Congressman Elect Harley Rouda just won one of the most watched, most competitive, and most expensive congressional races in the country.   

He defeated 30 year incumbent Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher in California's 48th district. 

So what's next for the Orange County Democrat who will represent a majority Republican district?

"We need moderates back in office," he tells us. 

On "The Issue Is:" Rouda explains where he's looking for common ground in a time of increasing polarization. 

Our panel this week: TV host Melissa Rivers, KFI Radio's Tim Conway Jr. & criminal defense attorney Sara Azari. 

They talk about the satire worthy Oval Office meeting between the President & Democratic leaders and what Michael Cohen's sentencing means going forward. 

They also offer suggestions for who could host the Oscars. 

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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.