The Issue Is
Discussions and political debates with top news makers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California and the nation, hosted by FOX 11's Elex Michaelson. Elex Michaelson co-hosts Good Day LA weekday mornings from 7-10 am and hosts the political talk show "The Issue Is:" on Friday nights at 10:30 pm. He also contributes to various reports to all of FOX 11's newscasts.
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Discussions and political debates with top news makers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California and the nation, hosted by FOX 11's Elex Michaelson. Elex Michaelson co-hosts Good Day LA weekday mornings from 7-10 am and hosts the political talk show "The Issue Is:" on Friday nights at 10:30 pm. He also contributes to various reports to all of FOX 11's newscasts.
Season 7 Episode Guide
35 Episodes 2023 - 2024
Episode 1
Melanie Mason; Robert Shrum; Chris Matthews
Thu, Jan 5, 2023
Episode 2
Katie Porter; Peter Hamby
Fri, Jan 12, 2024
Episode 3
Barbara Lee; Eric Early; David Petraeus
Fri, Jan 19, 2024
Episode 4
Adam Schiff; Nancy Pelosi
Fri, Jan 26, 2024
Episode 5
Kamala Harris; Alex Padilla
Fri, Feb 2, 2024
Episode 6
Nikki Haley; Christina Pascucci
Fri, Feb 9, 2024
Episode 7
Alex Padilla; Matt Mahan; Areva Martin
Fri, Feb 16, 2024
Episode 8
Bill Melugin; Dean Phillips; Katie Porter
Fri, Feb 23, 2024
Episode 9
Peter Hamby; Melanie Mason
Fri, Mar 1, 2024
Episode 10
Adam Schiff; Brian Goldsmith; Mike Murphy
Fri, Mar 8, 2024
Episode 11
Hakeem Jeffries; Alex Padilla
Fri, Mar 15, 2024
Episode 12
Tulsi Gabbard; Gavin Newsom; Arnold Schwarzenegger; Jane Fonda; Josh Fryday
Fri, Mar 22, 2024
Episode 13
Frank Luntz; Katie Porter
Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Episode 14
Bill Melugin; Andrew Gruel; Michael Tubbs
Fri, Apr 5, 2024
Episode 15
Gloria Allred; Wally Adeyemo
Fri, Apr 12, 2024
Episode 16
Metta World Peace; Harvey Levin
Fri, Apr 19, 2024
Episode 17
Steve Garvey; Jessica Levinson; Harvey Levin
Fri, Apr 26, 2024
Episode 18
Bill Maher
Fri, May 3, 2024
Episode 19
Emmanuel Acho; Noa Tishby; The Milken Institute Global Conference
Fri, May 10, 2024
Episode 20
Jen Psaki
Fri, May 17, 2024
Episode 21
Katie Couric; Brian Wallach; Sandra Abrevaya
Fri, May 24, 2024
Episode 22
Robert Rivas; John McEntee
Fri, May 31, 2024
Episode 23
Alex Padilla; Dave Rubin; Jordan Klepper
Fri, Jun 7, 2024
Episode 24
Chad Bianco; Rick Chavez Zbur; Areva Martin
Fri, Jun 14, 2024
Episode 25
Nicole Shanahan
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
Episode 26
Post-Debate Special
Thu, Jun 27, 2024
Episode 27
Debate Night; Jon Favreau
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
Episode 28
Kara Swisher
Fri, Jul 5, 2024
Episode 29
Alex Thompson; Tom Perez; Dave Rubin
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
Episode 30
The 2024 Republican National Convention
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Episode 31
Melanie Mason; Lynn Vavreck; Areva Martin
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Episode 32
Frank Luntz
Fri, Aug 2, 2024
Episode 33
Marie Alvarado-Gil; Gavin Newsom; Brian Tyler Cohen; Adam Schiff
Fri, Aug 9, 2024
Episode 34
Nancy Pelosi
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
Episode 35
The 2024 Democratic National Convention
Fri, Aug 23, 2024