EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Dimon on Trump, Tariffs, China & Fixing CA (The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson) Elex Michaelson 2026-09-20 | EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Dimon on Trump, Tariffs, China & Fixing CA (The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson)
The Issue Is: Mayor Karen Bass; Larry Elder vs Gloria Allred (Full Episode) Elex Michaelson 2022-12-17 | We sit down with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for her first interview inside her new City Hall office. Then, a debate between Gloria Allred on the left & Larry Elder on the right. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
Full Debate: Larry Elder vs Gloria Allred (From The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson) Elex Michaelson 2022-12-17 | @LarryElderwithEpochTimes debates Gloria Allred on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."Among the issues:-Same sex marriage -Abortion -Reparations -Donald Trump-Larry Elder's presidential runPlus, there's laughing & even dancing. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
Californias College Corps: It Pays to Volunteer Elex Michaelson 2022-12-14 | California has a unique offer for students: $10K in college tuition for 450 hrs of community service. "It's like the G.I. bill. If you're willing to serve, we're willing to help you pay for school," said Josh Fryday, the state's chief service officer. This program is the vision of Fryday and Governor Gavin Newsom, inspired in part by Pres. John F. Kennedy and Sargent Shriver forming the Peace Corps. in the 1960s. California's College Corps already has 3,200 students doing projects at schools up and down the state. They hope it becomes a national model going forward. Here's our story at Rio Hondo College in Whittier from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Inside the Reagan National Defense Forum Elex Michaelson 2022-12-12 | The Reagan National Defense Forum is one of the biggest conferences on national security in the world. It brings together the Biden Administration, leaders from both parties in Congress, defense contractors, and journalists from all the major networks. This special report from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" takes viewers behind the scenes at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. Among those we speak with: former Defense Secretaries Leon Panetta and Mark Esper, members of Congress Ken Calvert, Mike Garcia, and Jimmy Panetta and FOX News anchor Bret Baier. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
The Issue Is: Robert Garcia & The Reagan National Defense Forum (Full Episode) Elex Michaelson 2022-12-12 | Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia will become the congressman who represents Long Beach on January 3rd. He'll be the first openly gay immigrant in Congress. The Congressman-elect recently won the position of freshman class president and hired Nancy Pelosi's chief of staff. He talks about what's ahead, his LGTBQ representation, immigration, and have some fun with the holidays. Then, we head to the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley for one of the leading conferences on national security in the country. Among those we interview: Former Defense Secretaries Leon Panetta & Mark Esper plus Congressmen Ken Calvert, Mike Garcia and Jimmy Panetta."The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcettis Exit Interview with Elex Michaelson Elex Michaelson 2022-12-11 | In his final days of his term as L.A. Mayor, Eric Garcetti sits down with Elex Michaelson for an exit interview. They talk about Garcetti's legacy...including homelessness...his potential future as the U.S. Ambassador to India & his closing message to L.A. This interview originally aired on the FOX 11 News Special Report, which airs weeknights at 6PM on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Newsom to Biden: Put Me In, Coach! Elex Michaelson 2022-12-05 | POLITICO's Jonathan Martin spent election night with California Governor Gavin Newsom. He was on hand as President Biden called Newsom to congratulate him on his re-election and Newsom vowed to support him. This interview was featured on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Swipe Right! Dating Only Conservatives Elex Michaelson 2022-12-05 | John McEntee was the body man & personnel director for Donald Trump's presidency. Now, he's founded a dating app for conservatives only...called "The Right Stuff."He joined me on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show. Watch the full show at TheIssueIsShow.com
The Issue Is: Kevin Kiley, Jonathan Martin, John McEntee Elex Michaelson 2022-12-03 | CONGRESSMAN-ELECT KEVIN KILEY (R-CA) ON FRESHMAN ORIENTATION, THE GOP AGENDA, TACKLING INFLATION, THE BORDER CRISIS, AND MOREJONATHAN MARTIN ON HIS LATEST POLITICO COLUMN, GOV. NEWSOM'S POLITICAL FUTURE, THE 2024 RACE, AND MOREJOHN McENTEE ON WORKING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP, TRUMP'S 2024 CAMPAIGN, AND HIS DATING APP FOR CONSERVATIVES"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIs.com
The Issue Is: Mayor-Elect Karen Bass & America’s Top Pundits at USC Elex Michaelson 2022-11-26 | For the first time since we won the L.A. Mayor's race, we sit down with Karen Bass to discuss what's next. We also talk about the big takeaways from the midterm election at the USC Warschaw Conference with top pundits James Carville, Reince Priebus, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Jon Favreau, and Barbara Boxer. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
The Special Meaning of Thanksgiving for Arnold Schwarzenegger Elex Michaelson 2022-11-24 | @ArnoldSchwarzenegger tells the story of being adopted for Thanksgiving by an American family...and how it shaped his view on the generosity of the American spirit. This was part of an interview for "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson". Watch the full show here: youtube.com/watch?v=9myTaX3HoRY&t=174s
VP Harris Big Surprise Elex Michaelson 2022-11-24 | Vice President Kamala Harris surprises volunteers by pitching in at the Big Sunday Thanksgiving stuffing event. Her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, started volunteering for the L.A. based non-profit 10 years ago. This year's event was held at Baldwin Hills Elementary School in Los Angeles. This story originally aired in the FOX 11 News at 5PM. Photography/editing by Kyle Porter.
