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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The UAE says it will leave OPEC, amid tensions with Saudi Arabia and the chaos of the Iran war.
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The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey, months after its first case against him collapsed. President Trump has been demanding retribution against his critics.
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DOJ indicts former FBI Director James Comey for second time, King Charles argues for stronger U.K.-U.S. relations, SCOTUS weighs Trump's effort to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Syrians.
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The FCC has ordered early license renewals for Disney-owned ABC stations, following renewed criticism of Jimmy Kimmel from President Trump and the first lady.
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In an address before a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, King Charles III sought to highlight the importance of the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Great Britain.
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The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday. It's likely to be Jerome Powell's last rate-setting meeting as chairman of the central bank.
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What are the impacts of the UAE's decision to pull out of the OPEC oil cartel? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
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Suspect charged with trying to assassinate President Trump, Trump hosts King Charles at critical point in U.S.-Britain relations, ceasefire in south Lebanon fraying.
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NPR's A Martinez asks former Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about security needs and constraints when protecting President Trump during an event like Saturday's dinner.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Shannon Felton Spence, a former manager of high-profile diplomatic and political engagements for the British government, about King Charles' visit to Washington.