The Issue Is
Season 4 Episode 20 - Gov. Gavin Newsom, John Myers, Laurel Rosenhall
During a busy week in which he announced his $268B CA Budget proposal, Governor Gavin Newsom joins Elex Michaelson to discuss the state's surplus, homelessness, recall politics, and the June 15 reopening of CA's economy. Then, political journalists John Myers and Laurel Rosenhall stop by to analyze Newsom's budget plans, as well as the field of GOP challengers looking to defeat Newsom in the upcoming recall election.
Subtitles: English
Season 4
S04:E52 - Winners, Losers, and the Best of "The Issue Is" in 2021
After a crazy year in CA politics, "The Issue Is" examines the winners, losers, and best moments of 2021, as well as the issues that will define 2022.
S04:E50 - Gov. Jerry Brown
Elex Michaelson travels to the Colusa County ranch of four-term Governor Jerry Brown to talk California, climate, crime, legacy, and much more.
S04:E49 - Gov. Gavin Newsom
Following the launch of his new children's book, Gov. Gavin Newsom joins Elex Michaelson to talk dyslexia, crime, COVID, holiday traditions, and more.
S04:E48 - Dr. Mark Ghaly, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Sec. Marty Walsh, Sup. Hilda Solis
Omicron, crime, and more. It's a busy week on "The Issue Is," with Dr. Mark Ghaly, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Sec. Marty Walsh, and LA Sup. Hilda Solis.
S04:E47 - Rep. Adam Schiff, Michael Tubbs
Rep. Adam Schiff joins Elex Michaelson to talk "Build Back Better" and rising inflation. Then Michael Tubbs talks his new book, mentorship, and UBI.
S04:E46 - Sen. Alex Padilla, Chris Matthews, and More
Elex is joined by Sen. Alex Padilla, Chris Matthews, David Chalian, Jessica Millan Patterson, Ron Christie, Rep. Josh Harder and a 96-yr-old WWII vet.
S04:E45 - Katie Couric
Legendary broadcaster Katie Couric joins Elex to discuss her new memoir, her storied career, Matt Lauer, Sarah Palin, and much more.
S04:E44 - Dr. Mark Ghaly, Carla Marinucci, "The Good Liars"
Dr. Mark Ghaly talks boosters, vaccinating kids, and herd immunity. Then, political reporter Carla Marinucci is treated to an unexpected tribute.
S04:E43 - Andrew Yang, Steve Hilton, Ana Kasparian
Former Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses his new political party. Then Ana Kasparian and Steve Hilton debate vaccine mandates.
S04:E42 - Rep. Adam Schiff, Arash Markazi
Rep. Adam Schiff talks impeachment, Jan. 6, and the future of the GOP. Then Arash Markazi stops by to talk recent controversies in the sports world.
S04:E41 - Rep. Katie Porter, Brian Tyler Cohen, Michael Knowles, Sec. Denis McDonough, Rep. Mark Takano
This week, Elex is joined by Rep. Katie Porter, Sec. Denis McDonough, Rep. Mark Takano, and Brian Tyler Cohen and Michael Knowles for a fiery debate.
S04:E40 - Gov. Gavin Newsom, Gloria Allred, Dave Rubin, Paxton Smith
This week on the "The Issue Is," Elex is joined by Gov. Gavin Newsom, attorney Gloria Allred, author and host Dave Rubin, and activist Paxton Smith.
S04:E39 - Dolores Huerta
Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta joins Elex Michaelson to discuss her life, her career, and her advice to the next generation.
S04:E38 - Larry Elder, Brian Goldsmith, John Kobylt, Areva Martin
The CA recall race is over. To break it all down, Elex is joined by GOP frontrunner Larry Elder, Brian Goldsmith, John Kobylt, and Areva Martin.
S04:E37 - Larry Elder, John Myers
Ahead of the September 14 CA recall election, Elex is joined by GOP frontrunner Larry Elder, as well as John Myers of the LA Times.
S04:E36 - Lisa Bloom, Dan Schnur, Jessica Millan Patterson
Our all-star panel returns to the studio for the first time since March 2020, as Lisa Bloom, Dan Schnur, and Jessica Patterson talk recall politics.
