Elex Michaelson
Pelosi: Trump is “Grotesque” #pelosi #trump #politics
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- Pelosi: Trump is “Grotesque” #pelosi #trump #politics
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Pelosi: It’s “Stupid” to Call Biden Dropping Out a “Coup” #biden #harris #pelosi #politics
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Issue Is: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
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- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- This week, one of the most powerful legislators in U.S. political history joins Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is" for an exclusive interview, as Elex Michaelson sits down with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
Pelosi, the two-time Speaker, and 19-term California Congresswoman, is out with a new book, "The Art of Power," where she recounts her own transformation from housewife to House Speaker and recounts some of her greatest legislative accomplishments and the moments that have defined her time in D.C..
Among the topics Pelosi and Michaelson discuss are President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's ascension to the top of the ticket, Pelosi calling it "stupid" that people say Biden was ousted by a "coup."
Pelosi also discusses her relationship with past Presidents, from helping pass the Affordable Care Act during the Obama Administration, to how negotiating differed between Presidents Bush and Trump, Pelosi not holding ...
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- Nancy Pelosi's Art of Power (Full Interview on Biden, Harris, Trump & Winning Votes)
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- 53:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In this extended, unedited, sit down interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," Nancy Pelosi discusses her new book "The Art of Power."
Among the topics in this interview:
-Pres. Biden's decision to drop out of the Democratic race
-VP Kamala Harris' performance as the Democratic nominee
-The Israel/Gaza conflict
-The attack on Paul Pelosi
-What makes for a "master legislator"
-How the Affordable Care Act was actually passed
-Negotiating with Donald Trump vs George W. Bush
-Gov. Newsom's plan to clean up homeless encampments
-Pelosi's main mentors
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- NEWS: Nathan Hochman Endorses Kamala Harris for President (Full Interview)
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- 8:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In an exclusive interview with FOX 11 Los Angeles, L.A. DA candidate Nathan Hochman endorses Kamala Harris for President.
Hochman is running for DA as an independent but previously ran for CA AG as a Republican. Harris previously endorsed Hochman's opponent George Gascon.
Hochman is running in deeply blue L.A. County.
We also discussed the way Gascon's office functions, the death of Johnny Wactor, and recent protestors.
This is a clip from the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- The Issue Is: with Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil & Brian Tyler Cohen (Full Show)
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- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- THE ISSUE IS: NEWSOM CLEANS UP, A DEMOCRAT DEFECTS, AND BRIAN TYLER COHEN ON "SHAMELESS" REPUBLICANS
It's another unprecedented week in politics. Elex Michaelson breaks it all down with an all-star lineup of guests, this week on "The Issue Is."
First, Elex Michaelson joins Governor Gavin Newsom as he picks up trash at a Southern California homeless encampment. The cleanup coming weeks after Newsom issued an executive order urging local leaders to clear encampments on state land. Newsom telling Michaelson he's frustrated that those local leaders have yet to do more. He also weighs in on the latest in the 2024 Presidential race and celebrates US-China Panda diplomacy.
Next, Michaelson is joined by State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil. Alvarado-Gil was first elected in 2022 as a Democrat, but this week she announced she would be switching parties, becoming the first state lawmaker in nearly 80 years to switch parties while in office.
Also ...
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- Trump is “Weird" & "Shameless" (Full Interview with Brian Tyler Cohen & Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 17:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- @briantylercohen is one of the most popular progressive voices on @YouTube.
He also host of the successful podcast "No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen."
His newest title? Author.
Cohen's book "Shameless" argues that Republicans intentionally create dysfunction and then use a sophisticated messaging apparatus to shift the blame.
In this interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," we discuss the book, the explosion of enthusiasm for the Harris/Walz ticket and what it's like writing a book.
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- Gov. Newsom SLAMS L.A. County Leaders & Donald Trump (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 6:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- We catch up with California Governor Gavin Newsom as he clears up a homeless encampment in the Mission Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Newsom, expressing frustration with L.A. county leaders for not doing more to shut down encampments following the U.S. Supreme Court granting more authority to local governments.
Newsom also talks about the Harris vs Trump race...and his efforts to bring pandas to the San Diego Zoo.
This is an interview from California's statewide political show "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Elex Michaelson & Bill Melugin on Kamala Harris' Record in California (From FOX News Channel)
- Runtime
- 5:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- As Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee for President, there's increased scrutiny over her record in California.
