Elex Michaelson
Lanhee Chen is Running for California Controller
- Title
- Lanhee Chen is Running for California Controller
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "It's not about partisanship, it's not about ideology, it is fundamentally about competence."
Lanhee J. Chen is running for Controller in CA. He's trying to be the first Republican to win statewide since 2006.
Chen was a top policy advisor to Mitt Romney, was appointed to the social security board by Barack Obama and helped to run the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
He grew up in Rowland Heights and earned 4 degrees at Harvard University.
He wants to bring stronger fiscal management to the Controller's office.
Here's our Fox 11 Los Angeles 10PM report.
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- Rep. Maxine Waters on the Expansion of the Child Tax Credit
- Runtime
- 11:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "I'm jumping with joy!"
Rep. Maxine Waters celebrates the expansion of the child tax credit.
Eligible parents can start receiving payments on July 15th.
"One of the most important, effective things that the Congress of the United States has ever done."
According to the White House: "The American Rescue Plan, signed into law on March 11, 2021, expanded the Child Tax Credit for 2021 to get more help to more families. It has gone from $2,000 per child in 2020 to $3,600 for each child under age 6. For each child ages 6 to 16, it's increased from $2,000 to $3,000."
The Congresswoman joined Marla Tellez and me on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 7PM.
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- The Issue Is: July 4th Special with Sen. Alex Padilla & Rep. Josh Harder (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Senator Alex Padilla joins us on board the USS Iowa as he naturalizes the newest U.S. citizens. We also discuss infrastructure reform, the filibuster and his son, Diego.
Then, Congressman Josh Harder discusses President Joe Biden's decision to increase federal firefighters' pay...after he pushed for it.
We also celebrate Gloria Allred's 80th birthday, our stage manager's engagement, and the citizenship ceremony on the July 4th weekend.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Sec. Padilla Swears in the Newest U.S. Citizens Aboard the USS Iowa
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "This is the American dream!"
Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) swears in the newest U.S. citizens aboard the Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa in San Pedro.
Years ago, the Senator helped prepare his own parents for their citizenship test using flashcards.
Now, he's helping to lead the ceremony as the first Latino Senator from the most populous state in the country.
"It means everything to me!"
He brought his youngest son, Diego, along to witness the service.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at Noon.
Reporter: Elex Michaelson
Photographer: Howard Wells
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- Pres. Biden, VP Harris & Gov. Newsom Announce Plan to Fight Western Wildfires
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "We have to act & act fast!"
President Joe Biden lays out a strategy for fighting wildfires in the Western U.S.
He's increasing the pay for federal firefighters & hiring more of them.
The President is also focused on enacting long term policies to try and impact the effects of climate change.
President Biden, Vice President Harris and their cabinet held a virtual meeting with Western state governors including Gavin Newsom of California.
Here's our FOX 11 Los Angeles report. We speak with Ali Zaidi, the President's Deputy National Climate advisor.
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- Michael Knowles on his book "Speechless" & the Words the Right Needs to Use to Win the Culture
- Runtime
- 18:39
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Michael Knowles' first book "Reasons to Vote for Democrats" had almost no words in it.
His second book, "Speechless," is all about words. And it has a lot of them!
"The Daily Wire" host examines our language and how, he says, the left has used it for political and cultural gain.
Knowles looks at the origins of political correctness & lays out a framework that conservatives should follow going forward.
We discussed that and some of the news of the week on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show. This is our full, unedited interview.
Learn more about the show at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Barbara Lee & Michael Knowles (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Barbara Lee, a progressive icon from Oakland, joins us to discuss Vice President Harris' border trip, the bipartisan infrastructure deal, the ending of the Afghanistan War, and Juneteenth becoming a national holiday.
"The Daily Wire" host Michael Knowles is out with a new book "Speechless." We discuss the right's use...or misuse...of language. Plus, President Trump's future role in the party.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- USC's Nationwide Cybersecurity Training
- Runtime
- 5:49
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "Our adversaries are active."
The USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative trains leaders in all 50 states on how to combat cyber attacks.
They say adversaries are focused on hurting our infrastructure, information systems, and democracy itself.
Executive Director Adam Clayton Powell III joined Marla Tellez and myself on FOX 11 Los Angeles to discuss their recent conference.
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- "Gubernatorious" : A Different Way of Looking at California's 2003 Recall Election
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "As they were being laughed at, each of them had an earnest, real point of view."