Carusos Gift Left Them In Tears Elex Michaelson 2022-11-24 | In South L.A., Rick Caruso donates 300 meals to families of crime victims. Some of them are in tears of gratitude as they thank him for funding their Thanksgiving event. Caruso brought his wife and four kids along for the gathering that included LAPD officers praising him & college scholarship recipients he's funding. This is our first interview with Caruso since he conceded the L.A. Mayor's race to Karen Bass. Although there are no immediate plans for him to work in Bass' administration, Caruso said he wants to stay involved in the issues. This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 6PM.
Arnold Tricked Sly Into Making a Sh*tty Movie Elex Michaelson 2022-11-22 | @ArnoldSchwarzenegger & Sylvester Stallone used to COMPETE at EVERYTHING.He manipulated Sly into making the critically panned "Stop or My Mom Will Shoot" "I'm very good w psychology. I can talk people into losing & I can talk people into making a movie that I would never touch"They would keep track of how big each other's guns were, their swords were, and even how many people they killed in films. Years later, they're both friends and can laugh at their old feud. This interview was a portion of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson." Watch the full show here: youtube.com/watch?v=9myTaX3HoRY&t=191s
Mayor-Elect Karen Bass Lays Out Her 100 Day Plan Elex Michaelson 2022-11-22 | Karen Bass is the Mayor-Elect of Los Angeles. On December 12th, she will become the city's first female & second African American mayor. After a contentious battle with Rick Caruso, we talk about his potential role in her administration, and the path ahead. This originally aired on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 6PM. More will air on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Arnold Visits Auschwitz Amidst Anti-Semitism Rise Elex Michaelson 2022-11-19 | @ArnoldSchwarzenegger, whose father was a Nazi officer during World War II, recently visited Auschwitz. The former California Governor spoke out passionately about anti-semitism. Watch the full interview from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" here: youtube.com/watch?v=9myTaX3HoRY
Schwarzenegger on Trump 2024: Thats the Past Elex Michaelson 2022-11-19 | @ArnoldSchwarzenegger said of Donald Trump's 3rd presidential campaign:""I think that's the past...I think that we have too much into the future. And I think there are very talented people in this country and the Republican side that can run."He made the comments during an extensive interview on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson." Watch the full show here: youtube.com/watch?v=9myTaX3HoRY&feature=youtu.be
Arnold Schwarzenegger Opens Up (The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson) Elex Michaelson 2022-11-19 | @ArnoldSchwarzenegger sits down for an exclusive & extensive interview with Elex Michaelson for "The Issue Is:"We speak at Bell Gardens Intermediate School where the former Governor is celebrating the 20th anniversary of California's Proposition 49. The initiative, spearheaded by Schwarzenegger in 2002, raised hundreds of millions for after school programs. The U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, joins Schwarzenegger to talk about the program. We also discuss the state of the Republican party following the midterm election & Donald Trump's 3rd run for the presidency. We talk about his recent trip to Auschwitz and the rise in Anti-Semitism. And, we have some fun discussing his old feud with Sylvester Stallone. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Connect with Elex in social media:youtube.com/elexmichaelsonfacebook.com/elexmichaelsontwitter.com/elex_michaelsoninstagram.com/elexmichaelson
Arnold Schwarzenegger Celebrates After School Program Elex Michaelson 2022-11-17 | Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates the 20th anniversary of CA's Proposition 49. The 2002 initiative represented the biggest investment by any state in after school programs. It was led by Schwarzenegger and it passed big. The former Governor welcomed U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Bell Gardens Intermediate School. This story originally aired at FOX 11 News Special Report at 6PM. More will air on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
The Issue Is: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brian Goldsmith, Lynn Vavreck Elex Michaelson 2022-11-12 | @ArnoldSchwarzenegger celebrates Veterans Day with a special BBQ at the VA in West L.A. Then a discussion of the Midterm Election results with Brian Goldsmith & Lynn Vavreck. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Arnold Schwarzeneggers Veterans Day Celebration Elex Michaelson 2022-11-12 | @ArnoldSchwarzenegger hosts a Veterans Day BBQ at the VA in West L.A. In December 2021, he donated 25 tiny shelters to the property. On this day, he greets many of the previously homeless vets he helped to house. During selfie after selfie, Schwarzenegger celebrates the men & women for their bravery & courage. This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
Harris & Bass Join Forces on Election Day Elex Michaelson 2022-11-09 | The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, stumps with L.A. Mayoral candidate Karen Bass at John O'Groats in West Los Angeles. Bass is locked in a close race with Rick Caruso.
