Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is the leading candidate to be the next governor of California when it comes to polling and fundraising. What defines his worldview? In this in depth interview with Elex Michaelson, he opens up about a childhood that had him going back and forth between two very different worlds.

He talks about his mother's lasting impact, his African American foster brother, why he's never smoked pot, and having children of his own changed everything for him.

He also shares his views on immigration, healthcare, gun control, early childhood education and more.

After the conversation with Lt. Governor Newsom, USC's Dan Schnur analyzes Newsom's strengths and weaknesses as a candidate.

This is part of a special "The Issue Is..." series where Elex speaks with all of the leading candidates for California governor.

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The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show, broadcast from FOX 11 Studios in Los Angeles. For airtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.