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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
Prior to NPR, Martínez was the host of Take Two at KPCC in Los Angeles since 2012. During his tenure, Take Two created important forums on the air and through live events that elevated the voices and perspectives of Angelenos, and provided nuanced coverage of the region's challenges including homelessness, climate change and systemic disparities in health and education. He is also a familiar voice to sports-talk radio listeners in Los Angeles as a former host of 710 KSPN's In the Zone, and he was a longtime pre- and post-game show host for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers.
Before he joined KPCC, Martínez had never listened to public radio. He views his path in public radio as proof that public radio journalism can be accessible, relatable and understandable to anyone, regardless of their background or educational pedigree, and says it has changed both his career and his perspective on life.
With a career that has lately been focused on Southern California, Martínez is excited to get to know the rest of the U.S. through Morning Edition.
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Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump visit Arizona and Nevada. Reports offer a picture of the economy ahead of Election Day. Labor unions deploy thousands of canvassers.
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The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza is getting worse by the day, and there are increasing questions over what Israel’s end-game there might be.
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North Gaza's fate is at stake in Israel's offensive. Law enforcement agencies gear up for election violence and result challenges. How much power does a president have to change abortion access?
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Both the governments of Iran and Israel stopped short of calling for retaliation following the weekend attack. What might prevent or cause further escalation between these two nations?
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Donald Trump returns to New York for major rally. South Korea briefs NATO on North Korean troops backing Russia. The New York Yankees seek a comeback after losing the first two World Series games.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Janet Napolitano and Mark Filip, part of a bi-partisan independent panel, examining Secret Service failures in the July attempted assassination of former President Trump.
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The new movie Conclave dramatizes the Vatican's search for a new pope — and the perils of ambition within its ranks. Ralph Fiennes talks about his starring role.
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Donald Trump and Kamila Harris will campaign in Texas. Georgia grapples with heated political climate and potential for violence. LA County's DA recommends the Menendez brothers be resentenced.
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Loren Rhoads -- the author of “222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die” -- acts as our cemetery travel guide this Halloween season. They have the most beautiful gardens and fascinating monuments.
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Italy's right wing government insists it will continue to process migrant arrivals from North Africa in detention centers in neighboring Albania -- despite a court decision that sent individuals back.