Rachel Martin is an American journalist and co-creator and host of wild card for NPR.
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Best Known For:The television program Wild Card
Breakthrough:Graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a political science degree in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Rachel Martin
- Full Name: Rachel Martin
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program Wild Card
- Current Employer: NPR
- Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Politics / Government and International / Foreign Affairs
- Notable Work: Morning Edition
Rachel Martin Age
Rachel Martin's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Puget Sound and Columbia University.
- University of Puget Sound
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science
- Period: 1996
- Columbia University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: International Affairs
- Period: 2003
- University of Puget Sound
- Qualification: Honorary Doctorate
- Period: 2014
Career & Work
Rachel Martin's career includes news and reporting roles with NPR, a public radio network.
Organization: NPR
Role: Co-host, Morning Edition
Period: 2016–2022
Organization: NPR
Role: Religion Correspondent
Period: 2006–2007
Details: United States · Reported on religion, including an award-winning radio feature examining Islam in America.
Organization: NPR
Role: Foreign Correspondent
Period: 2005–2006
Details: Berlin, Germany · Covered European politics, the London terrorist attacks, immigration and cultural identity.
Organization: NPR
Role: Co-creator and Host, Wild Card
Details: Co-created and hosts Wild Card, an interview programme in which guests answer questions about life experiences, memories and beliefs.
Organization: NPR
Role: Founding Host, Up First
Details: United States
Organization: NPR
Role: Host, Weekend Edition Sunday
Rise to Fame
Rachel Martin rose to prominence for her role on the radio program Morning Edition.
Notable Works
- Radio Program: Morning Edition (Host, 2016-Present) — Flagship morning news program for NPR
Notable Coverage
- Afghanistan reconstruction and elections – Public radio – 2004 – Reported from Afghanistan on reconstruction and the country's first democratic presidential election
- London terrorist attacks – NPR – 2005 – Covered the London attacks while reporting from Europe
- Virginia Tech shooting – NPR – 2007 – Reported from Blacksburg, Virginia, after the mass shooting
- Racial discrimination in Hollywood – NPR – 2011 – Produced award-winning journalism examining racial discrimination in the entertainment industry
- Women in Saudi Arabia – NPR – 2015 – Reported on women's rights in Saudi Arabia
- Ukraine and Belarus border – NPR – 2022 – Reported from Ukraine's border with Belarus before Russia's full-scale invasion
Awards & Achievements
- Salute to Excellence Award — National Association of Black Journalists — 2011 — Reporting on racial discrimination in Hollywood
- Gracie Award — Alliance for Women in Media Foundation — 2019 — Reporting on the effects of the opioid epidemic on children
Lesser Known Facts
- Grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after being born in Salt Lake City.
- Her graduate studies helped her establish connections that enabled reporting assignments in Afghanistan.
- Has worked as a foreign correspondent in Afghanistan, Iraq and Europe.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rachel Martin
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $72,000–$314,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $388,000–$5,541,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
