Elex Michaelson
The Issue Is: Bill Melugin, Dean Phillips, Katie Porter (Full Episode)
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- The Issue Is: Bill Melugin, Dean Phillips, Katie Porter (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The countdown is on, there are now less than two weeks until California's March 5th primary.
This week on "The Issue Is," FOX 11's Elex Michaelson sits down with some of the candidates on that primary ballot to discuss some of the most important issues for voters.
First, Michaelson is joined by FOX News National Correspondent Bill Melugin to discuss the crisis at the border. This, as illegal crossings have shifted from Texas to California and Arizona. Melugin describes the differences between how those states have dealt with the crisis, and how he has seen the number of migrant from China "explode" in recent weeks.
Next, Michaelson sits down in studio with Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips to discuss his primary challenge to President Joe Biden. Phillips introduces himself to California voters, making the case that Biden "is a good man," but is set to lose in a likely rematch to former President Trump. With more than 70% of voters saying they do...
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- Dem Mayor: California Must Fix Prop 47 #politics #california #crime
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- 86% of 🇺🇸: Biden is too old to run #biden #trump #politics #age
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla, Mayor Matt Mahan & Areva Martin (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, "The Issue Is" a trio of hard-hitting interviews on some controversial topics.
First, FOX 11's Elex Michaelson sits down with California's Senior Senator Alex Padilla. The two discuss the push for Proposition 1, a March ballot initiative that Govenor Newsom has called a "game changer" for dealing with homelessness and mental health.
Padilla also weighs in on the border crisis, this after the failure of the border security deal in the Senate, Padilla joining many Republicans in opposition, although for different reasons. He also defends President Biden's age and mental acuity amid growing voter concerns.
Next, Michaelson is joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan to discuss reforms to Proposition 47. The proposition was 2014 ballot measure that reclassified retail theft under $950 as a misdemeanor. Mahan is joining calls to reform the measure by reclassifying theft with two or more prior convictions as a "jail eligible" felony and adds new l...
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- Full Interview: Areva Martin's Push for Palm Springs Reparations
- Runtime
- 13:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Areva Martin is representing the family members connected to Section 14 in Palm Springs.
That section of the desert city featured predominately black and brown families in the 1950's and 60's.
The city burned down their homes decades ago. Two years ago, the city officially acknowledged wrong doing.
But, so far, they haven't done anything about it?
Areva discusses her efforts to get them to pay the families...and come up with educational programs for the community.
This is the full, unedited interview with Elex Michaelson for "The Issue Is:"
Watch the full episode of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Full Interview: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Pushes to Reform Prop 47
- Runtime
- 7:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says it is time to reform California's controversial Proposition 47.
The measure, passed by voters a decade ago, said that retail theft under $950 would be counted as a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
Mahan also discusses his path to leading the biggest city in Northern California during his inaugural interview on California's statewide political show, "The Issue Is:"
Full episodes of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" can be seen at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Full Interview: Sen. Alex Padilla on Prop 1, Immigration, Biden/Trump & More (with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 15:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla joins Elex Michaelson from the studios of "The Issue Is:"
We discuss California's Proposition 1, an effort to expand mental health treatment facilities in the state.
We also talk about his opposition to the recent immigration bill, the state of foreign aid, President Biden's age, and the upcoming Dodgers season.
This is the full, unedited interview. Watch the full TV broadcast at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Full Debate for Congress (California's 30th District)
- Runtime
- 1:31:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Wilshire Ebell Theater hosts a debate between the candidates for Congress in California's 30th congressional district.
All of them are vying to replace Rep. Adam Schiff in the House.
This event is moderated by FOX 11 anchor Elex Michaelson.
Video by Joe Lombard
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- Full Debate for L.A. District Attorney
- Runtime
- 1:28:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A debate between Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon and the 11 candidates hoping to unseat him.
This event, sponsored by the Westside Bar Association and the Criminal Courts Bar Association, occurred at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.
It is moderated by FOX 11's Elex Michaelson.
Organizers wanted the event to not have any time limits or rules, hoping the candidates would each be given a chance to speak.
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- L.A. County District Attorney DEBATE
- Runtime
- 1:40:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Los Angeles Magazine presents a debate between the leading candidates for L.A. County District Attorney.
DA George Gascon faces 9 of his challengers in Downtown Los Angeles.
The debate is co-moderated by FOX 11's Elex Michaelson and L.A. Magazine's Jon Regardie.
