Elex Michaelson
Why is Iran’s Supreme Leader Being Mourned Now?
- Title
- Why is Iran’s Supreme Leader Being Mourned Now?
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 1 month 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
- 1 month 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
- 1 month 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
- 1 month 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
- 1 month 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
- 1 month 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Title
- Jonathan Scott's Virtually Fire Proof Home
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Title
- Where CA Vote Counts Are Trending
- Runtime
- 6:14
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 3 months 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
- 3 months 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
- 3 months 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
- 3 months 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
- 3 months 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.
- Title
- Will Smith's "Catching Hope" Changes Kids' Lives
- Runtime
- 4:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Will Smith, the All Star catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his wife Cara co-founded Catching Hope.
The non-profit lifts up kids in Southern California and Kentucky.
For the third year in a row, they hosted a comedy night with Netflix.
This is a clip from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.
- Title
- Why the Need for a Moon Base?
- Runtime
- 5:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Garrett Resiman, retired NASA astronaut, breaks down NASA's plan to build a base on the moon.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson."
- Title
- Team USA World Cup Team Announced
- Runtime
- 6:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Maurice Edu played for Team USA in the World Cup and is about to call the World Cup matches for FOX sports.
He joins us to break down Team USA's roster and realistic expectations for the American team going into the 2026 tournament.
"The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
- Title
- Knicks "Historic" Playoffs Run
- Runtime
- 5:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Jovan Buha of "Buha's Block" joins CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" to discuss the New York Knicks' historic playoffs run, the OKC/San Antonio series and LeBron James' future.
- Title
- Should Spencer Pratt be L.A. Mayor?
- Runtime
- 13:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Should Spencer Pratt be the Mayor of Los Angeles?
These are clips from two separate debates on "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson,"
One features Areva Martin & John Kobylt...the other features Loren Piretra & Matt Billinsky.
Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJVQeeeFJck
- Title
- Pope Leo's Warning about AI
- Runtime
- 9:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Pope Leo XVI issues a warning about artificial intelligence from a religious perspective.
Catholic talk show host Katie McGrady and tech journalist Jacob Ward join to break it down.
This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9PM pacific on CNN.
- Title
- Can Spencer Pratt Win L.A. Mayor?
- Runtime
- 12:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Spencer Pratt is clearly surging in generating clicks online. But can he win enough votes in liberal Los Angeles to take over as Mayor?
Here are my conversations with POLITICO's Melanie Mason & PUCK's Peter Hamby.
- Title
- Katie Porter's Final Pitch to CA Voters
- Runtime
- 8:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Katie Porter lays out her plan to lead the nation's most populous state in this interview with CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson." Watch weeknights at 9pm pacific.
- Title
- Xavier Becerra's Final Pitch to California Voters
- Runtime
- 8:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Xavier Becerra, Democratic candidate for California Governor, joins live to discuss his plan for leading the nation's most populous state.
He joined live on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.
