Elex Michaelson
Rick Caruso Slams L.A.'s Wildfire Response
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- Rick Caruso Slams L.A.'s Wildfire Response
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- 1 year ago
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- Rick Caruso, former and potential future candidate for L.A. Mayor, slams the city's current leadership in this interview with FOX 11's Elex Michaelson.
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- L.A. Mayor Bass on Fires, Homelessness & Hollywood (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson)
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- 1 year ago
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- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sits down with Elex Michaelson at the Milken Global Conference...following their panel discussion on L.A.'s wildfires.
This originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- "Donald Trump Appears to Be Torpedoing his Presidency" (The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell)
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- 1 year ago
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- @bulwarkmedia's Sarah Longwell is the queen of the focus group.
She spends as much time as anyone getting the pulse of real voters.
"The country is not in a good mood!"
She says "Donald Trump appears to be torpedoing his presidency" with tariffs , but she says the Democrats are not capitalizing.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- Why the Education Sec. Wants to Shut Down the Education Dept. (Full Interview with Linda McMahon)
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- 1 year ago
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- U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joins us from the Milken Global Conference to discuss her efforts to close down the U.S. Department of Education.
She talks about how that would work & what it would mean for local districts.
McMahon also discusses the Trump Administration's decision to cut federal funding from Harvard & whether they'll do something similar on other college campuses.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- Jennifer Siebel Newsom to Kids: "Move More, Scroll Less"
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- 1 year ago
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- California's First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is helping to lead the state's efforts to re-think kids use of technology.
At the Milken Global Conference, she sat down with author Jonathan Haidt to talk about his book "The Anxious Generation."
We also caught up with her for "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
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- Dr. Oz is Running Medicare & Medicaid
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- 1 year ago
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- We catch up with Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is now leading the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
After years of talking about medicine to millions of people on TV, he's now looking at modernizing some of the biggest government programs in the country.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- Pres. Trump's Economic Plan Debated at Milken Global Conference
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- 1 year ago
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- The Milken Global Conference brings together 1,000 speakers & 5,000 attendees from 80 countries to tackle some of the world's biggest issues.
Front and center in 2025 is President Trump's plan for the economy.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent kicks things off for the whole conference, which features a series of high profile Trump Administration officials.
But not everyone is buying in.
Here's our report from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Why Trump Supporters Love His First 100 Days #trump #maga #republican #news
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- 1 year ago
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- Pres. Trump’s First 100 Days in One Word #senate #alexpadilla #trump #california #news #politics
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- 1 year ago
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- "The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla; Areva Martin vs Jennifer Horn (Full Episode)
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- 1 year ago
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- The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla; Areva Martin & Jennifer Horn
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) discusses Pres. Trump's first 100 days in office--from immigration to tariffs to his wildfire response.
On a lighter note, Padilla also discusses the congressional baseball game & his love of baking.
Then, "The Issue Is:" panel Areva Martin & Jennifer Horn debate Kamala Harris' reemergence on the national stage, Pres. Trump's first 100 days, and Gov. Gavin Newsom's battle with Elon Musk.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Watch the full, unedited discussion with Sen. Padilla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAvj6iLOLEI
Watch the full, unedited debate with Areva Martin & Jennifer Horn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcTB6tgEPGM&t=257s
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- Areva Martin vs Jennifer Horn (Full Debate on Trump, Harris, Newsom, Musk & More)
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- 1 year ago
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- On the left: progressive attorney and activist Areva Martin
On the right: conservative radio host Jennifer Horn of "The Morning Answer" on 870 AM radio in Southern California.
The Issues are...
-Kamala Harris re-emerges on the political stage...what is she running for?
-Pres. Trump's first 100 days
-Gov. Newsom says California's efforts on AI are "DOGE, but better"
-California Democrats spar over child sex trafficking
This is the full, unedited debate from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
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- Sen. Alex Padilla on Pres. Trump's First 100 Days (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson)
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- 1 year ago
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- Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) breaks down Pres. Trump's first 100 days of his second term.
Sen. Padilla discusses immigration, tariffs, voting rights, and the Democratic efforts to fight back on all of those issues.
We also have some fun discussing his congressional baseball career.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is Califorina's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Newsom on CA: "We're DOGE, but Better!"
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- 1 year ago
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- Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) says California is expanding AI technology to help make California's government more efficient.
This story first aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- The Issue Is: Steve Hilton; Amie Parnes; Brian Goldsmith (Full Episode)
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- 1 year ago
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- This week, Republican Steve Hilton became the latest candidate to enter the race for California Governor.
He gives his first sit down interview of the campaign to "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Hilton discusses his plan to slash the state's taxes and defeat potential opponents Xavier Becerra and Kamala Harris.
Then, we catch up with journalist Amie Parnes. She discusses her new book "Fight," being invited onto Gov.Newsom's podcast, and his interview with her.
