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.
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”: 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.
The Issue Is: California AG Rob Bonta makes his final pitch to voters
In this final stretch of the midterms, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Elex Michaelson on The Issue Is to make his final pitch to voters.
The Issue Is: Race for LA Mayor gets personal
This week on The Issue Is, as voters head to the polls, Elex Michaelson sits down one last time with both candidates, businessman Rick Caruso and Congresswoman Karen Bass.
“The Issue Is”: The scandal at LA City Hall
To discuss the leak, fallout from the tape is, and what’s next, Elex Michaelson is joined on “The Issue Is” by L.A. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano and LZ Granderson.
The Issue Is: Christy Smith hopes her third congressional run is the charm
Smith is running against Republican Congressman Mike Garcia in the pair’s third head-to-head matchup. In 2020, Garcia beat Smith by just 333 votes, the closest race in the nation.