Best Ben Arellano Podcasts (2025)

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God's Perfect Plan: The Redemption of a Former Criminal 1:11:51

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In a deeply compelling episode, we witness the intersection of two lives once divided by the law, now united by faith and a shared purpose. The discussion centers around the transformative journey of Jay Jay, an ex-convict who found solace and redemption through Jesus Christ, and his reconnection with a former detective, who now plays a pivotal rol…

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402: The Issue Is: Frank Luntz, Corrin Rankin, Clayton Kershaw 36:59

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Pollster Frank Luntz discusses the state of politics, and California Republican Party Chair talks about the state's potential re-districting, while Clayton Kershaw celebrates his 3,000th strikeout by giving back.By The Issue Is

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401: The Issue Is: Gregory Bovino and Gustavo Arellano 35:41

11d ago35:41

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US Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino and the LA Times' Gustavo Arellano offer two very different perspectives on immigration raids in California.By The Issue Is

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400: MLB on FOX celebrates 30 years 22:24

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MLB on FOX celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, capturing three decades of unforgettable baseball moments. We get a look behind the scenes with Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter.By The Issue Is

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Behold! A New Creature In Christ 1:04:28

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The transformative concept of being "a new creature in Christ" encapsulates the profound metamorphosis that occurs when one accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior. This episode delves into the remarkable journey of personal redemption, emphasizing the radical change that accompanies a genuine faith in Christ. Through the testimony of Jay Jay, we expl…

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399: Ben, Brett & Jordy Meiselas 25:46

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The Meiselas Brothers started the "Meidas Touch" in response to President Donald Trump. Now, with Trump back in the White House, the brothers join The Issue Is to discuss politics.By The Issue Is

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398: Douglas Murray 1:12:01

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We travel to the Nixon Presidential Library to host a discussion with journalist, commentator and author Douglas Murray about his best-selling book "On Democracies and Death Cults," and a historic week in Iran.By The Issue Is

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397: Arnold Schwarzenegger in Austria 26:08

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We travel with former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to Austria for the Austria World Summit.By The Issue Is

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396: Karen Bass on LA protests, ICE raids 14:49

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In a bonus episode this week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass discusses the anti-ICE protests in downtown LA and curfew, the confusion of federal agents at Dodger Stadium and more.By The Issue Is

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395: Gavin Newsom, Bill Essayli, Gustavo Arellano 42:51

2M ago42:51

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During a week of anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles, we talk to U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the LA Times' Gustavo Arellano.By The Issue Is

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394: Alex Thompson and "Original Sin" 24:24

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"Original Sin," the new book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, is one of the best-selling books in the country. It talks about President Joe Biden cognitive decline. Thompson joins The Issue Is to discuss their work.By The Issue Is

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393: Antonio Villaraigosa; Dan Schnur & Matt Klink 37:20

2M ago37:20

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Elex sits down with Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democratic candidate for California governor, as well as professor Dan Schnur and conservative commentator Matt Klink.By The Issue Is

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392: Inside the Milken Global Conference 20:18

2M ago20:18

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Inside the Milken Global Conference with a panel on LA wildfire response and one-on-one with Dr. Mehmet Oz, California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.By The Issue Is

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391: Jamie Dimon 31:49

3M ago31:49

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sat down for an exclusive interview with FOX 11's Elex Michaelson in Pacific Palisades. He spoke about rebuilding California, Trump's tariffs, the entertainment industry, and more.By The Issue Is

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Breaking Free: Life After Mormonism and Embracing Christ 1:08:31

3M ago1:08:31

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This episode of the Abundant Life podcast delves into the profound journey of Cody Bentley, a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) who has transitioned to a born-again Christian. The discussion, guided by hosts Saso and Ben, emphasizes the contrast between the doctrines of Mormonism and traditional Christianity, pa…

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390: Sen. Alex Padilla; Areva Martin and Jennifer Horn 55:48

3M ago55:48

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Sen. Alex Padilla (D – Calif.) discusses President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. In a panel discussion, Areva Martin and Jennifer Horn also weighs in on Trump's second term, in addition to discussing Kamala Harris' return to the national spotlight.By The Issue Is

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389: Steve Hilton, Brian Goldsmith, Amie Parnes 42:16

3M ago42:16

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This week, Elex is joined by Steve Hilton, who announced is running for the Governor of California, and Brian Goldsmith, who is running for State Senate. Journalist Amie Parnes also joins the show.By The Issue Is

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A Child of God: Tony’s Testimony of Transformation 1:05:46