Then, the most frequent political analyst in the history of "The Issue Is:" enters the arena himself for the first time.
Brian Goldsmith is running for the California Senate, hoping to represent the 24th district.
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- Brian Goldsmith is Running for California State Senate
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- 1 year ago
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- Brian Goldsmith, the most frequent political analyst in the history of "The Issue Is:," is stepping into the arena himself.
He's running for California State Senate, hoping to replace the termed out Sen. Ben Allen in California's 24th district.
He joins "The Issue Is:" for the first interview of his campaign.
Goldsmith talks about his campaign priorities and his vision for the future.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- #Republican for #California #Governor #stevehilton #politics #news
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- 1 year ago
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- The FIGHT to Control the Democratic Party (Full Interview with Amie Parnes)
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- 1 year ago
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- Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen are co-authors of the #1 New York Times best seller, "Fight."
It takes readers inside the room where it happened for an unprecedented presidential election.
Gov. Gavin Newsom liked the book so much, he invited Parnes and Allen on his podcast to promote it.
Parnes joins us to talk about that discussion, her interview with Newsom and some of the juiciest bits of her book.
This is the full, unedited interview.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- California's Republican Governor? Steve Hilton Full Interview
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- 1 year ago
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- Steve Hilton is trying to be the first Republican elected as California Governor since 2006.
The former FOX News host & aide to British Prime Minister David Cameron has spent the last few years traveling around California & thinking about policy solutions.
He discusses some of those in this extended sit down with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
It's the first sit down TV interview of his campaign & occurs on the day of his launch event in Huntington Beach.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- #California Suing #Trump Admin. Over #Tariffs #politics #lawsuit #newsom
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- 1 year ago
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- The Issue Is: AG Rob Bonta; Jessica Millan Patterson & Bob Shrum (Full Episode)
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- 1 year ago
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- This week, California became the first state in the country to sue the Trump administration over tariffs.
With us to discuss: the Attorney General of California, Rob Bonta. We also talk about California's likely lawsuit over Americorps funding & his role (or lack thereof) in the Menendez case.
Then, we welcome our panel from the USC Center for the Political Future: legendary Democratic strategist Bob Shrum & former California Republican Party chair Jessica Milan Patterson.
They discuss the tariffs, immigration, and the future of the Democratic Party.
Plus, we celebrate Bob Shrum's upcoming retirement as the Director of the USC Center for the Political Future.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- #ReggieBush Designs Clothing Line for #TravisMathew #golf #football #fashion
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- 1 year ago
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- #arnoldschwarzenegger: let’s #terminate #pollution together! #arnold #climate #environment
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- 1 year ago
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- #TomiLahren v #BrianTylerCohen on #Immigration #debate #politics #news
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- 1 year ago
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- The Issue Is: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Tomi Lahren vs Brian Tyler Cohen; JJ Redick & Rick Caruso
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- 1 year ago
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- We sit down with Fmr. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the USC campus to discuss his environmental efforts, California's wildfires, his son Patrick's appearances on "The White Lotus," and Schwarzenegger's recent role as Santa Claus.
Then, an exclusive "Issue Is:" debate between Brian Tyler Cohen on the left & Tomi Lahren on the right. They discuss President Trump's tariffs & changes to the U.S. immigration system.
Finally, we head to Pacific Palisades to meet up with Lakers coach JJ Redick & developer Rick Caruso as they work with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass to rebuild the Palisades Rec Center.
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- Brian Tyler Cohen vs Tomi Lahren (Full Debate on Trump tariffs, immigration, Elon Musk & more)
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- 1 year ago
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- @briantylercohen takes on @TomiLahrenIsFearless in this exclusive debate on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
The progressive host of "No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen" goes up against the conservative host of "Tomi Lahren is Fearless."
We discuss Pres. Trump's tariffs, the U.S. immigration policy, Elon Musk's DOGE cuts, and more.
This is the full, unedited debate.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- JJ Redick Unites Rick Caruso & Karen Bass to Rebuild the Palisades
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- 1 year ago
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- Lakers coach JJ Redick did the seemingly impossible...bring together L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and her former opponent Rick Caruso.
Redick lost his home in Pacific Palisades during the Palisades Fire. It was especially sad when the Palisades Recreation Center burn down, where his kids used to play basketball.
Redick is working with Rick Caruso's non-profit, Steadfast LA, to form a public-private partnership with the City of Los Angeles.
We speak with Caruso and Redick in their only joint interview.
