Elex Michaelson
The Biggest Obstacles to Ending the War with Iran
- Title
- The Biggest Obstacles to Ending the War with Iran
- Runtime
- 5:13
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Benjamin Radd and Arezou Rezvani join to break down the latest in the War with Iran.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.
- Title
- Is "The Pitt" The Best Show on TV?
- Runtime
- 5:27
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Variety's Marc Malkin breaks down the 2026 Emmy nominations on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson."
- Title
- What's The Legacy of Graham Platner's Campaign?
- Runtime
- 19:25
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Fabian Nunez and Matt Klink discuss the vetting problems that led to Graham Platner's political campaign.
They also debate the latest ICE shooting & the War with Iran.
- Title
- Dem. Congressmember: We Chose "Vibes" Over Vetting in Platner
- Runtime
- 7:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Rep. Sydney Kamlager Dove (D-CA) is a member of the committee on foreign affairs.
She joins CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" to discuss the War with Iran, the Russia/Ukraine war, Graham Platner's political future and "sports diplomacy."
"The Story Is" airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- How Dems Lost the Plot on Graham Platner
- Runtime
- 6:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- CNN's Ron Brownstein offers analysis on Graham Platner's political problems in this segment from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson."
- Title
- How Democrats Will Investigate Trump
- Runtime
- 7:28
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) joins to discuss Graham Platner's campaign, the Wars in Iran and Ukraine, and the future of the House Democratic caucus.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- The Push for Graham Platner to Step Aside
- Runtime
- 17:54
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Political analyst & professor Dan Schnur joins former Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gatto on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" to discuss the implosion of Graham Platner's political career.
- Title
- Why I’m so Proud to be an American #july4 #american #patriot
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Title
- One of the BEST World Cup Matches EVER!
- Runtime
- 5:23
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Max Bretos says the Argentina v Cape Verde match is one of the best in World Cup history.
He breaks down all the action on CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson.”
- Title
- Why is Iran’s Supreme Leader Being Mourned Now?
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The deceased former leader of Iran, Ali Khomeni, is being mourned at a massive, multi-day, multi-country funeral event.
UCLA and USC’s Ben Radd joins CNN’s The Story Is with Elex Michaelson to discuss.
- Title
- Inside Taylor Swift’s Wedding
- Runtime
- 5:52
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Sandro Monetti joins to discuss Taylor Swift’s wedding to Taylor Kelce at Madison Square Garden.
This is a clip from CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson.”
- Title
- Pres. Trump's July 4th Message
- Runtime
- 19:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Areva Martin & Jennifer Horn debate Pres. Trump's July 4th message, the reflecting pool controversy, the SAVE Act, and more.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.
- Title
- Corrupt? Pres. Trump Makes Billions in Office
- Runtime
- 18:30
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Will Rollins and Elizabeth Barcahona discuss the new Air Force One, President Trump's billions made in office, and the rise of Democratic Socialists.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.
- Title
- TMZ's Harvey Levin Dishes on Taylor Swift Wedding
- Runtime
- 5:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- @TMZ's Harvey Levin dishes on what he knows about the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding...and what most annoys him about it.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- Nithya Raman Wants to Be L.A.'s Mayor
- Runtime
- 6:12
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- City Councilmember Nithya Raman is running for Mayor of Los Angeles.
Like Zohran Mamdani, she's a Democratic Socialist.
In this interview with CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," she talks about why she's a member of the DSA, and how she'd handle a massive fire in Boyle Heights.
- Title
- Brian Tyler Cohen's Advice to Democrats
- Runtime
- 8:16
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- @briantylercohen talks about his new book "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World."
Cohen suggests a more aggressive path forward for the Democratic Party.
He joined CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson."
Pre-order Brian’s book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thedayafter
- Title
- Why Did LeBron Leave the Lakers?
- Runtime
- 7:45
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- @jovanbuha and NBC's Grant Liffmann join CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" on the day LeBron James announced he's leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.
Where's he headed next?
- Title
- Democratic Socialists Big Win in Colorado
- Runtime
- 29:54
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Ron Brownstein and Lynn Vavreck join live as we get election night results from Colorado.
They also break down the final day of The U.S. Supreme Court term.
These are clips from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- Full Interview: Sen. Adam Schiff on SCOTUS, Iran and "The Dude"
- Runtime
- 18:18
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) joins on set to discuss the United States Supreme Court, President Trump, the War with Iran, the expansion of Democratic Socialism and "The Big Lebowski."
