Alex Cohen

Alexandra "Alex" Cohen (born July 8, 1972) is an American radio and Emmy Award winning television journalist, roller derby skater, and author.

Cohen was the afternoon host and reporter for "All Things Considered" from 2009-2012 before being named co-host of the 9-11 am morning program, "Take Two.

"[5][6] In September 2018, Cohen was named morning news anchor and host for Spectrum Cable's all-news channel for Southern California.

"[7][8] In July 2020, Cohen was part of the Spectrum News team recognized with an Emmy Award for the program “Under the Gun.”[9] From 2003-2010, Cohen was a member of the Los Angeles Derby Dolls, using the derby name "Axles of Evil", and TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, skating as "Smother Theresa".

In August 2007, Cohen, at age 35, married Richard Dean, then 41 and the technology director of a public radio station in Austin, Texas.