In 'Wings,' Paul McCartney recounts the making of his post-Beatles band

By A Martínez

Published December 3, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Paul McCartney about his new book, "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," an oral history of the band McCartney formed after The Beatles broke up.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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