Elex Michaelson
Baier on Covering Trump #baier #foxnews #politics #tvnews
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- Baier on Covering Trump #baier #foxnews #politics #tvnews
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- 1 year ago
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- Trump Increasing Costs with Immigration Policies? #trump #politics #news #padilla
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- 1 year ago
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- Trump is Growing His Base #politics #news #trump #rubinreport
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- 1 year ago
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- Schiff vs Trump in the Senate (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson)
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- 1 year ago
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- Adam Schiff is the newest US. Senator from California.
He gives us his first TV interview inside his new office in the Hart Senate office building.
We discuss the impact of Pres. Trump's presidency on California, watching the Trump Inauguration, Pres. Biden's pardons that he disagrees with, and sitting in Sen. Feinstein's old seat.
This is the full interview recorded for "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
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- Trump Calls Out Bass in Tense Televised Meeting
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- 1 year ago
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- The President of the United States calls out the Mayor of Los Angeles during an extraordinary televised roundtable discussion from an L.A. fire station.
President Trump toured fire damage in Pacific Palisades and then sat down with a bipartisan delegation of California leaders.
California Governor Gavin Newsom wasn't invited for the discussion but did meet the President at the tarmac at LAX.
The visit as questions remain about whether Republicans will grant California fire victims FEMA disaster aid without conditions...or for the first time in history...tie it to partisan policy changes.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 Los Angeles News at 10PM.
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- Pres. Trump's WILD Week 1 (The Issue Is: from D.C. & CA)
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- 1 year ago
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- On the first week of Donald Trump's second presidency, we report from Washington D.C. and the frontlines of fire damage in California.
We're with the President as he visits Pacific Palisades to meet with much of California's congressional delegation, and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.
We're with California Governor Gavin Newsom in Pasadena as he signs a $2.5 billion aid package for fire victims along with Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire.
We begin our week in Washington D.C. at the President's Inauguration. We talk with Trump supporters and detractors...and walk the halls of Congress.
We tour the offices of both of California's U.S. Senators: Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff.
We also sit down with conservative commentator Dave Rubin and FOX News anchor Bret Baier.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Newsom to Trump: Let's Talk Fires
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- 1 year ago
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- Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a $2.5 billion bill to expedite fire relief for Southern Californians.
It comes a day before Donald Trump's visit to Los Angeles, which Newsom hasn't been invited to attend.
This story first aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
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- Dave Rubin on Why Trump is Winning (Full Interview from the Inauguration)
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- 1 year ago
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- Commentator Dave Rubin, host of @RubinReport, joins us from President Trump’s Inauguration week in Washington D.C.
We discuss Trump’s appeal, the future of the Democratic Party, California politics and more.
“The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson” is California’s statewide political show.
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- Trump's MAJOR Immigration Actions Impact California in a BIG Way
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- 1 year ago
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- Pres. Donald Trump takes a series of executive actions on immigration & they will have an outsized impact on California.
We report from Capitol Hill & talk to top lawmakers about where we go from here?
This story originally aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Why Trump Supporters Love Trump
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- 1 year ago
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- We're in Washington for the Inauguration of America's 47th President.
The city is filled with supporters who want to Make America Great Again...and a much smaller group of protestors who are opposed to him.
We talk with both sides in this story that originally aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Analysis: Why Trump is Winning #politics #news #trump #breaking #president
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- 1 year ago
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- Schiff: I Didn’t Want Biden’s Pardon #schiff #trump #biden #pardon #news
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- 1 year ago
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- Highlights of Trump’s Inauguration
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- 1 year ago
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- Witnessing history: Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States.
He immediately puts out nearly 200 executive actions on everything from immigration to inflation to the Gulf of Mexico.
We’re inside the Capital One arena where 20,000 of Trump’s supporters cheer on his every move.
Here’s our @Foxla report from Washington D.C.
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- Bret Baier on Trump's Inaugural & Covering an Unprecedented President
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- 1 year ago
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- We catch up with FOX News anchor Bret Baier one day before the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump.
We discuss the decision to move the Inauguration inside, Trumps executive order, and the challenges of covering a President unlike any other.
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- Trump Parties with The Village People & Prepares Major Actions
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- 1 year ago
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- Trump’s final rally includes a live version of YMCA and news of hundreds of imminent executive orders.
