The Issue Is

An unprecedented week in American politics, as "The Issue Is" hits the road for the Republican National Convention.

This week, following his shaky debate performance, the chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling for President Biden to step aside continued to grow. Biden, defiant, saying he's staying.

This week, Elex is joined by Kara Swisher as the legendary tech journalist discusses motherhood and her bestseller "Burn Book."

Jon Favreau, of "Pod Save America," speaks on building Crooked Media and his years as Barack Obama's speechwriter.

This week marked one of the most consequential presidential debate in years as President Biden and former President Trump faced off in Atlanta.

Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one with Nicole Shanahan for her first TV sit-down since being named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate.

This week, Elex is joined by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur and attorney Areva Martin.

This week, as President Biden announced new executive action at the border, Elex Michaelson is joined by California Senator Alex Padilla. While most Republicans think the Biden order is too little, too late, Padilla actually believes the order is too tough. He pushes back against the President of his own party. 

Conservative commentator Dave Rubin talks immigration, leaving California for Florida, Governor Newsom, President Trump's impending VP pick, and more. 

Jordan Klepper, a longtime member of "The Daily Show" news team, discusses he work traveling the country, what he's learned from speaking with Trump supporters, what's he's learned from working with Jon Stewart, listening to others in divisive times, and more.