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.
-
In Utah, authorities are trying to piece together the motive in the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week. The suspect is in custody and reportedly not cooperating with law enforcement.
-
The latest in the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to hold talks with Netanyahu amid tensions in Middle East, the biggest winners from Sunday's Emmys.
-
From HBO Max's "The Pitt" to CBS' "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," here's a look at the biggest winners -- and surprises -- from Sunday's Emmys.
-
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel where he'll meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu Monday, as leaders of Arab and Islamic countries also prepare for an emergency summit.
-
The WNBA playoffs kicked off Sunday with all eight contenders for this year's championship playing in their first-round openers. The Athletic's Ben Pickman answers the biggest postseason questions.
-
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Rob Reiner and Michael McKean about "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues." The sequel comes more than 40 years after the original rock band mockumentary.
-
Big Thief has a way of asking the big questions by focusing on the smallest details. NPR's A Martinez speaks with the indie band about "Double Infinity," their sixth studio album.
-
SCOTUS clears way for sweeping immigration operations to resume in L.A., Trump continues to threaten unmoved Russia with sanctions, House committee releases some documents from Epstein's estate.
-
The Supreme Court is expected to decide this week whether it will consider the legality of President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose country-specific tariffs.
-
President Trump is urging Hamas to accept the terms of a new hostage release plan, issuing what he calls a "last warning."