Our FOX 11 coverage includes a wide variety of perspectives.
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- Kiley: Let’s “Newsom Proof” California #politics #california #newsom #news
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- 1 year ago
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- Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) talks about his efforts to prevent some of California’s progressive policies.
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- Behind the Scenes at FOX NFL Kickoff
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- 1 year ago
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- We're backstage at FOX NFL Kickoff, FOX's first pregame show on Sunday mornings.
We catch up with the cast: Charissa Thompson, Michael Vick, Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman, Peter Schrager along with their crew.
We visit during a week that Michael Vick is named as a head football coach in his hometown.
This story originally aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Reporter: Elex Michaelson
Photographer: James Wulff
Editor: Debbie Kim
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- The Issue Is: Trump's Second Inauguration (Full Show from Washington D.C.)
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- 1 year ago
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- We travel to Washington D.C. ahead of the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump and walk the halls of Congress talking to lawmakers.
We sit down with Reps. Kevin Kiley, Young Kim and Ro Khanna to discuss the Trump administration, a potential Tik Tok ban, funding California’s wildfire fight and more.
Then, we go one on one with two key California leaders who are dealing with the state’s recent firestorm.
Attorney General Rob Bonta talks about price gouging and Senate President Pro Tempore discusses $2.5 billion for victims.
“The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson” is California’s statewide political show.
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- Enthusiasm Builds for Trump Inauguration
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- 1 year ago
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- We report from Washington D.C. days ahead of the second Inauguration of Donald J. Trump. We travel with Californians excited to make the trip at a time when there’s desperation for federal funding for fire victims.
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- Bill Maher: My Show is “My Kids” #billmaher #comedy #politics #hbo
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- 1 year ago
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- Bill Maher to Democrats: Evolve or Die #billmaher #democrats #politics #news
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- 1 year ago
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- Hasan Piker Meets Incarcerated Firefighters in California's Firestorm
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- 1 year ago
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- @Hasan met with firefighters battling California's fires...who happen to be incarcerated.
Piker traveled to the frontlines in association with the @AntiRecidivismCoalition. The goal of the program is to accelerate the rehabilitation of the individuals behind bars...and make them more productive members of society when they get out.
Hasan joined us on @Foxla to discuss.
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- #BREAKING MORE 🔥 Fire Weather Coming to L.A. #fire #weather #news
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- 1 year ago
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- Newsom to Trump: Visit CA Fire 🔥 Damage With Me #politics #trump #breaking #newsom #exclusive
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- 1 year ago
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- The Issue Is: Gov. Gavin Newsom & Bill Maher
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- 1 year ago
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- During California's historic firestorm, we meet up with CA Gov. Gavin Newsom in the middle of a burnt out Pacific Palisades street.
We discuss the rebuilding process, insurance challenges, LADWP's failures, and his invitation for Trump to visit L.A.
We also feature our conversation (before the firestorm) with @RealTime host Bill Maher, whose latest stand up special "Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" is streaming now on @HBO.
Maher talks about his frustration with the Democratic party, why he could never be a Republican, and his love affair with his audience.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Bill Maher: "Is Anyone Else Seeing This?"
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- 1 year ago
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- @RealTime 's Bill Maher is out with a new @HBO stand up comedy special called "Is Anyone Else Seeing This?"
It was taped in Chicago after Trump's latest victory. He dives into the reason why he thinks Democrats lost & where they can go from here?
Here's the full unedited conversation between Bill and Elex Michaelson for California's statewide political show "The Issue Is:"
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- Exclusive: Gov. Newsom on California's Wildfires
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- 1 year ago
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- We go one on one with California Governor Gavin Newsom in Pacific Palisades as Los Angeles deals with the worst fire in city history.
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- #BREAKING #SunsetFire near Hollywood Hills & Runyon Canyon
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- 1 year ago
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- L.A. Rams Make a Wish Come True!
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- 1 year ago
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- The Los Angeles Rams are making the wishes come true for 3 brave boys via @makeawish.
They sign them to the team for the weekend & they have a dream experience.
@Foxla is there exclusively for the emotional moments, including time with Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Kyren Williams.
