Colorado Today Live: Up First with A Martínez

Event Description

Join the hosts of Colorado Today for a live, onstage conversation with NPR's A Martínez at the Holiday Theater.

Go behind the scenes of what it takes to make a fast, smart, 15-minute daily news podcast both locally and nationally. From NPR's Up First to CPR's Colorado Today, the journalists will dig into how stories are chosen, shaped and delivered under intense time constraints — and how to stay serious and urgent without leaving listeners feeling overwhelmed or hopeless.

The conversation will explore navigating news fatigue, finding moments of joy amid heavy headlines and why a “digestible but nutrient-dense” approach matters. Martínez will reflect on his path from sports to news, what he’s learned along the way, and how this job has changed him both professionally and personally. Expect candid insights on covering complex topics and fast-moving stories, and why congressional drama can sometimes be the most unexpectedly fun beat to cover.

The evening will also make room for timely topics shaping the news cycle, plus special audio moments. Join us for a thoughtful, fast-paced and engaging look at how public-radio-style curiosity can reach new audiences — without despair, and with humanity front and center.

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