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- The Issue Is: Nikki Haley & Christina Pascucci
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley talks about her path to winning the GOP nomination, Trump, Biden, the border, foreign policy, and her family.
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Christina Pascucci, talks about her battle with California's Secretary of State, immigration, and how she separates herself from the crowded field.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Full Interview: Nikki Haley (with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 15:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley sits down with Elex Michaelson at Playa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California.
They discuss her life story, the state of the GOP race, immigration, foreign policy, appearing on SNL, and some of her personal favorites.
This is the full, unedited interview from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Gascon Confronted By Crime Victim
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- L.A. DA George Gascon is forced to defend his policy to ban prosecutors from pursuing gang enhancements.
He's confronted by a mother whose son was killed by a gang member & the DDA's who are running against him.
This moment occurred during a debate moderated by Elex Michaelson and hosted by the Westside Bar Association.
It was covered by FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Buttigieg Invests in Port of Long Beach
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses a $283 million investment in the Port of Long Beach to build out railways.
He also talks about California's recent historic storms, the future of self driving cars, and the growth of his twins.
This story originally aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Haley Says Nevada’s Primary is a “Scam” “Rigged for Trump” #news #nikkihaley #trump #nevada
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Harris: Trump Could Be an “Existential Threat” #kamala #trump #politics #shorts #california
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: VP Kamala Harris & Sen. Alex Padilla
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, "The Issue Is" hits the road, traveling on Air Force Two with the Vice President of the United States.
FOX 11's Elex Michaelson joined Kamala Harris in San Jose as she continues her "Reproductive Freedom Tour." The pair also sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview.
The wide-ranging discussion began with a deep-dive on abortion rights in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. Harris also discussed the ongoing crisis at the Southern Border and the likely November rematch with Former President Trump. She also got personal, discussing lessons learned from her late mother, her love for the Super Bowl-bound 49ers, and a surprise trip taken with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
While in San Jose, Michaelson also spoke with the man who replaced Harris in the Senate: Alex Padilla (D-CA).
Padilla was on hand to introduce Harris at the San Jose rally. Backstage, he and Michaelson talked the possibility of a national...
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- VP Harris Warns of a National Abortion Ban #abortion #women #kamala #shorts #politics #california
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Full Interview: Sen. Alex Padilla on Abortion, the Border & More (with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 6:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) talks with us behind the scenes at Vice President Kamala Harris' "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms Tour" in San Jose, California.
We discuss abortion rights, border politics, and more.
This is the full, unedited interview from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Full Interview: Vice President Kamala Harris on Abortion, the Border & More (with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 15:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We sit down exclusively with the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris.
We talk behind the scenes at her "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms Tour" in San Jose, California.
We talk abortion rights, border politics, and the impact of Harris' mother in her worldview.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Trump's "Holy War" on Taylor Swift: Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live!
- Runtime
- 6:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Some allies of Donald Trump are reportedly threatening a "holy war" against Taylor Swift if she endorses Joe Biden for President.
FOX 11's Elex Michaelson talks to Harvey Levin and Charles Latibeaudiere on TMZ Live! to offer analysis.
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- U.S. Senate Candidate Hurt By California's "Clerical Error"
- Runtime
- 5:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Christina Pascucci filed the correct paperwork to be labeled as "local television journalist" on California's U.S. Senate ballot.
But she won't be. She's listed as "no ballot designation."
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber admits her office made a "mistake." She blames a miscommunication & clerical error.
The office has fixed the error on online versions of the voter guide but not on the millions of ballots & voter guides that are already printed out.
Christina joined us on FOX 11 Los Angeles to discuss.
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- VP Harris: "Look Out" on Abortion Rights
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Vice President Kamala Harris stops in San Jose, California, as part of her "fight for reproductive freedom" national tour.
We're exclusively on Air Force 2 and then backstage with her to discuss the year ahead.
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- Full Interview: Rep. Adam Schiff's U.S. Senate Campaign
- Runtime
- 14:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- On the week of the 1st debate in California's U.S. Senate race, Rep. Adam Schiff visits "The Issue Is:" studios.
It's the one year anniversary of Schiff announcing his run on our show, we talk about the biggest lessons learned & the road ahead.