Elex Michaelson joins Bill Melugin and Roxanne Hoge on FOX News at Night on the FOX News Channel.
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- Elex Michaelson Co-Hosts TMZ Live (Britney Spears Biopic, Kamala Harris' VP, Simone Biles vs Trump)
- Runtime
- 40:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Elex Michaelson guest hosts TMZ Live alongside Harvey Levin.
Among the topics they discuss: Britney Spears' new biopic, Kamala Harris' VP choices, Tori Spelling's finances, Simone Biles' gold medal and more.
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- Elex Michaelson Co-Hosts TMZ Live (Tom Cruise's Olympic Surprise, Cardi B's Pregnancy, Trump's NABJ)
- Runtime
- 42:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Elex Michaelson is guest co-host of TMZ LIVE! next to founder Harvey Levin.
Among the topics: Cardi B's pregnancy, Tom Cruise's Olympic surprise, Donald Trump's NABJ appearance, and Pete Davidson's mental health.
TMZ LIVE! is nationally syndicated. In Los Angeles, it airs weekdays at 4PM on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- California Senator SWITCHES PARTIES from Democrat to Republican (Exclusive Interview)
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- 14:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- EXCLUSIVE: California Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil is SWITCHING PARTIES from Democrat to Republican. She's giving her first interview to "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
"Seeing how the inner workings of the majority party work in Sacramento, I have to step back & say is this good?...My answer is no," she said.
"The reality is, in California, we have seen the pendulum swing so far in the areas of crime, homelessness...and public education."
She is losing her chair in the human services committee & she admits "there may be other repercussions..."
Sen. Alvarado-Gil is the first CA Senator to switch from Democrat to Republican in the middle of a term.
She was elected in 2022 as a Democrat & will run in 2026 as a Republican.
Her district, which is mostly made up of Republicans, is in California's Sierra & Central Valley.
"I am going to stay a Republican until I am put in the ground," she joked...
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- Kamala Harris Introduces Tim Walz as VP Pick
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- VP Kamala Harris introduces her pick for VP, Tim Walz, during a PA rally.
Here's our FOX 11 recap story.
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- Why Josh Shapiro ISN’T the VP Pick?
- Runtime
- 9:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Elex Michaelson joins Harvey Levin and Michael Babcock on TMZ Live to talk about Kamala Harris’ pick of Tim Walz as VP and not Josh Shapiro.
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- Why Did Kamala Harris Pick Tim Walz as VP? #breaking
- Runtime
- 6:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- VP Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her VP.
Elex Michaelson breaks down the decision on Good Day LA.
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- Who is #TimWalz, #KamalaHarris VP Pick? #politics #democrats #breaking
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Adam Schiff on Replacing Biden, Running Against Garvey, and THE Dude
- Runtime
- 13:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is the frontrunner to be the next U.S. Senator from California.
During this extended interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," Schiff weighs in on Kamala Harris' veepstakes, replacing Pres. Biden, Speaker Emerita Pelosi's role in that process and more.
He also updates his run against Steve Garvey, weighs in on the Israel conflict, and "THE Dude" on the White Dudes for Harris Zoom call.
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- Who Will Harris Pick for VP? Likely Josh Shapiro #harris #shapiro #tmzlive #politics
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Frank Luntz's UNBELIEVABLE House & Analysis (Full Episode of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson")
- Runtime
- 22:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- This week, "The Issue Is" broadcasts from the Oval Office... well, sort of.
Elex Michaelson visits the L.A.-area home of longtime pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz, in which Luntz has created a scale replica of the Oval Office. The home also includes a replica of the Lincoln bedroom, a bowling alley, shooting gallery, and arcade, all adorned with memorabilia and news-clippings from Presidential history.
With less than 100 days until one of the most unprecedented Presidential elections in modern history, Luntz breaks down the state of the quickly-changing race, laying out what he thinks would be the most effective lines of attack for both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris against the other. For Trump, Luntz says the line against Harris should be "can you name one thing she accomplished as Vice President?" For Harris, Luntz suggests the line against Trump is "is this as good as it gets?"
Luntz, who is best known for his focus groups, also d...
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- Full Debate: Sheriff Chad Bianco vs Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Crime, Education & More
- Runtime
- 22:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco debates California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on the issues of crime, education, and more.
This debate happened live on the FOX 11 News at 6PM with Elex Michaelson and Marla Tellez.
