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Elex Michaelson

Analysis: How Gov. Gavin Newsom Changed the Narrative & Easily Defeated the Recall

By Elex Michaelson

6 min readSep 15, 2021

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Analysis: How Gov. Gavin Newsom Changed the Narrative & Easily Defeated the Recall

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Elex Michaelson

Attending Kobe Bryant’s Surreal & Inspiring Memorial

Personal Reflections: Covering Kobe Bryant’s memorial service from inside Staples Center was one of the great honors of my life. I’ve…

7 min readFeb 25, 2020

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Attending Kobe Bryant’s Surreal & Inspiring Memorial

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Elex Michaelson

Processing Michael Jackson’s Legacy

As we mark 10 years since Michael Jackson’s death, I’m struggling to come to terms with my feelings about the King of Pop.

6 min readJun 25, 2019

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Processing Michael Jackson’s Legacy

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Elex Michaelson

“Back Panther” Should Win Oscar’s Best Picture

The Oscars have a problem. They’re seen as too elitist, white, and liberal. Ratings are falling as self-important stars honor films most…

5 min readFeb 24, 2019

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“Back Panther” Should Win Oscar’s Best Picture

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Elex Michaelson

What It’s Like Traveling with the President of the United States

Traveling with the President of the United States is fascinating, nerve wracking, and more than a little surreal.

12 min readNov 21, 2018

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What It’s Like Traveling with the President of the United States

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Elex Michaelson

The Issue Is: Gavin Newsom & Adam Schiff

In the debut episode of the new Fox 11 political show “The Issue Is:,” I sat down with Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Congressman Adam Schiff.

4 min readMay 5, 2018

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Elex Michaelson

Meet the Candidates for CA Governor

It’s the most powerful position in the most populous state in the Union. California’s governor represents 39 million people. The state’s…

4 min readApr 3, 2018

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Meet the Candidates for CA Governor

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Elex Michaelson

“Full Circle Moment”: Back Where My Career Began

“This is a full circle moment!” says Josh Kaplan as I walk into Fox 11 for the first day of my new job. Josh is the long-time executive…

8 min readJan 18, 2018

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“Full Circle Moment”: Back Where My Career Began

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Elex Michaelson

What We Can Learn from 50 Years of “60 Minutes”

Book Review: “Fifty Years of 60 Minutes” by Jeff Fager is a must read for any of us interested in broadcast journalism. It’s a literal…

5 min readDec 30, 2017

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What We Can Learn from 50 Years of “60 Minutes”

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Elex Michaelson

It’s Time to Re-Examine “Traditional” Masculinity

What does it mean to “be a man” in 2017? What’s the best way for men to address women and each other?

6 min readDec 15, 2017

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It’s Time to Re-Examine “Traditional” Masculinity

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Elex Michaelson

Elex Michaelson

Co-anchor, FOX 11 News at 5pm & 10pm in Southern California. Host & executive producer of California’s only statewide political talk show, “The Issue Is:”

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