<p>California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak joins Elex Michaelson on “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson” to discuss politics in California following the election.</p>
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Writer and Palisades resident on what he thinks is 'extremely frustrating' about California governor

California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak joins Elex Michaelson on “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson” to discuss politics in California following the election.

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<p>California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak joins Elex Michaelson on “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson” to discuss politics in California following the election.</p>
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Writer and Palisades resident on what he thinks is 'extremely frustrating' about California governor
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<p>Entrepreneur James Fishback says Democrats are responsible for shutting down the government over a policy issue like health care. CNN’s Abby Phillip challenges him with a reminder that President Trump shut down the government over funding for his border wall.</p>
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) kisses the hand of his wife Rama Duwaji as they celebrate during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Mamdani was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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“The men did not take us seriously.” Former US Senate Democrat Barbara Boxer describes her early days in politics
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<p>As anger grows over a political deadlock across the US, former federal prosecutor Will Rollins and conservative commentator Elisha Krauss discuss with Elex Michaelson all things politics, including the government shutdown, the status of federal food aid and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi not seeking reelection. </p>
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Former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa gets candid with Elex Michaelson
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<p>President Donald Trump says it’s Republicans, not Democrats who are winning the issue of affordability. He also pointed to a booming economy to downplay concerns. CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison says Trump is running plays that doomed Democrats in 2024. The NewsNight panel reacts.</p>
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