It's official. Starting Monday, "Take Two" will become a one-hour show, hosted by A Martinez, starting at 9 a.m.

"AirTalk" will move to 10 a.m. and "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross will air at noon.

"Take Two" co-host Alex Cohen goes to "Morning Edition," where she will rule the early hour airwaves. That begins toward the end of February. Please stay tuned for details and join us for that when it happens.

Today, Jan. 27, we said goodbye. Alex aired her thoughts at the end of "Take Two." Please click on the audio link to hear her reflections. You can read a transcript below.

This past four years and four months has been a wild and wonderful ride.

Tom Hanks taught me how to take a proper selfie...

During the height of the drought, I asked Governor Jerry Brown if he flushed after he peed.

I shared cocktails made by a robot at the RedCat theater with my co-host A Martinez and a guy dressed in a banana suit...

I have held my tears back as a father described how he turned the death of his young son into a video game so his family could cope with the grief.

And I have listened.

I have listened to some of the most talented, smart, creative people in Southern California and that has been such a true joy... an honor and a privilege.

I've also worked with some of the most talented, smart and creative people in Southern California — the Take Two team.

You hear their names in credits each Friday. Their titles may indicate a bit about what they do... but they don't really tell you who they are. So on this last day of mine here, I will.

Hasmik Pohosian is an engineer who is also a woman. But truthfully, that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what makes her special. She listens so carefully not only because she cares about the quality of the sound on this show, but because she cares about the content. Thank you for your tremendous attention to detail.

Steve Proffitt is a very cantankerous guy and I honestly would not have it any other way. He makes radio sing. He pushes us all to be better. Thank you for remembering all the things in this world — everyone else here seems to be too young to do so.

When I first met Leo Duran, he had just moved here from New York and he told me he wasn't going to get a car. I doubted he'd last longer than a few months. He still doesn't own a car. Which is only the slightest indication of how tenacious Leo is in his beliefs. Thank you for your dedication — especially to the voices that aren't as often heard.

Julia Paskin has a huge appetite to do this work. I could tell that the moment she walked through our doors. Keep on pitching, and learning and growing. The fun for you has just begun.

Stephen Hoffman is the quiet storm. If you ever meet him, ask him to tell you about the time he met Mel Brooks, because it's a really good story. Hoffman is so calm even in the most hair-raising situations... sometimes I worried there might be something off about his blood pressure system. But this is exactly the type of person you need in the director's chair.

It's a shame you can't see people on the radio, because Lori Galarreta has the most amazing wardrobe. It's classy and fascinating and wonderful — much like she is. Lori — you are a gem.

Speaking of wardrobes... Julian Burrell wears a bow tie to work almost every day. He even has a spider man one. Julian is constantly watching the world and asking all the right questions... even on his days off. He has a real spidey sense of this news business.

Dorian Merina is so very smart. And so very caring. And wickedly funny in ways you'd never imagine. His work is impeccable and I'm so thrilled you'll be hearing more of him on our airwaves in the future. Thank you for all your solitary Sundays — you make this show so much better.

When you make radio with Austin Cross, it's a bit like going to church. Austin listens like his life depends on it, but better yet, he responds. Behind the glass wall of studio B, He jumps. He claps. His smile makes me remember why I got into this business in the first place.

Megan Larson may have just one title, but she easily does the work of five people most days. And never complains about it. And she has three kids, which is probably why she has done such an amazing job of mothering Take Two and this crazy crew of kids.

If you could put sunshine in a bottle, you'd have Joanne Griffith. I don't usually trust people who are that perennially optimistic, but Jo — I'd jump off a cliff if you said it was a good idea. Because you are always right. Your empathy, your strength, your heart ... they have sustained me more than you will ever know.

Monica Bushman has done an amazing job of birthing our parenting podcast the Brood. She is a jacqueline of all trades — who deftly handles every assignment with grace, clarity and a tranquility I'm deeply envious of. Monica is moving to KPCC's show The Frame. They have no idea how lucky they are.

What you hear on the radio, most of the time, is beautifully mixed, carefully crafted audio. It doesn't always start out that way... Like a great chef — Jacob is able to conjure an amazing dish no matter what ingredients he is served. He'll be working on this station's new podcast initiatives — which is fabulous because -- he gets it.

Now.... you may think you know A Martinez because he'll tell you certain things on the radio — A is NOT his real name. He is scared of butterflies. He will not eat anything with his hands. The most important things are the ones he'd never say, but I will. A's compassion runs as wide and as deep as the ocean. He is not just into sports — he is a team player unlike any I've ever met in this business. A may not have been born a news man, but he has become one. And I'm so lucky I got to be here to watch and listen.