Episode #408
408: The final episode
Aug 16, 202527 min
After more than seven years, Elex Michaelson is leaving FOX 11. He takes a look back at some of the show's most iconic moments.
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The Issue Is
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Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state.
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What is The Issue Is about?
Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state.
Who hosts The Issue Is?
The Issue Is is hosted by FOX. The show has published 422 episodes to date.
What has The Issue Is covered recently?
Recent episodes include "408: The final episode" (16 August 2025, 27 minutes), "407: Gavin Newsom fights against Texas" (16 August 2025, 20 minutes), and "406: Karen Bass, and an announcement" (9 August 2025, 29 minutes).
How often does The Issue Is publish?
The Issue Is publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 422 episodes.
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Booking probability for The Issue Is is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Issue Is requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Issue Is's contact route on record: verified email.
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FOX hosts The Issue Is, a news podcast with 422 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #407
407: Gavin Newsom fights against Texas
Aug 16, 202520 minGov. Gavin Newsom is launching a campaign to fight Texas' proposed redistricting.
Episode #406
406: Karen Bass, and an announcement
Aug 9, 202529 minLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks about immigration raids, homelessness, the Olympics and more, while Elex make an announcement about The Issue Is.
Episode #405
405: Stephen Cloobeck, Ken Martin
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Episode #404
404: Stephen Cloobeck, Ken Martin
Aug 2, 202521 minDemocratic candidate for California Governor, Stephen Cloobeck joins us in our studio. Elex is also joined by the chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, sits down for an exclusive interview about...
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Episode #396
396: Karen Bass on LA protests, ICE raids
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394: Alex Thompson and "Original Sin"
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- May 24, 202537 min
Elex sits down with Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democratic candidate for California governor, as well as professor Dan Schnur and conservative commentator Matt Klink.
Episode #392
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Episode #391
391: Jamie Dimon
May 10, 202532 minJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sat down for an exclusive interview with FOX 11's Elex Michaelson in Pacific Palisades. He spoke about rebuilding California, Trump's tariffs, the entertainment industry, and more.
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Episode #389
389: Steve Hilton, Brian Goldsmith, Amie Parnes
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- Apr 19, 202522 min
This week, California became the first state in the country to sue the Trump administration over tariffs.
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