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 injured National Guard soldiers were identifed as Sarah Beckstrom, age 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24. The alleged gunman was said to have driven from his home in Washington state.
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President Trump says says his envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks with Putin amid hopes for a Ukraine peace deal, even as leaked transcripts raise questions about Witkoff's role as a mediator.
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Just a few months into Olga Stefanishyna's job as Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S, she is helping negotiate a peace deal that could end Russia's war on Ukraine. -
Two National Guard members were shot in a "targeted attack" in D.C., Georgia election interference case against Trump, allies dismissed, U.S. envoy to return to Moscow for new Ukraine peace talks.
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Chef Rick Martinez, a James Beard award winner, helped an NPR host recreate a beloved Ecuadorian dish his family ate during Thanksgiving. Here's the recipe. -
One journalist gifted Pope Leo XIV a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie as he began his first overseas tour to Turkey and Lebanon, accompanied by the world's press. -
Financial uncertainty is causing anxiety for many this holiday season. NPR's A Martinez asks a personal finance journalist for tips on holiday shopping this year.
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A massive fire tore through a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities say dozens of people have died and hundreds are missing.
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Before Halloween was known for trick-or-treating, there was Ragamuffin Day. A Thanksgiving day celebration that involved children wearing costumes and going door-to-door, begging for treats.
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From tracking down a turkey to sharing a piece of home with new friends, Americans living overseas share how they celebrate Thanksgiving.
