Florian Martin

Business Reporter

Florian Martin is currently the News 88.7 business reporter.

Florian’s stories can frequently be heard on other public radio stations throughout Texas and on NPR nationwide. Some of them have earned him awards from Texas AP Broadcasters, the Houston Press Club, National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Public Radio News Directors Inc.

Florian is a native of Germany. His studies in Leipzig (Houston’s German sister city) included a year abroad at the University of Houston.

After earning his M.A. in journalism, American studies and Hispanic studies at the University of Leipzig, Florian returned to Houston and started off his new life interning in the KUHF newsroom.

After a 16-month stint as a reporter for Houston Community Newspapers, Florian was invited back to Houston Public Media in 2012 to take over the NewsLab Coordinator position and quickly morphed into a daily reporter.

Florian is often heard saying that he is living the American Dream. He lives in Clear Lake City.

Bauer Business Focus

Why Corporations Are No Longer Reluctant To Take A Stance On Social Issues

Posted on November 8, 2019 · A Rice University researcher says companies can no longer hide from public debates.

Local

New Growth Mapping Tool Meant To Help Houston Better Prepare For Flooding

Posted on November 1, 2019 · It shows one-fifth of development in the last two decades has been in the 100-year floodplain.

Bauer Business Focus

Teenage Entrepreneur From Houston Makes Lip Balm For A Good Cause

Posted on November 1, 2019 · For every lip balm sold, 14-year-old Julia Sora donates one to kids with cancer.

In-Depth

Houston Small Businesses Feel Negative Effects From Chinese Tariffs

Posted on October 31, 2019 · For small business owners, a trade deal can’t come soon enough.

Local

Future Environmental Education Center In Kemah Aims To Teach Visitors About Galveston Bay

Posted on October 29, 2019 · The Galveston Bay Foundation's new site will include an exhibit space for visitors, inside and outside classrooms, and laboratories for water quality sampling.

Business

New Innovation Space To Be Developed In Downtown Houston

Posted on October 28, 2019 · It’s one more addition to the city’s innovation corridor that runs from downtown to the medical center.

In-Depth

Could Houston Be The ‘Energy Capital’ Without Oil And Gas?

Posted on October 16, 2019 · Houston has some things going for it in a low-carbon energy future.

Business

Environment, Security On Houston Holiday Shoppers’ Minds

Posted on October 14, 2019 · An annual holiday retail survey finds Houstonians expect to spend more than the national average – and they still like to shop at physical stores.

Bauer Business Focus

Texas Patients Get Bigger Bills, But No Better Care When Doctors Are Affiliated With A Hospital, Study Finds

Posted on October 11, 2019 · A growing number of physicians are employed by hospitals and they tend to charge patients more, according to the Rice study.

News

In Houston, Sen. Cornyn Calls For Renewing Congressional Rape Kit Funding

Posted on October 3, 2019 · The Texas senator used Houston’s forensic science center as a stage to urge Congress to reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act.

Immigration

Houston Nonprofits Brace For Trump’s Historic Cuts To Refugee Resettlement

Posted on October 1, 2019 · Under the new refugee cap, the U.S. will accept no more than 18,000 refugees in the 2020 fiscal year, down from the current historic low of 30,000.

News

How To Avoid Buying A Flooded Car

Posted on September 30, 2019 · Nationwide, Houston is the city with the most flood-damaged cars on the roads.

News

Most Texas Latino Voters Fear Gun Violence Driven By Racism, According To Poll

Posted on September 27, 2019 · More than 80% of Latino voters in Texas are concerned about being targeted by racist killers.

Business

Advice To Houston Employers: Embrace New Technology To Attract Gen Z Workforce

Posted on September 27, 2019 · We spoke with John Romanow of staffing company Kelly Services about the latest jobs report for Houston.

News

India’s Prime Minister Modi, President Trump Tout Achievements At Houston Rally

Posted on September 22, 2019 · A large crowd showed up for the 'Howdy, Modi!' event at NRG Stadium.