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The Issue Is
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Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state.
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408: The final episode
Aug 1600:27:27Tap to summarizeAfter more than seven years, Elex Michaelson is leaving FOX 11. He takes a look back at some of the show's most iconic moments.
Transcribe →407: Gavin Newsom fights against Texas
Aug 1600:19:45Tap to summarizeGov. Gavin Newsom is launching a campaign to fight Texas' proposed redistricting.
Transcribe →406: Karen Bass, and an announcement
Aug 900:29:09Tap to summarizeLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks about immigration raids, homelessness, the Olympics and more, while Elex make an announcement about The Issue Is.
Transcribe →405: Stephen Cloobeck, Ken Martin
Aug 300:20:47Tap to summarizeDemocratic candidate for California Governor, Stephen Cloobeck joins us in our studio. Elex is also joined by the chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, sits down for an exclusive interview about redistricting & the party's challenges at the polls.
Transcribe →404: Stephen Cloobeck, Ken Martin
Aug 200:20:47Tap to summarizeDemocratic candidate for California Governor, Stephen Cloobeck joins us in our studio. Elex is also joined by the chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, sits down for an exclusive interview about redistricting & the party's challenges at the polls.
Transcribe →402: The Issue Is: Frank Luntz, Corrin Rankin, Clayton Kershaw
Jul 2600:36:59Tap to summarizePollster Frank Luntz discusses the state of politics, and California Republican Party Chair talks about the state's potential re-districting, while Clayton Kershaw celebrates his 3,000th strikeout by giving back.
Transcribe →401: The Issue Is: Gregory Bovino and Gustavo Arellano
Jul 1900:35:41Tap to summarizeUS Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino and the LA Times' Gustavo Arellano offer two very different perspectives on immigration raids in California.
Transcribe →400: MLB on FOX celebrates 30 years
Jul 1200:22:24Tap to summarizeMLB on FOX celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, capturing three decades of unforgettable baseball moments. We get a look behind the scenes with Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter.
Transcribe →399: Ben, Brett & Jordy Meiselas
Jun 2800:25:46Tap to summarizeThe Meiselas Brothers started the "Meidas Touch" in response to President Donald Trump. Now, with Trump back in the White House, the brothers join The Issue Is to discuss politics.
Transcribe →398: Douglas Murray
Jun 2801:12:01Tap to summarizeWe travel to the Nixon Presidential Library to host a discussion with journalist, commentator and author Douglas Murray about his best-selling book "On Democracies and Death Cults," and a historic week in Iran.
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