
Tom Crann
Host, All Things Considered
Tom Crann is the host of All Things Considered for MPR News. He's been in the host chair since 2005. He has interviewed a wide range of public figures, including Minnesota's members of congress, politicians, experts, writers, and artists. He anchored Minnesota Public Radio's award-winning live coverage of the 35W bridge collapse. He has hosted other special coverage for MPR News, including live coverage of election nights since 2012. He has been a host, producer, and interviewer for Minnesota Public Radio since 1995. His work on MPR News has been recognized with an Eric Severeid award, a regional Edward R. Murrow award, and a National Headliner award. He has also hosted the international cultural broadcasts "Sounds Irish" and "The Last Night of the Proms," a co-production with the BBC. In addition to his work in news, Crann has spent over 20 years hosting and producing classical music and cultural programs at public radio stations around the U.S, and for RTE/Lyric FM in Ireland, where he is still a contributor.
Recent Contributions
- Appetites: 'Corn Dance' cookbook weaves together Indigenous and Southwest traditions
- Local group helps mobile homeowners save money and energy
- What to know about Metro Transit's new fare enforcement program
- Minneapolis rabbi discusses decision to interrupt president's fundraiser
- Minnesota professor takes sabbatical, finds joy in waiting tables
- What to eat on Day of the Dead? A salad that everyone makes together
- Former Duluth teacher shares tips on talking to students about Israel-Hamas War
- Minnesota-based group sends humanitarian aid to Gaza
- Hennepin County Library hopes to revive magic of LPs
- Retiring Summit Brewing CEO reflects on Minnesota's changing beer scene