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 Friday nights at 10:30 p.m. on FOX 11.
Elex is an Agoura Hills native and his first job in broadcasting was interning at FOX 11.
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, Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsom, Jerry Brown, Arnold Schwarzenegger and more. He organized & co-moderated debates for California Governor, U.S. Senator, 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 8 Emmys, 7 Golden Mics, and 6 L.A. Press Club awards including TV Journalist of the Year.
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 Network, the Drew Child Development Corporation and the Special Needs Network.
The latest from Elex Michaelson
The Issue Is: Kara Swisher
This week, Elex is joined by Kara Swisher as the legendary tech journalist discusses motherhood and her bestseller "Burn Book."
The Issue Is Podcast: Matt Mahan, Michael Knowles, LA Rams
This week, Elex is joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who shares his frustration with California's Democratic leadership. Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire talks about how Trump won.
The Issue Is: Matt Mahan, Michael Knowles, LA Rams
This week, Elex is joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who shares his frustration with California's Democratic leadership. Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire talks about how Trump won.
The Issue Is Podcast: Athletes who serve their communities
This Thanksgiving week, "The Issue Is" takes a break from the politics to focus on sports and service.
The Issue Is: Athletes who serve
This Thanksgiving week, "The Issue Is" takes a break from the politics to focus on sports and service.
The Issue Is Podcast: Jerry Brown, Drew Pinsky
This week, former California Governor Jerry Brown joins The Issue Is to discuss Donald Trump's election win and how Democrats may be to blame. Dr. Drew Pinsky weighs in on Trump's push to "Make America Healthy Again" and Dr. Oz being appointed a member of the cabinet.
The Issue Is: Former Governor Jerry Brown, Dr. Drew Pinsky
This week, former California Governor Jerry Brown joins The Issue Is to discuss Donald Trump's election win and how Democrats may be to blame. Dr. Drew Pinsky weighs in on Trump's push to "Make America Healthy Again" and Dr. Oz being appointed a member of the cabinet.
The Issue Is Podcast: Adam Schiff, Antonio Villaraigosa, Harvey Levin
How did Donald Trump win the presidency? What happened to Latino voters? Where do Democrats go from here?
The Issue Is: Adam Schiff, Antonio Villaraigosa, Harvey Levin
How did Donald Trump win the presidency? What happened to Latino voters? Where do Democrats go from here?
The Issue Is Podcast: Katie Porter, Peter Hamby, John Kobylt
This week, Donald Trump is on track to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Joining us to discuss is Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine), Peter Hamby of PUCK News, and KFI AM 640's John Kobylt.