Elex Michaelson
Elex Michaelson co-anchors FOX 11 News weeknights at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with Christine Devine. He also co-hosts the weeknight FOX 11 News at 6 p.m. with Marla Tellez.
He also hosts and produces the political talk show The Issue Is, which airs on stations throughout the state of California.
Elex is an Agoura Hills native and his first job in broadcasting was as a FOX 11 intern. He’s a self-described "political junkie" who has conducted one-on-one interviews with nearly every key political figure including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gavin Newsom, Jerry Brown, Arnold Schwarzenegger and more. He co-moderated debates for California Governor, L.A. Mayor, L.A. County Sheriff, and multiple congressional races. He’s reported live from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions & multiple Presidential Inaugurations.
Michaelson is the winner of 7 Emmys, 4 Golden Mics, and an L.A. Press Club award for "outstanding political affairs show."
From 2010-2017, he was a reporter and fill-in anchor at KABC-TV in Los Angeles. Prior to that, he served as a weekend morning anchor and weeknight reporter at XETV in San Diego.
He graduated first in his class from the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California. He earned Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors while picking up dual degrees in broadcast journalism and political science.
He regularly volunteers with several non-profits including the ALS Golden West Association, the Drew Child Development Corporation and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
The latest from Elex Michaelson
The Issue Is Podcast: Hakeem Jeffries, Alex Padilla
This week, Elex talks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and California Senator Alex Padilla.
The Issue Is: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Alex Padilla
This week on our political show “The Issue Is"…a conversation with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and California Senator Alex Padilla.
The Issue Is Podcast: Adam Schiff, Brian Goldsmith, Mike Murphy
This week, Elex recaps Super Tuesday, President Biden's State of the Union address and the ongoing march to the Nov. 2024 general election.
The Issue Is: Super Tuesday, the State of the Union and march to November
This week, Elex recaps Super Tuesday, President Biden's State of the Union address and the ongoing march to the Nov. 2024 general election.
The Issue Is Podcast: Melanie Mason, Peter Hamby
March 5 is the California primary and to break it all down, Elex is joined by Peter Hamby of Puck News and Melanie Mason of Politico.
The Issue Is: Countdown to Super Tuesday
March 5 is the California primary and to break it all down, Elex is joined by Peter Hamby of Puck News and Melanie Mason of Politico.
The Issue Is: Bill Melugin, Rep. Dean Phillips, Rep. Katie Porter
The countdown is on, there are now less than two weeks until California's March 5th primary.
The Issue Is Podcast: Alex Padilla, Matt Mahan, Areva Martin
This week, Elex is joined by California's Senator Alex Padilla, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and civil rights attorney Areva Martin.
The Issue Is: Alex Padilla, Matt Mahan, Areva Martin
This week, Elex is joined by California's Senator Alex Padilla, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and civil rights attorney Areva Martin.
The Issue Is: Nikki Haley, Christina Pascucci
This week, Elex is joined by Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Senate candidate Christina Pascucci.