Jun 20th, 2008 · Days after his birth in 1952, Ray Martinez was sent to an orphanage in Denver. He says the five years he spent there were a time when nothing belonged to him — until his adoptive parents came along.
Oct 25th, 2007 · U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, a Republican from Florida, is a first-generation Cuban American. Martinez reacts to President Bush's recent speech on a post-Fidel Castro Cuba. Martinez also sets the record straight on why he chose to step down as Chair of the Republican National Committee.
Jan 20th, 2007 · During the Republican National Committee's winter meeting, Florida Sen. Mel Martinez was named its new general chairman. The choice of Sen. Martinez ruffled some in the party, who oppose his stance on immigration.
Sep 21st, 2006 · One of America's most respected storytellers died in a traffic accident over the weekend at age 94. Esther "Blue Water" Martinez of New Mexico had just been given a major honor for her work to preserve the language of the Tewa people.
Feb 11th, 2006 · Republican Sen. Mel Martinez tells Debbie Elliott about his efforts to limit oil and gas exploration along Florida's coast. Martinez and his fellow Floridian, Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson, have authored legislation that would create a 150-mile no-drill zone around Florida.
Nov 2nd, 2005 · Public radio is for people -- but not DogCatRadio.com. The Internet radio station's founder, Adrian Martinez of Los Angeles, says the station is aimed at the pet community -- both pets and their owners. DogCatRadio.com broadcasts a mix of upbeat pop music Martinez thinks pets and people can listen to together.
Jan 13th, 2005 · He turned a literary barbershop into a Spanish-language bookstore -- now Rueben Martinez is expanding and opening other stores, with the help of a "genius grant" from the MacArthur Foundation. He talks with correspondent Cheryl DeVall about the joys of books, and brings along a young friend to read for us.