S04:E35 - Tomi Lahren vs. Ethan Bearman
It's debate night! Conservative Tomi Lahren and Progressive Ethan Bearman square off on Afghanistan, the CA recall election, and vaccine mandates.
S04:E34 - Gov. Gavin Newsom, Dan Schnur, Gustavo Arellano, Susan Shelley
This week, Elex Michaelson talks recall politics, COVID, and more, with Caitlyn Jenner, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy.
S04:E33 - Caitlyn Jenner, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Maxine Waters, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy
This week, Elex Michaelson talks recall politics, COVID, and more, with Caitlyn Jenner, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy.
S04:E32 - The California Recall Debate
Highlights and analysis from this week's Gubernatorial Recall Debate featuring John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, Kevin Kiley, and Doug Ose.
S04:E31 - Fmr. Rep. Doug Ose, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Matthew Friend
Elex Michaelson talks recall politics, infrastructure, and more w/ fmr. Congressman Doug Ose, Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm, and comedian Matt Friend.
S04:E30 - Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, Hugh Hewitt, Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks
The recall, COVID, and crime are on the radar as Elex Michaelson is joined by CA lawmakers Kevin Kiley & Buffy Wicks, and radio host Hugh Hewitt.
S04:E29 - Larry Elder, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by radio host-turned-Gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder (R), as well as Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
S04:E27 - Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Josh Harder
This July 4 weekend, Elex Michaelson is joined by Sen. Alex Padilla & Rep. Josh Harder to talk immigration, infrastructure, climate change, and more.
S04:E26 - Rep. Barbara Lee, Michael Knowles
Elex Michaelson is joined by voices from opposite sides of the political spectrum, progressive Rep. Barbara Lee and Conservative host Michael Knowles.
S04:E25 - Kevin Faulconer, Carla Marinucci, Jeremy B. White
This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by Mayor Kevin Faulconer to talk California's reopening, homelessness, and his attempt to unseat Governor Newsom.
S04:E24 - Speaker Anthony Rendon, Sec. Pete Buttigieg, Edward-Isaac Dovere
Speaker of the CA Assembly Anthony Rendon joins Elex Michaelson.
S04:E23 - Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner discusses her qualifications for Governor, homelessness, education policy, her 2020 voting record, whether Kim will advise her on criminal justice reform, and more.
S04:E22 - Rep. Karen Bass, Mira Sorvino, Ady Barkan
On the one-year anniversary of the killing of George Floyd, Elex Michaelson is joined by Rep. Karen Bass to discuss the status of her national police reform legislation.
S04:E21 - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Former Mayor Michael Tubbs
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: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Michael Tubbs, the former Stockton Mayor who now serves as Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity for California Governor Gavin Newsom.
S04:E20 - Gov. Gavin Newsom, John Myers, Laurel Rosenhall
During a busy week in which he announced his $268B CA Budget proposal, Governor Gavin Newsom joins Elex Michaelson to discuss the state's surplus, homelessness, recall politics, and the June 15 reopening of CA's economy. Then, political journalists John Myers and Laurel Rosenhall stop by to analyze Newsom's budget plans, as well as the field of GOP challengers looking to defeat Newsom in the upcoming recall election.
S04:E19 - John Cox, Carla Marinucci, Areva Martin, Joel Pollak
Gubernatorial candidate John Cox joins Elex Michaelson to discuss his run against Gavin Newsom, what he makes of his GOP competition, and his campaign partner, a 1,000-lb bear. Then, Carla Marinucci, Areva Martin, and Joel Pollak talkĘrecallĘpolitics, Caitlyn Jenner'sĘdebut on the political scene, and President Trump's fight against Facebook.
S04:E18 - Sen. Alex Padilla, Secretary Gina Raimondo, Michael Knowles
Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) joins Elex Michaelson to discuss his first 100 days in office, Congressional stimulus, and ending the filibuster. Then, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo drops in to talk GDP growth and the move from Governor to Cabinet Secretary. Finally, conservative host Michael Knowles discusses Biden's Congressional address, the proper role of government, and the recall election of Gavin Newsom.
S04:E17 - Gov. Jerry Brown
Former four-term California Governor Jerry Brown joins Elex Michaelson for a wide-ranging discussion of climate change, recall politics, criminal justice, legacy, and Caitlyn Jenner.
