Elex Michaelson
Elex Michaelson co-anchors FOX 11 News at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with Christine Devine. In addition to the evening newscasts he hosts and produces the political talk show "The Issue Is." Elex was born in Agoura Hills native. 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 Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Al Gore, Gavin Newsom, and more. He’s reported live from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, multiple Presidential Inaugurations and debates. Michaelson is the winner of 5 Emmy Awards and 11 nominations. 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.
The latest from Elex Michaelson
Point of View: Gas Taxes
Point of View: Gas Taxes
The Issue Is: Tomi Lahren vs Gloria Allred
For the first time ever, progressive attorney Gloria Allred and conservative commentator Tomi Lahren debate with each other.
LA District Attorney: 'Opponent George Gascon doesn’t care about your safety'
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey is facing the fight of her political life. Former San Francisco District Attorney, George Gascon, is running for her job. He’s challenging her from the left, promising to be a more progressive prosecutor.
The Issue Is: Wolfgang Puck
This podcast has nothing to do with politics. It's just a fascinating interview.
The Issue Is: Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders is in the top tier of every recent poll of California voters.
The Issue Is... Andrew Yang, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, Gov. Gavin Newsom & Rep. Adam Schiff
A special edition from the spin room of the Democratic Debate at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles.
Point of View: Fixing the Metro train service
In Los Angeles, train ridership is declining. From November to November, train ridership is down a whopping 14 percent. That’s 50,000 fewer rides per day on all train lines. So, what would get more people to use the trains?
Arnold Schwarzenegger defends teen activist Greta Thunberg
“She’s a fantastic young lady…the fossil fuel companies will do everything they can to discredit her.”
Pres. Candidate Deval Patrick: "Race is by no means settled"
"It is true that the other candidates have been out for a while...but it is by no means settled."
The Issue Is... Arnold Schwarzenegger
Former CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses climate change, homelessness, election reform, his legacy, his kids, and more.