Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by @foxla’s @Elex_Michaelson
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What an excellent segment on an amazing person Father Greg Boyle @HomeboyInd I've seen firsthand hardcore gang members repent and turn from their life of violence to love and kindness...very inspiring 🇺🇸🙏🏻
For months, we've worked on a documentary profiling Father Greg Boyle & @HomeboyInd.
They've helped thousands of people over 4 decades transition from gang violence & addiction...to productive work.
It debuts tonight on @TheIssueIsShow at 10:30p @FOXLA.
I went on @GDLA with @Araksya & @JennLahmers to preview it.
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This week on @TheIssueIsShow:
A documentary special on @HomeboyInd, which helps thousands of our most vulnerable citizens ever year.
Why their approach works...and what we can all learn from it?
Debuts tonight at 10:30p on @FOXLA
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Thanks to everyone who followed along with reporting from the DNC.
We’ve compiled it all into one show—feat CA officials who know @KamalaHarris best, some of the country’s top commentators, and even some comedy.
@TheIssueIsShow from Chicago…debuts tonight 10:30p on @FOXLA.
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Our full @TheIssueIsShow interview w @SpeakerPelosi is streaming!
We discuss:
-Biden’s departure
-Harris’ nomination
-“The Art of Power”
-The attacks on 1/6 and her husband
-How the Affordable Care Act was *really* passed & so much more
The link: youtu.be/yQ5cM7RxnpQ?si=vu2G…
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This week on @TheIssueIsShow:
One of the most powerful & influential legislators in American history.
An hour with @SpeakerPelosi on “the art of power.”
Debuts @FOXLA 10:30p tonight.
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.@GavinNewsom says @KamalaHarris will "clean [Donald Trump's] clock" in a debate.
"It's clear he's looking at the clock and he's panicking...he's knowing he's starting to lose...he's got to regret his vice presidential choice."
"I worry about how unhinged he can get over the course of the next few months. I'm grateful he's not the President of the United States and just a candidate."
More on @TheIssueIsShow via @FOXLA
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EXCLUSIVE: California Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil is SWITCHING PARTIES from Democrat to Republican. She's giving her first interview to @TheIssueIsShow
"Seeing how the inner workings of the majority party work in Sacramento, I have to step back & say is this good?...My answer is no."
"The reality is, in California, we have seen the pendulum swing so far in the areas of crime, homelessness...and public education."
@AlvaradoGil2026 is losing her chair in the human services committee & she admits "there may be other repercussions..."
Sen. Alvarado-Gil is the first CA Senator to switch from Democrat to Republican in the middle of a term.
She was elected in 2022 as a Democrat & will run in 2026 as a Republican.
Her district, which is mostly made up of Republicans, is in California's Sierra & Central Valley.
"I am going to stay a Republican until I am put in the ground," she joked. "I'm committed to this."
That being said, Sen. Alvarado-Gil wouldn't say whether she'll support @KamalaHarris or @realDonaldTrump in November.
Via @FOXLA
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.@GavinNewsom says he's NOT impressed by L.A. County's leadership in tackling homelessness & clearing encampments.
"With all due respect, there's no more excuses...Where's the urgency?"
He says if they don't change, "I will re-direct those dollars to counties and cities that are doing their part."
More on @TheIssueIsShow via @FOXLA
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Exclusive: I ask VP candidate @NicoleShanahan if abortion access should be decided by individual states?
"Its what we have right now, and I can see a benefit. We have look at in the positive because its what we have and we have to make the best of what we have. The Supreme Court is our highest court and I have to respect its decision. Whether I'm happy with that or not is irrelevant..."
@RobertKennedyJr's running mate says she's personally pro choice for early term abortions but is open to potential restrictions on late term abortions.
"It becomes about viability, not about term limits."
Watch her first TV news sit down with @theissueisshow here: youtube.com/watch?v=R7JzSMGC…
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.@RobertKennedyJr's VP candidate & former Democrat @NicoleShanahan on Democratic affiliated groups suing to keep them off ballots:
"I've never met a party that hates democracy more than the current leadership within the democratic party."
Full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=R7JzSMGC…
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Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one with attorney, entrepreneur and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan, for her first TV sit-down since being named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate. foxla.com/news/issue-is-firs…
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As @RobertKennedyJr's VP, @NicoleShanahan would prioritize improving America's health.
She says the $1 trillion FARM bill invests WAY too much in soda & unhealthy food.
"They are gutting the American family by gutting their metabolic health...it is a disgrace!"
Full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=R7JzSMGC…
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Exclusive: @NicoleShanahan on ANY vaccine mandate:
"I don't think mandates should exist for any healthcare decisions related to children."
@RobertKennedyJr's VP pick says she and her daughter are both fully vaccinated. But, she says they both "had adverse reactions" to vaccines.
She has questions about whole industry.
Watch the full interview with @TheIssueIsShow, her first TV news sit down as a VP candidate: youtube.com/watch?v=R7JzSMGC…
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EXCLUSIVE: This week on @TheIssueIsShow: @NicoleShanahan.
It’s her first TV news sit down since being named @RobertKennedyJr’s VP pick.
Our show debuts Friday at 10:30p on @FOXLA and airs all weekend on stations across CA.
Look for clips here & on my YouTube page soon!
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"The answer is not to make it impossible to seek asylum!"
Democratic @SenAlexPadilla is against @JoeBiden's immigration executive action.
"What's better than getting tougher on the border is getting smarter on the border."
Via @TheIssueIsShow
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⚾️ Something fun:
@AlexPadilla4CA will be pitching at next week's Congressional Baseball game, raising 💰for charities.
"My priority...try not to embarrass myself...
"There used to be a fastball, an off speed, and a split finger. These days, I'm happy to just throw strikes!"
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.@RubinReport on immigration:
"Everything is downstream from immigration..."
"Whatever the issue you care about...unless we have a border...you don't have a country."
Wacth our full interview with @RubinReportShow host here: youtube.com/watch?v=Bi-tsBmp…
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Who should @realDonaldTrump pick as VP?
@RubinReport thinks he should try to expand his base & attract disaffected Democrats & independents.
The @RubinReportShow host says former Democrat @TulsiGabbard could help Trump the most.
Full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=Bi-tsBmp…
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.@RubinReport on leaving California for Florida...
"It's about a culture of freedom. When the government gets out of your way so you can live the way you see fit, you start being happier...you might be more inclined to pick up some trash or not burn down a Pep Boy's."
More: youtube.com/watch?v=Bi-tsBmp…
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.@RubinReport says @GavinNewsom is a "snake" who drove him to move from CA to FL:
"Somehow he got the homeless people off the streets of San Francisco when the Chinese President showed up. The day the Chinese President was gone, the homeless were back."
"These are all problems that can be solved, but for whatever reason, he doesn't want to solve them."
Full interview with the @RubinReportShow host: youtube.com/watch?v=Bi-tsBmp…