Gubernatorious - A Documentary Film profiles the candidates not named Arnold Schwarzenegger in the '03 CA recall, including
Mary Carey.
It never found a home back then. There's hope that it now finally will.
h/t Gustavo Arrellano for highlighting this in the Los Angeles Times.
Here's our story from Fox 11 Los Angeles
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- CA AG Rob Bonta Fights to Keep California's Assault Weapons Ban
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "The next step is to defend this common sense, constitutional gun law."
Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading CA's fight to keep the state's assault weapon ban.
The law stays in place while courts hear appeals.
"Nothing less than people's lives are at stake," Rob Bonta on
Fox 11 Los Angeles.
- Title
- Pray.com Delivers Prayers & Hope During the Pandemic
- Runtime
- 5:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "When you pray, you're focusing on something bigger than yourself."
Pray.com says downloads of their app are up nearly 1000% over the last year as Americans seek spiritual renewal.
"The power of prayer can give you a pocket of peace everyday," CEO Steve Gatena told us on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
The Southern California based start up recently welcomed Pres. Biden & former Vice President Pence on their national day of prayer.
"Prayer is bigger than politics."
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- The Issue Is: Kevin Faulconer, Carla Marinucci & Jeremy B. White (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- On a week where California got rid of the mask mandate & capacity limits, we discuss what's next?
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer joins us IN STUDIO for an in depth discussion of his priorities.
We talk about:
-California's June 15th reopening
-Homelessness
-Tax Reform
-Education
-Pres. Trump's role
-Gov. Newsom's performance
Then, we get analysis of recall politics with the co-authors of the California Politico Playbook, Carla Marinucci & Jeremy B. White.
Finally, a ride on a rollercoaster with Gov. Gavin Newsom at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Kevin Faulconer's Full Interview with Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is:" Re: Running for CA Governor
- Runtime
- 19:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is one of the top Republican challengers to California Governor Gavin Newsom. He's running in the likely recall election this year.
This is his full, unedited interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's only statewide political show.
We discuss his plan to combat homelessness, reform California's tax code, education changes, and his strategy for winning an election as a Republican in California.
For more on the show, head to TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Gov. Newsom & Six Flags Announce 50,000 Free Tickets for Vaccinated Californians
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Who wants to ride the coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain for free?
Six Flags is giving away 50,000 tickets to the next 50,000 Californians who get vaccinated.
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, State Senator Henry Stern, health care workers & me on the Revolution ride.
This is one of many "Vax for the Win" events happening across the state to incentivize vaccinations.
This story originally aired on FOX 11 News Los Angeles.
- Title
- June 15th is HERE! California is Reopening
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- FREEDOM! Sort of...
Where can you drop the masks in California now that June 15th is finally here?
This is our breakdown from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
What are you most excited about?
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- Matt Leinart Coaching Son Cole Inside Sofi Stadium
- Runtime
- 10:44
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "It's such an incredible experience!"
The first ever football game played WITH fans inside Sofi Stadium won't be the Rams or Chargers. It will be youth football players in the Beach Cities League.
USC great Matt Leinart is coaching his son Cole on the (aptly named) Trojans.
Brett Zebrowski is coaching his son Austin on the rival Steelers.
Both joined Marla Tellez and me on the FOX 11 Los Angeles Special Report at 7PM.
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- Bill Bratton on Policing & Homelessness in Los Angeles
- Runtime
- 14:39
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Bill Bratton knows more about policing than just about anyone in the country.
He led departments in Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. He has a new memoir about his experiences called "The Profession."
He joined us on FOX 11 Los Angeles to discuss rising crime statistics in Southern California, efforts to defund the police, and the challenges in confronting homelessness.
Marla Tellez and Phil Shuman joined me for questioning on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 7PM.
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- The Issue Is: Speaker Anthony Rendon, Sec. Pete Buttigieg, Edward-Isaac Dovere (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- This week:
-Speaker of the California Assembly Anthony Rendon discusses the state's $267 billion budget.
-U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on federal infrastructure negotiations, vaccine goals, and PRIDE month
-Author Edward-Isaac Dovere on the "Battle for the Soul" of the Democratic party.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Find out more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Exclusive: Strike PAC Fights Back Against Newsom Recall
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Exclusive: First look Strike Pac's ad taking on those trying to recall
Gavin Newsom.
