Elex Michaelson
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October 18, 1986
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| Born | Elexander Michaelson October 18, 1986 Agoura Hills, California, U.S. |
| Education | Agoura High School |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (B.J., BSocSc) |
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Elexander Michaelson[1][2] (born October 18, 1986) is an American television journalist and news anchor for CNN. From 2018 until his departure in 2025, he served as a co-anchor for KTTV's evening newscasts, as well as the host and producer of The Issue Is, the station's weekly political talk show. On The Issue Is, he gained recognition for reporting on local and state politics, conducting interviews with various officeholders, and providing sports coverage. He is currently anchor of the show The Story Is with Elex Michaelson, on CNN and CNN International.
Michaelson was born on October 18, 1986 in Agoura Hills, California to David and Crystal Michaelson, a painter and mixed media artist. In 2010, his family moved to Venice, an area in Los Angeles. He has a sister, Danielle Michaelson, who resides and works in Santa Monica, California.[3][4] He attended Agoura High School, where he served as the student body president and played on the school's basketball team.[5] In 2003, he received the Interscholastic Federation Award for Pursuing Victory with Honor in recognition of his leadership in several projects at the school. He graduated from there in 2004.[6][7]
Elex Michaelson attended the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in both broadcast journalism and political science, also receiving Phi Beta Kappa honors.[8] He initially enrolled as a political science major and was accepted to the school of journalism during the second round of applications.[9]
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