S04:E16 - Rep. Barbara Lee, LZ Granderson
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) joins Elex Michaelson to talk the impending end to the war in Afghanistan, reparations, and citizenship for essential workers. Then, LA Times columnist LZ Granderson stops by to discuss his expectations in the Chauvin trial, race relations in America, and the importance of sports fans returning to the stands.
S04:E15 - Dee Dee Myers, Gloria Allred, Elisha Krauss
Elex Michaelson is joined by Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom, to discuss easing restrictions, vaccine passports, and more.
S04:E14 - Dr. Anthony Fauci, Carla Marinucci, John Myers
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Elex Michaelson to discuss the pace of California's reopening, mask mandates, vaccine passports, and more. Then, political reporters Carla Marinucci (Politico) and John Myers (The LA Times)Ędrop by to break down Governor Newsom's recall fight and the situation at the Southern Border.
S04:E13 - Rob Bonta, Bill Plaschke
Days after being nominated as CA's next Attorney General, Rob Bonta sits down with Elex Michaelson to talk cash bail, the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, and his unique backstory. Then, LA Times Sports Columnist Bill Plaschke stops by to discuss the return of fansĘto theĘstands, the intersection of sports and politics, and who he thinks will win March Madness.
S04:E12 - Randy Economy, Wolfgang Puck, Matthew Friend
Elex Michaelson is joined this week by Randy Economy, senior advisor to the Recall Gavin 2020 campaign, legendary chef Wolfgang Puck, and comedian Matthew Friend, alongside some of his best political and pop "culture" impressions, including Dr. Fauci, President Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders, Howard Stern, and others.
S04:E11 - Dee Dee Myers, The Brothers Behind "Meidas Touch"
Elex Michaelson is joined by Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to CA Governor Gavin Newsom, to talk reopening California, the state's economy, and "The West Wing." Then, the brothers behind "MeidasTouch" stop by to discuss their viral success and the future of political media.
S04:E10 - Dr. Mark Ghaly, Rep. Karen Bass, Mayor Robert Garcia
Host Elex Michaelson talks vaccination strategy and reopening efforts with CHHS Sec. Dr. Mark Ghaly and police reform and congressional relief with Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA).
S04:E09 - Gov. Gavin Newsom, Emily Hoeven, Alexei Koseff, John Myers
Host Elex Michaelson speaks with California Governor Gavin Newsom and a panel of the state's top political reporters about the fights to reopen schools, distribute vaccines, and to recall Newsom himself.
S04:E08 - Rep. Ted Lieu, Speaker Anthony Rendon, Senator Toni Atkins
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) pulls back the curtain on his experience as a House Impeachment manager. Speaker of the CA State Assembly Anthony Rendon and President Pro Tem of the CA State Senate Toni Atkins talk reopening CA's schools and economic relief for the Golden State.
S04:E07 - Senator Alex Padilla, Carla Marinucci, Doug Sovern
Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) talks being a juror in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Political reporters Carla Marinucci and Doug Sovern discuss the potential recall election of Governor Newsom, reopening CA's schools, and more.
S04:E06 - Mayor Robert Garcia, Gianno Caldwell, Ana Kasparian
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia discusses his city's successful vaccine distribution efforts. Gianno Caldwell (FOX News) and Ana Kasparian (The Young Turks) debate COVID relief, impeachment, and recalling CA Governor Gavin Newsom.
S04:E05 - John Kobylt, Lisa Bloom
Radio host John Kobylt and attorney Lisa Bloom debate California's vaccine distribution, the impeachment of former President Trump, and President Biden's first week in office.
S04:E04 - Senator Alex Padilla, Chris Wallace
Broadcasting from Washington DC for the Inauguration of Joe Biden, Elex Michaelson speaks with California's newest Senator, Alex Padilla (D), and Chris Wallace, host of "FOX News Sunday."
S04:E03 - Rep. Eric Swalwell, Kevin Faulconer
Elex Michaelson speaks with Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) about the Impeachment of President Trump, and former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer (R) about the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA).
S04:E02 - Rep. Norma Torres, Anna Palmer
Following riots at The Capitol, Elex Michaelson speaks with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) and journalist Anna Palmer.
S04:E01 - Emmanuel Acho
Elex Michaelson speaks with author and former NFL player Emmanuel Acho about race in America.
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