Elex Michaelson
Kershaw's Challenge to Help Kids (Interview from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson)
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- Kershaw's Challenge to Help Kids (Interview from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 10:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Clayton and Ellen Kershaw founded Kershaw's Challenge to help a little girl named Hope who needed a home.
More than a decade later, they've brought hope all around the world. They've raised more than $20 million for 23 beneficiaries. They've built homes & schools in Africa and helped American kids, including those at the Dream Center in Los Angeles.
We sat down for an extensive and exclusive efforts about the history of their non-profit, lessons from their faith, family and service.
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- Clayton and Ellen Kershaw’s INCREDIBLE Message!
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw & wife Ellen Kershaw founded Kershaw's Challenge to help kids in need 🙏. It started to find a home for a girl named Hope in Africa. More than a decade later, they’ve raised $20 million 💰to aid 23 different beneficiaries. We talked to them at one of those beneficiaries, Dream Center Los Angeles, where they handed out thousands of backpacks 🎒. They discussed how family & faith ✝️ drive their efforts around the world. 📺 Watch it now at YouTube.com/ElexMichaelson
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- The Issue Is: Athletes who Serve with Clayton & Ellen Kershaw & Juju Smith-Schuster
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week, a special edition of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" takes a break from politics to focus on athletes serving their communities.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton & Ellen Kershaw talk about their foundation, Kershaw's Challenge.
New England Patriots wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster discusses his Juju Foundation.
Both talk about their family, their faiths, and helping the most vulnerable kids.
Then, we talk with footballers Anthony Munoz and Marqise Lee about their foundations & Ann Higginbottom about her new book to benefit Kershaw's Challenge.
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- The Emotional & Important Story of Project Angel Food
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Project Angel Food is EXPANDING! They’re breaking ground on 2 new buildings which will allow them to TRIPLE the amount of meals they serve everyday to people with life threatening illnesses.
Marianne Williamson co-founded the non-profit back in 1989 to help feed people with AIDS who were often suffering alone.
Jamie Lee Curtis & Sheryl Lee Ralph were early supporters and still tear up when reflecting on their late gay friends. The organization, now led by @richardayoub, is in the midst of raising $51 million for the new facilities. Chuck Lorre is the biggest donor & they will be named after him.
Here’s our FOX 11 Los Angeles story, shot by Steve Thorp & edited by Anthony Ruiz. To get involved, head to angelfood.org
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- Former Prosecutor Explains Trump Indictment
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Will Rollins is a Democratic candidate for Congress. He's running against Republican Rep. Ken Calvert.
He formerly served as a federal prosecutor who led a case against a January 6th prosecutor.
Will joined us live on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- Republican Senate Hopeful Backs SAG AFTRA (Exclusive with Eric Early)
- Runtime
- 5:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Eric Early is a Republican candidate for the United States Senate in California.
He joined picketers from SAG AFTRA outside Disney in Burbank. He also continues to back Donald Trump, despite his recent indictments.
He joined us on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- Football, Faith & Family with USC Legends Juju Smith-Schuster, Anthony Munoz & Marqise Lee
- Runtime
- 27:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This is a full, unedited, panel discussion from the Juju Smith Schuster Foundation Trojan Legends Luau.
The event, at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, is a fundraiser for programs that benefit at risk youth.
FOX 11 Los Angeles anchor & USC alum Elex Michaelson leads a conversation with three football standouts who all set up their charitable foundations.
They talk about paying it forward, their difficult upbringings, best USC memories, and preview next football season.
Find out more about the foundation here: https://www.jujufoundation.org/
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- Title
- Breaking Down the Trump Indictment
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The latest indictment of Trump alleges that he knew he lost the election, lied about it repeatedly, and tried to change the results. Trump insists he’s innocent. He’s expected to appear in court on Thursday; if convicted, he could face 55 years behind bars. If he wins the presidency, he could attempt to pardon himself.
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- Explaining The New Trump Indictment
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The latest indictment of Trump alleges that he knew he lost the election, lied about it repeatedly, and tried to change the results. Trump insists he’s innocent. He’s expected to appear in court on Thursday; if convicted, he could face 55 years behind bars. If he wins the presidency, he could attempt to pardon himself.
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- California's First Female Governor? Eleni Kounalakis Looks To Make History
- Runtime
- 6:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis is running for California Governor in 2026. She's hoping to be the first woman to lead the nation's largest state.
