Best Kara Perez Podcasts (2024)

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356: Marie Alvarado-Gil, Gavin Newsom, Brian Tyler Cohen 54:36

3d ago54:36

54:36

California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes the homeless encampment matter into his own hands – literally. A Democrat defects and progressive podcast host discusses "shameless" Republicans.By The Issue Is

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355: Frank Luntz 37:09

10d ago37:09

37:09

This week, longtime pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz takes us on a LA-area replica of the Oval Office.By The Issue Is

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354: Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck, Areva Martin 31:55

17d ago31:55

31:55

As the 2024 election is now just over 100 days away, it was another unprecedented week in American politics. Now, Kamala Harris is looking to take the torch passed on by Joe Biden.By The Issue Is

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353: 2024 Republican National Convention 22:37

24d ago22:37

22:37

An unprecedented week in American politics, as "The Issue Is" hits the road for the Republican National Convention.By The Issue Is

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352: Tom Perez, Alex Thompson, Dave Rubin 44:30

1M ago44:30

44:30

This week, following his shaky debate performance, the chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling for President Biden to step aside continued to grow. Biden, defiant, saying he's staying.By The Issue Is

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351: Kara Swisher 22:38

1M ago22:38

22:38

This week, Elex is joined by Kara Swisher as the legendary tech journalist discusses motherhood and her bestseller "Burn Book."By The Issue Is

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350: Jon Favreau 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

Jon Favreau, of "Pod Save America," speaks on building Crooked Media and his years as Barack Obama's speechwriter.By The Issue Is

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350: CNN debate: Biden vs. Trump 21:57

2M ago21:57

21:57

This week marked one of the most consequential presidential debate in years as President Biden and former President Trump faced off in Atlanta.By The Issue Is

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349: Nicole Shanahan 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one with Nicole Shanahan for her first TV sit-down since being named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate.By The Issue Is

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348: Chad Bianco, Rick Chavez Zbur, Areva Martin 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

This week, Elex is joined by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur and attorney Areva Martin.By The Issue Is

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347: Alex Padilla, June 2024 9:57

2M ago9:57

9:57

This week, as President Biden announced new executive action at the border, Elex Michaelson is joined by California Senator Alex Padilla. While most Republicans think the Biden order is too little, too late, Padilla actually believes the order is too tough. He pushes back against the President of his own party.…

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347: Dave Rubin 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

Conservative commentator Dave Rubin talks immigration, leaving California for Florida, Governor Newsom, President Trump's impending VP pick, and more.By The Issue Is

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347: Jordan Klepper 13:21

2M ago13:21

13:21

Jordan Klepper, a longtime member of "The Daily Show" news team, discusses he work traveling the country, what he's learned from speaking with Trump supporters, what's he's learned from working with Jon Stewart, listening to others in divisive times, and more.By The Issue Is

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346: Robert Rivas and John McEntee 18:38

2M ago18:38

18:38

This week, Elex is joined by California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and former Trump advisor John McEntee.By The Issue Is

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345: Katie Couric, Brian Wallach, Sandra Abrevaya 31:14

3M ago31:14

31:14

Brian Wallach's life changed when he was diagnosed with ALS at just 37. He and his wife, Sandra Abrevaya, used their political skills from the Obama White House to begin advocating for the cause. Katie Couric is one of the executive producers for a documentary featuring the couple, "For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign."…

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344: Jen Psaki 30:17

3M ago30:17

30:17

In "Say More," Jen Psaki details her time working for Joe Biden as White House Press Secretary and for Barack Obama as White House Communications Director.By The Issue Is

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343: Emmanuel Acho, Noa Tishby 22:35

3M ago22:35

22:35

Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby have joined forces for a new book, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew."By The Issue Is

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342: Bill Maher 19:17

3M ago19:17

19:17

This week, worlds collide on "The Issue Is," as Elex Michaelson sits down with fellow weekend, political panel show host, Bill Maher.By The Issue Is

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341: Harvey Levin, Apr. 2024 23:24

4M ago23:24

23:24

Harvey Levin discusses OJ Simpson's complicated legacy and his fears over a second Trump Presidency.By The Issue Is

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341: Steve Garvey, Jessica Levinson 14:25

4M ago14:25

14:25

This week, Pro-Palestinian protesters took to college campuses across the country, from Columbia University to USC and UCLA, building encampments as they demonstrated against the Israel-Hamas war.By The Issue Is

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340: Metta World Peace, Harvey Levin 21:42

4M ago21:42

21:42

This week, Elex is joined by NBA champion and former Laker Metta World Peace and TMZ founder Harvey Levin.By The Issue Is

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339: Gloria Allred, Wally Adeyemo 20:55

4M ago20:55

20:55

This week, Gloria Allred joins Elex to discuss OJ Simpson's complicated legacy. Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Treasury Secretary, also joins the show to assess the state of the U.S. economy.By The Issue Is

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338: Bill Melugin, Andrew Gruel, Michael Tubbs 19:26

4M ago19:26

19:26

This week, Elex is joined by FOX News correspondent Bill Melugin, celebrity chef Andrew Gruel and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs.By The Issue Is

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337: Frank Luntz and Katie Porter 31:08

5M ago31:08

31:08

This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by pollster and strategist Frank Luntz and Rep. Katie Porter.By The Issue Is

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336: Jane Fonda, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tulsi Gabbard, Gavin Newsom 27:23

5M ago27:23

27:23

A jam-packed week on "The Issue Is" as Elex is joined by Jane Fonda, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tulsi Gabbard and Gavin Newsom.By The Issue Is

