A Martínez A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.
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A Martínez

Host, Morning Edition and Up First

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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Friday

NPR's Books We Love includes titles that makes us laugh

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Wednesday

After NATO meeting, Secretary of State Blinken will head to the Middle East

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Morning news brief

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The popularity of regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global

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Tuesday

Israel and Hamas strike deal to extend the temporary cease-fire in Gaza

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Suspect pleads not guilty in shooting of students of Palestinian descent in Vermont

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Morning news brief

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In less than 50 days, voting begins in GOP presidential race with Iowa caucuses

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Monday

Friday

Why progressive prosecutors face resistance from some police departments

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After nearly 7 weeks of war, the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has begun

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Morning news brief

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Thursday

2 people were killed in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing bridge

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Morning news brief

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Controversy surrounding the construction of 'Cop City' in Georgia won't let up

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Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect, Israeli official says

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Friday

Morning news brief

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Prosecutors in Guatemala pursue plans to press charges against the president-elect

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Thursday

Morning news brief

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Wednesday

Tensions among the Republicans in the House seem to be at a boiling point

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Poll: Growing number of Americans say Israel is going too far in response to Hamas

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A preview of Biden's meeting with his Chinese counterpart in California

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Israel's Gaza operations may have led to some internal rifts at the State Department

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Morning news brief

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