The Issue Is

This week, we catch up with FOX News' national correspondent Bill Melugin on the crisis at the southern border. Lanhee Chen discusses his run for state controller and landing LA Times' endorsement as a Republican in California. Elex takes a trip to LA Times' Festival of Books and chats with Max Greenfield, Carl Bernstein, Rep. Adam Schiff, Danny Trejo and more. 

It’s Earth Week and “The Issue Is” is going green. To kick things off, Elex Michaelson is joined by former 4-term California Governor Jerry Brown. Brown, who has made environmentalism and climate change the cause of his life’s work, talks the state of the planet, dealing with high gas prices while decreasing our dependence on fossil fuels, and working with China. Next, Michaelson speaks with U.S....

In this week's "The Issue Is," Tal Kopan discusses her bombshell report about concerns over Sen. Dianne Feinstein's mental health. Author Michael Shellenberger discusses his run for governor and tackling California's crime and homeless problems. Broadcaster Joe Davis swings by to discuss being named FOX Sports' lead World Series announcer and the new MLB season. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Micha...

In the aftermath of the Sacramento shooting, CA state Senator Bob Hertzberg (D) and Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher (R) talk gun control and criminal justice reform. Comedian Matthew Friend is back, showing off his impressions, including presidents Trump and Obama, Dr. Fauci, Senators McConnell and Sanders, Gov. Newsom, Howard Stern, and more.

This week, Puck News co-founder Matthew Belloni stops by to discuss being inside the Dolby during the infamous Oscars slap. Justice Patricia Guerrero joins The Issue Is to discuss being sworn in as the first Latina on the California Supreme Court. Nathan Hochman also stops by to discuss his run for California Attorney General.

In this week's The Issue Is, we talk about the rising gas prices across California.

This week, a very special "The Issue Is:," a journey through Los Angeles with Mayor Eric Garcetti. Over the course of one day, Garcetti and host Elex Michaelson hit the road, Garcetti behind the wheel, to explore the construction projects, landmarks, and favorite spots of the outgoing Mayor, who has been in office since 2013. In a wide-ranging conversation, the two talk openly about homelessness,...

Congresswoman Karen Bass joins The Issue Is to discuss the War in Ukraine, combatting rising gas prices and homelessness in California.

Speaking from Ukraine, Mook joins Elex Michaelson this week on “The Issue Is,” revealing the realities on the ground, the stories he’s heard from refugees, and the power of food in unifying people regardless of the background or struggle. Next, Michaelson is joined for a joint sit-down with Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Rick Caruso and former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck - Beck announcing his endorseme...

Congressman Adam Schiff joins the Issue Is to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, America’s role in, and potential response to, the conflict, and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s motivation in the whole scenario. California Senator Alex Padilla filed paperwork to run for his first full term as California’s Junior Senator this week- Michaelson was there and got a one-one with him. Michaelson...

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 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. To break it all down, and then some, Elex Michaelson is joined on "The Issue Is" by Progressive Attorney Ethan Bearman, Conservati...

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.

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.

FOX 11's anchor and The Issue Is host Elex Michaelson caught up with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the former California Governor helped a nonprofit buy 25 homes.

California Governor Gavin Newsom opens up about living with dyslexia.

Dr. Mark Ghaly joins the Issue Is to discuss the Omicron variant and addresses potential for future lockdowns.

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.

Elex Michaelson was joined by Katie Couric on this latest episode of The Issue Is.

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.

Andrew Yang joins The Issue Is to discuss his new "Forward" Party, universal basic income and his political future. Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks and Steve Hilton of FOX News debate vaccine mandates.

Rep. Schiff joins The Issue Is to discuss his new book and the Jan. 6 commission. Arash Markazi joins Elex to discuss Jon Gruden's resignation from the Raiders.

In this week's The Issue Is, Rep. Katie Porter discusses the Orange County oil spill. Brian Tyler Cohen and Michael Knowles debate vaccine mandates and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Denis McDonough stops by to chat with Elex.