Elex Michaelson
Elex Michaelson co-anchors FOX 11 News weeknights at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. with Christine Devine. He co-hosts the "FOX 11 Special Report" with Marla Tellez weeknights at 6 p.m.
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: Mike Murphy, Ro Khanna
An unprecedented week in American politics as Former President Trump was indicted by a grand jury in New York.
The Issue Is: Indictment of Former President Donald Trump
An unprecedented week in American politics as Former President Trump was indicted by a grand jury in New York.
The Issue Is Podcast: Karen Bass reflects on her first 100 days as LA Mayor
With 100 days now behind her, LA Mayor Karen Bass discusses her progress, and lessons learned, in the fight against homelessness, as well as against rising crime.
The Issue Is: LA Mayor Karen Bass marks her first 100 days in office
With 100 days now behind her, LA Mayor Karen Bass discusses her progress, and lessons learned, in the fight against homelessness, as well as against rising crime.
LA Mayor Karen Bass 'actively in discussion' with SEIU, LAUSD
Mayor Karen Bass said she's been working with the district and the union to get a deal done, but wouldn't say how close a deal is.
“The Issue Is": Harvey Levin talks TMZ, 9/11, and 2024
This week, Elex Michaelson takes “The Issue Is" on the road to TMZ Headquarters for an extensive, and revealing, conversation with its founder, Harvey Levin.
'The Issue Is': The 95th Academy Awards
This week on 'The Issue Is' we talk about the recent California storms and potential flood dangers with Karla Nemeth, then the 95th Academy Awards takes the spotlight as Variety’s Elizabeth Wagmeister and Steve Mason, host of the “Culture Pop” podcast, join us to talk all things Oscars.
The Issue Is Podcast: John Kirby, Seema Mehta
This week, the issue is: geopolitics.
The Issue Is Podcast: Todd Gloria
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discussed his role as chair of the California Big City Mayors, the homeless crisis and more.
The Issue Is: NSC's John Kirby talks Ukraine, China and his own military service
Elex Michaelson is joined on The Issue Is by National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby. The conversation taking place on a week when President Biden announced $400 million in new military aid to Ukraine.