Austin Cross Associate Producer, Take Two
Austin Cross is an Associate Producer for KPCC's Take Two program.
Austin came to KPCC from CBS Radio where he worked for both KNX and KFWB, booking and producing news segments and programs on myriad topics, from finance and technology to culture and issues of race.
Austin is a Southern Californian and graduated from Azusa Pacific University. In addition to producing, he has guest hosted on KFWB.
Stories by Austin Cross
What the signing of the 'sanctuary state' bill means
A bill passed Saturday by lawmakers puts California on track to become the country's first so-called "sanctuary state."
SOA: Bill deadline, Trump's DACA dinner, Dems' rising star
Up in Sacramento, lawmakers are in high gear.
After 2 years, students still find themselves in junior college. Why?
Santa Monica College has the highest transfer rate in California. Here's what they say ensures student success.
What's actually going on with Trump and Democrat lawmakers?
A cavalcade of confusing messages surrounding DACA followed a dinnertime meeting between President Trump and Democratic leaders.
Expert: Mexico would welcome Dreamers with open arms
But the former presidential advisor says that it would be best for DACA participants if they were allowed to stay in the US.
How strength in numbers affects California's DACA lawsuit
State Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit Monday over President Trump's decision to end the DACA program.
State of Affairs: DACA decision, Trump, Pelosi make a deal
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions set off a political shockwave in California after announcing a wind-down to DACA Tuesday. State lawmakers scrambled to protect Dreamers.
Examining how big wildfires have become big business
And Michael Kodas, author of "Megafire," says the way the U.S fights fires can lead to more of them.
How the DACA decision can impact California politics
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have weighed in on President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
With DACA's end announced, here's some advice for Dreamers
President Trump's decision about DACA hits close to home for many. In California, around 200,000 people benefit from the program.
Want universal health care for California? Be patient, says committee co-chair
A new Assembly committee, formed after the shelving of the Healthy California Act, will study universal health care in depth. But co-chair Assemblyman Jim Wood limits expectations.
Affordable housing bills near a vote, 'Dreamers' brace for DACA decision
Political news from the Golden State.
Felines, fire and a 'phantom': SoCal shares roommate stories
One way for someone to withstand the cost of living in Southern California is finding a roommate. However, as these stories from listeners can attest, actually sharing space with another person can offer a different set of challenges.
Reconciling California's (very) racist history
There are 109 federally recognized American Indian nations in California, one expert says. Several suffered at the hands of the state's earliest settlers.
Gov. Brown, Dem lawmakers, agree on affordable housing bond
Lawmakers agreed to a 4-billion dollar bond to help fund low-income housing and subsidize loans for California veterans.
