Michael Cross
Morning Edition HostMichael 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 panel discusses a settlement between State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Ethics Commission over his use of social media to support President Trump, Gov. Kevin Stitt's support of cuts by Elon Musk and DOGE and more. -
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and former House Democratic Leader Emily Virgin
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics panel discuss Attorney General Gentner Drummond criticizing State Superintendent Ryan Walters over an opinion request, the State Board of Education voting in favor of new controversial social studies standards and more.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics panel discusses an immigration enforcement partnership between Oklahoma and the federal government, a lawsuit against Stitt over his order for state employees to return to in-office work and more.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics panel discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt firing and replacing three members of the State Board of Education, an audit of the Tulsa Public School District and more.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics panel discuss the untimely passing of our colleague Ryan Kiesel who died last week after a long battle with cancer, Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State address and more.
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The This Week in Oklahoma Politics panel discusses President Trump's executive order to freeze federal funding grants, the State Board of Education advancing a new rule requiring parents to give citizenship status upon enrollment of their children and more.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics panel discusses an upcoming subpoena from the Ethics Commission to State Superintendent Ryan Walters concerning his run for office in 2022, Gov. Kevin Stitt's call to create an Oklahoma State Guard and bills to watch ahead of the 60th legislative session on Feb. 3.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics panel discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt signing an executive order allowing colleges and foundations to pay for student athletes name, image or likeness and Superintendent Ryan Walters announcing a lawsuit against federal officials for costs associate with educating immigrant children.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics panel discuss a video from State Superintendent Ryan Walters attacking teachers and teachers' unions, Oklahoma County ending its lawsuit against OKC over the location of a new jail and more.
