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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NPR's A Martínez speaks with Iran expert and analyst Karim Sadjadpour about the view from Iran as President Trump says there is potential to wind down the war.
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Trump calls off Iran strikes, says a deal is near; tensions between Trump and Senate GOP continue as recess approaches; Progressive candidates' primary wins spark debate on midterm electability.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with political strategist Alex Conant about the tensions between the Senate and President Trump ahead of the long congressional recess that starts later this week.
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Four days after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the small Spanish territory of Ceuta, the death toll continues to rise -- nearing 100.
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DOMi & JD Beck have been playing music together since they were teenagers. Now in their 20s and out with their second album, NPR's A Martinez asks them if they feel like mature musicians.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with soccer referee Tori Penso about being the first American woman to lead an officiating crew in a Men's World Cup match.
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NPR's A Martínez asks former senior Pentagon official Evelyn Farkas about President Trump's potential priorities as he meets the leaders of Ukraine and Israel.
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President Trump to meet with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel, Work permits for thousands of TPS holders set to expire, survey finds many Americans believe corruption is a problem in politics.
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NPR's A Martínez speaks with AFP journalist Sebastian Braddock about the wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in southwestern France.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with immigration attorney Ira Kurzban about the imminent end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.