Bass & Caruso Make Closing Arguments Elex Michaelson 2022-11-08 | On the final full day of campaigning for L.A. Mayor, we talk with Rick Caruso and Karen Bass. Caruso stumps with his family all over the city, including a stop at a tiny home village. Bass is backed by Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Adam Schiff in a series of events. This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
Kamala Harris Backs for Karen Bass Elex Michaelson 2022-11-08 | The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, rallies support for Rep. Karen Bass' campaign for L.A. Mayor. Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, spoke to the crowd at a California Democratic party event at UCLA. Polls show Bass' race with Rick Caruso is neck and neck on the day before Election Day.
Why It Takes So Long to Count Votes in Los Angeles Elex Michaelson 2022-11-08 | Dean Logan is registrar/recorder in Los Angeles County and in charge of overseeing elections. He joins Marla Tellez and me on the FOX 11 News Special Report to discuss the process of voting & counting ballots.
Newsom Stumps for Katie Porter & Christy Smith Elex Michaelson 2022-11-07 | Governor Gavin Newsom is so far ahead in his own re-election race, he's crisscrossing the state and campaigning for Democrats in close congressional races. We were with him as he stumps for Christy Smith & Katie Porter. This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
USCs JEP Celebrates 50 Years Elex Michaelson 2022-11-05 | In 1972, the Joint Educational Project was founded at the University of Southern California. 50 years later, JEP is still going strong. The idea is for USC students to teach lessons in K-12 schools in the local neighborhood. When I was a student, I was honored to participate and grateful to emcee their celebratory gala this week.
Issue Is: Midterms (Katie Porter, Scott Baugh, Mike Levin, Brian Maryott, Dan Schnur & Ben Oreskes) Elex Michaelson 2022-11-05 | With days to go before the last day to vote in the midterm elections, we take a look at the closest races in California. We speak to Rep. Katie Porter & her GOP challenger Scott Baugh. And, we talk with Rep. Mike Levin and his GOP challenger Brian Maryott. Then, political analyst Dan Schnur joins us to offer insights and analysis. And, L.A. Times reporter Ben Oreskes gives insights into the latest poll results in the L.A. Mayor's race. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Democrat Will Rollins vs Republican Ken Calvert Elex Michaelson 2022-11-05 | Democrat Will Rollins is hoping to defeat Republican Congressman Ken Calvert in California's 41st district. Rollins is an openly gay, moderate, millennial, attorney. Calvert is the longest serving Republican in Southern California. Early returns show momentum for Rollins. He joined us on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 6PM.
