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: Karen Bass, Dec. 2023
Karen Bass reflects on her first year in office as the Mayor of Los Angeles.
The Issue Is: Karen Bass reflects on first year in office as LA Mayor
Karen Bass reflects on her first year in office as the Mayor of Los Angeles.
The Issue Is Podcast: Mike Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Magic Johnson
This week, a clash of personalities as California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced off in a highly-publicized debate on FOX News.
The Issue Is: Mike Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Magic Johnson
This week, a clash of personalities as California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced off in a highly-publicized debate on FOX News.
The Issue Is Podcast: Kevin Kiley, Brian Goldsmith, Lynn Vavreck
A historic week in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom, President Joe Biden, and the city of San Francisco welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference. The summit, not without controversy, as some criticized the city for rolling out the red carpet for a leader that President Biden referred to as a "dictator."
The Issue Is: Kevin Kiley, Brian Goldsmith, Lynn Vavreck
A historic week in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom, President Joe Biden, and the city of San Francisco welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference. The summit, not without controversy, as some criticized the city for rolling out the red carpet for a leader that President Biden referred to as a "dictator."
The Issue Is Podcast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nov. 2023
This week, a special edition of "The Issue Is," as Elex Michaelson works out at the iconic Gold's Gym with former California Governor, Mr. Olympia, and all-around superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Issue Is: Working out with Arnold Schwarzenegger
This week, a special edition of "The Issue Is," as Elex Michaelson works out at the iconic Gold's Gym with former California Governor, Mr. Olympia, and all-around superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Issue Is Podcast: Gavin Newsom in China
This week, “The Issue is" heads to China for a very special episode. Elex Michaelson was the only local TV reporter to travel to the Middle Kingdom to document Governor Gavin Newsom’s historic week-long journey there, focused on climate.
The Issue Is: Governor Gavin Newsom in China
This week, “The Issue is" heads to China for a very special episode. Elex Michaelson was the only local TV reporter to travel to the Middle Kingdom to document Governor Gavin Newsom’s historic week-long journey there, focused on climate.