What's on the radio Thursday, July 10

Here’s the MPR News programming plan for Thursday, July 10, on the radio and on the stream. Missed a live show? Follow the links below to find our show archives and podcast feeds. And for daily news updates straight to your inbox every weekday morning, sign up for the MPR News a.m. newsletter.

9 a.m. — MPR News with Angela Davis

Understanding road construction season in Minnesota 

Lately, it seems like no matter where you drive in Minnesota, you run into road construction — lane closures, detours, backed-up traffic and a lot of orange cones.  

If you’re wondering, “Why now? Why so many projects all at once?” — you’re not alone.  

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests take a closer look at what’s behind this busy construction season.  

And we want to hear from you, too. 

How is road construction affecting you? What questions do you have for our guests? 

Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.  

Guests:

• Anne Meyer is the media relations coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.  

• Charles Carlson is with the Metropolitan Council. He serves as the executive director of Metropolitan Transportation Services.  

10 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White

A conversation with comedian and screenwriter Zarna Garg

Meet Zarna Garg. Her experiences as a runaway, a lawyer, a stay-at-home mom, and a stand-up comic are all key ingredients to her current success. The Indian American opens up to Jenn White about discovering her passion later in life, and the power of being relentlessly honest.

11 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White

The future of clean energy under Trump Administration

Next time on 1A: President Trump’s megabill has major implications for the future of clean energy in the U.S. What does this legislation mean for the cost of electricity and the country’s climate goals? How the sweeping bill could affect the green economy.

Noon — Call to Mind

Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service

Mental illness is the leading cause of hospitalization for America’s military service members.  Anxiety conditions and post-traumatic stress disorders lead the list of diagnoses. This special explores the mental health needs of veterans and people serving in the military.

We hear about how combat and non-combat military duty can impact mental health. And we explore the unique resources and support available to service members and veterans.    

Join Call to Mind host Kimberly Adams for “Silent Battles: Mental Health and Military Service,” a one-hour broadcast special.

1 p.m. — On Point

Populism and the Democratic Party

Zohran Mamdani handily won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. He’s a self-declared democratic socialist with a populist platform, and that’s making other Democrats across the country nervous.  Populism and the Democratic Party, that’s on the next On Point.