Martínez Named Host Of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’
• NPR announced that after a national search, A Martínez has been tapped as the fourth host of Morning Edition, NPR’s morning drivetime news magazine carried by 835 public radio stations nationwide. Martínez will joining Steve Inskeep, Noel King, and Rachel Martin on this bi-coastal, 24-hour news operation. Martínez officially joins NPR on July 6, and his first day on-air will be announced in the coming weeks. He will be based at NPR West in Culver City, CA and fills the vacancy created with David Greene‘s departure in 2020.
Martínez has been the host of Take Two at Pasadena City College-owned non-comm 89.3 KPCC/Pasadena since 2012; before that he was a host of In The Zone on ESPN affiliate of 710 KSPN/Los Angeles.
“We are delighted to have A join the Morning Edition team anchoring from the West Coast. He brings a remarkable record of journalism and empathy that allows him to truly connect with audiences and stories,” said Sarah Gilbert, NPR VP for News Programming. “He brings intelligence, a sense of humor and a deep curiosity that will fit right in with the show’s commitment to telling distinctive stories that make a difference to our understanding of the world.”
Martínez remarked, “Nine years ago, I had never listened to public radio. I was about to start a new path that would change my career, and in a deeper way, my perspective on life. The time I’ve spent at KPCC proves that public radio journalism can be accessible, relatable and understandable to ANYONE, regardless of their background or educational pedigree. I’m excited to bring every experience I’ve had along the way to NPR and to represent Los Angeles and California the best way I can.”