We discussed her campaign during the FOX 11 News at 6PM plus her efforts to fight back against potential fee increases on Cal State campuses.
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- THIS Could Transform Foster Care (Interview with David Ambroz)
- Runtime
- 8:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- David Ambroz has an incredible story of overcoming adversity.
He was born into homelessness as a child, his mother experienced such bad mental illness that he was placed in the foster care system...only to face years of abuse.
He's now held top jobs at Disney, Amazon, and the city of Los Angeles...and is committed to reforming the foster care system.
His new book is called "A Place Called Home," and its been endorsed by the likes of Hillary Clinton and Karen Bass.
Amrboz joined us on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
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- The Issue Is: Jennifer Siebel Newsom, David Ambroz, Sen. Alex Padilla (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- California's First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom talks about youth mental health, her own personal struggles and "Barbie."
Author & activist David Ambroz shares his inspiring life story while overcoming childhood homelessness & foster care abuse.
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) talks about his new legislation aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries on the job.
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- Clayton Kershaw’s MASSIVE Back to School Bash
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen host a backpack giveaway for 3,500 kids at the Dream Center in Hollywood.
The event is sponsored by their non-profit, Kershaw’s Challenge, which uplifts underserved kids.
We spoke for FOX 11 News and “The Issue Is:”
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- Jennifer Siebel Newsom's Push for Youth Mental Health (with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 17:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- California's First Partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, pushes for youth mental health in this extensive interview with Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is:"
We discuss her childhood trauma, California's record investment in mental health programs, reducing the stigma around therapy.
Plus, we have some fun talking about the Barbie movie, World Cup soccer, and Governor Gavin Newsom's pizza oven.
This is the full, unedited conversation from California's statewide political show "The Issue Is:"
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- Will Bronny James Play Basketball Again?
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- What's the latest on Bronny James' heart health?
Dr. Jeff Tyler is a cardiologist who works on professional athletes.
He says the key now is determining whether his cardiac arrest is a "one time event" or something he's at high risk for in the future.
He joined us live on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- Top Republican Warns North Korea's Leader
- Runtime
- 5:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Young Kim (R-Anaheim Hills) marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice agreement.
"This day is very personal for me."
Kim grew up in South Korea & remains suspicious of North Korea's leader.
"He's not to be trusted!"
Rep. Kim wants "verifiable, irreversible denuclearization" from the North before America enters into any serious negotiation.
She joined us live on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- Padilla's Push to Protect Workers from Heat Related Injuries
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) authored legislation to protect workers in extreme heat.
It's named after Asuncion Valdivia, a California farmer who died of heat stroke after picking grapes for 10 hours in 105 degree temperatures.
Padilla wants to see paid breaks in cool spaces & access to water.
He says if Congress doesn't act, President Biden should.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- The Youngest Girl on Schindler's List
- Runtime
- 4:45
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- 93 year old Celina Karp Biniaz was the youngest girl on Schindler's List. The businessman helped save her life, by ensuring her transfer from the Auschwitz death camp.
When Celina was just 10, her parents lied about her age so she could work in the factories. That decision ended up being key in her survival during World War II.
Since the release of "Schindler's List," Celina has become a compelling spokesperson about the power of forgiveness via the USC Shoah Foundation.
We caught up with her during a visit to the Auschwitz exhibit at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
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- BREAKING: Bronny James Suffers Cardiac Arrest
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Breaking News: Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest while practicing at USC, according to TMZ.
He was rushed by ambulance and described as in “stable condition”. His parents, LeBron and Savannah James, thanked USC’s professionals for their care.
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- The Issue Is: Marianne Williamson & James Gallagher
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Marianne Williamson talks about her campaign against Joe Biden to become the Democratic nominee for President.
Assemblyman James Gallagher talks about his leadership of the Republican caucus in Sacramento.
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- Marianne Williamson: Democrat for President (with Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is:")
- Runtime
- 17:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson joins Elex Michaelson in studio for "The Issue Is:"
They discuss Marianne's reasons for running, her differences with President Biden, the economic bill of rights, thoughts on Israel, the SAG AFTRA strike, founding Project Angel Food, and more.
This is the full, unedited conversation.
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- California Republican Assembly Leader James Gallagher (with Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is:")
- Runtime
- 13:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The top Republican in California's Assembly, James Gallagher, visits the "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" studio.
Gallagher discusses the efforts to punish child sex traffickers, California's new Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, efforts to tackle homelessness, and the GOP plan to win back seats in the Golden State.
