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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October 25, 2021 6:29 AM

COVID infections, hospitalizations dropping in Minnesota, but the surge isn’t over yet

The state is still averaging nearly 20 COVID-19 deaths per day, about twice as many as this time last month. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 22, 2021 4:36 PM

Minneapolis police officer faces manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges

A Minneapolis police officer is facing manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after a vehicle chase left a man dead last summer. Elsewhere, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the city is requiring its employees to get vaccinated against COVID for public safety reasons. This is an MPR News evening update for Oct 22, 2021. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 22, 2021 2:35 PM

Dr. Nathan Chomilo on Minnesota Now about the anticipated FDA decision on kids' vaccines

A group of FDA advisers were meeting Tuesday to review data on the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. To talk more about the anticipated decision and what it means, host Cathy Wurzer talked to Dr. Nathan Chomilo, a pediatrician at Park Nicollet Brookdale and senior equity adviser to the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 22, 2021 2:35 PM

Minneapolis mayoral candidate Jerrell Perry on Minnesota Now

In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews leading candidates for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. The four candidates she talked to earlier in the week were all DFLers, so on Friday we heard from Jerrell Perry with the “For the People” party. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 22, 2021 7:02 AM

New vaccine mandate for St. Paul city workers

St. Paul city employees will have until Dec. 31 to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, with no option for a testing alternative. Mayor Melvin Carter announced the mandate on Thursday. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, October 22, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 21, 2021 4:30 PM

Minnesota, Finland agree to team up on climate change

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a letter of understanding with Finland, pledging to encourage the state's agencies, universities and businesses to collaborate with Finland on sustainable technology.

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October 21, 2021 11:50 AM

Cube Critics discuss "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain" and "Dune."

by Euan Kerr and Samantha Matsumoto

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October 21, 2021 9:58 AM

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Minnesota Now

In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the leading candidates for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. Mayor Jacob Frey spoke about why he’s running for re-election. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 21, 2021 9:58 AM

Minneapolis mayoral candidate Sheila Nezhad on Minnesota Now

In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the leading candidates for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. Sheila Nezhad spoke about her priorities for Minnesota’s largest city. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 21, 2021 6:58 AM

Judge set to sentence former officer Noor on lesser conviction in killing of Ruszczyk

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor could soon be a free man. He’s scheduled to appear in Hennepin County District Court Thursday morning to be resentenced after the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned his third-degree murder conviction last month. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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