The Issue Is: Rep. Barbara Lee and Steve Mason
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Rep. Barabara Lee weighs in on Ukraine the U.S. Supreme Court and the new documentary about her life. Steve Mason stops by to discuss Super Bowl LVI, Tom Brady's retirement and fixing the Academy Awards.

“The Issue Is”: Student vaccine mandates, grading President Biden, and the NFC Championship

The announced retirement of a California-born Supreme Court Justice, a proposed vaccine mandate for all California students who want to attend class in-person, and let’s not forget a Rams-49ers meeting in the NFC Championship… It's been another busy week in California.

The Issue Is: Doug Emhoff, Anne Marie Schubert
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff discuss how California shaped him and Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schbert discusses the rise in crime and her run for Attorney General.

President Elder? Larry Elder talks his political future on “The Issue Is”

Last July, in the midst of the state’s second ever recall campaign, Conservative Radio Host Larry Elder announced he would join dozens of other challengers trying to oust Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom.

The Issue Is: Larry Elder and Alex Thompson
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This week on The Issue Is, Larry Elder joins Elex to discuss his decision to not run for California Governor. Politico's Alex Thompson discusses January 6, the fate of the Biden agenda and COVID testing challenges.

Larry Elder isn?t running for California Governor, but he may run for President
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Larry Elder won more votes than any other candidate hoping to take Gov. Gavin Newsom?s job in California?s recall election in 2021. But he won't be running again in 2022.

Jerry Brown goes off the grid: Former governor talks California, crime, and legacy on “The Issue Is”

After more than five decades in California politics, Jerry Brown now lives off the grid. This week, Elex Michaelson takes 'The Issue Is' on the road, visiting the Governor’s ranch where the two discuss the Brown family’s history in the Golden State, climate change, rising crime, and much more.

The Issue Is: Jerry Brown, Dec. 2021
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Elex Michaelson caught up with former Governor Jerry Brown to discuss current California issues.

The Issue Is: Rep. Adam Schiff and Michael Tubbs
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Rep. Adam Schiff discusses the Build Back Better Social Spending Bill and inflation. Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs stops by to discuss his new book and the growing support for universal basic income.

The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla, Chris Matthews, David Chalian, Jessica Millan Patterson, Ron Christie

Sen. Alex Padilla joins the show to discuss infrastructure and the backlog at the ports. Elex hosts an all-star political panel of Chris Matthews, David Chalian, Jessica Millan Patterson and Ron Christie to discuss midterms, party messaging and more.

The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla, Chris Matthews, David Chalian, Jessica Millan Patterson, Ron Christie
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Sen. Alex Padilla joins the show to discuss infrastructure and the backlog at the ports. Elex hosts an all-star political panel of Chris Matthews, David Chalian, Jessica Millan Patterson and Ron Christie to discuss midterms, party messaging and more.

Going there: Katie Couric opens up about her storied career, Matt Lauer, Sarah Palin, and more

After more than 40 years in broadcasting, Katie Couric has done it all. With so many stories to tell, Couric is topping the New York Times Bestsellers list with her new memoir “Going There,” a “brutally honest” story of “a girl next door turned household name.”

The Issue Is: Dr. Mark Ghaly and Carla Marinucci

Dr. Mark Ghaly joins Elex to discuss the Pfizer vaccine for children. Ahead of a 6-month sabbatical, Politico's Carla Marinucci looks back at her 40-year career covering California politics.