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335: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Alex Padilla 40:57

5M ago40:57

40:57

This week on our political show “The Issue Is"…a conversation with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and California Senator Alex Padilla. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.By The Issue Is

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334: Adam Schiff, Brian Goldsmith, Mike Murphy 31:34

5M ago31:34

31:34

This week, Elex recaps Super Tuesday, President Biden's State of the Union address and the ongoing march to the Nov. 2024 general election.By The Issue Is

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333: Melanie Mason, Peter Hamby 31:47

6M ago31:47

31:47

March 5 is the California primary and to break it all down, Elex is joined by Peter Hamby of Puck News and Melanie Mason of Politico.By The Issue Is

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332: Bill Melugin, Rep. Dean Phillips, Rep. Katie Porter 31:48

6M ago31:48

31:48

Bill Melugin on the situation at the border, how Texas and California are handling the crisis differently, the failed senate border bill. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) on his primary challenge to President Biden, Biden's chances against former president Trump and a possible unity ticket with Nikki Haley. Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) on her run for senate, …

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331: Alex Padilla, Matt Mahan, Areva Martin 37:13

6M ago37:13

37:13

This week, Elex is joined by California's Senator Alex Padilla, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and civil rights attorney Areva Martin.By The Issue Is

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330: The Issue Is Podcast: Nikki Haley, Christina Pascucci 24:24

6M ago24:24

24:24

This week, Elex is joined by Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Senate candidate Christina Pascucci.By The Issue Is

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329: Kamala Harris, Alex Padilla 24:28

6M ago24:28

24:28

This week, Elex is joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Alex Padilla.By The Issue Is

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328: Adam Schiff, Jan. 2024 15:08

7M ago15:08

15:08

Rep. Adam Schiff joins Elex this week on The Issue Is to recap the U.S. Senate debate.By The Issue Is

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328: Nancy Pelosi, Jan. 2024 19:46

7M ago19:46

19:46

This week, Elex is joined by Speaker Emirata Nancy Pelosi as she endorsed Senate candidate Adam Schiff.By The Issue Is

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328: U.S. Senate Debate 1:29:32

7M ago1:29:32

1:29:32

This week, we recap the U.S. Senate debate that featured Rep. Adam Schiff (D), baseball legend Steve Garvey (R), Rep. Katie Porter (D) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D)By The Issue Is

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327: Barbara Lee, Eric Early, David Petraeus 28:00

7M ago28:00

28:00

The race for the U.S. Senate in California is heating up. This week, Elex is joined by Senate candidates Barbara Lee and Eric Early. Retired Four-Star General David Petraeus joins the show to address the threat of China.By The Issue Is

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326: Katie Porter, Jan. 2024 16:19

7M ago16:19

16:19

As we are just days from the first televised debate of California's 2024 Senate race, Elex is joined by Senate Candidate Katie Porter.By The Issue Is

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326: Peter Hamby, Jan. 2024 14:30

7M ago14:30

14:30

Political journalist Peter Hamby previews the 2024 California Senate race.By The Issue Is

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325: Chris Matthews, Jan. 2024 30:08

7M ago30:08

30:08

Political commentator Chris Matthews previews the 2024 California Senate race.By The Issue Is

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324: Melanie Mason, Bob Shrum, Chris Matthews 12:41

7M ago12:41

12:41

This week, "The Issue Is" previews the upcoming debate in California's 2024 Senate race.By The Issue Is

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323: Gavin Newsom, Dec. 2023 20:42

8M ago20:42

20:42

The countdown is on, less than three months until California voters head to the polls for the 2024 primary.By The Issue Is

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322: Karen Bass, Dec. 2023 22:06

8M ago22:06

22:06

Karen Bass reflects on her first year in office as the Mayor of Los Angeles.By The Issue Is

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321: Mike Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Magic Johnson 20:53

9M ago20:53

20:53

This week, a clash of personalities as California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced off in a highly-publicized debate on FOX News.By The Issue Is

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320: Kevin Kiley, Brian Goldsmith, Lynn Vavreck 21:45

9M ago21:45

21:45

A historic week in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom, President Joe Biden, and the city of San Francisco welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference. The summit, not without controversy, as some criticized the city for rolling out the red carpet for a leader that President Biden referred t…

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319: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nov. 2023 44:39

9M ago44:39

44:39

This week, a special edition of "The Issue Is," as Elex Michaelson works out at the iconic Gold's Gym with former California Governor, Mr. Olympia, and all-around superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger.By The Issue Is

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318: Gavin Newsom in China 31:58

9M ago31:58

31:58

This week, “The Issue is” heads to China for a very special episode. Elex Michaelson was the only local TV reporter to travel to the Middle Kingdom to document Governor Gavin Newsom’s historic week-long journey there, focused on climate.By The Issue Is

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317: Alex Padilla, Laphonza Butler 28:50

10M ago28:50

28:50

Elex Michaelson is joined by both of California's Senators, Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler.By The Issue Is

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316: George Gascón, Oct. 2023 31:16

10M ago31:16

31:16

Elex sits down with George Gascón as the Los Angeles County DA discusses the zero cash bail policy, which kicked in October 1.By The Issue Is

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315: Nancy Pelosi, Young Kim 18:29

10M ago18:29

18:29

This week, Rep. Kevin McCarthy became the first House Speaker to be ousted by his own conference. Elex sat down with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA) to get their reactions.By The Issue Is