Toss Up: Katie Porter vs Scott Baugh in Orange County (Profile by Elex Michaelson) Elex Michaelson 2022-11-04 | Democratic Congresswoman Katie Porter is a national political star...and she's engaged in the fight of her political life. Due to redistricting, her new potential district includes 65% of voters who are currently represented by someone else. She's facing off against Republican Scott Baugh in a year where Republicans seem to have momentum on issues like inflation & crime. We traveled to their Orange County district for one-on-one sit downs with both for FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Toss Up: Levin vs Maryott for Congress Elex Michaelson 2022-11-02 | It could be one of the closest congressional races in the country: CA's 49th congressional district. Democratic Congressman Mike Levin first won the seat in 2018 and is once again facing Republican challenger Brian Maryott. Due to redistricting, the district includes more of Orange County...and more Republicans than two years ago. President Biden will be visiting the district to campaign for Levin later in the week. This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
The Issue Is: CA AG Rob Bonta; Debate Over CAs Prop 30 Elex Michaelson 2022-10-29 | @robbonta9769 is the Attorney General of California. He was appointed to the role by Governor Gavin Newsom a year and a half ago. He's running for a full, four year term in his own right. In this interview with Elex Michaelson, Bonta makes his case for keeping his job, talks about the biggest differences with Republican opponent Nathan Hochman, discusses issues like fentanyl, the L.A. City Council and L.A. Co. District Attorney George Gascon. Then, a debate about California's Proposition 30 with both sides on our set. Should California's millionaires pay more in taxes to fund EV programs?"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
Jay Chen Wants to Defeat Rep. Michelle Steel Elex Michaelson 2022-10-29 | Democrat Jay Chen is hoping to unseat Republican Congresswoman Michelle Steel. The Cook political report says this Orange County district could be one of the closest congressional races in the country. Steel turned down our invitation for a similar interview. The FOX 11 News Special Report airs weeknights at 6PM.
Bo Jackson: Greatest Athlete Ever? Elex Michaelson 2022-10-27 | Jeff Pearlman's newest book is "The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson."He says Jackson is the greatest athlete of all-time & the only to ever be named an All-Star in two sports. He joined us live on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 6PM.
Lindsey Horvath: Candidate for L.A. County Supervisor Elex Michaelson 2022-10-26 | Lindsey Horvath is running for one of the most powerful jobs in the country: Los Angeles County Supervisor. She joins us on FOX 11 Los Angeles Special Report to lay out her biggest differences with Democratic St. Senator Bob Hertzberg. She also calls out what she says are unfair attacks when it comes to her record on abortion rights. The FOX 11 News Special Report airs weeknights at 6PM.
Its SO Close: Christy Smith vs Mike Garcia Elex Michaelson 2022-10-25 | Democrat Christy Smith is hoping to unseat Republican congressman Mike Garcia. In 2020, just 333 votes separated the two...making it the closest congressional race in the country. This time around, the district is more democratic due to redistricting. Smith is highlighting her support for a woman's right to choose...when it comes to abortion. She joined us live on the FOX 11 News Special Report, which airs weeknights at 6PM on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Luna Blasts Villanueva in L.A. County Sheriffs Race Elex Michaelson 2022-10-25 | Robert Luna is running for L.A. County Sheriff. He's hoping to defeat the incumbent Sheriff, Alex Villanueva. He responds to a new report from the Inspector General, claiming the Sheriff hasn't followed most of his recommendations. He talks about deputy gangs, and the status of the race. Luna joined us for the FOX 11 News Special Report, which airs weeknights at 6PM on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Bass & Kids Gets Personal (From The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson) Elex Michaelson 2022-10-22 | Karen Bass is running for Mayor of Los Angeles. In this special edition of "The Issue Is:," we sit down with her...and for the first time on camera...her kids. Bass opens up about his decades of community service via the Community Coalition. Her daughters talk about her profound impact on their lives & the loss of her daughter Emilia and son-in-law Michael. Plus, we talk with her beloved grandkids. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political. In this week's full episode, you can watch a similar story with Rick Caruso and his family.
Caruso & Kids Get Personal (from The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson) Elex Michaelson 2022-10-22 | @rickcaruso8051 is running for Mayor of Los Angeles. In this special edition of "The Issue Is:," we sit down with him...and for the first time on camera...his kids. Caruso opens up about his decades of community service via organizations like Para Los Ninos and Operation Progress. For years, he's taken his kids along to volunteer alongside him. The Caruso kids talk about what Caruso is like as a dad...what he taught them about service...and what kind of mayor he'd be. This was shot at St. Lawrence of Brindisi, a school in Watts that Caruso has helped to fund. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political. In this week's full episode, you can watch a similar story with Rep. Karen Bass and her family.
The Issue Is: Rick Caruso, Karen Bass & Their Kids (Full Episode with Elex Michaelson) Elex Michaelson 2022-10-22 | On this special edition of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," we explore the character of Los Angeles mayoral candidates Rick Caruso and Karen Bass. Their respective kids give us their first interviews of the mayoral campaign. We explore the foundations of their worldviews, why they're running for office, and the people who inspire them the most.