"CA has become the GOP’s go to foil."
Strike PAC co-founder Rachel Bitecofer says Dems need to fight more aggressively.
"The Republican party has long been showing up with a gun and we have a knife…or a flower."
She adds: "The brand they have right now is good for the economy and the brand I’m going to create for them by going after their sacred cow aggressively is economic devastation."
Bitecofer created add that highlight more successful job numbers under Democratic presidents compared to Republicans.
She says that Democrats need to take a more aggressive and nuanced messaging strategy to win in 2022.
If we let the people run the same stuff they ran in 2020, Congress is lost and this time, its democracy itself.
This story was first featured on the FOX 11 News at 10PM in Southern Ca...
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- Sec. Pete Buttigieg on Infrastructure, Vaccines, and Pride
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks about the negotiations on the President's infrastructure bill, the push to vaccinate hesitant Americans, and the importance of LGBTQ pride month.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Watch at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: Caitlyn Jenner (Full Show)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Caitlyn Jenner gives us her first TV interview with a California based reporter during her gubernatorial run.
We talk about her qualifications, team, homelessness, taxes, regulations, education, and more.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Watch more here: TheIssueIsShow.com
- Title
- Caitlyn Jenner's Full Interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson"
- Runtime
- 33:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Caitlyn Jenner sits down IN STUDIO on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
This is her first TV interview with a CA political reporter.
Among the issues:
-Homelessness
-Taxes
-Education
-Voting
-Budget
-Trans Rights
Find out more about the show at TheissueIsShow.com
Description:
CAITLYN JENNER TALKS RUN FOR GOVERNOR, HER VOTING RECORD, KIM KARDASHIAN, AND MORE ON “THE ISSUE IS”
Friday, in her first TV interview with a California journalist since launching her bid for Governor, Caitlyn Jenner sat down with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson for an extensive conversation on The Issue Is.
The sit-down comes roughly six weeks after the Olympian, reality TV star, and transgender activist announced plans to challenge Governor Gavin Newsom in his impending recall election.
Among the many topics Jenner and Michaelson discussed, were Jenner’s q...
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Karen Bass; Mira Sorvino, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago; Jenna McKaye; Ady Barkan
- Runtime
- 22:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Karen Bass discusses the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Actress Mira Sorvino is teaming up with Assemblyman Miguel Santiago and survivor Jenna McKaye on legislation to increase funding for human trafficking survivors.
Finally, activist Ady Barkan on his push for health care reform in California.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Ady Barkan's Fight for Healthcare Reform
- Runtime
- 5:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Ady Barkan is one of the most extraordinary and inspiring people I've ever talked with.
"I began organizing for collective action because I could not bear to live in a reality that accepted the alternative."
Barkan, an ALS survivor, is a tireless advocate for universal healthcare coverage. He's met with the most powerful Democrats in the country including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sander, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg.
His new focus is on California politics, including an interview series with state leaders.
"My message to lawmakers is this…if you choose to prioritize people over profits. If you choose your constituents over multi billion dollar corporations that profit over death and illness, you can save millions of lives. What will you choose?"
The father of two young kids say they motivate him the most.
"I may not live to see us win every fight I’ve taken on, but I know someone will....
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- Rep. Mike Garcia Describes Visit to the Southern Border
- Runtime
- 8:51
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Congressman Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) describes his recent visit to the Southern border in El Paso, TX.
Rep. Garcia also addresses the shooting in San Jose, CA and his decision to vote against the January 6th commission.
He joined us live on the FOX 11 News Special Report with myself and Marla Tellez.
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- The Issue Is: Sec. Pete Buttigieg & Mayor Michael Tubbs (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Sec. Pete Buttigieg joins us to discuss Pres. Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill & what it's like to work for a man he once ran against.
Then, we discuss guaranteed basic income with former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs. We also discuss his unlikely rise, his mayoral loss & his role models.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Sec. Pete Buttigieg on Infrastructure & What It's Like Working for Pres. Biden (Full Interview)
- Runtime
- 12:37
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "It's a once in a lifetime moment on par w/ the transcontinental railroad"
Sec. Pete Buttigieg says infrastructure reform is badly needed...now.
He's a main part of the negotiating team trying to convince Democrats and Republicans to support Pres. Biden's trillion dollar plus infrastructure bill.
He says its a "generational opportunity" to change the country.
