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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President Donald Trump lowered his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods to 47% after meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Thursday.
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Trump cuts tariffs after meeting with China's leader, Thousands of kids could lose access to Head Start if the shutdown continues, Trump's pick for surgeon general to have Senate confirmation hearing.
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Open enrollment for 2026 insurance plans sold on the Affordable Care Act marketplace starts Saturday. If Congress doesn't extend the subsidies, the average monthly premium is expected to double.
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The White House fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the agency that advises on designs for federal buildings. NPR speaks to one of the members who was let go.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with author Shea Serrano about his new book, "Expensive Basketball," an examination of some of the game's most iconic players and moments.
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Thousands of federal workers miss Friday paychecks as government shutdown drags on, more than 30 arrested, including NBA stars, in FBI's illegal gambling probe, Russians play down President Trump's new sanctions.
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President Trump imposed new sanctions on Russia and cancelled a summit with President Putin, hoping to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. But Putin appears not too concerned.
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The Trump administration plans to offer parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska for oil and gas drilling. It's part of a larger effort to advance controversial projects in the state that were blocked by the Biden administration.
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The NBA is reeling from a pair of gambling and sports betting scandals. Federal authorities allege an NBA player, ex-player, current coach, and others were involved in a years-long gambling scheme.
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NPR's A Martínez speaks with Jonathan Cohen, author of "Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling."