Elex Michaelson
Gov. Newsom's Choice for California Attorney General is Rob Bonta
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- Gov. Newsom's Choice for California Attorney General is Rob Bonta
- Runtime
- 10:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- “I want to make the fights of everyday people my fights and be their champion.”
In his first television interview since being nominated to serve as California’s next Attorney General, State Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Alameda) spoke with "The Issue Is:" about his agenda, his family, and how to combat the rising wave of anti-Asian hate crime.
Wednesday, Bonta, who has represented California’s 18th district in the State Assembly since 2012, was selected by California Governor @Gavin Newsom to succeed Xavier Becerra in the state’s top justice position.
Becerra stepped down as AG after being confirmed as President Joe Biden’s Secretary of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed by both houses of the state Legislature, Bonta said he plans to “fight against the abuse of power” and “to stand up for the little guy when being abuse by those with power.”
“That takes a lot of forms,” Bonta said. “It takes the...
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- The Issue Is: Rob Bonta & Bill Plaschke (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- In his first interview since Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated him to be California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta talks to "The Issue Is:"
Bonta would become the first Filipino American in that job & replace a long list of iconic California politicians.
We discuss recent Asian hate, his progressive views on criminal justice reform, and his family's unlikely story.
Then, we talk about fans returning to the stands in California ballparks for the first time in over a year.
Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times breaks down the cultural, psychological and political importance of sports.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. For more information, head to TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Rob Bonta Appointed California Attorney General
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Meet Rob Bonta: California Governor Gavin Newsom's choice to be CA Attorney General.
Bonta, a Filipino American, grew up in a trailer near Cesar Chavez & would go on to graduate from Yale & study at Oxford.
The married father of 3 is a progressive criminal justice reform advocate who wants to get rid of the death penalty & cash bail.
He still needs to be approved by the California legsilature, which is expected. He would replace Xavier Becerra, who just became the U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services.
Here is our story from the Fox 11 Los Angeles News at 5PM.
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- George Takei Fights Back Against Anti-Asian Hate
- Runtime
- 7:38
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- George Takei reflects on the recent anti-Asian hate & what can be done to prevent history from repeating itself.
He's grateful for Joe Biden being "the personification of leadership" but says the "has been President" contributed to some of the prejudice being expressed now.
Takei told us the story of his own internment in America...as a cautionary tale.
"Soldiers banged on the front door & forcibly removed us from our homes."
"There were no charges..."
He hopes Asian American will raise their voices as a "chorus" to stand up against the current hate being expressed...and is grateful for those who are joining the fight.
Takei also sent well wishes to our colleague Hal Eisner Journalist, who was hit by a drunk driver while reporting in Hollywood.
George joined Christine Devine & I live on the Fox 11 Los Angeles News at 6PM.
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- What is Clubhouse? Why Should You Join? Tech Expert Darwyn Metzger Breaks it Down
- Runtime
- 5:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- What is "Clubhouse"?
It's a new audio only app that some of the top CEOs, celebrities, and regular folks like you and me are chatting on every day. The growth & influence of it is extraordinary.
Darwyn Metzger is the first person to tell me about it & I invited him on to explain how it works to our Fox 11 Los Angeles audience.
After this segment, Marla Tellez seems ready to try it out.
Have you?
This segment originally aired on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 7pm.
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- The AMAZING Impressions of Matthew Friend
- Runtime
- 10:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- TRUST ME!
Watch this segment. It’s incredible. Matt Friend is one of the greatest impressionists I’ve ever seen.
He does over 250 impressions including top politicians, talk show hosts, and even me!
He’s going viral & I couldn’t be more confident that he’ll one day be a huge "Saturday Night Live" star ⭐️
What was your favorite impression?
Follow Matt @themattfriend
Follow Elex @elexmichaelson
This was part of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's only statewide political show. Watch this week's full show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWZo7Z3gJ8w&t=5s
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- The Issue Is: Randy Economy, Wolfgang Puck, Matt Friend (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Recall organizers turned in their final signatures this week & Gov. Newsom admitted that a recall election is likely.
Senior advisor to the official recall campaign, Randy Economy, joins us to discuss.
Then, we head into Spago's kitchen with Wolfgang Puck to talk about the future of the restaurant industry.
And finally, some AMAZING political impressions from Matt Friend. He also does a series of talk show hosts talking about Gov. Newsom & even does an impression of ME!
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Find out more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Wolfgang Puck on the New Spago Pavillion & How to Help All Restaurants
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Best assignment ever! Being in the kitchen with Wolfgang Puck!
Puck recently opened an outdoor pavilion outside his iconic Spago Restaurant on Cannon Drive in Beverly Hills. It's a $350,000 tent like structure that includes air conditioning, heating, and custom lighting.
We got a tour of the new facility & joined him at the kitchen as he whipped up some of Spago's most famous dishes.
Puck also talked politics--and why he thinks restaurant meals should be made tax deductible.
And he previewed his two new restaurants opening next month at the Pendry Hotel in West Hollywood, which will be managed by his son, Byron.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
Photographer: Joab Perez
Editor: Debbie Kim
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- Gov. Newsom Fights Back Against Recall
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- "Yes, I'm taking it very seriously!"
Gavin Newsom has united Democratic leaders to aggressively fight back against a potential recall. They launched a new website, ad campaign, and press conference.
Recall organizers say a special election is all but certain after they've secured more than 2 million signatures for the recall petition (which still need to be certified).
Our Fox 11 Los Angeles story features my conversations with Recall organizer Randy Economy, Los Angeles Congressmember Karen Bass & John Myers of the Los Angeles Times.
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- The Amazing Survival Story on SoCal's COVID-19 "Patient Zero"
- Runtime
- 5:53
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- "I've never been happier!"
Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient at his hospital in Burbank. He was given less than a 1% chance to live and spent 64 days hospitalized.
A year...and 9 surgeries...later, he's skiing again. And, he's engaged!
His fiance, AJ, said, "he gets to be here!"
Gregg was part of the ski group in Italy that all got COVID 19 in February 2020.
He says this experience has taught him a lot about gratitude and perspective.
Gregg and AJ joined Dr. Drew Pinsky and myself on the FOX 11 News Special Report at 7PM.
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- Chad Goes Deep Discuss Masks, "Shmoles" & Dr. Drew
- Runtime
- 6:07
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Chad and JT return on Dr. Drew's final night as co-host on FOX 11 to share their insights on public health messaging, what they learned from Dr. Drew & dealing with “shmoles” in your friend group.
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- The Issue Is: Dee Dee Myers & The Brothers Behind Meidas Touch (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This week...the issue is...the re-opening of California.
Dee Dee Myers (01:40) is tasked with overseeing business recovery. She's one of California Governor Gavin Newsom's top advisors.
Also with us...
Meidas Touch has quickly become one of the most influential names in politics online. Their videos have a combined 1 billion views.
The brothers behind the brand, Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas (11:13) are with us to describe how they've achieved the success & where do they go from here?
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show.
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- Rep. Adam Schiff on What Federal Covid Stimulus Means for California?
- Runtime
- 5:35
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- "The biggest anti-poverty bill in a generation..."
Rep. Adam Schiff says the child tax credit in the #stimulusbill will give parents that qualify more than $3,000 per year for each child.
"It will lift half of the children currently in poverty out of poverty."
Why are Republicans in Congress opposing the #stimulusbill even though most Americans support it?
Schiff says: "In Congress, the Republicans represent the monied interests--large corporations, wealthy families. This bill doesn't have much for [them]."
Republicans say the bill is way too big especially given the facts like California have a budget surplus.
In any event, Schiff says stimulus checks should start going out this month.
He joined Christine Devine and myself on the FOX 11 Los Angeles News at 6PM.
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- Gov. Gavin Newsom Previews a "Green Tier" to Re-Open California
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- NEWS: I asked California Governor Gavin Newsom about when we might have a "green tier" in California...when things can re-open at 100%.
He said his team is actively discussing the possibility and suggested when he hit between 15-20 million vaccinated residents. He wanted to stress that the current tier system is not permanent.
We spoke at a FEMA mobile vaccination site in Southgate.
The Governor said the state is nearing completion of its goal of vaccinating 2 million lower income residents in especially hard hit areas. When that likely happens this week, it will be easier for businesses to re-open.
This visit comes one day after the Governor's "State of the State" address at Dodger Stadium. The Governor says the "state of the state is...resilient."
As for his most important lesson about leadership this year?
"Humility."
This story first aired on the Fox 11 Los Angeles News at 5PM.
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- The Issue Is: Dr. Mark Ghaly, Rep. Karen Bass, Mayor Robert Garcia
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Issue Is: California's coronavirus changes.
Dr. Mark Ghaly discusses distributing the vaccine to more disadvantaged communities & re-opening on sports stadiums, concert venues, and theme parks.
Rep. Karen Bass talks about her bill, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and potential police reform in America. Plus, she lays out what Joe Biden's nearly 2 trillion dollar COVID relief plan means for the average Californian.
And, Long Beach has been called a "model" for the entire country when it comes to vaccine distribution. We visit Cal State Long Beach with Mayor Robert Garcia & Governor Gavin Newsom.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Long Beach's Vaccine Success Story
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Long Beach is ahead of most of California when it comes to distributing vaccine.
While most areas are struggling to vaccinate 1st grade teachers, Long Beach is finishing up college professors.
We met Mayor Robert Garcia at Cal State Long Beach to see how he's pulling it off.
Robert Garcia says he focused on trying to run out of vaccine every day & prioritized teachers early on.
Long Beach's school district is set to be the largest district in California to re-open for in person learning by the end of this month.
Cal State L.A. is set to be the first university in the state where all faculty & staff will have had the option to be vaccinated.
This story first aired on the Fox 11 Los Angeles News at 10PM.
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- Las Virgenes Unified School District Re-Opens for In Person Learning
- Runtime
- 5:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Las Virgenes Unified School District re-opened for in person learning for 4th and 5th graders this week.
They've had K-3rd grade in person lessons for 75 days. They've had 0 cases of coronavirus transmission.
Superintendent Dan Stepenofsky said parents were offered both a virtual and in person option. Kids come to school in co-horts...with some coming in the morning and others coming after lunch. Everyone is temperature tested.
The district says it has a plan ready to bring middle & high school students return.
They'll vaccinate all of their teachers and staff at a mass vaccination event on Saturday.
Dr. Stepenofsky joined Dr. Drew and myself on the Fox 11 Los Angeles Special Report at 7PM.
Full disclosure: this was the district where I attended school.
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- Support Local Restaurants with Dine L.A.
- Runtime
- 5:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Local restaurants have been so hard hit by the pandemic...over the next two weeks there's a great way to support them...dineLA!
Lunch menus range form $15-35 and dinners go from $25-65. Hundreds of restaurants are offering special deals from March 1-14.
Stacey Sun says you can find out more at DineLA.com
In this pandemic year, you can either dine outside at the restaurant OR have it delivered to you at home.
Stacey joined Marla Tellez & myself on the Fox 11 Los Angeles 7PM Special Report.
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- The Issue Is: Gov. Gavin Newsom; John Myers, Emily Hoeven, Alexei Koseff (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We go one on one with the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, to talk school re-openings, vaccination centers, the recall efforts, and the future of the Golden State.
Plus insights and analysis on the big stories of the week from:
John Myers of the L.A. Times
Emily Hoeven of Cal Matters
Alexei Koseff of San Francisco Chronicle
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. For more, go to TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Gov. Gavin Newsom on School Re-Openings, Vaccination Strategy & More
- Runtime
- 6:27
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We speak one on one with California Governor Gavin Newsom on a day where he visits mobile vaccination centers in Inglewood & Boyle Heights.
The Governor is hoping to encourage low income, minority communities to trust the vaccine...and provide equitable access for them to get it.
He's also in the midst of negotiating a school re-opening plan.
We discuss all of that, plus the recall against him & the future of the Golden State.
This interview is an excerpt of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's only statewide political show.
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- California Investigates Perkin Elmer COVID-19 Testing Site
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- California leaders report “significant deficiencies” initially at Perkin Elmer’s COVID-19 testing lab in Valencia. But, they say, the initial problems are being corrected.