He also discusses what it was like going from running against Joe Biden...to working for him.
And, he talks about adjusting to life in Washington D.C.
This interview was part of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson." Find out more about the show at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Wolfgang Puck & Son Byron Lazaroff-Puck Open Merois & Ospero in West Hollywood
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "It's a family business!"
Wolfgang Puck is working closely with his son Byron Lazaroff-Puck on his two newest restaurants. Merois and Ospero both recently opened at the Pendry Hotel in West Hollywood.
Byron is serving as general manager. Wolfgang says it is the first time one of his family has served in such a prominent role in the company.
Merois is "fun" fine dining which combines Asian flavors, French techniques, with a California flair. It is located rooftop at the Pendry.
Ospero is on the ground floor...on the iconic Sunset Strip. It offers more casual fare that Wolfgang is known for including the Salmon pizza, his grandmother's ravioli, and lots of pastries!
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
Reporter/Writer/Producer: Elex Michaelson
Photographer: Steve Thorp
Editor: Jacob Frahm
- Title
- Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin on Venice Homelessness
- Runtime
- 12:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- With the numbers of homeless growing in Venice, we speak with Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin on long term solutions.
We ask him about those who say they don't want housing, neighbors who have fought new housing projects, and potential billions in new state funding.
He joined us on the FOX 11 News Special Report with myself, Phil Shuman, and Marla Tellez.
What do you think?
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- "The Issue Is:" with Gov. Gavin Newsom, John Myers, Laurel Rosenhall (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a historic budget--the largest spending plan in California history.
We break it down with Gov. Newsom himself plus John Myers of the L.A. Times & Laurel Rosenhall of Cal Matters.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Go to TheIssueIsShow.com for more.
THE ISSUE IS: REOPENING CALIFORNIA ON JUNE 15
BACKGROUND: In early April, Governor Newsom announced that, come June 15, the state would drop its tiered reopening system, and instead, fully reopen the economy. As that date approaches, and as California’s COVID positivity rate continues to fall, Michaelson asked the Governor to preview what the Golden State will look like in a matter of weeks?
NEWSOM’S CENTRAL TAKE: “We're right now at one percent positivity. It's among the lowest in the nation. It's been that way for almost two and a half, three weeks. We're seeing this blueprint where the vast ma...
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- Kevin Faulconer Proposes Massive Tax Cut for California
- Runtime
- 4:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "It's too expensive to live in California!"
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is running for California Governor.
He proposed ending the state income tax for individuals making up to $50,000 and households up to $100,000. The goal? Make the state more affordable.
"It's going to reduce that burden & put more money in Californians pockets."
He joined us on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 7PM.
"What we need is lasting tax reform in California."
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- Gov. Gavin Newsom on $100 Billion Plan to Reopen California (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 14:07
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Governor Gavin Newsom joins us from a Cal Trans clean up site in Los Angeles. His budget plan sets aside $1.5 billion for beautification and clean up of California.
Overall, he's presented the legislature with a $100 billion vision for spending. California currently has a nearly $76 billion surplus & the Governor is using the opportunity to fund education, homeless outreach, small business support and other items in unprecedented ways.
He joins on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" to talk about all of that, the recall against him, his family, the future of California & more.
"The Issue Is:" is California's only statewide political show. Go to TheIssueIsShow.com for more.
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- CA Strong "Drive In" Fundraiser with Charlie Sheen & Ryan Braun
- Runtime
- 5:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Want to watch "Major League" with Charlie Sheen?
California Strong is hosting a drive in movie event to help Californians in need.
The organization is founded by Ryan Braun, Christian Yelich, Mike Moustakas, Jared Goff and Mike Attanasio.
I'll be hosting the Q & A with Charlie before hand.
It'll be held on May 22nd at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. Gates open at 6PM.
To buy tickets: https://www.californiastrong.org/
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- Exclusive: Gov. Newsom Suggests CA's Mask Mandate Will Mostly End June 15th
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- I ask Gov. Gavin Newsom what CA looks like on June 15th, when the state is set to reopen?
"That world looks a lot like the world we entered into before the pandemic, we're not wearing face coverings, we're not restricted..."
The exception? "Huge large scale indoor convention events where we'll use our common sense..."
Does that mean no masks?