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- The Issue Is: Xavier Becerra, Gloria Allred & John Phillips (Full Episode)
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- 1 year ago
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- Xavier Becerra announces his run for California Governor on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Then, a debate over the Trump tariffs, Elon Musk, and the Governor's race with Gloria Allred and John Phillips.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Trump Tariffs Talk Gets Testy on TMZ #trump #tariffs #politics #elexmichaelson #news
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- 1 year ago
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- Why Obama Doubted Kamala Harris (TMZ Live with Charles and Elex)
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- 1 year ago
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- Barack Obama had serious reservations about Kamala Harris' ability to win the 2024 election. That's part of the new reporting from Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes in their new book "Fight."
Amie joins us on TMZ Live to break down some of the juiciest revelations.
We also talk about new criminal charges against Diddy, George Clooney's "Good Night and Good Luck", the legal fight between Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively, and King Charles playing a carrot.
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- Pres. Trump’s HUUUUGE Bet on Tariffs #trump #tariffs #analysis #news
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- 1 year ago
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- Gloria Allred vs John Phillips (Full Debate on Trump, Musk, Harris & More)
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Gloria Allred & John Phillips visit "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" to debate Pres. Trump's tariffs, Elon Musk's role, the future of the Democratic Party, and the California Governor's race.
This is the full, unedited debate.
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- Exclusive: Xavier Becerra is Running for California Governor (First TV interview of his campaign)
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- 1 year ago
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- Xavier Becerra is running for California Governor. He gave the first TV interview of his campaign to FOX 11's statewide political show "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
"Elex, if all goes well I'll be the next Governor of our great state...yes, I am running.""
Why is he running?
Becerra mentioned the story of his immigrant parents.
"My father was a construction worker, my mother was a clerical worker. Both immigrants. They found a way to buy a house, send 4 kids to college and the military and then retire with peace of mind."
Becerra said California is no longer affordable for a family like that.
"Can a construction worker and a clerical worker do that today? I don't know. And I'm not interested during our watch that our families can no longer live the California dream so now I'm in mostly for that."
But, he said, that wasn't his only motivating factor.
"I definitely have to g...
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- #NEWS Xavier Becerra is Running for California Governor #breaking #politics #california #exclusive
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- 1 year ago
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- New Diddy Lawsuit Feat. LeBron James & Jay-Z (TMZ Live with Charles and Elex)
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- 1 year ago
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- A new, explosive lawsuit against Diddy includes allegations of a party that featured LeBron James, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan.
That's among the topics we discuss on TMZ Live!
Other topics include Pres. Trump's deportation policies, a newly single Sydney Sweeney, and a much slimmed down Meghan Trainor.
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- Kanye West's Most Shocking Comments Yet (TMZ Live with Charles & Elex)
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- 1 year ago
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- Kanye West makes shocking comments about his relationship with Kim Kardashian & Jay-Z & Beyonce.
Plus, we discuss Glen Powell & Sydney Sweeney being spotted together, the White House Correspondents' association, Morgan Wallen's SNL walk off, and Blake Lively's bake off.
Elex Michaelson fills in for Harvey Levin on this edition of "TMZ Live!"
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- Marla Tellez' Baby Makes Her TV Debut!
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- 1 year ago
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- My co-anchor Marla Tellez returns to FOX 11 for the first time since giving birth 8 days ago.
It's the TV debut for her baby, Sloane Carol Colletti.
We also catch up with Sloane's dad, Jon, and grandmother, Carol.
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- How Diddy Will Use Race in His Defense (TMZ Live with Charles and Elex)
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- 1 year ago
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- Sean "Diddy" Combs will likely use race as an aspect of his defense, according to reporting from TMZ.
The team TMZ team is out with a new podcast for Tubi...that talks with several prominent defense attorneys and do a mock trial with a mock jury.
We also talk about the protests against Elon Musk at TESLA, North West's rap career, Chet Hanks featuring Tom Hanks on his rap, and more.
Elex Michaelson fills in for Harvey Levin and hosts with Charles Latibeaudiere.
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- The Issue Is: Melanie Mason & Mike Murphy (Full Episode)
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- 1 year ago
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- This week, POLITICO's Melanie Mason and political strategist Mike Murphy join "The Issue Is:" panel to discuss a big week in politics.
Among the topics:
-"Signal-gate": The Trump Administration is criticized for discussing national security plans on an encrypted app group including a journalist
-Democratic Town Halls: Congressmembers are holding community meetings in areas represented by Republicans
-Gov. Newsom's podcast: The Governor discusses the good and bad of California policy by liberal commentator Ezra Klein
-The California Governor's race: Antonio Villaraiogosa pushes Kamala Harris to make a decision about the race...and what about Rick Caruso?
Plus, Elex Michaelson heads to Bakersfield to talk with KBAK's Michael Patterson and Will Silverstein.
And, Elex joins Harvey Levin on TMZ Live in pressing Texas Congressman Keith Self.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is Cal...
