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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January 11, 2022 6:21 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Deadliest stretch yet for those under 65

For the first time in the pandemic, Minnesotans younger than 65 have accounted for more reported COVID-19 deaths in the last week than people aged 80 and older. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 10, 2022 5:09 PM

Current COVID "viral blizzard" could force sick health care employers back to work

Health experts say the real challenge of COVID is emerging, not as new infections, but as the strain on hospitals, schools and other institutions. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 10, 2022. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 10, 2022 3:38 PM

As omicron drives a COVID-19 surge, Osterholm says MN hit by 'viral blizzard'

According to the University of Minnesota’s Michael Osterholm, the first weeks of 2022 could be the equivalent of a “viral blizzard” due to the fast-spreading omicron variant. Osterholm spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota.

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January 10, 2022 7:12 AM

Minneapolis Public Schools closes buildings, moves to e-learning day for Monday

Minneapolis Public Schools is closing its buildings and shifting to an e-learning day on Monday, due to the bitter cold forecast and concerns about COVID-19 affecting bus transportation. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, January 10, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 7, 2022 5:22 PM

Minnesota Hospital Association says avoid overwhelmed emergency rooms for Covid tests

The Minnesota Hospital Association is pleading with people to avoid emergency rooms unless they are experiencing a true medical emergency. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 7, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 7, 2022 7:16 AM

Deep cold settles in across Minnesota

Temps on Friday morning were -35 F in Park Rapids and -32 F in Bemidji. The windchill in Thief River Falls was -47 F. This is a morning news update for Friday, January 7, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 6, 2022 4:58 PM

Pro-democracy rally in St. Paul marks anniversary of Capitol Building attack

On the one-year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol building, groups nationwide are holding rallies, in support of the country's democracy. Including in St. Paul. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 6, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 6, 2022 4:45 PM

Rep. Dean Phillips remembers Jan. 6 capitol attack on one-year anniversary

On Jan. 6, 2021, an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, leading to five deaths and interrupting the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history. One year later, Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, who was in the U.S. Capitol that day, shared his memories with host Cathy Wurzer.

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January 6, 2022 4:00 PM

The Biden administration is all in on EVs, but what about public transit?

Last year’s infrastructure bill includes a significant investment in electric vehicle charging stations — along with new roads and highway expansions. Public transit gets a much smaller piece of the pie.

by Paul Huttner

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January 6, 2022 2:36 PM

Cube Critics talk about "The 355" and "A Hero"

by Samantha Matsumoto and Euan Kerr

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