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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Greenland voters are choosing representatives in an election overshadowed by President Trump's assertions that he wants to make the Danish territory part of the U.S. Hear the latest results.
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Democratic attorneys general in 19 states sued the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers. NPR's A Martinez talks with one of the plaintiffs, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. -
The Republican-led House passed a stopgap spending bill Tuesday. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it will need Democratic support for approval to avert a government shutdown Friday night.
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A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will launch Wednesday to the International Space Station. It's expected to bring back two astronauts who've had an unexpectedly long stay that's become mired in politics.
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Ukraine and U.S. to hold talks on how to end Russia's war, stock markets slide over potential impact of Trump tariffs, federal judge temporarily halts deportation of activist arrested by ICE.
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After drops in markets and consumer sentiment, economists are pointing to slower growth. NPR asks Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist Michael Gapen about the likelihood of a recession.
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The president of the American Bar Association says that the Trump administration is targeting judges and lawyers who make decisions it disagrees with. -
A green card holder's arrest for his activism raises questions about the rights of legal permanent residents. NPR talks with National Foundation for American Policy Executive Director Stuart Anderson.
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Mark Carney to become Canada's next prime minister, ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, House Republicans unveil plan to fund government through September.
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Over the weekend, House Republicans unveiled a 99-page plan to keep the federal government running through September. Congress needs to approve a spending bill by Friday or face another shutdown.