Reporter: Elex Michaelson
Photographers: Justin O'Brien, Julio Duran
Editor: Debbie Kim
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- What Motivated New Orleans Terror Attack? (TMZ Live! with Harvey Levin & Elex Michaelson)
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- 1 year ago
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- In the wake of the New Orleans terror attack on New Years Day, we're learning new information about the terror suspect, his background and his motivation.
This is the full episode of TMZ Live! co-hosted by Harvey Levin and guest co-host Elex Michaelson.
They also delve into the Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively competing lawsuits and have some fun discussing Justin Bieber and Mark Wahlberg.
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- Rose Parade 2025
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- 1 year ago
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- FOX 11 Los Angeles' live coverage of the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade, hosted by Elex Michaelson and Christine Devine.
This commercial free presentation aired live on New Year's Day and features floats, bands, and musical acts.
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- Rose Parade Highlights 2025
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- 1 year ago
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- Here are some of the memorable moments from FOX 11 Los Angeles' live coverage of the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade, hosted by Elex Michaelson and Christine Devine.
Edited by Jaime Sanchez.
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- Matthews on #JimmyCarter: “A Man of Peace” #politics #carter #Rip #breaking
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- 1 year ago
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- The Issue Is: Best of 2024 (Full Episode)
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- 1 year ago
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- This week, we look back on an unprecedented and unforgettable political year: 2024.
From a presidential nominee being shot, to another dropping out of the race and all the twists and turns in between.
Plus, we reflect on California's U.S. Senate race, the fight over crime and punishment, homelessness and more.
In this episode, we also look back at some of the wisdom we've learned and the funniest moments of the year.
Among our guests: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris,. Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, Bill Maher, Frank Luntz, Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, Steve Garvey, Barbara Lee, David Petraeus, Katie Couric, Jen Psaki, Dave Rubin, Alex Padilla, Laphonza Butler, Gloria Allred, Harvey Levin, Peter Hamby, Melanie Mason, Brian Goldsmith, Lynn Vavreck, Lisa Bloom, John Kobylt, and Chris Matthews.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- Steve Hilton for California Governor?
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- 1 year ago
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- Steve Hilton is considering a run for Governor of California.
The former FOX News host & conservative commentator is out with a new book called "Califailure," which describes what he describes as the state's mismanagement. It is available for pre-order now.
He lays out policy ideas for fixing the state's problems.
Hilton says he'll make a decision about his political future early in 2025.
This interview aired on the FOX 11 Los Angeles News at 6PM.
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- Drones: We Need More Transparency #drones #news #politics #analysis
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- 1 year ago
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- California Strong Helps Fire Victims
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- 1 year ago
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- Pro athletes founded California Strong in 2018 when they were evacuated from their homes due to the Woolsey Fire.
Now, many are evacuated again due to the Franklin Fire.
That’s not stopping them from helping families impacted by the Mountain Fire.
We caught up with Ryan Braun at the Southeastern Ventura County YMCA for this story on Fox 11 Los Angeles. #fire #franklinfire #news #breakingnews #sports #charity #prosports #elexmichaelson
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- Knowles: Newsom is Toughest Dem to Beat in 2028 #politics #newsom #california #president
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- 1 year ago
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- Democratic Mayor: CA Democrats Aren’t Listening #mattmahan #california #democrats #politics
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- 1 year ago
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- The Issue Is: Mayor Matt Mahan, Michael Knowles & the L.A. Rams (Full Episode)
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- 1 year ago
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- This week, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Democrat, expresses frustration with California's Democratic leadership.
Mahan was the first Democratic mayor to endorse Proposition 36. But, now he's concerned the state's leadership aren't discussing how to enforce 36 and are potentially adding costs to gas prices.
Mahan also discusses homelessness, artificial intelligence, and crime.
Then, Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire talks about why Trump won, how Democrats lost, and how he thinks Gov. Newsom would be the strongest Democratic nominee.
Finally, the Los Angeles Rams running backs talk about their decision to wear cleats supporting the Axe ALS Foundation. They're doing so after their coach, Ron Gould, told them about one of his former players who is now battling ALS.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- A VERY Different Vision for Democrats in CA (Full Interview with San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan)
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- 1 year ago
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- San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says California Democrats need "less performative politics and more focus on government performance."
He says state leaders aren't in touch with actual Democratic voters on issues like crime and energy costs.
Mahan supported Prop. 36, which increases penalties for certain thefts and drug crimes.