This is the full, unedited interview.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Full Interview: Speaker Emertia Nancy Pelosi
- Runtime
- 18:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) joins us to discuss California's U.S. Senate race, the stakes in 2024, and her personal favorites.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Adam Schiff & Speaker Emertia Nancy Pelosi (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, on a stage at USC, the top four candidates in California's race for U.S. Senate faced off in their first televised debate of the campaign.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D), Baseball Legend Steve Garvey (R), Rep. Katie Porter (D), and Rep. Barbara Lee (D), went back-and-forth for 90 sometimes contentious minutes, in a debate moderated by FOX 11's Elex Michaelson and Politico's Melanie Mason.
Following the debate, Schiff joined Michaelson on FOX 11's statewide political show "The Issue Is" to break down his performance on stage.
Schiff, who announced his campaign exactly a year ago on "The Issue Is" also looks back at the first year of his campaign, the lessons learned, and the surprising occurrences. He and Michaelson then discuss issues-of-the-day, including the crisis at the border, housing affordability, the fight over earmarks, and the seemingly inevitable nomination of former President Trump as the GOP's 2024 Presidential nominee.
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- California's 1st U.S. Senate Debate
- Runtime
- 1:29:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- FOX 11/POLITICO/USC co-host the first TV and radio debate in the race for U.S. Senate.
It features Democratic members of Congress Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee and Republican baseball legend Steve Garvey.
The moderators are FOX 11 anchor Elex Michaelson and POLITICO's Melanie Mason.
The debate was hosted at Bovard Auditorium on the University of Southern California campus.
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- FOX NFL Sunday Turns 30! What's Their Secret?
- Runtime
- 7:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We get rare, behind the scenes access at FOX NFL Sunday as the broadcast turns 30.
They've been the top rated NFL pregame show for all three decades thanks to the hosts' undeniable chemistry & lots of technical innovation.
We talk with Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan, Jay Glazer, Rob Gronkowski, plus the team that makes them look good!
This story originally aired on Good Day New York, hosted by Curt & Rosanna Scotto.
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- Pelosi: Trump Has a “Cognitive Disorder” #politics #pelosi #trump #california
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Pelosi: Trump Has a "Cognitive Disorder"
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) says former President Donald J. Trump has a "cognitive disorder."
Trump recently suggested Nikki Haley was “in charge of security” on 1/6/21 even though she’s never served in Congress.
“Don’t you think that indicates there’s something wrong here?”
Pelosi says Trump is wrong about the facts as well…that she and congressional leaders were begging for help from Trump on 1/6.
This is part of an interview for "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" airing this week. She discusses her endorsement of Rep. Adam Schiff and her thoughts on our U.S. Senate debate.
The show debuts Friday at 10:30p on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Full Interview: Eric Early's U.S. Senate Campaign
- Runtime
- 11:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Eric Early is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in California.
He sits down with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" to discuss the state of the race, his policy priorities and his personal favorites.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIs.com
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- Barbara Lee’s Ceasefire Call #israel #gaza #politics
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Full Interview: General David Petraeus on Israel, Ukraine, and America (with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 8:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- General David Petraeus is co-author of a new book called "Conflict," that looks at warfare since 1945.
We caught up with him at Barnes & Noble at the Grove to talk the state of American foreign policy.
This is the full interview from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," which includes portions not seen on TV.
To watch the full episode, head to TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Eric Early on Steve Garvey #republican #senate #california #politics
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Barbara Lee, Eric Early, General David Petraeus
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week on "The Issue Is," the race for the U.S. Senate in California is heating up.
Elex Michaelson heads to the South Los Angeles Kingdom Day Parade to speak with Congresswoman, and Senate Candidate, Barbara Lee, this just days before she is set to take the stage alongside three of her top rivals in the first televised debate of the campaign.
Lee previews her debate strategy, discusses how she plans to overcome her current fourth place positioning to make the November General, and she also responds to criticism of her early calls for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Next, Michaelson is joined by Attorney Eric Early. Early, a Republican who previously ran for California Attorney General, is currently polling fifth in the race to win the seat once held by the late Dianne Feinstein. That positioning meant Early failed to qualify for the January 22 debate.
Early makes his pitch to California voters, he also takes on his Republica...
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- How MLK Inspired Barbara Lee
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Barbara Lee rides in L.A.'s Kingdom Day Parade.
"Dr. King says the path to peace is not through violence."
Lee says Coretta Scott King called in '01 shortly after she voted against a military authorization.
"She told me Martin would be very proud...don't back down."
Now Lee is a U.S. Senate candidate in California & next week will participate in the FOX 11 debate.
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- Trump’s HUGE win in Iowa #analysis #trump #trump2024 #politics
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Trump’s HISTORIC Dominance in Iowa #trump #iowa #shorts #politics
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Katie Porter & Peter Hamby
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week on "The Issue Is," the countdown is on.
