The Issue Is

This week Elex goes one-on-one with Gov. Gavin Newsom to discuss life after the recall election. 

Glorida Allred and Paxton Smith join the show to discuss abortion rights. Dave Rubin also stops by to discuss Larry Elder and California's vaccine mandates.

Elex speaks with longtime activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta ask she discusses her work with Cesar Chavez and RFK.

Larry Elder stops by to discuss the recall outcome and his plans for 2022. Elex is also joined by Areva Martin, Brian Goldsmith and John Kobylt as they discuss the recall race and the state of California GOP.

Elex speaks with Larry Elder on his case against Governor Gavin Newsom. John Myers of the LA Times stops by to discuss recent polling and the state of the gubernatorial race.

Progressive attorney Lisa Bloom, Professor Dan Schnur and California GOP Chair Jessica Patterson join Elex for our first in-person studio panel since March 2020 to discuss recall politics, campaign strategy and the Texas abortion law.

Tomi Lahren and Ethan Bearman debate over Afghanistan, the California recall and vaccine mandates.

Larry Elder joined Elex Michaelson and Marla Tellez on FOX 11's special report as the gubernatorial candidate weighed in key issues.

This week, Elex is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom, who discusses his recall strategy and his agenda for the year ahead. Dan Schnur, Gustavo Arrellano of LA Times and OC Register's Susan Shelley join The Issue Is to discuss the state of the recall race.

Senator Alex Padilla joins FOX to answer Californians' questions.

This week on The Issue Is, Elex speaks with Caitlyn Jenner on homelessness and the rising spread of the delta variant. Democratic strategist Bob Shrum and Republican strategist Mike Murphy both discuss the state of the recall race. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Maxine Waters discuss the child tax credit.

Candidates eyeing to take over Gavin Newsom’ s seat as Governor of California faced off in their first gubernatorial debate Wednesday night. 

Former Rep. Doug Ose (R) discusses his run for governor, mask mandates, school choice and combatting homelessness.

Hugh Hewitt announces an Aug. 4 Recall Debate that is being co-hosted by FOX 11 and the Nixon Library. California Assembly Members Kevin Kiley and Buffy Wicks also join The Issue Is this week.

US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins the Issue Is to discuss the future of masking, schools and California.

Elex Michaelson sits down with Larry Elder on his run for governor.

Elex spoke with astronaut Victor Glover on his time on the International Space Station. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Rep. Mark Takano also stopped by to discuss child tax credit and the state's infrastructure. Elex also spoke with Gov. Gavin Newsom on his efforts to clean up California.

This week, Sen. Padilla stops by to discuss immigration, infrastructure and ending the filibuster. Rep. Harder discusses increasing pay for federal firefighters.

Michael Knowles also stops by The Issue Is to discuss his new book "Speechless," cancel cuture and former President Donald Trump's legacy.

Rep. Lee speaks with Elex on Vice President Kamala Harris' El Paso trip, Derek Chauvin sentencing and Juneteenth.

Elex sits down with former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on his run for Governor. Politico's Carla Marinucci and Jeremy B. White joins the show to discuss Gov. Newsom's rollercoaster week and the recall challengers.

California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon stops by to discuss budget negotiations and the recall election. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg chats with Elex on the ongoing infrastructure talks and vaccine incentives and Edward-Issac Dovere discusses his new book.

Friday, in her first TV interview with a California journalist since launching her bid for Governor, Caitlyn Jenner sat down with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson for an extensive conversation on The Issue Is. The sit-down comes roughly six weeks after the Olympian, reality TV star, and transgender activist announced plans to challenge Governor Gavin Newsom in his impending recall election. Among the many...

This week, Elex hosts a loaded guestlist including Rep. Karen Bass, actress Mira Sorvino, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago and activist Ady Barkan.

This week on The Issue Is, Elex Michaelson welcomes two former small-town Mayors, both elected in their 20's, who now, in their 30's, have recently accepted new roles on the state and national stages. Pete Buttigieg served as Mayor South Bend, Indiana from 2012 through 2020. After unsuccessfully seeking the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2020, Buttigieg would ultimately be appointed Preside...