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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.…

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

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

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

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."…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

California Governor Gavin Newsom reacts to the second GOP Presidential debate, which took place in Simi Valley.By The Issue Is

This week, Dan Schnur and Lynn Vavreck look ahead to 2024.By The Issue Is

Elex goes one-on-one with Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The environmental lawyer discusses his primary challenge to President Joe Biden, his thoughts on COVID, the growing immigration crisis at the U.S. Southern Border, family, misconceptions about him, and much more.By The Issue Is

Elex is joined in studio by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. Burgum, a Republican, talks energy and China policies, basketball, as well as how he plans to break-through in a primary field dominated by Former President Trump, currently leading the GOP race by a margin of more than 40 points.By The Issue Is