We also discuss San Jose's approach to homelessness and artificial intelligence...and whether Mahan is interested in running for Governor.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- Michael Knowles: Democrats "Blew It" (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson)
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- 1 year ago
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- @DailyWire host @MichaelKnowles joins @elexmichaelson to discuss why Trump won the presidency and how Democrats "blew it."
He discusses the President Elect's cabinet picks & why he thinks @cagovernor may be the Democrats' answer in 2028.
This is the full, unedited interview from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson"
Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- L.A. Rams' EMOTIONAL ALS Tribute
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- 1 year ago
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- "I feel like I get the power from this shoe!"
@LARams running backs are wearing cleats honoring the non-profit "Axe ALS" as part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative.
Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, and Ronnie Rivers are inspired by their running backs coach Ron Gould.
Gould coached Eric Stevens at UC Berkeley about a decade ago & he's stayed in contact with Eric during his battle with ALS.
Eric, who was diagnosed with ALS at just 29, founded AXE ALS with his wife Amanda.
They raise funds and awareness for those battling ALS.
Among those helping them with that mission is Kyren Williams, who just this week was named as a finalist for the NFL's Walton Payton Man of the Year competition.
This story originally aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Reporter: Elex Michaelson
Editor: Debbie Kim
Photographer: James Wulff
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- Patricia Heaton & Christians Fight Antisemitism
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- 1 year ago
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- “Love conquers hate!"
Patricia Heaton is leading Christians in fighting antisemitism.
She founded the October 7 coalition & recently partnered with the Greater Zion Church in Compton to host survivors of Hamas, the Holocaust, and the Jim Crow South.
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- Nathan Hochman's 1st Interview as L.A.'s DA
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- 1 year ago
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- Elex Michaelson catches up with L.A. County's newest District Attorney moments after he's sworn in by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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- Chris Myers' CRAZY OJ Simpson Story
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- 1 year ago
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- FOX Sports broadcaster Chris Myers has done virtually everything in an extraordinary career.
He talks about all of it in his new book, "That Deserves a Wow."
He's perhaps best known for his interviewing skills.
Myers did the first interview with OJ Simpson after both trials wrapped up...and he was shocked by what Simpson said to him during commercial breaks.
We talked about that, interviewing Tom Brady, the NFL and more during this FOX 11 Los Angeles segment with Marla Tellez and myself.
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- L.A. Dodgers EXTRAORDINARY Community Work
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- 1 year ago
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- @Dodgers are champions this season.
But their work off the diamond may be even more impressive.
The L.A. Dodgers Foundation has raised over $200 million & impacted more than 10 million young people.
Here's our @Foxla profile via "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Several Democrats Slam Biden’s Pardon of Hunter #analysis #politics #biden #trump #breaking
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- 1 year ago
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- Athletes Who Serve (Feat. the Dodgers, Lakers, Rams & Arnold Schwarzenegger)
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- 1 year ago
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- During this Thanksgiving week, "The Issue Is:" takes a break from politics to focus on sports and service.
For months, we've spent time with current and former players from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams as they've used their platforms to lift up our community.
Among those featured: Mookie Betts, Magic Johnson, Anthony Davis, Clayton Kershaw, Quentin Lake, Kyren WIlliams.
Plus, we go one on one with the most celebrated bodybuilder of all time, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to discuss his nearly seven decades of giving back.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide interview show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Sen. Alex Padilla & Family Visit Project Angel Food
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- 1 year ago
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- Senator Alex Padilla & his family visit @ProjectAngelFoodPeopleFoodLoveProject Angel Food to prepare medically tailored Thanksgiving meals for SoCal's neediest residents.
They've made over 18 million meals over the years.
"If you're able to keep people healthy, you'll lower healthcare costs! Imagine that!"
While volunteering together, we also discussed some of the news of the day.
The California Democrat says hes been impressed with how Sen. Marco Rubio has handled his nomination for Sec. of State.
"A lot we do not agree on, but I know from my conversations he's approaching it more seriously & thoughtfully."
He's more concerned about the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy & Tulsi Gabbard's cabinet nominations.
"Not to let my Senate Republicans off the hook. They're going to have a serious test...are they going to give Trump whatever he wants for the next 4 years or are they going to live up to...

