Best Darrell Kirk Podcasts (2025)

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Unhappiness Is Learned with Kirk Kjeldsen 1:23:59

14h ago1:23:59

1:23:59

In the book “Creative Responsibility,” C. Thomas Sikking highlights the truth that happiness is our natural and normal state and we can be happy if we allow ourselves to be. We learn to be unhappy as children and get better and better at it as we grow up. In a very true sense we become successfully miserable. On this episode, Darrell and Ed discuss…

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399: Ben, Brett & Jordy Meiselas 25:46

6d ago25:46

25:46

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

6d ago1:12:01

1:12:01

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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It’s a Great Habit to Break with Actor Steven Tom Thorpe 1:19:12

13d ago1:19:12

1:19:12

A poverty consciousness is a great habit to break. The truth is prosperity flows freely to and through you now. When you feel stuck or worried, remind yourself that everything you need for a prosperous life is available to you now. If you get stressed or feel impatient, pause and notice whether you’re holding too tightly to what you want. Focus on …

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397: Arnold Schwarzenegger in Austria 26:08

13d ago26:08

26:08

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

13d ago14:49

14:49

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

20d ago42:51

42:51

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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What If…? with Prayer Minister C. C. Gaitan 1:26:21

22d ago1:26:21

1:26:21

All of these "what ifs" of a negative nature serve only to reinforce or hasten to completion an old negative goal. Remember, you are what you think about. With not too much mental discipline, you can change those negative "what ifs" to positive ones. "What if I get a better job?" "What if I could pay all the bills?" The positive "what ifs" reinforc…

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Make The Best of It with Actor Rod Sweitzer 1:08:00

26d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

“Have faith in your own faith. Have faith enough in yourself to believe that you really have enough faith to move mountains.” A frontier is never a place. It is the moments when we’ve stepped out boldly and trusted God. We all have the power to raise the dead. The problem is that we continue to doubt it. On this episode, Darrell and Ed motivate lis…

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

1M ago24:24

24:24

"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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Go for it! Nobody’s Watching with Lisa Schmidt 1:12:26

1M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

It’s not what other people will think about you that holds you back from being yourself, it’s what you think other people will think about you that’s holding you back from being yourself. Don’t let false pride get in the way of being yourself and experiencing the prosperity of being in your true place. Humility is the key that opens the door to you…

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

1M ago37:20

37:20

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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Get On God’s Payroll with Reverend Gregory Barrette 1:03:09

1M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Most people consider work just another four-letter word that ends in “k”. It is generally seen as the penance we do to justify earning our right to have what we desire. Today’s the day to break free from this dreadful mental approach toward work and get on God’s payroll. Make the switch from seeing your job as your source, and means of support. Beg…

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392: Inside the Milken Global Conference 20:18

2M ago20:18

20:18

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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Let Your Love Flow with Janet Prince 1:11:13

2M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

It has been said that the opposite of depression is expression, and the thing to express is love. When we’re feeling bad emotionally and/or physically, expressing love doesn’t seem like the reasonable thing to do. However, expressing love brings practical results. “Harvard scientists discovered that you can actually bombard people, situations, and …

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391: Jamie Dimon 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

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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Get Your Hopes Up! with Marty Thurman 1:10:07

2M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Wherever there is hope recovery follows. This is the truth. However, most of us, when in the running for a desired position, an award, an acting role, or good news on test results, we tend to outright dismiss Hope. We’ll start by sharing the good news with a friend and then within the same breath squelch our enthusiasm for it by saying, “But, I don…

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

2M ago55:48

55:48

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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This Is It! with Reverend Richard Pacheco 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

How do you view your life? Do you catch yourself in disappointment rhetorically asking, “This is it?” The good news is, all it takes is a change in punctuation to go from “ho-hum” to “yabba-dabba-doo!" Simply erase that question mark and replace it with an exclamation point. Then try it out. Say, “This is it!” Repeat it out loud a few times. If you…

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

2M ago42:16

42:16

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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Immunity From Trouble with Jillian Gotlib 1:11:17

2M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Fear condemns, Love forgives. Absolute and continuous forgiveness is immunity from trouble. Forgiveness allows God to flow into all our affairs. If you extend the loving thought loyally to every person, while systematically dismissing thoughts of self-pity, selfishness, resentment, and condemnation, then not only will you make your own demonstratio…

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

3M ago22:16

22:16

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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No Limits with Lois Conklin 55:28

3M ago55:28

55:28

What is faith? It is believing in possibilities. If there were no doubt, there would be no need for faith. Faith is temporarily putting our doubts on the shelf and working toward our goals. Faith is trusting help and support will be there for us, even though they’re not in view. It is looking at a map and choosing a new destination, getting on the …

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

3M ago36:55

36:55

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

3M ago46:45

46:45

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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Time for Something New with Rev. Cathy Jean Norman 59:05

3M ago59:05

59:05

We enter into the fountain of youth every time we take a leap of faith. Trust your intuition as God leading you to greater good. Trust your untried capacity. Embrace change, whether by choice or necessity, as an opportunity for you to share your unique talents and new ways. You will experience more joy, more life and more miracles! Do not let fear,…

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385: Melanie Mason, Mike Murphy 27:13

3M ago27:13

27:13

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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Relax. Divine Order is in Effect with Jeff Spikes 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

The most mature thing a man can do is to build up his childlike trust in Divine Order. It releases tension, raises our vibration, and rewards us with good fortune. Trusting that Divine Order is always in effect, making arrangements on our behalf, opens our minds up to God‘s guidance. Trusting Divine Order tunes us in to inspired ideas and gives us …

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Of Course You Can! With Ed 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

Anything your heart can conjure up, your life can bring about. The most important step we can take is to adopt an “Of course I can!” attitude. This attitude is not based on the rational mind’s assessment of the people and conditions in our lives. The “Of course I can!” attitude is based on the principle that the desires of our heart are already kno…

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384: Jane Fonda 23:24

3M ago23:24

23:24

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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Disregard the Distractions with Artist Krista Machovina 1:09:31

4M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Trusting in prosperity means you will have what you need when you need it, even if you cannot fathom how it will come about. We can enjoy continuously demonstrating prosperity throughout our lives as long as we avoid being distracted by the news, social media posts, and politics. These distractions disrupt our faith and cause concerns about the pos…

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

4M ago43:00

43:00

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

4M ago26:26

26:26

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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The Secret to Happy and Successful Living with Steven Tom Thorpe 1:30:00

4M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

The secret to happy and successful living is so simple and so easy to dismiss that it is often overlooked. Simply put, it is to let go and act on Divine inspiration. To do this, we must get into the habit of thinking bigger, not smaller. At the start of your day, commit to choosing to experience the day is new and fresh with possibilities. Expect u…

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

4M ago44:58

44:58

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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You Have the Divine Right of Way! with Jim Gaither 1:09:11

4M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Christianity is governed by scientific principles of mind action, which are really the foundation of all the various sciences. Simply put it is practical wisdom for happy and successful living. Through choosing to believe and trust in Love, intuitive Divine guidance and miracles of good, we live in a world of opportunity. On this episode, Darrell a…

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

4M ago20:50

20:50

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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Inspired by Divine Possibilities with Actor Rod Sweitzer 1:11:44

4M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

When inspired by divine possibilities we move forward in positive ways. When we take the time each morning to connect with God we become a lightning rod for inspiring ideas, our minds and hearts become receptive to divine guidance and we feel compelled to take action. Belief in an idea, a divine possibility, to the point of enthusiasm gives birth t…

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379: Rob Bonta 28:53

5M ago28:53

28:53

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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The Magic of Thinking Big with Reverend Joan Steadman 1:08:56

5M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

You have to think, so you might as well think big. Remember that covenant in which, if we fill our minds with good and expect only good, then only good will come to us. Trust in your own untried capacity. Don’t follow trends, start trends. Reach out and open the door that no one thought could be opened. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage lis…

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

5M ago22:16

22:16

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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Shake It Off (Limiting Ideas), Stir It Up (Faith), and Keep Moving! with Reverend Wayne Manning 1:11:06

5M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Your mind feeds on ideas. Don’t buy into the negative thought contagion of others. Once our mind accepts an idea, either good or bad, it immediately begins to conspire with that idea. It’s up to us to choose what our minds will feast upon. We always have the freedom to choose the thoughts we will consume. Fearful or faithful. Once you choose it’s l…

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

5M ago48:37

48:37

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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We’re All Gifted All The Time with Esthero 1:10:04

5M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

The inspiration and guidance to express God’s love in new creative ways is always available to us. We just have to make ourselves ready to receive it. When inspiration comes as a joyful nudge, don’t be quick to dismiss it. Let the good feelings that came with it grow. Fall in love with your desire. Do this and it will happily tell you the next indi…

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

5M ago23:18

23:18

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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Accepting The Best Life Has to Offer with Reverend Michael Schoonover 1:29:01

5M ago1:29:01

1:29:01

Finding the good in situations-even undesirable ones-and feeling grateful is a spiritual superpower. When we express gratitude, we’re living with faith that blessings of all kinds are constantly unfolding and the goodness of God is in all things. Living with gratitude activates the Law of Increase. When you live with an attitude of gratitude, you a…

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Accessing and Using The Force with C. C. Gaitan 58:48

6M ago58:48

58:48

“There is a power for good in the universe greater than you are and you can use it.” Ernest Holmes, here referring to God, is stating the greatest discovery that the individual can make. However, how does one gain access to this power? By simply opening themselves up to it. We must be willing to believe the truth that this benevolent God power is a…

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Funniest Thing! with Reverend Cathy Norman 1:15:50

6M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

“Funniest Thing!” is the exclamation that many people will say when something unexpected happens that coincides with a desire of theirs. “Funniest thing! The person who interviewed me for that job I really want grew up in the same town and we had a great time reminiscing.” “Funniest thing! I had trouble finding a parking space but when I finally di…

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Light a Little Candle Wherever You Go with Sally Reed Snyder 1:11:46

6M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Every kind deed, every noble act pays off double. You get your first payoff the instant you do it by the Joy it releases. The second payoff comes later on, for no human action is exempt from repercussions. The world must eventually react to any good act and the bread you cast upon the waters will be returned to you on some later tide. Shed peace, n…

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375: 2024: An unforgettable political year 24:30

6M ago24:30

24:30

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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