Meet the Team

Brad Martin

On Air Host

Brad Martin served as the KPBS host of All Things Considered. He was also the evening TV announcer where his voice was heard on the TV nightly line-ups and announcements. Before joining KPBS, Brad had a distinguished career in commercial radio and voice over artistry. Aside from news, his passions are cooking, growing succulents, and 1960s television shows.

RECENT STORIES ON KPBS

FRONTLINE "Trump's Power & the Rule of Law" - Preview

FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.
International

Sumy, a center of Ukrainian culture, lives in the crosshairs of a new Russian offensive

Joanna Kakissis

Polina Lytvynova

Tetiana Burianova

The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine's top general says at least 50,000 Russian troops have massed across the border.
Arts & Culture

Take a peek at Stephen Sondheim's papers, now at the Library of Congress

Bob Mondello

The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns."
International

Part war propaganda, part comic strip, Bayeux Tapestry to return to U.K.

Lauren Frayer

Fatima Al-Kassab

On a state visit, France's president announced the loan of the tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion. It will return to the U.K. for the first time in more than 900 years.
Politics

Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul

Michele Kelemen

The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle.
Health

Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!'

Jonathan Lambert

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease.