Elex Michaelson
The Issue Is: Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Gloria Allred & Climate Change with Jerry Brown
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- The Issue Is: Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Gloria Allred & Climate Change with Jerry Brown
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a towering figure in American law, has died. What is her legacy?
We're joined by another icon in the fight for women's rights...attorney Gloria Allred. She considered RBG a "s-hero" & inspiration (00:45)
What's next in the fight for RBG's replacment? We're joined by Reuters' White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, USC's Bob Shrum, and Loyola Marymount's Stanley Goldman (08:30)
Then...we talk about the issue of climate change with Gov. Jerry Brown on a week when President Trump visited California & met with Gov. Gavin Newsom (11:42).
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only primetime political show. Watch episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- President Trump Visits CA & Meets with Gov. Newsom
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump visits California to discuss the state’s wildfires with state leaders including Governor Gavin Newsom.
I’m the only pool reporter who happened to get a question in with him...we talk about climate change and forest Managment.
The meeting is mostly congratulatory but there are some tense moments over climate change.
There’s an emotional moment as he salutes Army Air National Guardsmen who rescued over 200 lives in one of the recent wildfires.
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- Chasten Buttigieg On His Emotional Memoir
- Runtime
- 10:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Chasten Buttigieg, husband on former Democratic presidential candidate, and former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg, just released his memoir "I Have Something to Tell You."
“The thing I want to tell people most of all, is that they’re not alone,” Buttigieg said of why he wrote the book. “The reason I open up so much in the book, is because, so often, people in politics don’t share those kinds of truths or vulnerabilities, they don’t take chances, and that’s not the kind of book I wanted to write, I wanted to take some risks, and just share who I really am.”
Part of sharing who he is, meant Buttigieg used the book to open up about how he came out to his family - writing them a letter before running away from home.
“I think, many times the story we’re so used to hearing is the parents kick the kids out, the kid runs away,” Buttigieg recalled. “I grew up in conservative Northern Michigan, and my parents didn’t k...
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- The Issue Is: Anthony Scaramucci, Joel Pollak, Seema Mehta, Chasten Buttigieg, Meidas Touch
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Panel with Anthony Scaramucci, Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times & Joel Pollak from Breitbart News (2:00)
Chasten Buttigieg (09:54)
Meidas Touch (20:11)
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- The Unlikely Story Behind Meidas Touch's Domination of Political Advertising
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- MeidasTouch is one of the most successful political action committees on the Internet & TV right now--and it was started as a hobby by three brothers during quarantine.
The Meisales brothers combined their skillsets to take on President Trump. Ben, 35, is a lawyer. Brett, 30, is an editor. And Jordy, 27, is a marketer.
Their videos have an average reach of 150 million people on Twitter...every week. They are often the top trending topic on the site.
They've raised more than $1 million through mostly small contributions at MeidasTouch.com are now airing ads in swing states targeting the President.
We featured them on the Fox 11 Los Angeles News at 10PM.
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- Chad Goes Deep Tries to "Save the Rage"
- Runtime
- 6:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Chad Goes Deep is back to "save the rage!"
The comedy activist duo went around Los Angeles...playing Nickelback music on a loud speaker...hoping to safely party during a pandemic.
In JT's words, they showcased "societal connective tish."
We first met them when they were talking about the importance of masks...a message that fell on deaf ears.
They joined us once again on the Fox 11 Los Angeles 7PM Special Report to celebrate Dr. Drew's birthday.
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- The Issue Is: Andrew Yang, John Cox, Marcellus Wiley (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Joining us this week:
Andrew Yang (00:54): On presidential politics, leading the effort to pass Prop 24 in California, and universal basic income's growing popularity.
John Cox (08:57): The 2018 Republican Gubernatorial candidate in California is interested in running...again in 2022.
Marcellus Wiley (15:03): The FOX sports host with some surprising views on athletes & activism, Black Lives Matter, and the importance of actually valuing families.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Find out more at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Omarosa on Pres. Trump's RNC Speech
- Runtime
- 4:28
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Omarosa Manigault on President Trump's Republican National Convention speech:
He "put all of these other Americans at risk so he could have an audience for this complete deluge of lies..."
"America is facing an uncertain future. I don't believe this President is able to lead this country in the right direction."
Does she feel responsible for this?
"For the viewers...I was duped too. This man standing in front of you is an excellent conman..."
"This is your chance to make a difference...do not be duped a second time by this entertainer!"
She joined us live on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" on Fox 11 Los Angeles.
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- Anthony Scaramucci on Pres. Trump's RNC Speech
- Runtime
- 3:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci on President Donald Trump's RNC speech:
"I'm Donald J. Trump and I'm here to save you from Donald J. Trump's nightmare of America."
Mooch says Vice President Biden hasn't been in office for 3.5 years & the President doesn't take any responsibility.
"All of this stuff is happening in Trump's America."
He says the President's supporters try to pretend he's a master chess player but he's actually "eating the chess pieces."
What about staging the event at the White House itself?
"The rationale, healthy, wise decision was to do what Joe Biden did. The spectacle, reality TV show, over-dramatic, over-bite was to do what the President did."
"They are creating a super spreader event."
He joined us live on The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson on Fox 11 Los Angeles.
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- Asking Gov. Gavin Newsom About Ex-Wife Kimberly Guilfoyle’s California Critique
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Kimberly Guilfoyle went viral while attacking California at the Republican National Convention.
I "jumped on the grenade" on behalf of the California political reporters 🙂 I asked Gavin Newsom about his ex-wife's speech at the Republican National Convention.
Kimberly Guilfoyle described California as "a land of discarded heroin needles in parks, riots in streets and blackouts in homes.”
His response?
"I appreciate you saying 'landing yourself on the grenade,' let me extend appreciation for your efforts to get me to respond and I respectfully defer to the next question."
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- The Issue Is: LZ Granderson, Bob Shrum, Gianno Caldwell, Melanie Mason (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A conversation about race, sports, and politics with
LZ Granderson (00:59) of CNN, L.A. Times, and ESPN Radio
Plus, our political panel on the Republican National Convention (10:22):
Bob Shrum
Gianno Caldwell
Melanie Mason
LZ GRANDERSON
He just published an L.A. Times column comparing racism and Covid-19.
“The important thing is to not think about racism as a different perspective, or a different opinion, or point of view, but actually more like a virus that’s been slowly killing us almost since the inception of this nation,” Granderson said. “In fact, not almost, since the inception of this nation, if you take into consideration what happened to the Native Americans who were here prior to Christopher Columbus getting lost.”
This week, though, that wrestling became less covert, especially as athletes, and teams, from the NBA, NHL, MLB, and other leagues went on strike, lea...
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- Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?
- Runtime
- 3:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Is the country better off than we were 4 years ago? Are you, personally?
We debated it on our live edition of The Issue Is: during coverage of the Republican National Convention.
John Phillips of KABC-AM 790 TalkRadio: Before "China virus," we were all doing fine
Attorney Gloria Allred: That's like 'Mrs. Lincoln, besides the shooting, how was the play?'..."The President has blood on his hands..."
Phillips: "You're not exactly sitting in front of IKEA furniture, Gloria."
Gianno Caldwell of FOX News: "Especially from the perspective of African Americans, from a policy perspective, pre-Covid, things are better than they were 4 years ago..."
Democratic strategist Brian Goldsmith: "We have 4% of the world's population, 25% of the world's Covid cases...it's because of this President's worst in the world leadership."
Watch more live coverage during a special edition of "The Issue Is:" tonight on Fox 11 Los An...
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- Gov. Jerry Brown on DNC, Biden, Trump, Climate Change & More (Full, Unedited Interview)
- Runtime
- 24:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Jerry Brown served as California's Governor 4 times, and also served as California's Secretary of State, Attorney General, Mayor of Oakland, and ran for President 3 times.
During this DNC week, we kicked off this week's conversation by talking about the virtual nature of this year's event.
“It worked, in fact, you could hear the speeches a little better, and hear the content, the expression, without all the atmospherics, the applauding, the hijinks, and all the rest,” Brown said, admitting that going virtual did remove some of the excitement.
The conversation turned to the Democratic nominee himself, former Vice President Joe Biden.
Brown and Biden entered elected office within two months of each other, Biden as a member of Delaware’s New Castle County Council in November 1970, and Brown as California’s Secretary of State in January 1971.
Both men have also run for President three times apiece,.
“...
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- The Issue Is: Gov. Jerry Brown, Gloria Allred, John Kobylt, Brian Goldsmith (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Gov. Jerry Brown (00:48) on Biden/Harris, coronavirus, climate change, gig workers, and more.
Gloria Allred, John Kobylt, and Brian Goldsmith (16:02) offer DNC analysis and preview next week's RNC.
JERRY BROWN
The conversation kicks off with a discussion of the DNC's most virtual convention.
“It worked, in fact, you could hear the speeches a little better, and hear the content, the expression, without all the atmospherics, the applauding, the hijinks, and all the rest,” Brown said, admitting that going virtual did remove some of the excitement.
From the Democratic National Convention as a whole, the conversation turned to the Democratic nominee himself, former Vice President Joe Biden.
While hailing from different coasts, Brown and Biden share a somewhat similar biography.
The two entered elected office within two months of each other.
Both men have also run for President three...
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- Rep. Karen Bass Reflects on DNC & Previews RNC
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Karen Bass says Joe Biden "knocked it out the park" with his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.
“I loved when he talked about democracy, decency, science, compassion… all of those are on the ballot,” Bass said. “I loved when he said wearing a mask is your patriotic duty, and when he spoke to the people who lost loved ones, something we have not heard the President do at all.”
Until last week’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Biden’s running mate, Bass, a five-term Congresswoman from Los Angeles, and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, was widely considered a leading candidate for the job, with Ambassador Susan Rice rounding out the presumptive finalists.
Bass’ praise for Biden’s acceptance speech extended to the rest of the four day convention as well, which, in the age of coronavirus, was forced to become a largely virtual affair.
“I think all week was really good,” the Con...
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- California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis Reacts to DNC & Kamala Harris Pick
- Runtime
- 4:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- California's Lieutenant Governor is one of Sen. Kamala Harris' fiercest advocates.
She called the Biden campaign & argued why she should be added to the ticket.
“She bonds with people in a very personal way...and that's the key to Kamala."
"As she's gone along in the work, she's made life long friends."
"I couldn't imagine who else [the nominee] could possibly be."
As for her own political future?
Kounalakis says she was "traumatized" by Hillary Clinton's loss and says we "can't look past November."
"This is beyond partisanship..."
She joined us during a special live edition of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson." For more on the show, go to TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Chasten Buttigieg Reacts to DNC & Previews New Book
- Runtime
- 8:38
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Chasten Buttigieg has a unique perspective on the 2020 race. As his husband Pete ran for President, Chasten got know the other candidates...and their spouses...behind the scenes.
We spoke shortly after Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee.
“As a teacher I’m always thinking about what my kids are seeing and thinking…I hope soon they’ll be seeing an empathetic, compassionate, loving Vice President like Kamala Harris speaking instead of a bigoted, homophobic that we have in the White House right now.”
Buttigieg says Dr. Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff are "especially kind" people who he considers friends.
Buttigieg says Emhoff has a "wonderful heart...that draws people in." During debates, the two of them would text fire emojis when their respective spouses did something notable.
Chasten Buttigieg is a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and says that issue is a key differentiator in the presidential contest.
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- Katie Hill on That Scandal, Contemplating Suicide & Finding Purpose
- Runtime
- 15:35
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Katie Hill opens up about the scandal that destroyed her career...and almost her life.
At this time in 2019, Katie Hill was a rising star in the Democratic party.
Having just flipped California’s 25th district for the first time since 1993, Hill, at 32 years old, had assignments on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Oversight Committee. She had also been chosen, alongside Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, to represent the 116th House Freshman class.
Then, in October, following the release of private photos, and the revelation she was having an affair with a campaign staffer, Hill announced her resignation.
“The decision to step down was obviously the hardest,” Hill told FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson during an exclusive interview on The Issue Is.
“I didn’t want to put [House Democrats] in the position of either having to defend me or denounce me, and I didn’t want my mistakes to really cast a shadow o...
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- The Issue Is: Gloria Allred, John Kobylt, Brian Goldsmith, Katie Hill (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Kamala Harris will become the first California Democrat ever on the presidential ticket.
We discuss the seismic impact of Joe Biden's decision with attorney Gloria Allred, KFI AM 640 radio host John Kobylt, and political strategist Brian Goldsmith.
Plus, a discussion with former Congresswoman Katie Hill...who left office after admitting a consensual relationship with a campaign staffer. She talks about the naked of her that were leaked & the consequences of cyber exploitation...and getting women more involved in politics.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. Go to TheIssueIsShow.com for airtimes, past episodes and podcasts.
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- Rep. Karen Bass on NOT Being the VP Pick
- Runtime
- 9:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Congresswoman Karen Bass was one of the top finalists to become Joe Biden's vice presidential pick.
Instead, he chose California Senator Kamala Harris.
"It was an incredible honor…very humbling and a surreal experience. There’s a small group of people who know a whole lot about me," Bass joked in a conversation with FOX 11's Elex Michaelson.
Bass said that Harris will "make an excellent Vice President."
What was the vetting process like?
"It was exciting to see some of the stories that came out. Some of the stories, with the opp research or whatever it was, some of that was funny to read and some of it was a little pathetic," Bass said.
Has she talked to Gov. Gavin Newsom about potentially replacing Sen. Harris in the Senate, if Harris wins?
"Let me just tell you…I am not one of those who have pitched myself to him. In terms of what the future brings…I want to keep my options open."
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- Kamala Harris Is Joe Biden's VP Pick
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- California Senator Kamala Harris would be the First African American & First Indian American female Vice President.
Here's a look back at how she got here...including several guest appearances with us on "The Issue Is:"
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- The Issue Is: Arnold Schwarzenegger on Coronavirus, Race, Becoming a Grandpa & His Animal House
- Runtime
- 22:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins us for an expansive interview.
Among the topics:
-The U.S. response to coronavirus (00:43)
-President Trump's controversial interview with Axios (02:20)
-Gov. Gavin Newsom's coronavirus response (03:16)
-The need for masks (04:43)
-Karen Bass' VP vetting (07:01)
-Race Relations (08:21)
-Animal House with a donkey & horse (11:12)
-His Family (15:54)
-His Vision for the Future (19:42)
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's only statewide political show. To see air times near you, go to TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Karen Bass, Mayor Robert Garcia, Mike Murphy & Bob Shrum
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Karen Bass (00:35)
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia (08:54)
Bob Shrum & Mike Murphy (12:44)
REP. KAREN BASS
In recent weeks, Rep. Bass has shot to the top of many prognosticators’ lists as a one of the most likely picks to serve as Joe Biden’s running mate.
The possibility of a Biden-Bass ticket seemed far off when Bass appeared on "The Issue Is;" on June 12, the five-term Representative telling Michaelson at the time that she was not being vetted, at least not to her knowledge, but that, if asked, she would “of course” accept the offer.
Michaelson asked the Congresswoman if she ever imagined as a little girl that she’d have a realistic chance at being named the Vice Presidential nominee on a major party ticket:
“No, I can’t imagine that as a big girl,” Bass laughed. “It’s still very, very surreal, but it’s an absolute honor that people would talk about me in the way tha...
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- Meredith Vieira on Regis Philbin, "25 Words or Life" & Quarantine Life
- Runtime
- 10:53
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Meredith Vieira is not only one of the great journalists of her generation...but also one of the great game show hosts.
She considered Regis Philbin a mentor and a friend.
Vieira started hosting "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" after Philbin was ready to leave the show.
She says Regis taught her about the importance of lifting up guests, making others feel comfortable, self deprecation and more.
"He was adorable!"
Vieira is now hosting "25 Words or Less" and is now preparing to start work from her own home.
Guests will be in individualized pods & kept away from each other.
We discussed that, quarantine life and more in this interview for FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- The Unlikely Survival Story of Coronavirus "Patient Zero"
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an AMAZING story of survival.
Gregg Garfield is known as "patient zero"--the first patient with COVID-19 at his hospital. He was given a 1% chance at survival.
This is the moment he walked out of the hospital...after 64 days.
Gregg was part of a group of buddies on an Italian skiing trip when coronavirus exploded in the country.
Garfield needed to be hospitalized at Providence St. Joseph's in Burbank. He was on a ventilator for more than 30 days.
"We ran into a lot of stumbling blocks. I was on dialysis with kidney failure. I had problems with my liver. The ventilator was breathing for me 100%. I was two days shy of going on an iron lung. I had sepsis I had MRSA. I had 4 burst lungs. I had a pulmonary embolism."
Gregg lost several fingers...but doctors saved his life.
He'll need several more surgeries but is looking forward to the day he can go skiing once again.
Gregg and h...
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- "Chad Goes Deep" Goes to San Clemente to Hand Out Masks
- Runtime
- 7:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- They're back! The funniest guests to join our show...
The "Chad Goes Deep" comedy duo are back trying to hand out masks in Orange County. This time, they head to their hometown of San Clemente and find a lot of mask resistance.
They return to the Fox 11 Los Angeles Special Report with Dr. Drew and myself.
They discuss the differences between Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the 5G conspiracy, and public health guidance.
Plus, they offer me some valuable dance training.
Check out their latest video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn-gHeOnL9c&t=1s
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- Billy Bush Remembers Regis Philbin
- Runtime
- 9:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Billy Bush of Extra remembers his hero & role model, Regis Philbin.
On a weekend that was so full of tributes to Regis, the tribute from Extra's Billy Bush was among the most beautiful. On Instagram, Bush wrote, "I respected him and looked up to him more than anyone else in the biz. He was my number one."
"What Carson was to late-night, Regis was to morning television. Period," Billy told Dr. Drew and myself on the Fox 11 Los Angeles Special Report at 7PM.
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- Hasan Piker Debates Michael Knowles for the First Time on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson"
- Runtime
- 34:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- They're almost the exact same age, both are web savvy, both live near each other physically, but live on different planets ideologically.
On the left, Hasan Piker, a progressive, formerly ofThe Young Turks, who now broadcasts via Twitch.
On the right, Michael Knowles, the conservative who hosts The Michael Knowles Show on The Daily Wire and who co-hosts The Verdict podcast with Senator Ted Cruz.
This is the first time they've ever debated each other. Here's the unedited feed from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson"
We begin by talking about the role of government itself in response to the coronavirus.
“I think that the government has fallen short in nearly every capacity, of course we need to be doing more, I don’t even understand what we could potentially do less than what we’ve done thus far,” Piker said, stressing the need for a moratorium on rents and mortgages, as well the beefing up of unemployment benef...
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- Rep. Adam Schiff on Coronavirus Relief, Pardon Reform, Tik Tok, Rep. John Lewis & More
- Runtime
- 15:11
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- In a wide ranging interview for "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," we catch up with Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). This is the full, unedited interview.
We begin by talking about what’s next in terms of Congressional relief.
This, as the additional $600 in weekly unemployment benefits set forth in the CARES Act, is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving millions of out-of-work Americans uncertain about their economic well-being.
Schiff says that the Democratic House passed the HEROES Act which would extend those benefits through the end of 2020, but that Republicans in the Senate have yet to take any action, leaving Democrats with no one to negotiate with.
“People want to go back to work, but right now, this $600 is a lifeline to lots of people who cannot go back to work,” Schiff said, adding he disagrees with critics who say the additional $600 in weekly benefits may serve as a deterrent for people to return to the work f...
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- The Issue Is: Rep. Adam Schiff, Hasan Piker vs Michael Knowles, Rep. John Lewis (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Adam Schiff (00:56)
Hasan Piker vs Michael Knowles (09:18)
Rep. John Lewis Remembered (20:59)
REP. ADAM SCHIFF
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) begins the show with a discussion of potential congressional aid for those impacted by coronavirus.
This, as the additional $600 in weekly unemployment benefits set forth in the CARES Act, is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving millions of out-of-work Americans uncertain about their economic well-being.
Schiff said the Democratic House passed the HEROES Act which would extend those benefits through the end of 2020, but that Republicans in the Senate have yet to take any action.
“People want to go back to work, but right now, this $600 is a lifeline to lots of people who cannot go back to work,” Schiff said, adding he disagrees with critics who say the additional $600 in weekly benefits may serve as a d...
- Title
- LAFC Joins Alliance for Social Justice
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Los Angeles Football Club is one of 11 professional sports franchises that have formed the "Alliance." The teams are all taking on social justice issues together...with one voice.
One of the organizations they're all supporting is the LA84 Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit that promotes youth sports and education.
The President of LAFC, Tom Penn, and the leader of LA 84, Renata Simril, joined Dr. Drew and myself on the Fox 11 Los Angeles 7PM Special Report.
I couldn't resist the opportunity to get in a plug for the Black and Gold.
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- Rep. John Lewis Describes His Own Legacy
- Runtime
- 4:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Here's our obituary for John Lewis, one of the giants of American history.
In 2018, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the civil rights icon and talking about his life & legacy at the Community Coalition with Congressmember Karen Bass.
I asked him what's his legacy?
"I just tried to help out. I tried to make a contribution."
What a contribution. He's proof that one man can change the world for the better.
This originally aired on the Fox 11 Los Angeles News at 10PM with Christine Devine & myself.
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- The Issue Is: Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Harmeet Dhillon, Dr. Michael Gervais (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This week, we're joined by
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia (1:05)
GOP Attorney Harmeet Dhillon (8:51)
Dr. Michael Gervais (15:17)
MAYOR ROBERT GARCIA
For Mayor Garcia, the virus has become even more personal, as this week both his mother and step-father were hospitalized and put on ventilators as a result of COVID-19.
“We’ve been praying and putting all of our good energy into a full recovery for both of them,” Garcia told us. “They’re both stable, but we know this a very delicate situation they’re both in and so all of our love is there, it’s very hard not to be at the hospital, but we’re in constant communication with the doctors and the nurses.”
In a statement released via Twitter earlier in the week, Garcia praised the “amazing” doctors and nurses caring for his parents, calling their care “heroic.”
“My attention is split between ensuring that my family receives th...
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- Chad Goes Deep Tries to Hand Out Masks in Orange County
- Runtime
- 7:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is one of the funniest interviews we've ever done. But, there's a serious message behind it.
Chad Goes Deep went viral with their latest video about mask wearing in Orange County. The comedians walked through Huntington Beach and offered people free masks...they didn't get many takers.
The anti-mask anger on display in the video is instructive...and a little scary.
More than 8 million people have watched this video on various social media platforms.
They joined Dr. Drew and myself on the Fox 11 Los Angeles Special Report.
We learned some new terms like "pro cup" 🙂
If you enjoy this message, I hope you'll consider sharing it out!
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- The Issue Is: Ambassador John Bolton, Rep. Eric Swalwell (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This week on “The Issue Is,” we welcom Ambassador John Bolton and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA).
Separated by ideology and by generations, the two men find themselves united by simultaneous releases of political memoirs that pull back the curtain on the events surrounding the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Bolton's book “The Room Where it Happened,” explores his 17-month tenure as President Trump’s National Security Advisor. Over the course of 500+ pages, Bolton takes readers inside the Oval Office and Situation Room, as well as around the globe, as he recounts the administration’s actions in China, North Korea, Venezuela, Russia, and more.
Of working with the President, who Bolton has said he won’t vote for in November - although, he won’t be voting for Joe Biden either - Bolton said: “If possible, he’s even more uninhibited in his behavior… I think part of the difficulty that I try to recount in the book is keeping hi...
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- Rep. Eric Swalwell on "Endgame," John Bolton & Parenting During a Pandemic
- Runtime
- 7:27
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We're joined by California Congressman Eric Swalwell, whose new book, "Endgame: Inside the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump," gives a behind-the-scene look at the third impeachment in our nation’s history, of which Swalwell had a front-row seat.
Swalwell responds to claims by John Bolton that Democrats committed "impeachment malpractice.”
“He’s wrong,” Swalwell said. “The title of his book is The Room Where it Happened, he was nowhere near, sadly, the room where it happened. The room where it happened, is where I sat, and listened to people like Marie Yovanovitch, Fiona Hill, Lt. Col. Vindman, give sworn testimony by raising their right hand, going under oath, and speaking truth to power.”
Swalwell added that Bolton’s actions remind him of a firefighter who shows up only after the building has already burned down. Still though, the new allegations laid out in Bolton’s book cannot be ignored, Swalwell said, which is why Rep. Adam Sc...
- Title
- Adam Carolla & Dr. Drew on Dating During a Pandemic & Fixing Broken Families
- Runtime
- 11:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Adam Carolla joins Dr. Drew for a "Loveline" reunion on the Fox 11 Los Angeles 7PM Special Report.
What's Adam's advice for maintaing your marriage during COVID19? "The key to a good relationship is two TiVo's and a lot of square footage!"
They discuss the challenges of dating in this era...and how young, single hormonal men are acting out after being quarantined.
We also talk about Adam's new book "I'm Your Emotional Support Animal" and how far too many people are narcissists from broken families.
"Whenever someone says we need to have an 'honest conversation'...that's the conversation we need to have!"
Dr. Drew and I co-host the FOX 11 Special Report every weeknight at 7PM.
- Title
- TMZ's Harvey Levin on Naya Rivera's Likely Drowning & Kanye West's Mental Health
- Runtime
- 7:42
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- TMZ's Harvey Levin talks about the difficulty finding the body of the 33 year old GLEE actress in Lake Piru.
He discusses her son's final moments seeing his mother.
Then, he talks about concerns that Kanye West may be having a bipolar episode.
West's family is concerned his announcement about a presidential run is part of that.
Levin joined Dr. Drew Pinsky and myself for our FOX 11 News Special Report at 7PM.
- Title
- Rep. Adam Schiff on Roger Stone's Commutation
- Runtime
- 5:26
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Congressman Adam Schiff reacts to President Donald Trump's decision to commutate the sentence of Roger Stone:"the only remedy is to vote him out of office in November.
He added: "the message Donald Trump is sending is, if you cover up for me, I will protect you."
Stone was convicted for lying before Schiff's House Intelligence Committee. He will now not serve his 3 year prison sentence.
Adam Schiff says this is proof "there are two justice systems in America, one for cronies of the President and one for everybody else."
The Democrat from Burbank is concerned about the possibility of President Trump being even more emboldened in a second term.
He worries that the President is using the Stone commutation as a way to distract from his own mismanagement of the coronavirus pandemic.
Schiff wants Senate Republicans to pass the "HEROES Act" & give trillions in relief to Americans impeacted by COVID 19.
- Title
- John Bolton Trashes Pres. Trump & Analyzes World Leaders on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson"
- Runtime
- 19:49
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- John Bolton's new book "The Room Where It Happened" is one of the best selling books in America.
This is his full, unedited interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson"
With Bolton, we discuss:
What President Trump is like in private
Why he didn't testify during impeachment
How he won't vote Trump OR Biden in Nov.
His take on Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong Un
His one-word take on Trump, Pence, Pompeo, Kushner, etc.
His new book
His legacy
ON TRUMP:
“If possible, he’s even more uninhibited in his behavior,” Bolton described. “I think, part of the difficulty that I try to recount in the book, is keeping him on track to achieve objectives that he says he wants to achieve.
"The national security realm requires study, identification of objectives, and concentrated follow-through," Bolton continued, adding that "what he witnessed in the Oval Office and Situation Room were inste...
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- The Issue Is: Dr. Drew Pinsky, Lisa Bloom, John Kobylt
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The conversation begins with Dr. Drew Pinsky, the world-famous internist, addiction medicine specialist, and co-host, alongside Elex Michaelson, of FOX 11 LA’s nightly Coronavirus Crisis special report.
This, as nearly 55,000 new Coronavirus cases were reported in California this week, bringing the state’s total to over a quarter of a million.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has started rolling back reopening efforts in parts of the state, ordering, among others, that indoor restaurants, wineries, and theaters close in 19 of the state’s counties, including Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
“We needed to do something,” Dr. Drew said.
With that in mind, Pinsky expressed support for the Governor’s decision to shut down Fourth of July festivities, saying that congregating at night for fireworks could result in further transmission.
While Dr. Drew indicated support for the Governor’s plan, he was more skeptic...
- Title
- FOX 11 Town Hall with Rep. Karen Bass (Full, Unedited)
- Runtime
- 44:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A special live town hall event with Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) & FOX 11 anchor Elex Michaelson
The Congresswoman is now being vetted for Joe Biden's VP pick.
She wrote the recently passed police reform bill & is now negotiating with the Senate Republicans.
The former Physician's Assistant is also involved in the next steps when it comes to coronavirus.
In this special hour on FOX 11 Los Angeles, Rep. Bass responds to questions from our viewers and some of our high profile guests on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
What did you think of the Congresswoman's answers?
- Title
- Rep. Karen Bass on Coronavirus, Police Reform & VP Vetting
- Runtime
- 14:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Congressmember Karen Bass says she's working with Republicans behind the scenes to make police reform happen in the next month.
"My goal is to get something back on the table in a bipartisan fashion."
Bass' massive reform bill passed the House this week, but the Democrats blocked the Republicans' bill in the Senate.
"It is part of the process..."
On coronavirus, Karen Bass wants to increase funding for testing & tracing, and pass more relief for businesses and the unemployed.
Joe Biden is now vetting Bass as a possible Vice President, but she said questions about that have to go to the campaign.
She joined Dr. Drew and me for our Fox 11 Los Angeles Special Report at 7PM. Every week night, we talk to the biggest newsmakers about the big issues of the day.
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- The Issue Is: Dr. Deborah Birx, Superintendent Tony Thurmond, Carla Marinucci, Brian Goldsmith
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This week our big issues are: spiking coronavirus cases, the future of schools, and the politics of this moment.
With us:
-Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force (:55)
-Tony Thurmond; California Superintendent of Public Instruction (06:06)
-Carla Marinucci of Politico (14:55)
-Brian Goldsmith of Kona Media & Message (15:00)
DR. BIRX:
We begin with a focus on California's response. In the Golden State, the number of cases now exceeds 200,000.
“I really appreciate what the Governor and local mayors have been doing of expanding testing,” she said. “I think, the most recent expansion of really bringing testing to the communities that are most at risk and having the highest rate of new infections, is absolutely key”
With Dr. Birx calling for more testing, we ask about President Trump's comments from his June 20 rally in Tulsa, where he appeared to in...
- Title
- Manchild: The Schea Cotton Story
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Schea Cotton may be the greatest high school basketball player in L.A. history.
Yet, he never made it to the NBA.
His remarkable rise & fall & rise again is profiled in
Manchild Documentary.
It's a fantastic documentary featuring interviews with the likes of Metta World Peace, Baron Davis, Randy Moss, Elton Brand, Stephen Jackson, Paul Pierce and others.
Stream the film here: https://geni.us/MANCHILD
This is our Fox 11 Los Angeles profile piece about Schea. It aired in our 10PM News with me & Christine Devine - News Anchor.
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- The Issue Is: Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Kimberly Jones & LZ Granderson (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This week, we delve into issues of policing, racism, & more.
Our guests:
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra
LZ Granderson of the L.A. Times, CNN, and ESPN Los Angeles
Author Kimberly Jones
- Title
- The Issue Is: Dr. Anthony Fauci & Rep. Karen Bass (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 30:40
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We speak to Dr. Anthony Fauci re: coronavirus and Rep. Karen Bass about race & policing.
DR. ANTHONY FAUCI:
California communities are re-opening despite the fact that coronavirus cases are growing in many areas.
Dr. Fauci cautioned that California, like the country as a whole, is large, and that the same blanket standards may not be applicable in all reopening efforts, but that following the national benchmarks and guidelines is the best policy.
“As public health officials, we recommend very, very clearly that the states, the cities, and those who make the decisions at the local levels abide by those guidelines as a framework by which to act,” Fauci said. “There are certain core things that shouldn’t change.”
So how would Fauci qualify California’s rise in cases, a blip or a rebound? Fauci did not want to commit to whether the spike indicated that reopening efforts were being undertaken too rapidly o...
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- L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey on George Floyd & Reform Efforts
- Runtime
- 14:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey discusses her decisions when to...and when not to prosecute police.
We also talk about reform efforts, Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles protesters, police unions & her personal reaction to George Floyd's death.
We began by discussing her decision to prosecute LAPD Officer Frank Hernandez, who was caught on video punching a homeless man...and why she's not charging the female officer who watched it all unfold...and did nothing to stop it.
We also dive deep into the case of Kenneth Ross Jr., a Gardena man shot by police back in 2018. Lacey explains why she decided against prosecuted the officer.
Some critics have argued that D.A.'s are too close with police...and thus charging them should be up to an independent prosecutor.
Lacey argues that an independent prosecutor is not necessary & that unions have a right to spend politically.
The District Attorney also ope...
- Title
- Remembering Nanci Ryder
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- It is with sadness that I announce the passing of my friend, Nanci Ryder. She died surrounded by loved ones after a brave battle with ALS.
Nanci was one of the biggest publicists in Hollywood. She co-founded BWR Public Relations & represented clients like Renee Zellweger, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael J. Fox, Courteney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & more.
Six years ago, I met Nanci shortly after she was diagnosed. She was hilarious, a bit crude, generous, kind, talented, and warm.
She was the leader of the just formed Team Nanci Ryder.
Year after year, we'd meet at the The ALS Association Golden West Chapter Walk to Defeat ALS & various events throughout the year. Her team would raise over $800,000 for the cause--more than any other group.
Even though Nanci lost the ability to speak, she never lost the ability to think, joke, and love.
I was deeply touched by knowing her & hope she's now at peace & able to move again....
- Title
- Kendrick Sampson on LAPD Beating & Defunding the Police
- Runtime
- 12:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- At a Black Lives Matter protest in the Fairfax District, actor & activist Kendrick Sampson was hit by LAPD officers.
"The police shot us with rubber bullets...I got shot 7 times...I have skin hanging off my leg still...I'm healing."
Samspon says several of his friends were injured as well.
He's supporting a plan to "Defund the Police." He'd rather the funds be used instead for other purposes like mental health, housing, education, etc.
"People are handling way too many situations that they shouldn't handle."
"The foundation of the system is in slave catching. We need a new system."
Sampson believes a smaller, tactical force could deal with serious, violent crimes & many lesser violations don't have to be addressed by armed officers.
Sampson is joined by former LAPD Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey & Doctor Drew Pinsky on our FOX 11 7pm Special Report. The show is co-hosted by Elex Michaelson
