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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One immigration detainee was killed and two are in critical condition after a shooting at the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Wednesday.
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The latest on a deadly shooting at a Texas ICE detention facility, Ukraine warns Russia's war will spread unless ceasefire is forced, Democrats fight for ACA subsidies as government shutdown looms.
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Ukraine warns that Russia's war will spread unless the Kremlin is forced into a durable ceasefire.
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With a government shutdown looming, Democrats are pushing to extend key tax credits that keep ACA premiums low. Without them, millions face rate hikes or risk losing their coverage.
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Miley Cyrus says she's never quite figured herself out — and that's influenced how she makes music. -
Miley Cyrus says she's never quite figured herself out — and that's influenced how she makes music.
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Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, was charged with aggravated murder Tuesday, and prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty.
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Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, President Trump is in the U.K. for a rare second state visit, FBI director returns to Capitol Hill.
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Wednesday is the deadline for National Parks across the country to remove any signs, statues or memorials the Trump administration believes reflect negatively on the country.
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FBI Director Kash Patel will return to Capitol Hill Wednesday for a second day of questions about his stewardship of the nation's premier law enforcement agency.