The Issue Is: Gustavo Arellano, LZ Granderson; Nathan Hochman (Full Episode) Elex Michaelson 2022-10-15 | A discussion on the L.A. City Council scandal with Gustavo Arellano and LZ Granderson of the L.A. Times. Then, Nathan Hochman discusses his race for California Attorney General. And we're at Pres. Biden's event with Rep. Karen Bass in West Los Angeles. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Warnock DEBATES Walker: We Break It Down with Moderator Buck Lanford Elex Michaelson 2022-10-15 | After the first and only TV debate between Georgia's U.S. Senate contenders...we break down the highlights with moderator Buck Lanford. Sen. Raphael Warnock battled his challenger, Herschel Walker, in a contest that could ultimately determine control of the U.S. Senate. The debate aired on News Nation. This segment is from LiveNow from FOX. It's hosted by Andrew Craft.
Mitch OFarrell on L.A. City Council Controversy Elex Michaelson 2022-10-15 | Mitch O'Farrell is the temporary President of the L.A. City Council during one of its most consequential weeks ever. He's pushing for the resignations of his colleagues Kevin De Leon and Gil Cedillo. He will not be seeking the presidency himself during an expected vote on Tuesday among the council. He joined us on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 6PM.
Biden Backs Bass in a Major Way Elex Michaelson 2022-10-14 | President Joe Biden visits the Metro purple line construction in West Los Angeles. The President highlighted Karen Bass...at a time when she's in the midst of a contentious mayor's race.
Marqueece Harris-Dawson on L.A.s Power Struggle Elex Michaelson 2022-10-14 | Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson joins us in studio to discuss the racist conversation between several of his colleagues (Nury Martinez, Kevin de Leon, Gil Cedillo). He talks about the path forward for Los Angeles. This aired live on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 6PM.
Should California Legalize Sports Betting? Elex Michaelson 2022-10-13 | Over $400 million has been spent trying to convince Californians to legalize sports betting. Kathy Fairbanks joins us to argue on behalf of Prop. 26, which would legalize gambling at tribal casinos. Nathan Click is here to pitch Prop. 27, which would legalize online sports betting. Their debate is a part of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
Erin Darling is Running for L.A. City Council Elex Michaelson 2022-10-11 | Erin Darling is hoping to replace Mike Bonin on the L.A. City Council. He's running against Traci Park. He has Bonin's backing to represent a district that includes Venice, where homelessness has been an especially pronounced issue. He joins us on the day Nury Martinez resigned as L.A. City Council President after leaked audio was posted of her racist comments. This originally aired on the FOX 11 News Special Report, which airs weeknights at 6PM.
Be Like Carter: Growing Kindness Movement Elex Michaelson 2022-10-10 | 15-year-old Carter Stone was excited to start Agoura High School as a freshman. He spent the summer practicing with the football team. After his first day of school, he went in for what he thought would be routine shoulder surgery. It turns out, he had a previously undiscovered tumor on his heart...and he died. For the first time on camera, his mother Danielle Stone talks about the loss of her son...and the movement he inspired. "Be Like Carter" is now a phrase seen all over the Conejo Valley: a movement to work harder, be humble, and spread kindness. The Los Angeles Rams were so inspired that they invited the Stone family to a special practice. Carter's JV team dedicated their season to his memory and they're now undefeated. Proactive Sports and California Strong are dedicating a scholarship in Carter's name as well. This story originally aired on the FOX 11 Los Angeles News at 10PM.Reporter: Elex MichaelsonPhotographer: Gino AriasEditor: Tony Ruiz
The Issue Is: Brian Dahle, Sports Betting Debate, Lanhee Chen (Full Episode w Elex Michaelson) Elex Michaelson 2022-10-08 | Brian Dahle is a Republican running for Governor of California against Gavin Newsom. We debate sports betting in CA with Kathy Fairbanks arguing for Prop. 26 and Nathan Click pushing for Prop. 27. Lanhee Chen is a Republican running for California Controller. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Traci Park Wants to Replace Mike Bonin on the L.A. City Council Elex Michaelson 2022-10-05 | @TraciParkforLA is running for L.A. City Council against Erin Darling. Darling is endorsed by the incumbent councilmember, Mike Bonin. In the district, Bonin is a polarizing figure whose response to the homelessness crisis has elicited strong reactions. Park joined us live on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 6PM.