“We knew there would be growing pains,” Dr. Mark Ghaly told FOX 11 News. He serves as Secretary of Health and Human Services in Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration.
Both Gov. Newsom & Sec. Ghaly were on hand in October 2020 for the highly publicized launch of the Santa Clarita Valley facility.
At the time, Gov. Newsom promised it would increase the state’s testing capacity by at least 75 percent. They awarded the company a $1.7 billion contract.
Dr. Ghaly said the lab has performed tests on samples from more than 1.1 million Californians.
It came under scrutiny after an investigation by reporter Julie Watts for CBS 13 in Sacramento quoted various whistleblowers about problems at the lab. They alleged thousands of “inconclusive” an...
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- Gov. Newsom Visits Mobile Vaccination Sites in Inglewood & Boyle Heights
- Runtime
- 4:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- California Governor Gavin Newsom visits FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency's mobile vaccination clinics in Inglewood & Boyle Heights.
The federal government is targeting some of the areas hardest hit by COVID-19 & their fortunes are starting to improve.
"I don't see light at the end of the tunnel, I see bright lights," the Governor told me.
The Governor said the state's COVID-19 positivity rate dropped from 9.6 to 3.1% in 30 days & the state has already administered more than 7 million vaccinations.
Still, many California schools have not been re-opened for in person learning.
The Governor says the science shows it is is time to get kids, especially young kids, back in the classroom now.
We discussed that & several different topics during an interview for our political show "The Issue Is:"
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- The Issue Is: Speaker Anthony Rendon & Speaker Toni Atkins; Rep. Ted Lieu (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The big issues this week? Schools, COVID Relief, and Impeachment.
We talk about the battle to re-open schools & the Golden State Stimulus.
With us:
Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood)
Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego)
Plus a conversation on Impeachment with Manager Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance)
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. See more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Young Turks Host Ana Kasparian Backs the Recall of CA Gov. Gavin Newsom
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Progressive host & executive producer Ana Kasparian said she and her family members signed the petition to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom.
She made the disclosure during an appearance on California's only statewide political show, "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
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- The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla; Carla Marinucci & Doug Sovern (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The big issues this week: Impeachment & recall.
We speak with Sen. Alex Padilla, the California Democrat who served as one of 100 jurors during the Impeachment trial. We also discuss COVID relief & the likely recall election for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
We dig deeper on the recall with two of California's most experienced political reporters. Politico's Carla Marinucci & KCBS' Doug Sovern. We also talk about the push to recall schools & the chances for Rep. Adam Schiff as Attorney General.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Watch at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- TMZ's Harvey Levin Says Donald Trump "Committed Treason" & Should be Prosecuted
- Runtime
- 10:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- After the Democratic House Impeachment managers unveiled never before seen security footage, we spoke with TMZ's Harvey Levin & election law expert Jason Harrow.
Levin says the President "committed treason" and should be prosecuted. He floated the idea that Trump committed felony murder.
Jason Harrow breaks down the arguments on both sides & analyzes the legal options ahead.
Both joined me and Dr. Drew Pinsky on the FOX 11 News Special Report, which airs nightly at 7PM on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Rep. Adam Schiff on Impeachment, COVID-19 Relief & the CA AG Job
- Runtime
- 7:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Congressman Adam Schiff says the initial presentation by the House Impeachment Managers was "flawless...but then again the evidence was so powerful."
As for the arguments from President Trump's attorney Bruce Castor? Not so much. A long rambling presentation by Mr. Castor that I think left Republicans scratching their heads."
Adam Schiff served as the lead Impeachment Manager himself during President Trump's last Impeachment.
He says the latest trial is important for now & for the historical record.
During this interview on Fox 11 Los Angeles, we also discussed COVID-19 relief and rumors he's interested in the California Attorney General job.
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- The Push to Recall Governor Gavin Newsom
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Republicans John Cox and Kevin Faulconer are both officially candidates to replace Gavin Newsom as California Governor.
Both are supporting the recall efforts, and bashing each other in the process.
Both hope to be on the recall ballot this year & take over now...as compared to waiting for a traditional election in 2022 for Governor.
This is my story from the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
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- Kevin Faulconer Wants to Be California's Governor
- Runtime
- 7:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Kevin Faulconer, former San Diego Mayor, is running for California Governor in 2022...and pushing to recall Governor Newsom in 2021.
Faulconer is focusing on the issue of returning kids to schools, lessening regulations on businesses, and cleaning up homeless encampments in California.
He's already facing a challenge from John Cox & other Republicans in the field. All of them say they will appear on the recall ballot if there's a recall election later this year.
Faulconer joined me on the Fox 11 Los Angeles 7PM Special Report.
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- The Issue Is: Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia; Ana Kasparian & Gianno Caldwell (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 21:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The New York Times called Long Beach a "model for the vaccine rollout." They are way out of ahead of most areas of California.
We speak with Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia about his distribution plan. adding in "hero's pay" for grocery workers, the attempt to recall Gov. Newsom, and more.
Then, a discussion about COVID Relief, Impeachment, and the Newsom recall with Ana Kasparian from The Young Turks & Gianno Caldwell from FOX News.
Somewhat surprisingly, Ana said she's signed the recall petition for Gov. Newsom.
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- The Issue Is: Lisa Bloom vs. John Kobylt (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The issues are:
-Vaccination problems in California
-Re-opening businesses
-Governor Newsom's recall petition
-The Impeachment of Pres. Donald Trump
-Joe Biden's Job Performance
With us:
Attorney & activist Lisa Bloom on the left
KFI AM 640 radio host John Kobylt on the right
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Learn more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla & Chris Wallace from Washington D.C. (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A special edition of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" from Washington D.C. on the inauguration week of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
We speak with California's newest U.S. Senator Alex Padilla & FOX News anchor Chris Wallace.
"The Issue Is:" is California's only statewide political show. Learn more about the show at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Washington D.C. Looks Like a WarZone
- Runtime
- 3:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We’ve arrived in Washington D.C. for Inauguration coverage all week.
The city is deserted, boarded up and filled with troops. It’s surreal and sad. But I’m also grateful for everyone who is working hard to keep us safe.
We happened to be on a flight with Rep. Jimmy Gomez & had a fascinating interview with him. Hope you’ll check out our reporting starting tonight at 10pm on Fox 11 Los Angeles.
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- Mayor Robert Garcia on Long Beach's Vaccination Distribution Success
- Runtime
- 8:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Mayor Robert Garcia talks about why Long Beach is WAY ahead of Los Angeles County when it comes to distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Since Long Beach has its own health department, they don't want to listen to the orders of Los Angeles County's health officers.
Robert Garcia said they've already vaccinated healthcare workers, paramedics, firefighters, nursing homes, and just started 65 and over and grocery workers. Their clinics for teachers start next week.
He joined us on the Fox 11 Los Angeles Special Report at 7PM.
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Eric Swalwell & Mayor Kevin Faulconer (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On the week of President Trump's Impeachment, we talk with House Impeachment Manager Rep. Eric Swalwell.
As the Recall efforts against Gov. Gavin Newsom grows, we talk to likely gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show.
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Norma Torres & Anna Palmer
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- In the wake of the Capitol Hill attack...
Rep. Norma Torres shares her harrowing story of being stuck in the Capitol & what's next for Capitol Hill.
Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News talks about launching her company on this chaotic & historic week. She discusses what's next for the President, Congress, and the news business itself.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Watch on TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Bill Plaschke on Tommy Lasorda
- Runtime
- 7:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times says Tommy Lasorda is in "blue heaven" now.
Plaschke, who wrote a book with Lasorda, says he may be "the greatest ambassador in the history of sports."
He tells Liz Habib and myself some extraordinary stories of eating with Tommy, showering with Tommy, traveling with Tommy, and watching his genius first hand.
We spoke on the Fox 11 Los Angeles Special Report at 7PM.
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- Attempted Coup: Protestors Storm Capitol Hill
- Runtime
- 4:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- It's been one of the most remarkable events in modern American history.