With just over one week until the first televised debate of California's 2024 Senate race, Elex Michaelson is joined by Congresswoman, and Senate Candidate, Katie Porter (D-CA).
Porter, one of four candidates to qualify for the debate, along with fellow Democratic Representatives Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee, and Republican baseball legend Steve Garvey, previews her debate strategy as she lays out her plan to "shake up the Senate" by, among other things, banning federal lobbyist contributions, corporate PAC donations, earmarks, and Senators from trading stocks.
Beyond the campaign, Porter also talks the crisis at the Southern Border, where a record 302,000 illegal crossings were reported in December alone, calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, and her milestone 50th birthday.
The Senate debate, set for January 22 on FOX 11, comes a full week after the January 15 Iowa Caucus.
Jour...
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- Full Interview: Katie Porter for U.S. Senate
- Runtime
- 15:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) joins us to discuss her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
We talk to her on a week she began running TV ads and announced her "Shake Up the Senate" plan to address what she calls corruption.
We also discuss the upcoming TV debate, her take on the Middle East, the border, and her landmark border.
This is the full, unedited conversation that includes content not aired on TV.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Steve Garvey's 1st Campaign Stops in L.A.
- Runtime
- 7:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Republican Steve Garvey campaigns for the first time in Los Angeles as a candidate for the U.S. Senate in California.
He stops by Skid Row & a business in Compton that was the victim of a recent robbery.
Garvey joined us live on the FOX 11 News at 6PM to discuss his stops, visiting the U.S. border with Mexico, and his preparations for the first televised debate in the Senate race.
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- Best of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" in 2023
- Runtime
- 9:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A look back on the biggest moments from California's statewide political show, "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
This features our conversations with most of California's top politicians, actors, athletes, activists and more.
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- Full Interview: Chris Matthews on 2024 (with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 30:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Former "Hardball" host Chris Matthews joins Elex Michaelson for an in depth discussion of the 2024 race.
He discusses Trump's appeal, Nikki Haley's fight with Ron DeSantis, Biden's challenges and more.
Matthews also discusses his time writing for then President Jimmy Carter and some of his Hollywood favorites.
This is the full, unedited conversation with Chris for "The Issue Is: with Elex MIchaelson."
Watch this week's full episode at TheIssueIsShow.com
- Title
- Chris Matthews: More Political Violence is Likely #january6 #politics #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- NEWS: CA’s 1st U.S. Senate Debate Announced #politics #california #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: Chris Matthews, Bob Shrum & Melanie Mason
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, a big announcement. FOX 11, in partnership with Politico, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, and KFI, announced the first televised debate in California's 2024 Senate race.
Four top-polling candidates are set to take the stage on January 22: Democratic Representatives Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee, as well as Republican baseball legend Steve Garvey. The moderators are FOX 11's Elex Michaelson and Politico's Melanie Mason.
Following the announcement, Mason and USC's Bob Shrum joined Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is" to preview the debate, strategies of the four candidates, and why it all matters with less than two months before voters make their pick in the March 5 primary.
All this, as the first Presidential nominating contest is less than 10 days away, with Former President Trump and President Biden look all but certain to be heading to a 2020 rematch.
To discuss that national race, Michaelson is jo...
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- SURPRISE! Generous Woman Receives Shocking Gift
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- FOX 11 Los Angeles teams with the Southern California Honda dealers to surprise a local woman who helps homeless people, dogs, and cats.
Reporter: Elex Michaelson
Photographer: Rudy Leiva
Editor: Morgan Martini
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- HILARIOUS Impressions from Matt Friend #comedy #celebrities #impressions
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
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- MUST WATCH! Matt Friend's SPOT ON Impressions
- Runtime
- 12:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Comedian @themattfriend returns to "The Issue Is:" with a series of HILARIOUS celebrity impressions.
Among them: Donald Trump, Gavin Newsom, Ron DeSantis, Mitch McConnell, Mike Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy, Leonard Bernstein, Stanley Tucci, Andy Cohen.
He also updates us on his career, weighs in on the news of the day and sings a la Michael Buble.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California only statewide political show. Watch complete episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Title
- The Issue Is: Matt Friend & Best of 2023
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Comedian Matt Friend breaks down the Newsom/DeSantis debate & offers New Year's resolutions from his famous impressions.
We look back at the most memorable moments of 2023 on "The Issue Is:"
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
