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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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It's the inheritance I never wanted, but also kind of need every day. It was delivered in pieces over the course of 30 years with no receipt. What can I say? Thanks. I hate it.
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Today, I carry on and do the most that anybody can do during this time: try to create something that heals the world, even if true change is something that I may never see.
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Could a version of the Federal Music Project work in 2020?
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If you filed a 2019 tax return already, it's real easy to get that stimulus check.
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If you filed a 2019 tax return already, it's real easy to get that stimulus check.
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But get-out-the-vote campaigns still face challenges, including overcoming a political stereotype that communities of color make for apathetic voters.
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Latino Political Power Is Stronger Than Ever In California (And Young Voters Have Played A Big Role)Get-out-the-vote campaigns still face challenges, including overcoming a political stereotype that communities of color make for apathetic voters.
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The death of basketball star Kobe Bryant is rippling through the classic sneaker market, with buyers and sellers alike storming stores and online shops hoping to snag one last piece of his legacy.
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Buyers and sellers alike have been storming stores and online shops hoping to snag one last piece of Kobe's legacy. Now, they're making a choice: profit from tragedy, or honor his memory.
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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.
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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.