This is the full, unedited conversation.
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- Schiff Criticizes Porter's Corporate Work
- Runtime
- 5:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Adam Schiff responded to the first time to a POLITICO article which stated that Rep. Katie Porter worked for Ocwen, a mortgage provider once fined for deceiving homeowners.
When Porter ran for Congress, it was initially on her resume...and then removed.
Schiff blasted Porter in this interview with FOX 11 Los Angeles.
"That revolving door, frankly, is what people hate about Washington...voters are right to be concerned.”
Schiff also discussed Israel & his fundraising.
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- Fran Drescher SLAMS Bob Iger to Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Runtime
- 5:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The SAG AFTRA President has harsh words for Disney's CEO on day one of the actor's guild picketing.
Fran Drescher spoke out in an interview with Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister after Bob Iger described the strike as "disturbing" to CNBC.
Wagmeister joined me on "The Issue Is:" to discuss the latest behind the scenes negotiations.
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- Crime Splits California Democrats (Full Panel with Dan Schnur & Brian Goldsmith)
- Runtime
- 20:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- California Democrats split over a bill designed to punish child sex traffickers. After some Democrats in the Assembly tried to kill it, Governor Gavin Newsom spoke out to support it.
That's one of several topics discussed on "The Issue Is:" with political analysts Brian Goldsmith & Dan Schnur.
We also talk about all the simultaneous strikes this summer, Biden's age, Trump's surge in the GOP, and even the Emmy nominations.
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- The Issue Is: Dan Schnur, Brian Goldsmith & Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Runtime
- 22:13
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Political analysts Brian Goldsmith & Dan Schnur on the politics of crime in California, hot labor summer, calls for President Biden to step aside, the GOP primary, the Emmys, and more.
Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister on the SAG-AFTRA strike and the shutdown of Hollywood.
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- Title
- Could Max Christie Be the Next Lakers Star? Jovan Buha of The Athletic Weighs In
- Runtime
- 4:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The star player for the @lakers summer squad has been Max Christie.
During his rookie season last year, Christie didn't get significant minutes. But, he did have an opportunity to learn key lessons from LeBron James up close and personal.
@jovanbuha recently profiled Christie in @TheAthletic.
During this interview on FOX 11 Los Angeles, he discusses Christie's success, LeBron's decision to return to basketball, and what centers the purple and gold are looking at acquiring.
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- Juju Smith-Schuster Pays It Forward
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- @teamjuju is back home in Southern California helping out his hometown.
An alum of Long Beach Poly, Juju is donating a weight room and holding a football camp for the students.
An alum of USC, he's holding a Trojan Legends Luau to raise funds for his foundation.
A video game expert, Juju is hosting a camp for kids in Orange County.
We spoke on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- Isaac Bryan's INCREDIBLE Story: Foster Kid to California's Majority Leader
- Runtime
- 11:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Isaac Bryan (D-Baldwin Hills) is the new Majority Leader in California's Assembly.
He was born into poverty, lived in foster care, and adopted by a mother who brought in hundreds of foster kids.
He became a community organizer and then legislator that's focused on poverty issues.
He's close with the new Speaker of the Assembly, Robert Rivas.
We discuss his policy priorities plus have some fun talking about his massive dog, his basketball game & his ice cream scooping skills.
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- Title
- Will Threads KILL Twitter?!?
- Runtime
- 9:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- First, tech expert Jessica Naziri and Bloomberg reporter Katie Roof joins Elex Michaelson to discuss the launch of Meta’s new Threads app, a text platform meant to rival Twitter that garnered more than 70 million users in its first two days of release alone.
Naziri and Roof explain what is behind the historic launch and what it means for Twitter, which has faced and survived many copycat apps in the past. They also discuss a potential lawsuit by Elon Musk against the Mark Zuckerberg owned platform and what this all means for political discourse in the lead up to the 2024 election.
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- The Issue Is: Threads, Twitter & CA's Assembly with Jessica Naziri, Katie Roof, and Asm. Isaac Bryan
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on "The Issue Is:"
-Bloomberg journalist Katie Roof and tech expert Jessica Naziri on Meta's launch of Threads, the threat to Twitter, and its impact on political discourse.
-Assembly member Isaac Bryan on being sworn in as the Assembly Majority Leader, his unique upbringing as a foster child, a new generation of leadership in Sacramento & more.
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- Title
- Rick Caruso Said THIS to Pope Francis
- Runtime
- 5:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Developer and former L.A. mayoral candidate Rick Caruso recently visited the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis.