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- The Issue Is: Kamala Harris' Democratic Dominance with Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck & Areva Martin
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- As the 2024 election is now just over 100 days away, it was another unprecedented week in American politics.
Just days after former President Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania and then selected Senator JD Vance as his running mate at the Republican National Convention, the race was again shaken up this week, as President Biden announced he would be stepping aside, abandoning his reelection bid. Within hours, the Democratic party had rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris, Harris securing enough pledged delegates to head into the DNC next month as the presumptive nominee.
To discuss, Elex Michaelson is joined on "The Issue Is'" by Politico's Melanie Mason and UCLA Professor Lynn Vavreck. The pair discuss the unprecedented nature of this campaign, the swing voter mentality, and the latest in the Veepstakes.
Michaelson is also joined this week by attorney Areva Martin. Martin, a long-time friend of Kamala Harris, pulls back the curtain ...
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- Who is Kamala Harris? Her Journey to Likely Democratic Nominee
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Who is Kamala Harris?
Here’s our look at how this daughter of California got to this moment…where she’s the overwhelming favorite to be the next Democratic presidential nominee.
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- Why Biden REALLY Dropped Out & Harris’ Path Forward
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- My analysis on why Biden dropped, how Harris unified the party so quickly & her strengths & weaknesses against Trump.
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- The Issue Is: The Republican National Convention (Full Episode from Milwaukee)
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- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- An unprecedented week in American politics, as "The Issue Is" hits the road for the Republican National Convention.
In Milwaukee, Republicans gathered to nominate Former President Donald Trump for the third time. His nomination, and selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance, overshadowed by the events of Saturday, July 13, when a gunman attempted to assassinate Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.
That shooting unifying the Republican party as they look to defeat the Biden-Harris ticket in November. That is, if Biden remains on the ticket. The RNC coming as Democrats renew, and strengthen, calls to remove Biden from the ticket, a growing list of Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Adam Schiff, calling for Biden to "pass the torch" and end his reelection campaign.
Under that backdrop, Elex Michaelson spent the week in Milwaukee for a week of coverage like no other, documented in this week's special episode of "The Issue Is." Among those Michaelson speak...
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- Trump on Being Shot & Accepting the GOP Nomination
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Donald Trump accepts the 2024 Republican presidential nomination less than a week after being shot in the ear.
He tells the story of what happened & discusses his policy views.
This originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10p.
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- How Trump's Shooting Changes the RNC
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The shooting of Donald Trump is a seminal moment in our nation's history.
It has changed the trajectory of the presidential race & the tone of the Republican National Convention.
We talk with a series of leaders including Newt Gingrich, Larry Elder, Joni Earnst and others about how they're processing.
This story first aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Emotional Ovation for Trump at RNC
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Donald Trump arrives at the RNC just days after being shot & barely surviving.
Many in the crowd are in tears as Trump enters with a bandage over his ear.
All this, on a night when Trump announced Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential nominee.
This story first aired on FOX 11 News at 10PM.
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- #BREAKING JD Vance is Trump’s VP #politics #news #trump #jdvance
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Trump Gets Hero’s Welcome at the RNC
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Trump has arrived in Milwaukee for the RNC…and so have we.
Here’s our first FOX 11 Los Angeles story from the ground featuring the latest on his shooting, WH reaction, and the victim who was killed. #politics #trump #california #biden #elexmichaelson
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- How Trump’s Shooting Shakes Up the Race #analysis #trump #shooting
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The MAJOR Political Impact of the Trump Shooting
- Runtime
- 5:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- On the night that Trump was shot in the ear, we break down the political impact, security impact, and historical importance.
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- #BREAKING Possible shooting at Trump rally #trump #alert
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Issue Is: Alex Thompson, Tom Perez & Dave Rubin (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- THE ISSUE IS: BIDEN DEFIANT AS CALLS GROW FOR HIM TO STEP ASIDE
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.
Axios national political correspondent Alex Thompson has been at the forefront of reporting on growing concerns over Biden's age and mental fitness, he joins Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is" with his latest behind-the-scenes reporting. Thompson reacts to Biden's meeting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), which came with everything but an over endorsement. Thompson also reveals what he's learned about the roles that Hunter Biden and President Barack Obama are playing in the tug-of-war over Biden's political future.
Next, Michaelson is joined by Tom Perez. Perez, who previously served as Labor Secretary and DNC Chair, now serves as a Senior Advisor to President Biden. Perez responds to th...
