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 7 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 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 6 Emmy Awards and 13 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
President Elder? Larry Elder talks his political future on “The Issue Is”
Last July, in the midst of the state’s second ever recall campaign, Conservative Radio Host Larry Elder announced he would join dozens of other challengers trying to oust Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Issue Is Podcast: Larry Elder and Alex Thompson
This week on The Issue Is, Larry Elder joins Elex to discuss his decision to not run for California Governor. Politico's Alex Thompson discusses January 6, the fate of the Biden agenda and COVID testing challenges.
Larry Elder isn’t running for CA Governor, but he may run for President
Larry Elder won more votes than any other candidate hoping to take Gov. Gavin Newsom’s job in California’s recall election in 2021. But, he won't be running again in 2022.
The Issue Is Podcast: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Elex caught up with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the former California Governor helped a nonprofit buy 25 homes.
Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $250K for tiny homes for homeless veterans in LA ahead of Christmas
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Life-saving teens get heartwarming surprise from Helpful Honda dealers
The community put together a surprise for some hero kids who helped save their friends.
Jerry Brown goes off the grid: Former governor talks California, crime, and legacy on “The Issue Is”
After more than five decades in California politics, Jerry Brown now lives off the grid. This week, Elex Michaelson takes 'The Issue Is' on the road, visiting the Governor’s ranch where the two discuss the Brown family’s history in the Golden State, climate change, rising crime, and much more.
The Issue Is: Jerry Brown, Dec. 2021
Elex Michaelson caught up with former Governor Jerry Brown to discuss current California issues.
Exclusive: Jerry Brown on advice to Gavin Newsom on California’s crime, budget and more
FOX 11's Elex Michaelson caught up with the former Governor to discuss the top issues surrounding California.
Gov. Newsom talks new book, dyslexia, crime, and COVID on “The Issue Is”
As the year is set to close, Newsom is undertaking a new venture - children’s book author.