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a Martínez
@amartinezla.bsky.social
Co-host of Morning Edition & Up First @NPR.org - Also on Instagram, Threads & X @AMartinezLA for social media synergy. Here's a short bio: https://www.npr.org/people/1018429547/a-martinez I have resting broadcaster voice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrWe... Up First: Winter Games for Monday, February 9, 2026. A crotch stitching scandal and Gen Z curling includes plenty of smack talking, sass and style.
Mikaela Shiffrin, Breezy Johnson and the future of U.S. women’s skiing
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February 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Did you catch Petra Rivera-Rideau, co-author of "P FKN R," on @npr.org with @amartinezla.bsky.social this morning?
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What to expect from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance this weekend
Petra Rivera-Rideau wrote the book on Bad Bunny. NPR's A Martinez asks her what to expect from the Puerto Rican superstar at the Super Bowl this weekend.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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I admit it;
every time I hear an
@amartinezla.bsky.social segment,
I think up a name that A stand for.
Most recently, Asmara (in Eritrea).

Asmara, Eritrea.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Incredible feeling to be listening to @npr.org while driving my son to daycare and hear my interview with @amartinezla.bsky.social about "EVERYBODY LOSES: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling," out tomorrow!

Here's a link if you're interested:

www.npr.org/2026/01/19/n...
'Everybody Loses' chronicles the rise of America's sports betting boom
NPR's A Martinez speaks with journalist and author Danny Funt about his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."
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January 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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The FBI searches Wash Post reporter's home and seized her devices - my chat with @Amartinezla.bsky.social on what happened and the implications for the press

From NPR's Up First & Morning Edition
January 15, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Since @whitehouse-47.bsky.social deleted the government's database on the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, @npr.org has complied this: apps.npr.org/jan-6-archive/
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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“Trump Accounts” would give every baby born in the U.S. $1,000 in an index fund. The president says it will help middle class kids get a piece of the American dream. Will it? So much fun talking this over with the great @amartinezla.bsky.social on morning edition @npr.org
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'Trump Account' would gives $1,000 to eligible newborns. Here's how it would work
Bloomberg's Stacey Vanek Smith explains how Trump's investment accounts for kids would work, and outlines concerns and benefits.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Lucy Liu has a new film called #Rosemeadfilm . Lucy and I talked about the cultural and generational barriers around discussing #mentalhealth , what a tight rope it can be to a parent & whether it works to sometimes apologize to your kids. Hear our conversation here ⬇️ www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Lucy Liu challenges mental health taboos in 'Rosemead'
In Rosemead, Lucy Liu plays the role of an ailing mother who takes drastic measures to try to protect her troubled teenage son from himself. Liu also produced the film, based on a true story.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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A, this was such a great interview!
December 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I’ve eaten bolon de verde almost my entire life. My grandma made it year round but I remember it best during the holidays. Now, for the 1st time I made it & suffered doing it. Hear about it & get the easy recipe ⬇️ www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
An Ecuadorian-style Thanksgiving: Recreating holiday memories of a childhood recipe
Chef Rick Martinez, a James Beard award winner, helped an NPR host recreate a beloved Ecuadorian dish his family ate during Thanksgiving. Here's the recipe.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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I joined @npr.org Morning Edition with @amartinezla.bsky.social to discuss the attack on National Guard troops in DC.

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Former Homeland Security official on the attack on two National Guard members
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Juliette Kayyem, a former Homeland Security official and security analyst, about the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We are handing out noodles for #halloween2025 and once word got out every #GenZ kid in the neighborhood made a beeline for my house.
November 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
This is Indy the star of #GoodBoy a supernatural horror movie from his perspective. No CGI, everything you see is all Indy who is not a trained #Hollywood animal actor. He belongs to Ben Leonberg who directed and co-wrote/co-produced the film. Hear the interview ⬇️ www.npr.org/2025/10/02/n...
'Good Boy' tells the story of a haunted house from the perspective of a dog
In "Good Boy," a loyal dog faces off against dark forces to protect his owner. The horror story is told through the eyes of man's best friend.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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"They're trying to make an imperfect game, perfect. I resent that" - Joe Torre on analytics in major league baseball.
From new @ballgirl.bsky.social book.

Also - great author interview by @amartinezla.bsky.social

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Sportswriter Jane Leavy discusses her new book on baseball, 'Make Me Commissioner'
Sportswriter Jane Leavy discusses her new book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It," with Morning Edition host and baseball megafan A Martinez.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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I asked Renee Rapp why she's so intimidatingly confident...and some other stuff. Hear it here. ⤵️ www.npr.org/2025/07/31/n...
'Mean Girl' Reneé Rapp isn't getting much nicer on 'Bite Me'
Reneé Rapp conquered Broadway in Mean Girls and the small screen on The Sex Lives of College Girls. Now she's gunning for the pop charts with her new album, Bite Me.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Congress voted to claw back federal funding to public media. Some of those hit hardest include community radio stations in areas that voted for the president.
Cuts to public media will smash budgets of some local radio stations
Congress voted to claw back federal funding to public media. Some of those hit hardest include community radio stations in areas that voted for the president.
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July 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM