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 Podcast: Dave Min, Scott Baugh, PPIC political panel
This week, we are joined by Orange County Congressional candidates Dave Min (D) and Scott Baugh (R). Then we go to Sacrament to participate in a special political panel for the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).
The Issue Is: OC Congressional candidates Dave Min and Scott Baugh, plus PPIC political panel
This week, we are joined by Orange County Congressional candidates Dave Min (D) and Scott Baugh (R). Then we go to Sacrament to participate in a special political panel for the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).
The Issue Is Podcast: George Gascón, Doug Emhoff, Quentin Lake
LA County GA George Gascón talks about his efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Doug Emhoff discusses his support for women in sports and Rams' Quentin Lake speaks with Elex between working out with the kids.
The Issue Is: George Gascón, Doug Emhoff, Quentin Lake
LA County GA George Gascón talks about his efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Doug Emhoff discusses his support for women in sports and Rams' Quentin Lake speaks with Elex between working out with the kids.
The Issue Is Podcast: Donald Trump, Darrell Steinberg, Brian Goldsmith
This week, Donald Trump visits California and slams the state's leadership. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg makes a case against Prop. 36.
The Issue Is: Former President Donald Trump, Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Brian Goldsmith
This week, Donald Trump visits California and slams the state's leadership. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg makes a case against Prop. 36.
The Issue Is Podcast: Michael Whatley, Matt Mahan
This week, Elex is joined by RNC Chairman Mike Whatley and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.
The Issue Is: RNC Chair Michael Whatley, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan
This week, Elex is joined by RNC Chairman Mike Whatley and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.
The Issue Is Podcast: Father Greg Boyle’s Homeboy Industries
This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.
The Issue Is: Father Greg Boyle's Homeboy Industries
This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.