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.

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 Nina Moini. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first. Listen Mondays through Thursdays at noon.

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.

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 5, 2023 4:48 PM

As new farm bill gets drafted, some hope for changes to support sustainable farming

Congress is due to pass a new farm bill this year. While it’s still yet to be written, some say the bill needs to bring changes to conservation programs and crop insurance to help farmers become more resilient to climate change.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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October 5, 2023 4:35 PM

Hormel union workers reach tentative agreement; Minneapolis fights MPD workers' comp claim

Workers at the Hormel plant in Austin, Minnesota, say the union has reached a tentative agreement with the company, and the Minneapolis City Council Thursday voted to reject a workers' compensation claim by an MPD officer who severely beat a man during unrest following George Floyd's killing. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 5, 2023 6:50 AM

McCarthy deserved his fate, ex-U.S. Rep Liz Cheney tells U audience

Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney told a crowd at the university of Minnesota last night that former speaker Kevin McCarthy deserved his fate. Saying he was “Absolutely unfit to be speaker." Cheney spoke as part of a political lecture series at the school. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 4, 2023 5:21 PM

Minnesota AG reviews health care system mergers

A pair of planned health care system mergers is under review by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. And Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer will seek the second-highest position in the U.S. House. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

by Hannah Yang

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October 4, 2023 6:35 AM

Twins break yearslong playoff losing streak

The Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3 to 1 on Tuesday. The key to that win was rookie Royce Lewis, who batted in three runs on two home runs. He hit his runs in his first two postseason bats. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 3, 2023 5:11 PM

Minnesota's delegation split on McCarthy's removal

Republicans in Minnesota’s Congressional delegation backed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a successful effort Tuesday to oust him from power. All of Minnesota’s Democrats voted to remove McCarthy. This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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October 3, 2023 6:30 AM

Minneapolis police officer's work comp claim rejected; Department of Revenue finishes processing rebate checks

A committee of the Minneapolis City Council has rejected the $145,000 workers' compensation claim of a police officer who beat a man during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday it’s finished processing the one-time tax rebate payments. It sent just over 2 million direct deposits and paper checks — totaling nearly a billion dollars — to eligible Minnesotans over the last 45 days. This is an MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music By Gary Meister.

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October 2, 2023 4:29 PM

Charges boosted in Kingsbury killing; MPD officer's workers' comp claim rejected

A grand jury has returned first degree murder charges against Adam Fravel. He was arrested earlier this year in connection with the death of Madeline Kingsbury. A committee of the Minneapolis City Council has rejected the workers' compensation claim of a police officer who beat a man during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Sgt. Andrew Bittell was one of the officers who beat Jaleel Stallings in May 2020. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

by Jacob Aloi

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October 2, 2023 6:30 AM

Above-average temps to start October, Rep. Dean Phillips pulls back from leadership position

Highs on Sunday broke records. It was 92 degrees in the Twin Cities. It's never been that hot in the in that region on October first. The Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled due to the warm and muggy conditions. Dean Philips is stepping away from a leadership position in his caucus over his view that there should be more primary challengers running against president Joe Biden. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 29, 2023 5:44 PM

Flags at half-staff in Minnesota, school resource officers return to some schools

Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags at state buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of longtime California U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. And as some Minnesota law enforcement agencies return resource officers to schools, a new legal interpretation of changes in state law could cause further uncertainty. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

by Hannah Yang

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