The Issue Is: Talking VP picks and COVID-19 with Rep. Karen Bass, Mayor Garcia, Bob Shrum, and Mike Murphy
Nearly five months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, a grim milestone, as the number of virus-related deaths in the United States surpassed 150,000.
The Issue Is: Government involvement in the pandemic; Rep. Schiff, Hasan Piker, and Michael Knowles
Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), as well as progressive Hasan Piker and conservative Michael Knowles for a debate that cannot be missed.
The Issue Is: Navigating California's continued shutdown
This week, some four months after California’s stay-at-home order began, the situation continues to take a turn in the wrong direction.
The Issue Is: John Bolton, Eric Swalwell publish new books surrounding Trump's impeachment
Ambassador John Bolton and California Congressman Eric Swalwell are of different generations, they hail from different sides of the political spectrum, but the men have a surprising amount in common.
Bolton calls Trump 'Dangerous', says Biden would, at best, be 'four more years of Obama'
"I think he’s dangerous." That’s how Ambassador John Bolton described President Donald Trump during an exclusive interview with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson for The Issue Is.
The Issue Is: Fourth of July takes on new meaning during COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice protests
This Saturday, July 4, 2020, marks the 244th birthday of America.
The Issue Is: US continues to reopen as coronavirus cases surge, Dr. Deborah Birx weighs in
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.”
The Issue Is: Making changes in America following the death of George Floyd
This week, after nearly three weeks of protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, changes of all shapes and sizes started to take place in America.
California Attorney General Becerra unsure how to enforce governor's statewide mask order
On Thursday, as cases of coronavirus continued to rise in California, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order requiring the use of face coverings in public spaces.
Rep. Karen Bass: “the country is ready for” policing reform
“I promised George Floyd’s brother that we were going to make this happen.”
The Issue Is: Discussing COVID-19 with Dr. Fauci; and the issue of race in America with Karen Bass
Another busy week in the world of politics.
Dr. Anthony Fauci “cautiously optimistic” about COVID-19 vaccine by year’s end
As parts of the nation reopen, and fears rise of an ensuing second wave of coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of a vaccine by year’s end.
The Issue Is: Race relations and the impact of George Floyd's death
It’s been a tough week for America.
The Issue Is: Fighting racial injustice; a one-on-one with Gov. Newsom
Another difficult week for The United States.
The Issue Is: The battle of reopening California
This coming Monday, May 25, America will honor its fallen military personnel for Memorial Day.
The Issue Is: Discussing coronavirus with California's longest serving governor Jerry Brown
This week, grim economic news out of California.
Former California Governor Jerry Brown: President Trump 'abdicated' in coronavirus response
While calling for increased testing and tracing in the face of COVID-19, former California Governor Jerry Brown accused President Trump of shirking his responsibility as Commander-in-Chief.
The Issue Is: Bringing business back to California, Tom Steyer and Wolfgang Puck weigh in
This week Elex Michaelson breaks down the latest reopening efforts, speaking with businessman Tom Steyer and celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck about the future of California, the restaurant industry, and more.
The Issue Is: How to deal with the economy during pandemic; Andrew Yang weighs in on stimulus payment
Under a cloud of anxiety and partisanship, this week saw both the federal government start to phase-out their "stop the spread" guidelines as well as a number of major cities and states make their first steps towards reopening.
Andrew Yang calls for $2,000 a month for Americans during pandemic
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”