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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February 25, 2021 6:12 AM

Minnesota officials ask families to get tested every 2 weeks

Minnesota public health officials are asking families to get tested for the coronavirus every two weeks from now until the end of the school year, in an effort to limit the impact of the disease. The state Department of Health campaign announced Wednesday it is reaching out to families, health professionals, schools and youth organizations to help encourage regular COVID-19 testing. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 24, 2021 4:13 PM

Razor wire and chain link are going up ahead of the Derek Chauvin trial

Razor wire and chain link are going up ahead of the Derek Chauvin trial, as preparations move into high gear in Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 24, 2021 10:10 AM

Enbridge Line 3 divides Indigenous lands, people

Conflict is growing among Indigenous communities along the nearly 400-mile path of Enbridge's Line 3 project. As it cuts across the Fond du Lac reservation, treaty lands of several other bands of Ojibwe and the headwaters of the Mississippi River in northern Minnesota, it has brought not just jobs but controversy and discord into the most intimate spheres of spirituality, family and community.

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February 24, 2021 6:23 AM

Appeals court to hear arguments on adding 3rd-degree murder charge against Chauvin

A state appeals court says it will fast-track a request from the Minnesota Attorney General's office to consider reinstating a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The court has scheduled a virtual hearing for oral arguments on the matter at 1 p.m. Monday. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 23, 2021 5:49 PM

Adults behind on routine vaccines may want to wait to catch up

Many adults are behind on routine vaccinations. Catching up is important, says Dr. Jon Hallberg, but those eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine may want to wait until after they get it.

by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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February 23, 2021 4:25 PM

Federal officials have reportedly rebooted their legal work on the death of George Floyd

Federal officials have reportedly rebooted their legal work on the death of George Floyd. The New York Times says evidence in the case is going back before a grand jury as his state trial approaches. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 23, 2021 6:14 AM

Gov. Walz hopes to pass new public construction package

Gov. Tim Walz announced his latest bonding bill proposal Monday at the University of Minnesota. The DFL governor said his plan represents a $518 million investment in infrastructure projects across the state. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 22, 2021 4:55 PM

My Pillow founder welcomes defamation suit from election technology firm

My Pillow founder welcomes defamation suit from election technology firm, says he still expects to see election overturned and Trump get another chance to be president. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 22, 2021 5:58 AM

Lawmakers wait for updated financial forecast for future budget debate

The Minnesota Legislature’s debate on a new state budget takes a big turn this week with the release of an updated financial forecast. A projected $1.3 billion budget deficit that lawmakers have been calibrating expectations around could shrink or vanish entirely before the Legislature takes a single action. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 19, 2021 3:34 PM

Minnesotans have received over 1 million vaccine doses, Gov. Walz says

The milestone comes as the pace of vaccinations ticked up recently. Other promising COVID-19 trends this week included fewer weekly deaths on average and hospitalizations at levels not seen since September. This is an afternoon MPR News update for Feb. 19, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

by Nina Moini

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