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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As Election Day nears, former President Donald Trump is doubling down: He is showing little attempt to be less inflammatory.
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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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Control of the House of Representatives could run through California. There are at least five House seats in the state that are considered among the closest in the country.
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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.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday night that pitching star Fernando Valenzuela has died. In 1981, he won the National League’s Cy Young award and was the National League's Rookie of the Year.
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Donald Trump continues to be inflammatory as the campaign nears an end. Control of the House could be determined by California. Italy plans to keep processing migrants from North Africa in Albania.
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Former President Trump has been appealing to a key voting bloc -- young men -- through Ultimate Fighting Championship events. Reporter Karim Zidan explores the connection with NPR's A Martinez.
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Donald Trump makes more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies. Judge hears arguments to block Ten Commandments displays in Louisiana schools. Russia hosts emerging nations summit.
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The New York Liberty topped the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, to win the WNBA Finals three games to two. NPR's A Martinez talks to Jesse Washington of ESPN's Andscape about the game.
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The vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows enters its sixth and final season this week. Meanwhile, Kathryn Hahn stars as a witch trying to regain her powers in Marvel's Agatha All Along.