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- #BREAKING #Pursuit ends in several CRASHES #longbeach #california #news
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- 1 year ago
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- Kim Kardashian's Custody Dilemma with Kanye West (TMZ Live with Harvey Levin & Elex Michaelson)
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- 1 year ago
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- Kim Kardashian is in a perilous position with the custody of her children with Kanye West.
Harvey Levin caught up with Dr. Phil McGraw, who warned about the potential of losing her own custody if she puts them in danger with him.
We also discuss Nikki Glaser's dating history, the new "Rust" trailer, Joe Rogan's support of Justin Baldoni, and more.
"TMZ Live!" airs on FOX stations nationwide.
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- The Real Story Behind "Signal-gate" (TMZ Live with Harvey Levin & Elex Michaelson)
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- 1 year ago
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- What really happened behind the scenes when Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a group chat discussing war plans in Yemen?
That's among the topics discussed by Harvey Levin and Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live.
We also talk about the potential sale of 23 & Me, Kanye West, Leonardo di Caprio's girlfriend, Nikki Glaser, and more.
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- Jane Fonda Fights Back…vs. Big Oil, Gov. Newsom, Pres. Trump…and Father Time
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- 1 year ago
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- This week, an exclusive sit down interview with legendary actor and activist Jane Fonda.
We meet up with her in Santa Barbara, the site of her latest environmental fight.
Fonda is trying to stop Sable Oil Corporation from restarting production in the Santa Barbara channel. It stopped in 2015 after a massive oil pipeline rupture near the Refugio state beach.
Fonda joined fellow actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other environmentalists in holding a rally to "stop Sable." Many of them also attended a public meeting featuring leaders on both sides of the issue.
In this special edition of "The Issue Is:," we talk to Fonda, Louis-Dreyfus, a representative from Sable, and California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot about the issue of oil.
We also have a broader conversation with Fonda about activism, her frustrations with Governor Newsom, lessons learned from Vietnam, the future of the Democratic Party, and some of...
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- Violent Protests are NOT OK! Ever! #commentary #analysis #peace #politics #news
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- 1 year ago
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- What if Pres. Trump Defies Court Orders? #trump #aguilar #democrats #news #politics
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- 1 year ago
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- Rep. Pete Aguilar, chair of House Democrats, says if Pres. Trump stops following court orders it would be a “5 alarm fire” and a “constitutional crisis.” He says House and Senate Republicans have a responsibility to speak out and defend the rule of law. #peteaguilar #democrats #housedemocrats #politics #news #repaguilar #republicans #trump #elexmichaelson
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- House Dems vs Pres. Trump (Full Interview with Rep. Pete Aguilar)
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- 1 year ago
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- Rep. Pete Aguilar, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, joins us in studio to discuss the efforts to fight back against Pres. Trump.
We talk with him at a moment when Democrats are historically popular. What's the strategy to do something different?
This segment originally aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles News at 6PM.
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- HUD Secretary “Blown Away” by LA’s Dream Center #dreamcenter #homelessness #losangeles
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- 1 year ago
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- Does Newsom want to be POTUS or Talk Show Host? #gavinnewsom #podcast #california #news #politics
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- 1 year ago
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- What do you think of Gavin Newsom’s podcast? Mike Madrid says: “This is either the worst launch for a presidential campaign in history or the most brilliant launch for a media company in history.”
Madrid isn’t so sure Newsom will run for President, like almost everyone assumes.
#gavinnewsom #podcast #news #politics #mikemadrid #strategy #elexmichaelson
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- The Issue Is: Katie Porter & Mike Madrid (Full Episode)
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- 1 year ago
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- @teamkatieporter is running for California Governor. This is the first TV sit down interview of her campaign.
She talks about why she's running, how she'd fight Trump, what she'd do about housing, how she's different than Gov. Newsom, and the possibility of VP Kamala Harris running.
Then, a conversation with political strategist Mike Madrid. He's one of the leading experts on Latino voting patterns...and he explains their increasing connection with Donald Trump.
He also discusses Gov. Newsom's podcast and the race for California Governor.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- How Katie Porter Would Govern California (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson)
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- 1 year ago
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- Katie Porter is running for California Governor.
She went viral for grilling Trump administration members in Congress. She lost a race for U.S. Senate. And now, polls show her as the frontrunner to lead California in 2027.
This is her first local TV sit down interview of the campaign.
We discuss why she's running, housing, homelessness, healthcare, immigration...plus her personal favorites.
This is the full, unedited interview for "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
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- Why Latinos Love Trump (Full Interview with Mike Madrid)
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- 1 year ago
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- President Donald Trump made major inroads with the Latino vote.
Why?
Republican political strategist Mike Madrid predicted it in his 2024 book "The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy."
Madrid joins us on "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" to discuss his own life story and how the Latino vote has changed over the years.
He also weighs in on Governor Gavin Newsom's new podcast & the race for California Governor.
This is the full, unedited interview. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
