A Martínez

NPR's correspondent and podcast host

Washington, D.C.

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A Martínez is a correspondent for NPR's Washington Desk. He covers politics, social justice, and culture. He has reported on a wide range of topics, including the 2020 presidential election and the Black Lives Matter movement. Martínez has also hosted several NPR podcasts, including '1A' and 'Up First'. He is a graduate of Yale University and has a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.

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New books argue that far-off goals and humor can help shift daily routines

NPR's Book of the Day•Jan 23, 2026•15:54•host

Paul McCartney on his band 'Wings,' plus the story of indie label Bloodshot Records

NPR's Book of the Day•Dec 19, 2025•17:22•host

A Martínez

About A

Associated Podcasts

NPR's Book of the Day

Connect

Recent Appearances

New books argue that far-off goals and humor can help shift daily routines

Paul McCartney on his band 'Wings,' plus the story of indie label Bloodshot Records

Key Topics

New books by Irene Vega, Tim Weiner chronicle changes to federal agencies under Trump

A new oral history of Lollapalooza recalls the alt-rock music festival's wildest days

In 'Talk to Me,' the grandson of a former Haitian president uncovers family secrets

With 'Mystical Lotería,' Yvette Montoya reimagines a traditional Latino party game

'Tías and Primas' and 'Linguaphile' are new nonfiction books on family and language