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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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Authorities said the incident began on the street when the man put a gun to another man's face and pulled the trigger. The gun did not fire.
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The city council approved a motion on Tuesday after protesters went to the homes of two councilmembers.
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The vote in the election under scrutiny was 855 to 854.
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At least 16 people were injured when police tried to detonate a huge, 5,000 pound cache of illegal fireworks seized in South Los Angeles Wednesday night.
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George Floyd's death shook the conscience of our pandemic-stricken nation, and set many of us on a path of self-reflection unrivaled by any single event in recent memory. A year later, there's no going back — that much we know.
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A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says most of the cases are asymptomatic or mild.
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We watched what happened. Derek Chauvin’s conviction shouldn't have been a surprise.
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He allegedly sat in Mike Pence's chair.
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We thought we were doing everything right. Our brush with COVID-19 brought with it some valuable lessons.
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I'm a 32-year-old black man. Last Saturday, another 32-year-old black man breathed his last breaths miles from where I work. In the wake of his death, I reflect on all the ways he could've been me.
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Loving Black people doesn't mean giving them special treatment. It means giving their voices the same respect we've historically given to the police.
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When the voice of Black America is too loud for any newsroom to ignore, Take Two producer Austin Cross explains what it means to truly amplify Black voices.
