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What's on the radio Thursday, April 3

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Here’s the MPR News programming plan for Wednesday, April 3, on the radio and on the stream. Missed a live show? Follow the links below to find our show archives and podcast feeds. And for daily news updates straight to your inbox every weekday morning, sign up for the MPR News a.m. newsletter.

9 a.m. — MPR News with Angela Davis

Using improv to improve communication 

Improvisation — or improv — is a type of live theater where the characters, dialogue and plot are made up on the spot. It’s how a lot of comedians get their start.  

But improv is more than entertainment. 

Coming up at 9 a.m. Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three improv actors who say the skills they use — such as listening, teamwork and flexibility — can help us all have better conversations about divisive topics.  

And we want to hear from you, too. 

Are you having a hard time talking to people you strongly disagree with? Could you use some advice?

What has worked for you? What questions do you have for our guests about using improv skills?  

Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.   

  • Tane Danger is a Minneapolis-based speaker, interviewer and educator who uses improv to engage people in conversations about big ideas. As co-founder of Danger Boat Productions and host of The Theater of Public Policy, he interviews newsmakers and policy experts, transforming complex topics into engaging, unscripted performances. 

  • Duck Washington is a member of Danger Boat Productions. He is an actor, director, playwright, improviser, audio designer, arts administrator and educator based in the Twin Cities. 

  • Heather Meyer is a playwright, humor writer and performer. She has been a professional actor and improviser for more than 20 years and is a member of Danger Boat Productions.

10 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White

The damaging impact of deepfakes

“Deepfake” technology allows users to alter photos of people – often taken from social media – and show them in sexual or violent situations that never happened. Many are now so realistic it can be hard to spot them. And making them takes seconds, using an app. Next time, 1A hears how deepfakes are damaging the lives of young women, and how one community successfully fought back.

11 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White

What’s in store for our National Parks this summer?

They've been called "America's Best Idea". But if you're planning to visit our National Parks this summer, DOGE staff cuts might mean a different kind of experience. Rangers are already closing trails and campgrounds. Next time, 1A looks at what's in store for our National Parks this summer season.

Noon — Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Thursday on Minnesota Now, we’re following all the latest regional news and weather. We’ll talk with the director of the new film is documenting past child sexual abuse at the Children's Theatre Company. It’s the Twins home opener and we'll learn about the facial recognition technology being implemented at Twins games. Plus, a toast to a retiring colleague!

1 p.m. – On Point

Merchant marine crew shortage

The United States desperately needs more merchant mariners. The U.S. Merchant Marine is sometimes referred to as the fourth arm of national defense. So we’ll look at how the mariner shortage could impact maritime security.