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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Issue Is: Inside the Milken Global Conference
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The Milken Global Conference unites the biggest names in tech, politics, sports, entertainment and more. 'The Issue Is:' hosts a panel on Los Angeles' wildfire response, featuring LA Mayor Karen Bass, Snapchat Founder and CEO Evan Spiegel, Cinny Kennard, head of the Annenberg Foundation, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. U.S. Education Secretary discusses President Donald Trump's plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Dr. Mehmet Oz talks about his new position as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Political experts Frank Luntz, Sarah Longwell and Nicholas Kristof talk about the mood of the country under the Trump administration and the state of the Democratic opposition. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Issue Is: Sen. Alex Padilla; Areva Martin and Jennifer Horn
Sen. Alex Padilla (D – Calif.) discusses President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office – from immigration to tariffs to his wildfire response. On a lighter note, Padilla also discusses the congressional baseball game and his love of baking. Then, "The Issue Is:" panel Areva Martin and Jennifer Horn debate Kamala Harris' reemergence on the national stage, President Trump's first 100 days, and Gov. Gavin Newsom's battle with Elon Musk. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Issue Is: Jane Fonda
LOS ANGELES - This week, an exclusive sit-down interview with legendary actor and activist Jane Fonda. We meet up with her in Santa Barbara, the site of her latest environmental fight. Fonda is trying to stop Sable Oil Corporation from restarting production on the Santa Barbara channel. It stopped in 2015 after a massive oil pipeline rupture near the Refugio state beach. Fonda joined fellow actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other environmentalists in holding a rally to "stop Sable." Many of them also attended a public meeting featuring leaders on both sides of the issue. In this special edition of "The Issue Is:," we talk to Fonda, Louis-Dreyfus, a representative from Sable, and California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot about the issue of oil. We also have a broader conversation with Fonda about activism, her frustrations with Governor Newsom, lessons learned from Vietnam, the future of the Democratic Party, and some of her cultural favorites. The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes by clicking here.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Issue Is: California AG Rob Bonta
LOS ANGELES - Rob Bonta, the Attorney General of California, is in charge of the largest statewide Department of Justice in the country. With the Democrats out of power in the House, Senate, and White House, their best option to push back against President Trump is through the courts. Bonta told FOX 11 that all Democratic Attorneys General in the country meet every day via Zoom to discuss a joint strategy to take on the Trump Administration. In his sit down interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," we get a behind the scenes look at that strategy, a deep dive into immigration, and Bonta's decision not to run for governor himself. He also made some news in endorsing Kamala Harris' bid for governor. In the end, we have some fun and learn about some surprising musical favorites for the Attorney General. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Issue Is: Billy Bush, Kamala Harris, Rick Caruso
We join former Vice President Kamala Harris on her first trip to the Pacific Palisades since the Palisades Fire. The visit comes as speculation intensifies whether she'll run for California Governor. Businessman Rick Caruso is also considering a run for Governor. We caught up with him at his home as he launched a non-profit for fire relief. "Extra" host Billy Bush joins us to talk about his new show "Hot Mics with Billy Bush." On the streaming show, Billy weighs in on politics, sports, and entertainment with hot he brings that candor to our set. He also shares the key lessons he learned from his famous Bush family members. "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