He brought along his wife and their four children for the 1/2 hour meeting.
They discussed Los Angeles, including Caruso's efforts at non-profits Operation Progress and Para Los Ninos.
Caruso said Francis explained the importance of having a sense of humor.
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- Hacks Off Tap: Mike Murphy & Peter Hamby on Trump, Biden, Newsom, Christie & More (Full Discussion)
- Runtime
- 23:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on “The Issue Is,” Elex Michaelson is joined by an all-star panel to discuss some of the biggest, and most controversial, political issues of the day.
Peter Hamby is the co-founder of Puck News, and the host of Snapchat’s “Good Luck America” and the podcast “The Powers That Be.” Mike Murphy is a longtime Republican strategist who has advised the likes of John McCain, Jeb Bush, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Murphy also hosts the “Hacks on Tap” podcast with David Axelrod.
On this consequential news week, Hamby and Murphy discuss homelessness in Los Angeles, the growing GOP Presidential field, Bidenomics, RFK Jr., the Supreme Court, and more.
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- The Issue Is: Peter Hamby, Mike Murphy & Rick Caruso (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on “The Issue Is,” Elex Michaelson is joined by an all-star panel to discuss some of the biggest, and most controversial, political issues of the day.
Peter Hamby is the co-founder of Puck News, and the host of Snapchat’s “Good Luck America” and the podcast “The Powers That Be.” Mike Murphy is a longtime Republican strategist who has advised the likes of John McCain, Jeb Bush, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Murphy also hosts the “Hacks on Tap” podcast with David Axelrod.
On this consequential news week, Hamby and Murphy discuss homelessness in Los Angeles, the growing GOP Presidential field, Bidenomics, RFK Jr., the Supreme Court, and more.
Then, Michaelson is joined by developer and former L.A. Mayoral Candidate Rick Caruso, who just returned from the Vatican, where he and his family had a powerful and emotional audience with Pope Francis.
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- Title
- 10 Years of Same Sex Marriage in California
- Runtime
- 5:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo were the co-plaintiffs on the lawsuit which ultimately overturned California's Proposition 8.
In 2008, California voters passed Prop. 8, which defined marriage in California as between a man and a woman.
Both joined us live on the FOX 11 News at 6PM to mark 10 years since that historic moment to celebrate PRIDE month.
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- Title
- Lakers Make BIG MOVES in Free Agency
- Runtime
- 4:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- @jovanbuha of @TheAthletic joins to analyze the @lakers first moves in free agency.
So far, they've signed:
-Rui Hachimura
-Gabe Vincent
-Cam Reddish
-Taurean Prince
Buha says they are in place to sign D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves.
They are not in place to go after the most expensive, All-Star caliber free agents on the board.
He joined us live on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- Breaking: Supreme Court Outlaws Affirmative Action in College Admissions
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. Supreme Court rules that race can not be used as a factor in admissions for public and private schools.
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- Analysis: Why the Supreme Court Overturned Affirmative Action
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The United States Supreme Court ruled that race should not be used as a factor in determining admission to colleges and universities.
The ruling was 6-3, with all the Justices appointed by Republican presidents voting in the majority.
Here’s my breakdown.
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- So Long, Mr. Speaker! Top California Democrat Says Goodbye
- Runtime
- 10:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) is preparing to step down as the Speaker of California's Assembly.
He's been running the chamber since 2016 and will give the gavel to Robert Rivas.
He joins us for an extensive conversation about his past, present, and future on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson"
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- Elex Michaelson Wins TV Journalist of the Year!
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Thanks to the Los Angeles Press Club for awarding me TV Journalist of the Year for my work in 2022.
I'm grateful they also honored our "The Issue Is:" special with then Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as he drove around the city in his final days.
Shout out to the entire team at FOX 11 Los Angeles for making this possible. This clip if from the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
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- Impression of Newsom vs DeSantis Debate
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- @themattfriend envisions what a @cagovernor vs @RonDeSantis debate would look like. Watch our full interview at youtube.com/elexmichaelson
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- Matt Friend's PERFECT Impressions of Trump, DeSantis, Newsom & More
- Runtime
- 18:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Comedian and impressionist @themattfriend is back on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is discuss his extraordinary career success.
He talks about his recent appearances on Howard Stern, Family Guy, The Simpsons, the Golden Globes, the White House Correspondents Dinner and more.