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- Biden Advisor on the President's Post Debate Future & Immigration Action (Tom Perez Interview)
- Runtime
- 12:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Tom Perez is a senior advisor to Pres. Biden and a part of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
He joins us in studio to discuss the President's debate performance & political reality, immigration and more.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full shows at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Full Interview: Dave Rubin on Biden, Trump, Newsom and More
- Runtime
- 18:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- @RubinReport joins us in studio for the first time for "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Rubin discusses President Biden's debate struggles, Vice President Harris' future, Fmr. Pres. Trump's upcoming RNC appearance, and Governor Newsom's new podcast.
He also discusses how COVID shaped his worldview, being a father in a modern family, and going off the grid every August.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- Kara Swisher on Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Zuckerberg, Trump & More (The Issue Is: Full Interview)
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kara Swisher is one of the most famous and influential tech journalists of all-time.
Her new book, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story" discusses her extraordinary journey. Swisher saw the digital revolution coming before most everyone else & has tracked every step of it since the mid-1990's.
She's interviewed all the key leaders in modern tech history including Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg...just to name a few.
In this interview with "The Issue Is:," Swisher discusses the tech titans, her interviewing tips, how motherhood has transformed her and more.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Should Biden Drop Out? (Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live)
- Runtime
- 8:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A day after a disastrous CNN presidential debate, Elex Michaelson joins TMZ Live to discuss what’s next for the Democratic Party.
What are the scenarios if Joe Biden decides to drop out? Can he win if he doesn’t?
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- The Issue Is: Debate Debacle & Jon Favreau
- Runtime
- 22:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- We break down the CNN presidential debate with Melanie Mason, John Kobylt, Brian Goldsmith, Chris Matthews, Robert F. Kennedy, and Rep. Robert Garcia.
Plus, a deep dive with "Pod Save America" host Jon Favreau.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- “Disaster" Debate for Dems (Special Edition of The Issue Is)
- Runtime
- 22:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A special edition of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" right after the CNN Presidential Debate.
Our panel: POLITICO's Melanie Mason, KFI's John Kobylt, strategist Brian Goldsmith, and Hardball's Chis Matthews.
FOX 11's Phil Shuman talks to voters in Downtown L.A. and Marla Tellez fact checks the arguments.
The bottom line? The panel found it to be a "disastrous" night for Biden.
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- How to Replace Biden as Nominee #biden #trump #democrats #politics
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Analysis: Debate Disaster for Biden #politics #Biden #Trump #debate
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Caruso Blasts Gascon & Backs Hochman for L.A. DA #politics #losangeles #crime
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Caruso SLAMS Gascón & Backs Hochman for L.A. County DA
- Runtime
- 4:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Businessman & formal mayoral candidate Rick Caruso slammed L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón while endorsing Nathan Hochman for the role.
Caruso says Hochman has “failed” in the role & needs to be replaced.
Similarly, he says L.A. Mayor Karen Bass & city leadership have failed to address homelessness.
Caruso says he’s considering running for public office again, possibly for Governor of California.
This interview aired live on the FOX 11 News at 6p. #politics #california #news
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- Steve Garvey Visits Israel
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Senate candidate @SteveGarvey6 (R-CA) is in Israel meeting with hostage families and IDF leaders.
"People said when you come here, your life will change. And they're right."
Garvey told me he'd "unilaterally support Israel" in the Senate.
Here’s our story from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau on Biden, Trump & Obama
- Runtime
- 30:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- "Pod Save America" co-host Jon Favreau welcomes us into the Crooked Media studios in Los Angeles to talk about his new book "Democracy or Else."
We talk about Vote Save America's efforts to organize voters, combat misinformation, and potentially run for office.
We also talk about the key lessons he learned as Barack Obama's speechwriter...and how fatherhood has changed him.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Nicole Shanahan’s Qualifications to be Commander in Chief #kennedyshanahan24 #rfkjr #nicoleshanahan
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Stephen A. Smith’s Plea to Journalists #stephenasmith #firsttake #journalism
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: Nicole Shanahan (Full Show)
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Robert F. Kennedy's running mate, Nicole Shanahan, gives us her first TV interview of the campaign.
Shanahan opens up on her background, vaccines, abortion, Israel, and more.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- RFK Jr. Running Mate: Democratic Leaders Hate Democracy #nicoleshanahan #rfkjr #politics
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- RFK Jr. VP Nicole Shanahan: No Kid Should Be Mandated to Take ANY Vaccines #vaccines #rfkjr #news
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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