3M ago1:05:46

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In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, we delve into the profound transformation of Tony Mendez, a testament to the boundless grace of God. As articulated through the key verse, 1 John 3:1, we explore the extraordinary privilege of being called children of God, highlighting the transformative love that this identity entails. Tony shares his …

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388: Rob Bonta; Bob Shrum & Jessica Milan Patterson 22:16

3M ago22:16

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This week, California became the first state in the country to sue the Trump administration over tariffs.By The Issue Is

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387: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Tomi Lahren vs Brian Tyler Cohen; JJ Redick & Rick Caruso 36:55

4M ago36:55

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We sit down with Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the USC campus to discuss his environmental efforts, California's wildfires, his son Patrick's appearances on "The White Lotus," and Schwarzenegger's recent role as Santa Claus.By The Issue Is

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386: Xavier Becerra, Gloria Allred, John Phillips 46:45

4M ago46:45

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Xavier Becerra is running for California Governor. He gave the first TV interview of his campaign to FOX 11's statewide political show "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."By The Issue Is

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385: Melanie Mason, Mike Murphy 27:13

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This week, POLITICO's Melanie Mason and political strategist Mike Murphy join "The Issue Is:" panel to discuss a big week in politics.By The Issue Is

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The Key to Breakthrough 1:04:45

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What’s Holding You Back? Are you feeling stuck? Struggling with sin, addiction, anxiety, or complacency? Many of us long for a breakthrough—but what if the key isn’t in trying harder, but in surrendering to Jesus? In this episode, we dive into what true spiritual breakthrough looks like and how you can experience victory through Christ. Key Verse: …

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384: Jane Fonda 23:24

4M ago23:24

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Actresses Jane Fonda and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are fighting to stop more oil production in California.. and have some strong words for Gov. Newsom in the process.By The Issue Is

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383: Katie Porter, Mike Madrid and Matt Mahan 43:00

5M ago43:00

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This week, Elex is joined by Katie Porter, who announced is running for California Governor. He is also joined by political strategist Mike Madrid and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.By The Issue Is

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382: Charlie Kirk, Scott Turner 26:26

5M ago26:26

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This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his first podcast in the "This is Gavin Newsom" series. It features an interview with Charlie Kirk. In it, the Governor agrees with Kirk that it is unfair for those born male to compete in female sports. Then, we travel to South Los Angeles to sit down with President Trump's new Secretary of Housing and Urban D…

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381: Harvey Levin, Chad Bianco, Robert Garcia 44:58

5M ago44:58

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This week, Elex is joined by Riverside County Sheriff and gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, Congressman Robert Garcia and TMZ's Harvey Levin.By The Issue Is

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380: Karen Bass, Jon Regardie, Sean Duffy 20:50

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This week, Elex speaks one-on-one with LA Mayor Karen Bass. Following the exclusive interview with the LA Mayor, Elex is also joined by political journalist Jon Regardie and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.By The Issue Is

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379: Rob Bonta 28:53

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On this episode of 'The Issue Is', California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, addresses Trump's immigration crackdown and discusses the joint effort by all Democratic Attorneys General in the country to push back on the administration.By The Issue Is

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378: Kamala Harris, Rick Caruso, Billy Bush 22:16

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We join former Vice President Kamala Harris on her first trip to the Pacific Palisades since the Palisades Fire, as speculation intensifies whether she'll run for California Governor. Businessman Rick Caruso is also considering a run for Governor. And "Extra" host Billy Bush joins us to talk about his new show "Hot Mics with Billy Bush."…

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No other name under heaven 57:10

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The Testimony of Carlos Mercado Is salvation found in religion? Or is it found in a person? Carlos Mercado grew up in the Catholic Church, but faith always felt more like a ritual than a relationship. Religion was something he was familiar with, but he never truly bought into it. That all changed when he met his wife, Nicole. As they started attend…

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377: The Issue Is: James Carville, Joel Pollak, Peter Hamby 48:37

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As President Trump expands presidential power at an extraordinary pace, we discuss how he pulled that off, where Democrats go from here, and how it all impacts California's wildfire recovery.By The Issue Is

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376: Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, Dave Rubin, Bret Baier 23:18

6M ago23:18

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On the first week of Donald Trump's second presidency, we report from Washington D.C. and the frontlines of fire damage in California.By The Issue Is

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How do I hear the voice of God? 1:16:22

7M ago1:16:22

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In this episode we are joined by Rebekah Mendez from Lamplight MinistriesHearing God’s voice is a question many are asking, but how can you discern it in your life? In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Rebekah Mendez from Lamp Light Ministries to the Abundant Life Podcast. As a Biblical counselor for women, Rebekah will lead our disc…

