The Issue Is...The Mooch!

The former White House Communications Director offers rare, candid insight into why President Donald Trump so often embellishes stories.

He talks about his friendships with both Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen...and comments on the potential criminal cases both are facing.

Scaramucci criticizes the policy of separating illegal immigrant parents from their children and offers the President advice on changing his messaging on that.

He discusses the possibility of a TV talk show with Stormy Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti.

Plus, the Mooch describes how his dad impacted him.

Our panel this week weighs in on North Korea, China tariffs, and the possibility of splitting California into 3 states.

Panelists: Jane Wells of CNBC, Gianno Caldwell of FOX News Channel and Jessica Levinson from Loyola Law School.

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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.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) sits down for an in depth interview about the future of progressivism.

He reflect on the lessons he learned from 2016, what he’d say to President Trump in a debate and talks about whether he’ll run for President again.

Sanders also shares advice to his young followers who feel disillusioned in the Trump era.

Our panel this week discusses Sanders and also the California primary election.

Joining us: political consultant Jasmyne Cannick and Breitbart’s Joel Pollak.

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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.

With days to go before California's primary election, gubernatorial candidates Antonio Villaraigosa and John Chiang join us.

They tackle issues including education, homelessness, sanctuary cities and more.

Our panel delves into the controversial comments by Roseanne and Samantha Bee and what should happen to them next.

Panelists include: Leeann Tweeden of KABC Radio, Dick Helton of KNX Radio, and Caroline Heldman of Occidental College. 

"The Issue Is:" was recorded live on June 1, 2018 and hosted by Elex Michaelson.

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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.

Republican Assemblyman Travis Allen responds to President Trump endorsing his Republican rival John Cox.

On a day when John Cox called Allen a "useful idiot" who should drop out of the race, Allen called Cox an "angry old man from Chicago."

Allen describes his plan for sanctuary cities, the gas tax, and climate change.

Democrat Delaine Eastin offers a much different view.

She reacts to Harvey Weinstein turning himself in, education reform, and California's homelessness issue.

Our panel talks analyzes the governor's race, the Me Too movement, and the growing scandal at USC.

Among the panelists: progressive activist Lauren Steiner, conservative activist Shirley Husar and journalist Brian Goldsmith.

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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.

The Issue Is...the future of the #MeToo movement.

The mother/daughter attorney combo of Gloria Allred and Lisa Bloom sit down for a rare, joint interview.

For the first time, they discuss publicly Bloom working with Harvey Weinstein when his scandal broke.

They also talk about Bill Cosby and other high profile cases.

And, Allred talks about how she inspired Meghan Markle at a young age.

Plus, our panel weighs in on what's next for gun control in America.

Panelists include: Sandra Tsing Loh of NPR, Jessica Levinson of Loyola Law School and KABC's John Phillips.

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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.

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox explains his recent rise in the polls, fights back against the L.A. Times endorsement, and suggests the California Governor Jerry Brown should be in jail.

Congresswoman Karen Bass joins Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis at Los Angeles' Community Coalition. They discuss racism and activism in the Trump era.

Our panelists this week are Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times, legendary publicist Howard Bragman and KFI Radio's Tim Conway Jr. They delve into the governor's race and the future of Republicanism in California.

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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.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, the frontrunner for California governor, defends California's sanctuary state law and talks about how he'd approach homelessness differently than Gov. Jerry Brown.

In our "policy issues" segment--he shares his approach to charter schools.

Plus, he answers "personal issues" and reveals that Train is his favorite band.

Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burnank) tells his fellow Democrats that it is way too early to talk about Impeachment. He's concerned this is a fruitless political strategy.

Our panel--Dan Schnur, Areva Martin, and Joel B. Pollak--share insights and analysis on the governor's race, the President's legal woes and Kanye West's entry into politics.

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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.

Who is Delaine Eastin? She wants to be California’s first female governor.

Delaine Eastin wants to be California's first female governor. Her main priority? Education.

Eastin served as the first female Superintendent of Public Instruction in California history. She also served in the state Assembly.

In this interview with Elex Michaelson, she talks about how her parents inspired her, how she broke ground, and what the kids mean to her at Delaine Eastin Elementary School.

Following Elex’s talk with Eastin, he talks with USC’s Dan Schnur for analysis on the governor’s race as a whole.

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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.

Who is Antonio Villaraigosa? The Democrat is running to become California’s first Latino governor since 1875. He broke ground as Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of Los Angeles.

In this in depth interview with Elex Michaelson, Villaraigosa reflects on a troubled childhood, 40 years of public service, and newfound happiness in his personal life.

He shares his jobs plan for California & why he feels some fellow Democrats have it wrong when it comes to healthcare.

He also talks about immigration, housing, homelessness, and more.

Following Elex’s talk with Villaraigosa, he talks with USC’s Dan Schnur for analysis on the governor’s race as a whole.

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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.

Who is Travis Allen? The Republican Assemblyman from Huntington Beach is running for governor of California as a proud supporter of President Donald Trump.

Allen says his mother’s run for office while he was a kid first introduced him to politics.

In more recent years, much of his family moved away from the Golden State due to its high taxes and unfriendliness to business.

Allen says his love of surfing helped to convince him to stay and head to Sacramento to try and fix the state’s problems.

After Elex Michaelson’s conversation with Allen, he speaks with USC’s Dan Schnur for analysis about the state of the governor’s race.

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.