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
2020 Hopeful Tom Steyer: 'Trump may not be on ballot in November'
From the moment he made a splash on the 2020 Democratic ticket, Tom Steyer has made it his mission to scrub the federal government of its overriding influence from corporate America. Toppling over the Trump White House might just be secondary.“There’s a good chance [Trump] won’t even be on the ballot” come November, Steyer confidently predicts.
Point of View: Saving the horse racing industry
Since last December, thirty-three horses have died in racing or training accidents at Santa Anita, but it isn’t the only track with a problem. It isn’t even the track with the most deaths. According to the Jockey Club's Equine Injury Database, Illinois’ Hawthorne Racecourse leads all racetracks in racing deaths followed by Churchill Downs in Kentucky.
The Issue Is: Impeachment
Democratic Donor Tom Steyer has always dabbled in politics, but never quite like now. Since July, he’s hopped into the crowded field of 2020 Democratic hopefuls. In his interview on FOX11’s “The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson,” Steyer explained what separates him from the pack. “The debates were about very important policies…none of these policies can happen until we break the corporate takeover of America.” Steyer, who spearheaded the organization, ‘Need to Impeach,’ also made a bold prediction. Come November, “there’s a good chance [Trump] won’t even be on the ballot.” We discuss impeachment, California's power blackout problems, and the upcoming Democratic debate with our panel.
Sen. Warren says she’d vote to convict President Trump
Senator Elizabeth Warren said that she’s ready to vote to remove Donald Trump from the presidency.
The Issue Is: Andrew Yang, Ben Lyons, Ramona Shelburne, Arash Markazi
Andrew Yang is a long shot presidential candidate that's turned into a sort of political phenomenon.
Jesse Ventura considering running for President as an independent
Jesse Ventura 2020? The former Minnesota Governor is considering running for President as an independent.
Former Governor Jesse Ventura: Trump has no business being Commander-in-chief
He is the former Governor of Minnesota, former pro wrestler, and current critic of the Trump administration.
Point of View: Nothing Fair About California’s Fair Pay Bill
The California legislature has now passed something they call the “fair pay” bill that would allow some college athletes to hire agents, sign endorsement deals, and benefit financially from their high profiles. But it’s not really fair at all.
The Issue Is: Beto O'Rourke, Sec. Ben Carson; Guns & Homelessness
The Issue Is: speaks with Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson.
The Issue Is: Lisa Bloom, Bob Shrum, Peter Van Voorhis
The Issue Is: The Democratic Debate.