The Issue Is: Jan. 6, Ukraine, TikTok with Adam Schiff
As 2022 comes to an end, and Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holidays with family - there was no break from political news.
The Issue Is: Gloria Allred versus Larry Elder, Round 2
Gloria Allred and Larry Elder debate marriage equality, abortion, reparations, Elder's possible 2024 presidential run and more.
The Issue Is: From Long Beach to Washington, D.C.
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.
“The Issue Is”: The GOP’s future
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by Congressman-elect Kevin Kiley, Politico's Jonathan Martin and former director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office John McEntee.
“The Issue Is”: Midterm madness and beyond
In a lengthy discussion, Bass talks about her inspiration running for mayor, her feelings now that the campaign is over, her 100-day plan for the city of Los Angeles, and whether her former opponent may have a place in her administration.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, son of a Nazi officer, describes powerful visit to Auschwitz
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger describes his experience visiting Auschwitz, where more than 1.1 million were killed during World War II.
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Trump 2024 run: 'That's the past'
Former California Governor and longtime Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger weighed in on Donald Trump once again running for President.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, son of a Nazi officer, describes powerful visit to Auschwitz
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger describes his experience visiting Auschwitz, where more than 1.1 million were killed during WWII.
The Issue Is: Arnold Schwarzenegger is back
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins The Issue Is to discuss his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone, 20 years of Proposition 49 and the rise in antisemitism.
The Issue Is: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nov. 2022
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins The Issue Is to discuss his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone, 20 years of Proposition 49 and the rise in antisemitism.
“The Issue Is”: The 2022 midterms are over, attention turns to 2024
Political experts Brian Goldsmith and Lynn Vavreck joined The Issue Is to break down the midterm outcomes.
The Issue Is: The final countdown to Election Day
Control of Congress hangs in the balance, as momentum shifts, and a number of California Congressional races now appear to be up-for-grabs.
The Issue Is: The Midterm preview
This week, Elex gives us a preview of the key California races ahead of the November general election.