Elex Michaelson

Derek Fisher on Why the Knicks Are Winning?

Title: Derek Fisher on Why the Knicks Are Winning?
Runtime: 5:35
Date posted: 4 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.

DEBATE: Is There "Cheating" in L.A.'s Vote Count?

Title: DEBATE: Is There "Cheating" in L.A.'s Vote Count?
Runtime: 10:05
Date posted: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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."

What to Look for In L.A. Mayor & California Governor Races

Title: What to Look for In L.A. Mayor & California Governor Races
Runtime: 14:22
Date posted: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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.

Rachel Nichols on Game 7: Spurs vs Thunder

Title: Rachel Nichols on Game 7: Spurs vs Thunder
Runtime: 4:55
Date posted: 4 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: 4 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.

DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into E. Jean Carroll

Title: DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into E. Jean Carroll
Runtime: 11:51
Date posted: 4 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.

Will Smith's "Catching Hope" Changes Kids' Lives

Title: Will Smith's "Catching Hope" Changes Kids' Lives
Runtime: 4:43
Date posted: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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: 4 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.

Xavier Becerra's Final Pitch to California Voters

Title: Xavier Becerra's Final Pitch to California Voters
Runtime: 8:09
Date posted: 4 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.

Title: Profile: Nithya Raman's Plan to Lead Los Angeles
Runtime: 6:02
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Nithya Raman is a veteran member of L.A's city council.

In the 2022 election, she endorsed Karen Bass for Mayor. Now, she's running against her.

She's also running against the unusual candidacy of Spencer Pratt.

Here is our profile story from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.

Full Interview: Nithya Raman's Case for L.A. Mayor

Title: Full Interview: Nithya Raman's Case for L.A. Mayor
Runtime: 17:17
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman is running for Los Angeles Mayor. She's challenging L.A. Mayor Karen Bass & Spencer Pratt.

This is our full, unedited conversation from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.

Title: Profile: Spencer Pratt's Viral Campaign for L.A. Mayor
Runtime: 8:26
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Spencer Pratt's life changed forever when his house burned down in the Pacific Palisades.

He's now running for Mayor of Los Angeles in an unconventional, often viral campaign that's getting national attention.

Pratt joins me for a sit down interview on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson."

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' "Dream" Spot to Solve Homelessness

Title: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' "Dream" Spot to Solve Homelessness
Runtime: 8:18
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Here’s our profile of Mayor of L.A. Karen Bass.
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We met up at St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, which the Mayor says is a model for ending homelessness that prioritizes centralized services & interim housing.

We talk homelessness, the Palisades Fire, Pratt, Raman & more.

This is a clip from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.

Spencer Pratt's Full Interview with CNN on Running for L.A. Mayor's Race

Title: Spencer Pratt's Full Interview with CNN on Running for L.A. Mayor's Race
Runtime: 47:44
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Spencer Pratt is running for L.A. Mayor. Why is he running and what would he do in the job?

This is his full, unedited conversation with Elex Michaelson for CNN's "The Story Is," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.

Full Interview: Mayor Karen Bass Makes Her Case for Re-Election

Title: Full Interview: Mayor Karen Bass Makes Her Case for Re-Election
Runtime: 24:17
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: We catch up with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass at the St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus near Downtown Los Angeles.

In this in depth interview, she discusses her plans to end homelessness, rebuilding after the fires, how to reduce housing costs, and what her next four years would look like.

This is the full, unedited interview.

Portions of this aired on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.

Actor Announces ALS Diagnosis #cureals #news

Title: Actor Announces ALS Diagnosis #cureals #news
Runtime: 1:22
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description

The Best Kisser of Vivica A. Fox’s Career? #vivicaafox #morrischestnut #actor

Title: The Best Kisser of Vivica A. Fox’s Career? #vivicaafox #morrischestnut #actor
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description

What Jeremy Corbell Discovered About UFOs

Title: What Jeremy Corbell Discovered About UFOs
Runtime: 5:54
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: In the new documentary, "Sleeping Dog," Jeremy Corbell looks into the issue of UAPs. It comes out right as the government is beginning to disclose more information.

Corbell joined us live on "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.

Even SESAME STREET is Dealing with Antisemitism (Interview with Jonah Platt)

Title: Even SESAME STREET is Dealing with Antisemitism (Interview with Jonah Platt)
Runtime: 6:09
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jonah Platt, host of the "Being Jewish" podcast, discusses a disturbing rise of antisemitism.

Even Sesame Street is being targeted for celebrating Jewish Heritage Month.

This is a clip from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.

Title: Vivica A. Fox is "God" in "Is God Is"
Runtime: 6:50
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Actress Vivica A. Fox stars in the new film "Is God Is," out this weekend in theaters.

She talks about playing "God," some of the most memorable roles of her career, and what actor is the best kisser?

This is a clip from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.

Title: Who is Drake Dissing in His New Albums?
Runtime: 7:29
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Drake released 3 albums at the same time, which may be a brilliant business move to fulfill his contract and go independent.

Segun Oduolowu breaks down the "dis" tracks and says the music itself isn't very good.

He also discusses the upcoming World Cup Halftime show & the James Bond auditions.

This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.

Exclusive: Actor Announces ALS Diagnosis

Title: Exclusive: Actor Announces ALS Diagnosis
Runtime: 8:34
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Actor Russell Andrews, who had roles in “Insecure,” “Better Call Saul,” and “Straight Outta Compton,” announced for the first time publicly that he’s battling ALS.

He was joined on set by his fiancé & fellow actor, Erica Tazel, who is taking on the role of his caregiver.

The two's powerful, emotional and brave interview is an effort raise awareness during the ALS awareness month.

This a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm on CNN.

It Gets HEATED: Gloria Allred Debates Elisha Krauss on Abortion Rights

Title: It Gets HEATED: Gloria Allred Debates Elisha Krauss on Abortion Rights
Runtime: 9:20
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Democratic attorney Gloria Allred & Republican commentator Elisha Krauss discuss abortion rights & whether mifepristone should be available to women via Telehealth & through the mail.

They also discuss a mistrial in a Harvey Weinstein case & who should be the next James Bond.

This is a clip from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.

Matt Mahan's Plan to Regulate AI & Solve Homelessness

Title: Matt Mahan's Plan to Regulate AI & Solve Homelessness
Runtime: 8:01
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is running for California Governor as a Democrat.

This week, he unveiled his plan to regulate AI & ban cell phone use in schools. He also discusses his plan to end unsheltered homelessness.

Mahan also talks about his path to victory in California as mail in voting in already underway.

Who is Jerry Brown Endorsing for California Governor? #jerrybrown #california #governor #newsom

Title: Who is Jerry Brown Endorsing for California Governor? #jerrybrown #california #governor #newsom
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description

Gov. Jerry Brown on Trump, Xi & Newsom (Exclusive Interview)

Title: Gov. Jerry Brown on Trump, Xi & Newsom (Exclusive Interview)
Runtime: 9:20
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: When Jerry Brown was Governor of California, he was the first ever leader of a U.S. state to meet with Chinese Leader Xi Jingping.

Brown joined me live during the Trump/Xi meeting to discuss the US/China relationship...and weigh in on the California Governors' race.

This is a clip from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs live weeknights at 9pm pacific.

HUD Sec. Scott Turner on Housing Affordability & Panel from Milken Global Conference

Title: HUD Sec. Scott Turner on Housing Affordability & Panel from Milken Global Conference
Runtime: 1:12:06
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Scott Turner sits with Elex Michaelson at the Milken Institute Global Conference.

Then, a deep dive panel on housing affordability.

TMZ's Harvey Levin SLAMS California Governor Candidates

Title: TMZ's Harvey Levin SLAMS California Governor Candidates
Runtime: 9:08
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: CNN's Elex Michaelson joins TMZ Live! with Harvey and Charles one night after the debate for California Governor.

Harvey is not a fan of the options.

Title: Who Won the CA Governor's Debate?
Runtime: 5:22
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Following 2 debates in 2 nights in the race for California Governor, POLITICO's California bureau chief Melanie Mason joins live to break it down.

This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9pm pacific.

Andrew Ross Sorkin on AI's Rise & The Great Depression

Title: Andrew Ross Sorkin on AI's Rise & The Great Depression
Runtime: 6:03
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC & The New York Times talks about his new book "1929," the state of the economy, AI, and potential data centers in space.

"The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," airs weeknights on CNN from 9-11pm pacific.

Jonathan Scott on Making Housing Affordable

Title: Jonathan Scott on Making Housing Affordable
Runtime: 8:33
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jonathan Scott of "The Property Brothers" talks about affordable housing and new technology during this sit down at the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills.

This is a clip from "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," airs weeknights at 9pm pacific on CNN.

Who's Going to Win the NBA Title? Baron Davis Offers His Picks

Title: Who's Going to Win the NBA Title? Baron Davis Offers His Picks
Runtime: 7:11
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis joins to break down the NBA playoffs and discusses his own acting & commentating career.

"The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," airs weeknights at 9PM pacific on CNN.

Could Spencer Pratt Win L.A. Mayor? #spencerpratt #losangeles #politics

Title: Could Spencer Pratt Win L.A. Mayor? #spencerpratt #losangeles #politics
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description

Brian Tyler Cohen on Republican Redistricting Efforts #politics #gerrymandering #democrats

Title: Brian Tyler Cohen on Republican Redistricting Efforts #politics #gerrymandering #democrats
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description

UFO Files RELEASED: What Did We Learn? (Interview with "Age of Disclosure" Director)

Title: UFO Files RELEASED: What Did We Learn? (Interview with "Age of Disclosure" Director)
Runtime: 5:37
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Dan Farah, director of @TheAgeOfDisclosure, joins to discuss the release of UFO files after pressure from his documentary.

What did we learn?

This is a clip from CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson," which airs weeknights at 9PM pacific.

HEATED Debate: Brian Tyler Cohen v Caroline Sunshine on Trump's Redistricting Plan

Title: HEATED Debate: Brian Tyler Cohen v Caroline Sunshine on Trump's Redistricting Plan
Runtime: 10:38
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: @briantylercohen debates Caroline Sunshine on whether states should re-do their congressional lines after the U.S. Supreme Court's recent rulings.

They also talk about Spencer Prstt's run for L.A. Mayor.

Gov. Gray Davis on the Race for CA Governor

Title: Gov. Gray Davis on the Race for CA Governor
Runtime: 6:15
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Former California Governor Gray Davis weighs in on the race for Governor, the state’s proposed wealth tax and the job performance of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

How Colbert is Ending “The Late Show” with Brian Stelter

Title: How Colbert is Ending “The Late Show” with Brian Stelter
Runtime: 5:35
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Brian Stelter weighs in on the end of “The Late Show,” the Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively settlement and producing “The Morning Show.”

Met Gala’s Best & Worst Dressed with Melissa Rivers

Title: Met Gala’s Best & Worst Dressed with Melissa Rivers
Runtime: 5:51
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Melissa Rivers joins to break down the best & worst dressed at the 2026 Met Gala.

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