The Issue Is: Gustavo Arellano, LZ Granderson, Nathan Hochman
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This week, LA Times' Gustavo Arellano and LZ Granderson discuss the LA City Council scandal. Candidate for California AG Nathan Hochman discusses Rob Bonta, George Gascon and the ongoing fentanyl crisis. President Joe Biden visits California ahead of the midterms.

The Issue Is: Christy Smith
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Congressional candidate Christy Smith (D) makes her case to voters.

“The Issue Is”: One month until the midterm elections

This week Elex Michaelson is joined by State Senator Brian Dahle who is looking to unseat Governor Gavin Newsom and Lanhee Chen, candidate for State Controller.

The Issue Is: Brian Dahle, Lanhee Chen
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Sen. Brian Dahle joins the Issue Is to discuss rising gas prices, homelessness and his run for California Governor against incumbent Gavin Newsom. State Controller candidate Lanhee Chen discusses the role of the controller, abortion rights and California's fiscal future.

'The Issue Is' Exclusive: Rep. Karen Bass talks home break-in, stolen guns

This week, Elex is joined by LA Mayoral Candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass as she discusses the break-in at her home and public safety in Los Angeles. Dennis Prager also stops by to discuss the state of the Republican Party in California and his nonprofit "Prager U."

The Issue Is: Karen Bass and Dennis Prager
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This week, Elex is joined by LA Mayoral Candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass as she discusses the break-in at her home and public safety in Los Angeles. Dennis Prager also stops by to discuss the state of the Republican Party in California and his nonprofit "Prager U."

The Issue Is: The Governor, the Secretary and the Queen

During another week in which temperatures soared across the Golden State, the issue continues to be energy and the state’s power grid.

The Issue Is: Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg and Melissa Giller
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During another week in which temperatures soared across the Golden State, the issue continues to be energy and the state’s power grid.

“The Issue Is”: Keeping the lights on in California

During a trip to California, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm sat down with Elex Michaelson to discuss electric vehicles, nuclear power, gas prices, and much more.

The Issue Is: Jennifer Granholm, Jeremy B. White and Alexei Kossef
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This week's The Issue Is, Elex is joined by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm as she discuses the push for more electric vehicles. Politico's Jeremy B. White and Alexei Kossef from CalMatters discuss the end of the California Legislative session.

“The Issue Is”: Ron Brownstein on the political future and cultural past

Ron Brownstein discusses Newsom’s moves and how he’s positioning himself in the Democratic Party heading into the midterms and the 2024 Presidential contest, that is, he says, all depending on whether President Biden decides to run or not.

The Issue Is: Peter Hamby, Mark Takano

This week, Elex is joined by journalist and 'Good Luck America' host Peter Hamby as they discuss California voters wanting President Biden to step aside in 2024 and possibly be replaced by Governor Gavin Newsom. Rep. Mark Takano stops by to discuss the Congressman's much-debated tour stop in Taiwan.

The Issue Is: Ron Brownstein on the political future and cultural past
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This week on "The Issue Is," a look ahead into the political future and a look back into the cultural past during an in-depth conversation with journalist and author Ronald Brownstein.

The Issue Is: Peter Hamby, Mark Takano
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This week, Elex is joined by journalist and 'Good Luck America' host Peter Hamby as they discuss California voters wanting President Biden to step aside in 2024 and possibly be replaced by Governor Gavin Newsom. Rep. Mark Takano stops by to discuss the Congressman's much-debated tour stop in Taiwan.

The Issue Is: Brian Tyler Cohen and Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles and Brian Tyler Cohen square off in a rematch of political debates. The two discuss FBI raid of Former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home to whether or not President Biden deserves more credit for recent legislative victories.

The Issue Is: Brian Tyler Cohen and Michael Knowles
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Michael Knowles and Brian Tyler Cohen square off in a rematch of political debates. The two discuss FBI raid of Former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home to whether or not President Biden deserves more credit for recent legislative victories.

The Issue Is: 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: Erica Pan, Lis Smith
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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.