MPR News Programs and Podcasts

Listen to the latest radio programs and podcasts from MPR News.

From in-depth updates around Minnesota to national news reporting, empowering community stories, and more, MPR News is your source for staying connected to the world around you.

Programs

Morning Edition

Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.

MPR News with Angela Davis

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Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing. Listen Mondays through Thursdays from MPR News starting at 9 a.m.

All Things Considered

All Things Considered, with Tom Crann in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington, is your comprehensive source for afternoon news and information. Listen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday.

Minnesota Now

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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first. Listen Mondays through Thursdays at noon.

Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Host Kerri Miller holds in-depth conversations with authors about their books and ideas. Listen Fridays at 11 a.m.

Podcasts

Minnesota Today

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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state, on your schedule.

Politics Friday

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On Fridays at noon, MPR News political editor Brian Bakst discusses Minnesota politics and the latest from the legislature. Join us for interviews with lawmakers, candidates and more.

Climate Cast®

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MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner joins All Things Considered to talk about the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we're seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.

Cube Critics®

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Weekly art and culture chats with MPR News' Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber and guests.

small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood

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small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood is a podcast and learning platform highlighting smart, practical and collaborative money skills developed by people living with lower and unstable incomes. Hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk to community members who are redefining wealth and poverty, the value of community and the purpose of money. Money wisdom taught by the true experts — people who have learned from experience. From MPR News.

Art Hounds®

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Each week three people from the Minnesota arts community talk about a performance, opening, or event they're excited to see or want others to check out.

In Front of Our Eyes

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In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd went on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases — and the world was watching. MPR News, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, brings listeners updates on the monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Media.

74 Seconds

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In July 2016, the world watched a man die, live on their phones, after a traffic stop in suburban Minnesota. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer, Jeronimo Yanez, who is about to go on trial in his death. It sits at the intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.

Living While Dying

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Insights on life from a man facing death.

MPR News Ask a Bookseller

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Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment.

Rivers of Oil

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Oil. It’s in your tires, your makeup, your kids’ toys, your gas tank. And the pipelines that get it to you have become the focus of growing protests, from Keystone XL to Dakota Access. On Rivers of Oil from Minnesota Public Radio News, we’ll look at those pipelines buried beneath our feet, how they’ve come to the forefront of an epic tug of war between reliance and risk, and how we all have a role to play in this story.

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March 17, 2022 5:12 PM

Eveleth native is among the first Americans known to have been killed in Ukraine war

Eveleth native is among the first Americans known to have been killed in Ukraine war, and a new street name honors Minneapolis’s first black fire captain, a block from his old station. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 17, 2022 2:24 PM

A Minneapolis parent and a teacher talk about the impact of the teachers strike

Host Cathy Wurzer talked to a Minneapolis parent who is frustrated with the strike and a teacher who says the district officials have more work to do to end the strike.

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March 17, 2022 6:39 AM

Man who lost eye to Mpls. police projectile wins $2.4M from city, describes ordeal

Soren Stevenson was one of three people who lost eyes to police projectiles in the protests following George Floyd’s killing and sued the city. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 17, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 16, 2022 5:16 PM

New developments in the Minneapolis teachers strike, with some reports of movement

New developments in the Minneapolis teachers strike, with some reports of movement. Also, a woman from Winona says her son has disappeared in Ukraine, as Russian forces closed in. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 16, 2022 1:26 PM

MPR's Paul Huttner talks warming weather in Minnesota

MPR's chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins host Cathy Wurzer to talk about upcoming warmer temperatures across Minnesota, the pine tree effect, April snowfall, flooding risk and gaining daylight.

by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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March 16, 2022 6:47 AM

St. Paul teachers vote on tentative contract, as negotiations continue in Minneapolis

St. Paul educators are voting on a contract granting them wage increases and mental health support for students. In Minneapolis, union representatives say the agreement shows their district should be able to give striking teachers what they’re asking for. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 15, 2022 5:12 PM

Minnesota's $2.7 billion COVID headache just isn't going away

Minnesota's $2.7 billion COVID headache just isn't going away, as a political battle over unemployment insurance blows through a tax hike deadline. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 15, 2022 12:52 PM

Minneapolis Mayor Frey proposes new police warrant policy in light of Amir Locke police shooting

There's a lot of news on policing and public safety in Minneapolis this week. The city council is in its second week of reviewing the tentative contract with the police union. In the meantime, a court ruled on March 14 that the city does not have to have 730 police officers hired on the force by June 30th. Also yesterday, Mayor Frey announced a proposal to end no-knock warrants in the city and extend police wait times between police knocking and entering a residence. MPR reporter Matt Sepic joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the details.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 15, 2022 6:51 AM

Frey announces new search warrant policy in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has rolled out his proposal for a new policy for serving search warrants in the city. It includes a 20-second entry pause for daytime warrants and 30-second waits for nighttime searches, as well as use of additional ballistic protection. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 14, 2022 5:12 PM

Minneapolis mayor rolls out new policy for search warrants in wake of Amir Locke death

Minneapolis mayor rolls out new policy for search warrants in wake of Amir Locke death, and the city’s teacher strike enters a second week. This is an evening update from MRP News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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