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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August 19, 2021 6:53 AM

Minn. GOP officials meet amid clamor for party leader's ouster

The state Republican Party’s executive committee holds an emergency meeting Thursday amid calls for party chair Jennifer Carnahan to step down. The meeting comes a week after a federal grand jury indicted Carnahan’s close friend and top GOP donor Tony Lazzaro on child sex trafficking charges. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, August 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 18, 2021 5:20 PM

No mask mandate for the Minnesota State Fair, but officials urge people to wear them anyway

No mask mandate for the Minnesota State Fair, but officials urge people to wear them anyway: also, wildfires take a turn for the worse in northeastern Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 18, 2021 6:55 AM

More Minn. school districts requiring masks

St. Paul Public Schools is joining Minneapolis and several other districts in mandating face coverings in school buildings. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 17, 2021 5:27 PM

Delta causes 4th COVID-19 spike in Minnesota

Health officials say Minnesota is experiencing its fourth COVID-19 spike. The state reported more than 3,000 new cases on Tuesday, a figure not seen since last spring. This is an MPR News evening update for August 17, 2021. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 17, 2021 4:03 PM

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are on the way. What does that mean for you?

President Joe Biden’s administration is set to recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for most Americans. Dr. Jon Hallberg joined host Tom Crann to answer common questions about the booster shots.

by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Alex Cheng

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August 17, 2021 6:46 AM

State GOP chair urges vote on her leadership

Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan said she welcomes a vote of confidence or no confidence, amid fallout over a sex trafficking case involving a top GOP donor and ally. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 16, 2021 5:26 PM

Afghan natives and vets in Minnesota watch developments with fear, resignation

Afghan natives and vets in Minnesota watch developments with fear, resignation as Taliban regains control of the country, 20 years after being ousted. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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August 16, 2021 7:03 AM

Crews battling new, 'rapidly growing' wildfire in northeastern Minnesota

Superior National Forest officials said the fire — estimated at “several hundred acres” in size — was spotted Sunday near Greenwood Lake, about 35 miles north of Two Harbors. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 16, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 13, 2021 3:22 PM

Republican party chair among officials trying to limit damage from operative's sex trafficking indictment

Minnesota Republican Party officials are working to minimize damage from a well-connected operative’s indictment on sex trafficking charges. Also, a charter amendment that would have allowed Minneapolis residents to bring rent control policies directly to a general vote will not be on the November ballot, after the city council failed to overturn Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto this morning. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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August 13, 2021 6:46 AM

Grand jury indicts Minn. GOP operative on child sex trafficking charges

A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted Republican political operative Anton J. Lazzaro on child sex trafficking charges. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office allege that Lazzaro, 30, conspired with others to recruit and solicit six people under the age of 18 to engage in commercial sex between May and December of 2020. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, August 13, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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