Michael Cross
Michael Cross has been with KOSU since 2008, working as the state capitol bureau chief for seven years, as well as KOSU's student coordinator. While he still keeps up with the capitol and does some reporting, his roles have changed. As of October 2014, he's now the host of KOSU's Morning Edition.
He came to KOSU after several years in broadcast media, working at KTOK, KOKH Fox 25, KOCO Channel 5 and KWTV News 9. Michael has his degree in Broadcasting and Journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma as well as an Associates in Theatre Arts from Oklahoma City Community College. One of his hobbies includes performing on the stage having spent time with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park dating back to 1989.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discuss Gov. Kevin Stitt hiring as his new top aide an oil executive who was the deciding vote on a controversial Catholic charter school and Stitt rejecting a new federal summer food program for low-income children.
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The new law makes it a crime to harass, intimidate, threaten or "dox" an election worker. -
The lawmaker behind a petition to stop permitless carry from taking effect November 1 says he’s optimistic about having enough signatures. State... -
Oklahoma transportation officials are closely watching a funding bill moving through Congress. The measure by Senator Jim Inhofe has the potential to... -
Oklahoma transportation officials are closely watching a funding bill moving through Congress. The measure by Senator Jim Inhofe has the potential to...
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Volunteers hoping to put Medicaid Expansion on the ballot face a 90-day challenge to get nearly 178,000 signatures. After getting a quick five-minute... -
A new law taking effect this week cracks down on stalled trains at intersections. Under House Bill 2472 , local officials can issue a fine of up to $1... -
A new law cracks down on giving antipsychotic drugs to patients in nursing homes in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 142 , signed by Governor Kevin Stitt last week... -
Starting this July, if you sell your car, the license tag stays with you rather than the vehicle. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is implementing the policy... -
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan...