This is a full interview from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- Schiff to Trump: “Keep Talking…” on Calling Housing “A Yawn.” #california #news #politics
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Title
- Jonathan Scott's Virtually Fire Proof Home
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Jonathan Scott, co-host of HGTV's "The Property Brothers", takes us to Pacific Palisades where he's rebuilding the childhood home of his fiance, Zoey Deschanel.
He's using RSG3D technology, which he says is virtually fire proof, tornado proof, hurricane proof, and earthquake proof.
This is a story from CNN's "Erin Burnett Outfront."
- Title
- Why the World Cup Ratings Are Surging
- Runtime
- 4:33
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Max Bretos of Apple TV joins to break down a record day in the World Cup for the biggest players of all time.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.
- Title
- Brian Tyler Cohen vs John Ziegler on Trump's Reflecting Pool Mess
- Runtime
- 7:56
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- @briantylercohen & John Ziegler join "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" to discuss the Washington D.C. reflecting pool mess, the acting DNI firing employees & Gov. Newsom's embrace of fmr. Pres. Biden.
"The Story Is" airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- Kamala & Arnold on Trump, Newsom & Running for President
- Runtime
- 17:12
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Kamala Harris and Arnold Schwarzenegger sit down with CNN's Elex Michaelson at the 10th Annual Austrian World Summit in Vienna, Austria.
While on the trip, Elex also reports from a watch party for Austria's World Cup match.
This is a clip from a special edition of "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson,"
- Title
- Full Interview: Kamala Harris & Arnold Schwarzenegger at 10th Austrian World Summit
- Runtime
- 36:39
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Kamala Harris & Arnold Schwarzenegger sit with CNN's Elex Michaelson for an in depth discussion about terminating pollution in a tribal political environment, the War with Iran, AI data centers, the Newsom DOJ probe, and Harris' political future.
This clip is presented by the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative.
- Title
- Should Graham Platner Step Aside?
- Runtime
- 19:34
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Caroline Heldman and Joel Pollak share their thoughts on Graham Platner's run, UFC fight night, Bill Gates' testimony and the California's voting rules.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- New UAP Files Released; "Age of Disclosure" Director Breaks Them Down
- Runtime
- 7:27
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Dan Farah, director of "Age of Disclosure," breaks down the latest release from the UAP files.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.
- Title
- How Regenerative Farming Can Change the World
- Runtime
- 6:19
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The new documentary "Groundswell," available on Amazon Prime, tells the story of regenerative farming.
It's narrated by Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore.
Director Josh Tickell and executive producer Ian Somerhalder join CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" to discuss.
- Title
- CNN's Election Night in California
- Runtime
- 1:58:10
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Highlights from CNN's coverage of Election Night in America: California's primary.
- Title
- Can a Republican Win California Governor?
- Runtime
- 6:46
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- CNN projects that Republican Steve Hilton will make the top 2 and advance in the race for California Governor.
He'll face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in the fall.
Hilton joined us live from LAX on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson."
- Title
- Is The War with Iran Really Over?
- Runtime
- 14:03
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Areva Martin & Jennifer Horn join CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" to discuss:
-Pres. Trump's claim that the War with Iran is over
-Oil drilling in California
-The World Cup debut
-UFC at the White House
-Using the Post Office to stop mail in ballots
- Title
- US Soccer Legend on World Cup 2026
- Runtime
- 4:56
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Marcelo Balboa played on three U.S. World Cup squads. Among them? The 1994 team, which was the last time America hosted the World Cup.
He joined us live on set on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" as the 2026 World Cup officially gets underway.
- Title
- Exclusive: Trump Expanding Oil Production Off CA Coast
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump is expanding oil production off the coast of California & state leaders are suing to stop it.
Secretary Chris Wright: "Pres. Trump is for energy addition and energy dominance. Gavin Newsom is for energy subtraction & energy submission."
I spoke exclusively with the leaders of the Energy & Interior Departments aboard the Sable Offshore Oil Corp's platform off the Santa Barbara coast.
The Trump Administration recently invoked the Defense Production Act to resume oil production there. It'd been halted since a major oil spill in 2015.
The President is now considering a 5 year plan to expand oil drilling off the CA coast for the first time in decades.
"Pres. Trump on 'drill, baby, drill' means energy abundance," Secretary Burgum told me.
Environmentalists say the risks of another spill are too high & they're fighting the actions in court.
What do you think?
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- Title
- What's the Key to Happiness? Sen. Chris Murphy Discusses "Common Good"
- Runtime
- 1:07:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) discusses his new book titled "Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America."
He's in conversation with CNN anchor Elex Michaelson at the Writer's Bloc event in Santa Monica, CA.
Special thanks to Karl Sonnenberg/Sonnenberg Shots
- Title
- Spencer Pratt Finishes 3rd: Brian Tyler Cohen & John Ziegler Explain Why
- Runtime
- 10:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- @briantylercohen and John Ziegler push back hard on claims that Spencer Pratt's election was rigged...but disagree over potential changes to CA's election law.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson."
- Title
- Nithya Raman Advances & Spencer Pratt Doesn't in L.A. Mayors' Race
- Runtime
- 11:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Breaking news: Nithya Raman is moving on to face L.A. Mayor Karen Bass in the general election. Spencer Pratt failed to qualify for the runoff, according to a CNN projection.
This features clips from AC360, The Source, and The Story Is.
- Title
- DOJ Investigating CA Vote Count
- Runtime
- 6:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli joins to discuss California's vote count, a new prosecution of a dual Iranian/American citizen and a raid on MacArthur Park.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.
- Title
- Why Counting Votes is So Slow in California #elections #california #news
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Title
- Where CA Vote Counts Are Trending
- Runtime
- 6:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Paul Mitchell is one of the top political data scientists in California. He helped Democrats draw the congressional map that voters passed with Prop. 50.
He joins CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" to break down the trends in the vote returns.
- Title
- Derek Fisher on Why the Knicks Are Winning?
- Runtime
- 5:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former New York Knicks Head Coach Derek Fisher, who won 5 NBA titles for the Lakers, joins CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" to discuss the streaking New York Knicks.
The team is up 2-0 over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
- Title
- DEBATE: Is There "Cheating" in L.A.'s Vote Count?
- Runtime
- 10:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen and conservative lawyer Katie Zacharia debate L.A.'s slow vote count and allegations of "cheating" from President Trump.
- Title
- How Does L.A. Count Votes?
- Runtime
- 7:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Dean Logan is the registrar/recorder for L.A. County. He's in charge of L.A.'s vote count.
He joins CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" as criticism mounts of the pace of the vote count.
- Title
- Closing Arguments in L.A. Mayors' Race
- Runtime
- 6:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On the final day of campaigning, I talk to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Council member Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt and ask for their closing arguments.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" and "Anderson Cooper 360."
- Title
- What to Look for In L.A. Mayor & California Governor Races
- Runtime
- 14:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former Democratic candidate for Governor, Ian Calderon, and Republican political consultant Matt Klink join to break down the races for L.A. Mayor and California Governor on the night before the election.
- Title
- Tom Steyer's Final Pitch to CA Voters
- Runtime
- 12:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The billionaire environmental activist joins CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" live on set on the night before voting wraps up in California's primary for Governor.
Polls show a tight 3 way race between Steyer, Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton.
- Title
- CNN's California Governor Debate
- Runtime
- 1:45:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The top contenders for California Governor go back and forth at East L.A. College in a live debate co-moderated by CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Elex Michaelson.
This was recorded on May 5, 2026.
- Title
- Steve Hilton's Final Pitch to CA Voters
- Runtime
- 9:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Steve Hilton is hoping to be the the first Republican elected California Governor since 2006.
He says after 16 years of one party rule, the state needs a change.
He made his closing argument to voters on "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- Rachel Nichols on Game 7: Spurs vs Thunder
- Runtime
- 4:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- FOX sports analyst Rachel Nichols joins to break down the Thunder vs Spurs series headed to Game 7...and the historic run for the New York Knicks.
This is a clip from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- Can a Republican Win in California?
- Runtime
- 9:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Lanhee Chen & Caroline Heldman join CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson” to break down L.A.’s race for Mayor & California’s race for Governor.
- Title
- DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into E. Jean Carroll
- Runtime
- 11:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Fabian Nunez and Abel Maldonado join the panel on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," to discuss the DOJ criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, Gavin Newsom's plan to fight back against Donald Trump, and the California Governor's race.