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375: 2024: An unforgettable political year 24:30

7M ago24:30

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This week, we look back on an unprecedented and unforgettable political year: 2024. From a presidential nominee being shot, to another dropping out of the race and all the twists and turns in between.By The Issue Is

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Born to Die 47:10

8M ago47:10

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This Christmas season, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us. But why did He come? In this episode, we dive into the heart of Philippians 2:8, uncovering the profound purpose of His arrival: to rescue sinners and reconcile us to God. From the moment of His birth, Jesus embraced humility, stepping into our broken world as fully God …

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374: Matt Mahan, Michael Knowles, LA Rams 35:04

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This week, Elex is joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who shares his frustration with California's Democratic leadership. Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire talks about how Trump won.By The Issue Is

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373: Athletes who serve their communities 21:22

8M ago21:22

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How the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers and Rams use their platforms to lift up others. Plus, one-on-one with Arnold Schwarzenegger to dive deep on his nearly seven decades of giving back. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.…

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372: Jerry Brown, Drew Pinsky 41:59

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This week, former California Governor Jerry Brown joins The Issue Is to discuss Donald Trump's election win and how Democrats may be to blame. Dr. Drew Pinsky weighs in on Trump's push to "Make America Healthy Again" and Dr. Oz being appointed a member of the cabinet.By The Issue Is

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371: Adam Schiff, Antonio Villaraigosa, Harvey Levin 42:36

9M ago42:36

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How did Donald Trump win the presidency? What happened to Latino voters? Where do Democrats go from here?By The Issue Is

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370: Katie Porter, Peter Hamby, John Kobylt 37:34

9M ago37:34

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This week, Donald Trump won every swing state and is on track to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Joining us to discuss is Rep. Katie Porter, Peter Hamby of PUCK News, and KFI AM 640's John Kobylt.By The Issue Is

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369: Peter Hamby, Melanie Mason 19:16

9M ago19:16

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Next on "The Issue Is," the final episode before Election Day with Puck News' Peter Hamby and Politico's Melanie Mason.By The Issue Is

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368: Jon Favreau 22:33

9M ago22:33

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This week, we revisit our interview from June with "Pod Save America" co-host & former Obama chief speechwriter Jon Favreau.By The Issue Is

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367: Nathan Hochman, Adam Schiff, Hakeem Jeffries 21:25

9M ago21:25

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This week, "The Issue Is" talks to leading candidates in the final days of the 2024 race.By The Issue Is

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366: Ken Calvert, Will Rollins, Areva Martin, Joel Pollak, Torry Holt 29:30

10M ago29:30

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This week's "The Issue Is:" covers the tied 41st congressional race between Rep. Ken Calvert and Democrat Will Rollins, includes a panel discussion on key political topics, and reports on the L.A. Rams' cancer awareness event at SoFi Stadium.By The Issue Is

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The power of a praying Nana 50:41

10M ago50:41

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In this heartwarming episode, we explore the incredible legacy of faith passed down from a grandmother, Lourdes, to her granddaughter, Nicole. Rooted in the truth of 2 Timothy 1:5 ("I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also."), we see how Lour…

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365: Tomi Lahren, Ethan Bearman, Sheryl Sandberg, Laphonza Butler 37:13

10M ago37:13

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This week, Elex hosts a debate on Trump vs. Harris, an exclusive interview with Sheryl Sandberg on a documentary about Hamas' sexual violence, and a meeting with Sen. Laphonza Butler to discuss volunteerism while preparing meals for those in need.By The Issue Is

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364: Dave Min, Scott Baugh, PPIC political panel 35:43

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This week, we are joined by Orange County Congressional candidates Dave Min (D) and Scott Baugh (R). Then we go to Sacrament to participate in a special political panel for the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).By The Issue Is

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Are you hopeless? 54:26

10M ago54:26

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In this powerful episode, we dive into the topic of hopelessness—what it truly means, how it manifests in our lives, and where we can find lasting hope. Our key verse, Romans 15:13, reminds us that God is the source of true hope, joy, and peace. Without Him, all other sources of hope will fail. For unbelievers, hopelessness can feel inescapable, bu…

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363: George Gascón, Doug Emhoff, Quentin Lake 39:19

10M ago39:19

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LA County GA George Gascón talks about his efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Doug Emhoff discusses his support for women in sports and Rams' Quentin Lake speaks with Elex between working out with the kids.By The Issue Is