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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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha about law enforcement coordination and security following the deadly mass shooting at Brown University.
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Rob Reiner's son arrested after his parents' deaths, authorities release images of suspected gunman in Brown University shooting, police say Bondi Beach shooting was inspired by Islamic State group.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Australian gun control advocate Rebecca Peters about the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting and gun control in Australia.
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Former homicide prosecutor Matt Murphy says the LA district attorney's office will need to determine Nick Reiner's mental state as the investigation into Rob and Michele Reiner's killings continues. -
Twelve FBI agents are suing after being fired for kneeling during 2020 protests in Washington D.C. Their attorney told Morning Edition the firings reflect a pattern of partisan leadership. -
Officials are still searching for the gunman who opened fire at Brown University Saturday, killing two people and injuring nine. Police are releasing a man who was held as a person of interest.
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Officials say two gunmen killed at least 15 people in a shooting in Sydney, Police release "person of interest" in Brown University shooting, House to vote on plans to address rising health prices.
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Trump administration negotiators in Berlin Monday for continued talks on how to end war between Russia and Ukraine.
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The LAPD is investigating the deaths of two people from an apparent homicide at the home of director Rob Reiner.
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A father and son acting together killed at least 15 people in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, according to officials.
