Justin Martin
All Things Considered HostJustin Martin is KERA’s local host of All Things Considered, anchoring afternoon newscasts for KERA 90.1. Justin grew up in Mannheim, Germany, and avidly listened to the Voice of America and National Public Radio whenever stateside. He graduated from the American Broadcasting School, and further polished his skills with radio veteran Kris Anderson of the Mighty 690 fame, a 50,000 watt border-blaster operating out of Tijuana, Mexico. Justin has worked as holiday anchor for the USA Radio Network, serving the U.S. Armed Forces Network. He’s also hosted, produced, and engineered several shows, including the Southern Gospel Jubilee on 660 KSKY.
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A new study shows students of color are far more likely than white students to attend elementary schools with high poverty rates. Valerie Sterne of the…
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The data experts at the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation in Dallas have developed something they call the "Vulnerability Index." It's a new way to…
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The Texas Women's Foundation defines the basic building blocks of financial security as child care, housing, education and health care. But what happens…
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The COVID-19 pandemic and police brutality protests can weigh heavily on anyone's emotions. But who helps therapists and other mental health professionals…
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Starting at 11:59 p.m. Friday, businesses in Dallas County must require all customers and employees to wear face masks.In an emergency session Friday…
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Traditional roadblocks to housing are being amplified by COVID-19. A new report from the Urban Institute shows the pandemic is widening racial and…
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For families on the financial edge, the pandemic is making life that much harder — but especially for children.KERA's Justin Martin talked about the…
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COVID-19 is affecting nonprofits that help people in need. About 40 million people nationwide have filed for unemployment during the pandemic — meaning…
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From lockdowns to unemployment to reopening, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is taking a deep dive into how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect…
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The latest numbers show a staggering 30 million Americans filed for unemployment in recent weeks, with 2.1 million of them in Texas. For a big chunk of…
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Many Americans are trying to work from home while shelter-in-place orders keep them out of the workplace.But that's not an option for everyone. In fact,…
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Due to COVID-19, many homeowners in North Texas are out of work and wondering how they're going to pay the mortgage. One option allows them to delay those…