Alex Cohen Spectrum News Bio Wiki Age Baby Husband Salary and Net Worth

Alex Cohen ( Full Name: Alexandra  Cohen ) is an American radio and tv journalist, roller derby skater, and author. The Emmy Award-winning tv journalist started her radio career by working for NPR (National Public Radio) in Washington, D.C. Her role there was to serve as a producer and director for Weekly Edition as well as Weekend All Things Considered. She currently serves as an anchor at Spectrum News1.

From 2003-2010, Alex was a member of the Los Angeles Derby Dolls. There, she used the derby name “Axles of Evil”, and TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, skating as “Smother Theresa”. In 2009, Alex was hired to work on the Drew Barrymore-directed roller derby film, Whip It. She co-wrote an insider’s guide to roller derby titled Down and Derby which was published in 2010. Apart from her journalism career, Alex is also an author. She authored a book titled Down and Derby (2010, New York, Soft Skull Press) is her insider’s account of the history as well as the culture of roller derby.

She was born on July 8, 1972, in New York City, theUnited States of America. Alex is50 years old.

She is a woman of average stature. Alex stands at the height of5 ft 5 in ( Approx 1.65m).

She was born to her fatherKip Cohenand mother on July 8, 1972, in New York City, the United States of America. Kip is former American art and entertainment executive,  record company executive, and concert presenter. Alex is also the God-daughterBill Graham, the American rock concert promoter. Her brother calledChris Cohenis a musician by profession.

She is a married woman. Alex married her husband at the age of 35 in August 2007. At the time of marriage, Alex’s husbandRichard Deanwas 41. He currently serves as a technology director of a public radio station in Austin, Texas. The couple is blessed with two adorable kids.

On August 31, 2018, Alex tweetedI recently gave birth to an amazing boy. Soon, I will help give birth to a new journalistic project I’m SO excited about. Stay tuned for details! It’s been a great run in radio @KPCC @KQED @NPR, esp grateful 2 @morningedition listeners. It’s been an honor & privilege serving you!

From New York City, Alex moved to California at the age of two. She joined Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan before enrolling for a B.A at Brown University. Alex graduated from the University earning a B.A. in Eastern Religions, 1993. From there, she went to join the University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. From there, Alex graduated with a Master of Journalism.

From 2000 to 2003, Alex worked for San Francisco’s KQED. She first joined the network as a producer for the statewide radio program California Report. Later, Alex became the Los Angeles bureau chief for the same program. Also, she has reported for American Public Media’s financial news program Marketplace. Alex served as a host of the weekly APM program Weekend America.

She as well served as the host and reporter for NPR’s daily news program, Day to Day and she also moved to KPCC radio in Pasadena, California. From 2009 to 2012, Alex served as the afternoon host and reporter for “All Things Considered.” After that, she was named as the co-host of the 9-11 am morning program, “Take-Two.”

In September 2018, Alex became the morning news anchor and also the host for Spectrum Cable’s all-news channel for Southern California. At the same time, she hosts a one-hour political program called “Inside the Issues With Alex Cohen.” In July 2020, Alex joined the Spectrum News team that was recognized with an Emmy Award for the program called “Under the Gun.”

Alex’s other Colleagues at Spectrum News Include:

Giselle Fernandez – anchor

Lisa McRee – anchor

She has two visible tattoos on both hands below the shoulder. Alex got her first tattoo at the age of 17 and that’s when her love for fatting inked started. Alex got more tattoos over the years. Along the way, she got a trustworthy tattoo artist. Shogun Tatoo Owner called Andrew Moore gave Alex a tattoo that represented a new phase in her journalism career.

She earns her monthly salary from her anchoring role for Spectrum News. Alex has an average salary of$71,275 per year.

She has accumulated good wealth from her journalism career and her book writing over the years. Alex has an estimated net worth of$1,36,934.

Yes. Alex married her husband Richard Dean on August 31, 2018, at the age of 35. Richard, who was by then 41 years old serves as a technology director of a public radio station in Austin, Texas. The couple is blessed with two adorable kids.

Alex is a 50-year-old American journalist who was born on July 8, 1972, in New York City, the United States of America.

She is an American radio and tv journalist, roller derby skater, and author. The Emmy Award-winning tv journalist started her radio career by working for NPR (National Public Radio) in Washington, D.C. Her role there was to serve as a producer and director for Weekly Edition as well as Weekend All Things Considered.