Plus, a session of impressions with Trump, DeSantis, Newsom, McConnell, Stern, and Cohen.
Then, we talk about how Hank Azaria influenced his career.
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- The Issue Is: Matt Friend & Speaker Anthony Rendon
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on “The Issue Is,” Elex Michaelson sits down with outgoing California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon to discuss his tenure as Speaker, his relationship with his successor, education funding, homelessness, and his future.
Then, comedian Matthew Friend and his repertoire of spot-on impressions makes their big return. Friend channels Trump, DeSantis, Newsom, McConnell, and more as he puts on a comedy clinic and reflects on his skyrocketing career.
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- Fears About a Russian Coup
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Los Angeles) is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee.
She explains what's so scary about a mercenary leader attacking Russia's leadership inside the country.
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- Russia Coup? "Scary Stuff" says Congresswoman
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, (D-Culver City), is a member of the House Foreign Affairs committee.
She says the potential coup attempt in Russia is "scary stuff."
"Chaos becomes quite dangerous," she told FOX 11 Los Angeles.
"It concerns me because Putin has such a fragile ego...when rabid dogs are pushed into a corner, they do bad things!"
Kamlager-Dove joined me and Marla Tellez on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- Newsom Compares Trump to a T. Rex
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- California Governor Gavin Newsom compared former President Donald Trump’s political dominance to the most famous dinosaur featured in the Jurassic Park films.
"Donald Trump is a T. rex in the Republican primary," Newsom told Elex Michaelson during an exclusive interview for FOX 11 Los Angeles’ political show The Issue Is.
Newsom has spoken about his cordial working relationship with Trump while he was in the Oval Office. While he’s never spoken with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis before, he’s not impressed by what he sees from afar.
Newsom predicts that Trump will easily defeat DeSantis.
"Cleans his clock!" Newsom said.
"I think DeSantis is an afterthought at this point. I think guys like [South Carolina Senator] Tim Scott are more interesting to focus on."
"[Former South Carolina Governor] Nikki Haley beginning and Scott to break a little bit from DeSantis and others, in terms of their rhetoric ar...
- Title
- Newsom Responds to Hannity Interview for the First Time
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Governor Gavin Newsom joined Sean Hannity on his FOX News Channel show for a sparring match that lasted over 80 minutes.
In his first interview since the "Hannity" interview aired, Newsom tells "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" why he went on and what the reaction has been like.
Watch the full interview with Elex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIpBpchvuMY&t=351s
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- Title
- Newsom Talks Prosecuting DeSantis with Texas Sheriff
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- California Governor Gavin Newsom met with Sheriff Javier Salazar of Bexar County, Texas, to "compare notes" on possible criminal charges against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Newsom made that revelation during an exclusive interview with Elex Michaelson for FOX 11 Los Angeles' political show "The Issue Is:"
"I met with him to compare notes yesterday because it is exactly the playbook that DeSantis and his staff to send migrants to California," Newsom said.
Newsom said that Salazar was "disgusted [with] what Ron DeSantis did, coming into his jurisdiction under false pretense and deceiving kids, not just kids, adults, and sending them on an airplane to Martha’s Vineyard."
Newsom continued: "I find it not only disgraceful, I think there’s grounds, not only to investigate but to potentially initiate some form of accountability. The Sheriff wants to see that from the D.A. in Texas and we’re pursuing that with the Department of Justi...
- Title
- Newsom Backs Trans Rights & Attends Disneyland PRIDE (From "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 7:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “Where's our humanity? Where's our decency, where's our sense of commonality?”
Governor Gavin Newsom speaking out in support of the LGBTQ community in an exclusive interview with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson for the statewide political show “The Issue Is.”
This week, Newsom traveled to Southern California for a pair of Pride-related events.
First, the Governor met with parents, school leaders, teachers, and staff at the Glendale Unified School District. This, days after a massive brawl broke out outside a Glendale School District meeting over the Board’s recognition of Pride month and the proposed inclusion of LGBTQ studies in the classroom.
“It’s not just about LGBTQ issues,” Newsom said. “It’s about trust. It’s about public trust, public education, about the weaponization of grievance.”
“Unfortunately, it’s come here to Glendale, and it’s not unique. We’re seeing this all across the country...
- Title
- Gavin Newsom Fights Bullies (Full Episode of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 22:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- @cagovernor returns to "The Issue Is:" to talk LGTBQ Pride, migrant flights, homelessness, his Hannity interview, gun violence, the 2024 primary, and his feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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