"Only in those massively large [indoor] settings where people from around the world are convening & people are mixing in real dense spaces. Otherwise...no mandates"
More of this interview on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
- Title
- Gov. Newsom Unveils $1.5 Billion California Cleanup Plan
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "We want to repurpose a lot of these sites!"
Gavin Newsom announces a plan to spend $1.5 billion to clean up CA. He says it will create 15,500 jobs.
California Governor says a $76 billion surplus will be spent on education, homelessness & a lot more.
The Governor also told me that by June 15th, most of the state's mandate will be gone.
"Only in those massively large [indoor] settings where people from around the world are convening & people are mixing in real dense spaces. Otherwise...no mandates."
As for the recall campaign? I asked about Republican challenger John Cox traveling up and down the state with a 1,000 pound bear.
"I paid no attention to any of it..."
"If I don't attend to [governing] all the rest of it sucks you into a sideshow of triviality & irrelevance. That's not my focus."
This story aired on Fox 11 Los Angeles
Full interview coming to "The Issue Is...
- Title
- "Pop Off L.A." Food Fundraiser to Benefit the AAPI Community
- Runtime
- 6:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "Pop Off L.A." is a food festival from May 16-23 in select part of Southern California.
Chefs will create one day, one off dishes. Clubhouse-based discussion group LA Food Gang is organizing the event & proceeds go to support Asian American charities.
To buy tickets, head here: https://www.lafoodgang.com/
Crystal Coser of Bites & Bashes and Jessie Nicely of Burmese Please joined us to talk about it.
This is a segment from the FOX 11 News Special Report, which airs weekdays at 7PM on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Rep. Mike Garcia on Illegal Marijuana Grows in the Antelope Valley
- Runtime
- 7:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) recently joined law enforcement in a helicopter to survey a series of illegal grow operations in the Antelope Valley.
Garcia said the grows are connected to cartels & exacerbated by the U.S. not doing a better job of policing the border.
He joined us live on the FOX 11 News Special Report to share his perspective.
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- Rep. Nanette Barragan on Visiting Border & Migrant Detention Facilities
- Runtime
- 5:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Nanette Barragan recently visited the migrant detention facility in Long Beach & the Border Patrol facility in Texas.
While at the border, she met with the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
On the FOX 11 News at 6, she described what she learned from the children she met...and describes the path ahead.
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- Caitlyn's Debut, Cox's Bear & Facebook's Trump Ban w Carla Marinucci, Areva Martin & Joel Pollak
- Runtime
- 19:28
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- On a week where Caitlyn Jenner debuted as a candidate on FOX News & John Cox debuted with a 1,000 pound bear, we discuss the California gubernatorial recall campaign with POLITICO's Carla Marinucci, attorney & author Areva Martin & Joel Pollak of BREITBART News.
We also debate Facebook's decision to keep President Trump off of its site...for at least the next 6 months.
And, we celebrate the 3rd anniversary of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
This is the full, unedited discussion...including portions cut for time on TV.
For more on the show, head to TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: John Cox, Carla Marinucci, Areva Martin, Joel Pollak (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- THE ISSUE IS: JOHN COX, CARLA MARINUCCI, AREVA MARTIN, AND JOEL POLLAK
This week, The Issue Is celebrates its third anniversary.
With that milestone in mind, Elex Michaelson is joined by a handful of returning guests.
On May 11, 2018, businessman John Cox was in the running to become California’s next Governor, although that November he would ultimately lose to Gavin Newsom. Three years later, Cox is looking to unseat Newsom in a looming recall election. He joins Michaelson to make his pitch to voters and to discuss his recent campaign stop with a 1,000-lb Kodiak bear.
Following Cox, Michaelson is joined by this week’s all-star panel, frequent guest Carla Marinucci of Politico, as well as Areva Martin and Joel Pollak, who both appeared on the first episode of The Issue Is on May 4, 2018. Among other topics, the panel reacts to John Cox’s ursine campaign companion, Caitlyn Jenner’s recent interview with Sean Hannity, and Presid...
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- John Cox on Campaigning with a 1,000 Pound Bear (Full Interview with The Issue Is w Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 15:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Republican gubernatorial candidate did something we've never seen before in California politics. He campaigned with a 1,000 pound live bear behind him.
In a crowded field with lots of noise, that bear (named Tag) got lots of attention. Cox hopes that interest will allow people to focus on his message.