Here are the highlights/lowlights of the biggest moments.
4 people died in the midst of rioters storming Capitol Hill trying to stop the democratic process.
President Trump encouraged his supporters to "fight"...and "fight" they did.
Congress is back to work...the question is...what's next for the Trump Administration?
This story aired in the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
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- Coup Commentary: End the Farce, Let’s Talk Truth
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Commentary:
We have a truth problem in this country.
President Trump says he won in a landslide. No, he didn't.
Some Republican lawmakers continue to engage in a farce for his ego & clearly that has consequences.
We can't function as a nation unless we acknowledge reality.
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- Emmanuel Acho's "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" on "The Issue Is w Elex Michaelson"
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Emmanuel Acho is the host and author of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man." The former NFL linebacker & current FOX Sports has been seen by millions engaging in frank & inclusive conversations about race.
THE ISSUE: “UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A BLACK MAN”
BACKGROUND: Since launching in June, Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man has featured the likes of Matthew McConaughey, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Chelsea Handler, garnering more than 13 million YouTube views in the process. When the eponymous book was published in November, it debuted in third place on the NY times Best Sellers list, selling 18,000 copies on its first day of release. In the wake of his success, Michaelson asked Acho to elaborate on the inspiration and goal of the Uncomfortable Conversations brand.
ACHO’S CENTRAL TAKE: “I’ve realized, Elex, the issue in our country, is there’s a communication barrier… Black people and White peop...
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- Dr. Drew Pinsky Describes His Covid-19 Experience
- Runtime
- 9:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Drew Pinsky has COVID-19.
"You get initially the flu like syndrome, with the fever and the chills and the aches but its what follows that is treacherous," Dr. Drew told me.
His treachery?
"I had strange rhythm disturbances in my heart where my pulse wasn’t going up, but my fever was going up, my lungs felt hyperextended and full, my sinuses were full, I was very foggy cognitively."
Dr. Drew received a monoclonal antibody treatment after his doctor requested one. He said midway through, he told the nurse that he felt it working.
"I said we’re about halfway through now and I’m feeling stronger and colors are brighter, I feel like the fog is lifting and he said, people tell me that everyday and I said…well…its real."
Pinsky said all patients, including those on Medicare & Medicaid, should request similar treatments from their doctors.
"You need careful management from a physician ...
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- Tethr App: Mental Health Help for Men
- Runtime
- 5:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Tethr is an app created to make it easier for men to talk to other men about mental health.
Addison Brasil lost his brother to cancer & his father to suicide. Afterwards, he co-founded Tethr to help other men cope with grief & emotions.
"We work to help guys find purpose and meaning through peer programming and 24/7 access to other guys who get it."
Addison says the pandemic is exacerbating struggling & the need to communicate is great.
He joined Harvey Levin & myself on the Fox 11 Los Angeles 7PM Special Report.
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- Pauley Perrette Surprises Families with $30K Christmas Donation. It Gets Emotional.
- Runtime
- 4:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A Christmas surprise!
Pauley Perrette was sick and tired of watching Congress failed to act, so she decided to do something herself.
She decided to give 10 different families...$3,000 each.
"Philanthropy is more contagious than a virus!," she said.
Pauley called me and asked if I knew deserving families.
I immediately thought of Areva Martin & her Special Needs Network.
I'd spent the weekend volunteering at their event that helped thousands of families with food & toys.
Areva Martin suggested Sylvia Lopez and Jessie Hunley.
Sylvia has 3 kids with autism. Her entire family suffered from COVID 19 & her husband has been out of work.
Jessie has worked for the Special Needs Network for years, but this year has had to battle cancer.
Both were emotional while accepting the money. Sylvia's first thought was to pay it forward.
This story origin...
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- Meet Alex Padilla, the Newest U.S. Senator from California
- Runtime
- 20:09
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- “Millions of families have their American Dream story, and that’s what I fight for everyday.”
A day after being selected to fill the Senate seat soon-to-be vacated by Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, California’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke to FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson about his appointment, agenda, and lengthy career in California politics.
Padilla’s selection by California Governor Gavin Newsom was long considered the most likely outcome, although, in recent weeks, names like Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) also had their names actively floated.
Padilla will become the first Latino to serve as a California Senator since the state was admitted in 1850.
“There’s a long list of what needs to be tackled,” Padilla said of his Senate priorities, “from expanding health care access to include everybody, to tackling climate change, a true existential threat, making our econ...
- Title
- Rep. Ted Lieu on Trump Pardons & Covid Relief in Congress
- Runtime
- 4:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Ted Lieu says as a former prosecutor, he finds the pardons issued by
President Trump to be "utterly disgraceful."
Ted Lieu says they are "proof why the American people fired Donald Trump...because he repeatedly put himself & his friends above our country."
I also asked the Congressman about the status of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress but, so far, unsigned by President Trump.
"I agree with President Trump. I think it should be $2,000!"
Lieu hopes the President can convince his Republican colleagues to vote for $2,000 stimulus checks instead of $600 checks.
He says the American people should put pressure on their representatives to do it.
Lieu joined me live at 7PM on Fox 11 Los Angeles.
- Title
- Gov. Gavin Newsom on His Personal Relationships with Alex Padilla & Shirley Weber
- Runtime
- 3:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- I asked Gavin Newsom what about Alex Padilla & Shirley Weber as people that led him to select them?
"They're here to do something, not be something."
The Governor opened up about his relationship with both.
He says both are effective AND kind.
"Character is defined by one's action, not just in public but in private."
- Title
- Rep. Adam Schiff on Covid Relief Bill & Massive Cyber Attack
- Runtime
- 8:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Congressman Adam Schiff joins us shortly after voting in favor of Congress' Covid 19 relief bill.
The bill gives $300 per week in additional unemployment beneifts, $600 stimulus check to many individuals, and hundreds of billions in programs like paycheck protection.
Adam Schiff says he wish it was higher, but Republican leaders wouldn't budge.
He also discussed the recent massive cyber attack against the United States that he believes Russia is responsible for.
He says the U.S. will need to learn more about what they do & then create a "proportionate response."
Schiff joined me live on the Fox 11 Los Angeles Special Report at 7PM.
- Title
- Tomi Lahren & Brian Tyler Cohen Get HEATED on Covid & Voter Fraud on The Issue Is: w Elex Michaelson
- Runtime
- 29:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is probably the most heated debate in the history of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
On the left: Brian Tyler Cohen, a progressive activist & host who has millions of followers for his @Brian Tyler Cohen content.
On the right: @Tomi Lahren, the FOX Nation host & author, who is one of the most followed young voices in the conservative movement.
The big debates: coronavirus concerns, Gov. Newsom's potential recall, voter fraud allegations, the Georgia Senate race, Hunter Biden, and we have some fun playing "personal issues" for the Holidays.
This is the full, unedited debate.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Find out more about the show at TheIssueIsShow.com
Watch Brian & Tomi's first debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWmplvUva8s&t=160s
- Title
- L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti will NOT serve in the Biden Administration
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Big news from Mayor Eric Garcetti: his young daughter has COVID-19 (he tested negative) & he will NOT be serving in the Biden Administration.
Due to his daughter's positive test, Eric Garcetti will be quarantining. He spoke from his official residence tonight.
Biden was considered to be a potential cabinet member for Biden. He was an early endorser, served on the VP selection committee & the Inaugural committee.
But Garcetti says it is more important to "lead rather than leave L.A."
Some speculate this could have more to do with some of his mounting political challenges in the city of Angels.
Here's our report from the Fox 11 Los Angeles News at 10PM.
- Title
- Holiday Surprise: SoCal Mom Stunned by Gifts
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- How cool is this? How about a good news story for a change?
This is the moment Jessica is surprised with Christmas gifts for her 3 kids by the SoCal Honda Dealers.
It's even more emotional when you know the backstory.
In 2020, Jessica was involved in a terrible car crash, lost her job during the pandemic, and has been struggling to pay the rent...much less buy Christmas presents.
Thank you to the Helpful Honda folks & Fox 11 Los Angeles for highlighting this story!
If you're inspired by it, like I am, I hope you'll consider sharing it with your friends!
