Austin Cross
What I cover
I help listeners understand how decisions about housing, homelessness, law, and local government shape everyday life in Southern California. I also unpack the bigger themes — from identity and culture to the way media narratives shape our perception of the world. And every Friday on AirTalk, I bring Angelenos together around one of our favorite topics: food.
My background
I’m a native Angeleno and Golden Mike Award-winning journalist who hosts Morning Edition and AirTalk Fridays on LAist 89.3, as well as The L.A. Report A.M. Edition. I started in LA radio at KNX in 2010 and joined LAist (then KPCC) in 2014. Along the way, I’ve also contributed to APM’s Marketplace and was a longtime producer and reporter for Take Two with A Martinez. As a second-generation Los Angeles radio host, I take pride in delivering crucial information while showcasing the many sides of Southern California.
My goals
My goal is to give Angelenos the clarity and context they need to navigate life in one of the most dynamic regions in the world. Whether it’s a challenging conversation with a policymaker, a deep dive into housing policy, or a lighter moment on Food Friday, I aim to make news accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking.
Best way to reach me
I’d love to hear from you if you have feedback, story ideas, or want to connect. You can reach me at across@laist.com. You can also follow me on Instagram and TikTok at @AustinCrossTalk.
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The season begins on Dec.15 with Earth Ears: A Sonic Ritual at Angels Gate Cultural Center. -
How a mural for the legendary Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela became an ofrenda for Angelenos to pay their respects and tribute. -
Revisiting the L.A. cold case of the Black Dahlia. -
Is there a curse in Los Feliz? Keep reading to find out. -
SoCal is baking. Here's how to know the (crucial) difference between heat exhaustion and heat strokeBoth are unpleasant, but one can be fatal. We break it down. -
We talked to the San Pedro-born hitmaker to revisit the soundtrack he created for Southern California. -
The sentence brings to a close the horrifying murder that attracted national attention. -
Morning Edition delivers up-to-the-minute news, analysis and commentary, mixed with the latest Southern California news from the LAist newsroom.For all Morning Edition stories, visit NPR.org. -
The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist 89.3. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin. -
The bureau director was one of the biggest champions for the use of the 1940 data. Today, the laws prohibiting such use of the data are much stronger.