He's re-branded himself as a "Beast" and describes Gov. Gavin Newsom as a "pretty boy." His ad campaign is "beauty vs the beast." The idea? Someone tough is needed to take on special interests & reform California.
Cox says he wants to reform issues like homelessness, housing affordability, water politics, and more.
Here's his full, unedited interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
What do you make of what he had to say?
- Title
- Surprise! 2nd Grade Teacher in Chino Honored by SoCal Honda Dealers
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- This 2nd grade teacher is BLOWN AWAY when the Helpful Honda Dealers bring out $5K in supplies for her classroom.
Robin Barbour has been a standout for 29 years at the Briggs School in Chino.
We were lucky to be on hand as she felt the love this #teacherappreciationweek in an unprecedented year.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 Los Angeles News at 10PM.
- Title
- Ambassador Eric Garcetti? Report: L.A. Mayor Being Considered for India Diplomatic Post
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Ambassador Garcetti?
Axios is reporting Joe Biden is considering asking Eric Garcetti to become the Ambassador to India.
The Mayor's team says the story is "speculation."
What do you think? Could he/should he head from Hollywood to Bollywood?
Here's our Fox 11 Los Angeles report.
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- Michael Knowles on "Limited" Government, CA's Recall & Becoming a Dad
- Runtime
- 13:11
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Conservative commentator Michael Knowles returns to "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
He's a host of "The Michael Knowles Show" on "The Daily Wire" and "The Verdict with Ted Cruz" podcast.
He discusses his new column on the need for "limited" government, the future of the GOP, the recall efforts against CA Gov. Gavin Newsom & becoming a new dad.
"The Issue Is:" is California's only statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla, Sec. Gina Raimondo, Michael Knowles
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Issue Is: Pres. Biden's first 100 Days. He's pitching $6 trillion in spending...good idea or bad idea?
We're joined by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and Michael Knowles of the Daily Wire.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Watch at TheIssueIsShow.com
- Title
- Justin Baldoni on Being "Man Enough"
- Runtime
- 6:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- My pal Justin Baldoni wrote a new book 📚 about masculinity.
It’s an exploration of what it means to be a man—the pressures we place on ourselves re: sex, money, power, strength, etc. Justin digs deep into his own insecurities to address topics that are uncomfortable but important.
I’m grateful for him & the entire Baldoni family for their love ❤️ & kindness.
Here’s our segment from FOX 11 Los Angeles. This aired as part of the FOX 11 News Special Report.
"Man Enough" is in bookstores now.
- Title
- Sen. Alex Padilla on His First 100 Days in Office & Priorities for the Next 100
- Runtime
- 8:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- We joined Sen. Alex Padilla on his first day in office. And now, we're checking back on day 100.
He compares the job to "drinking from a fire hose" and lists the American Rescue Plan as one of his proudest accomplishments.
Going forward, he wants to pass Pres. Biden's bills to expand infrastructure & social services spending. Sen. Padilla says wealthy individuals and corporations should "pay their fair share" to help pay for it.
Sen. Padilla is a proponent of ending the filibuster. He hopes Republicans will negotiate in good faith, but if they don't, he says that Democrats should move forward & pass legislation without them.
We also had some fun playing "the name game" and discussing Sen. Padilla's work/life balance.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
- Title
- Analyzing Pres. Biden's Congressional Speech with Rep. Adam Schiff, Lisa Bloom & John Kobylt
- Runtime
- 14:49
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Following Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress, Marla Tellez and I are joined live by Rep. Adam Schiff, Lisa Bloom, and John Kobylt.
This aired live on the FOX 11 News Special Report.
- Title
- President Joe Biden's First Address to a Joint Session of Congress
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In the 1980's, Ronald Reagan argued that government is the problem. Forty years later, Joe Biden is making the opposite argument.
His agenda is one of the most progressive in decades--and includes trillions more in federal spending & tax increases on the wealthy.
For Biden, the speech marks a moment he's been dreaming about since his childhood in the 1940's.
What did you think of the speech?
This originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
- Title
- Bringing Holocaust Survivors to Life
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- USC Shoah Foundation created INCREDIBLE technology that allows you to have full on conversations with Holocaust survivors.
It’s moved from only being available in museums to now being online FOR FREE for ANYONE.
It’s especially great for teachers to use as educational programming.
Check out the website for yourself at iwitnessbeta.usc.edu
A special thanks to Ron Demeter for making this story happen.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10p.
