
Meet Clay Masters
Clay Masters is the host All Things Considered for MPR News.
Clay, a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Journalism, is a seasoned journalist covering state and national politics and policy.
Before joining MPR News, Clay spent 12 years at Iowa Public Radio, first as a statehouse correspondent and eventually becoming the lead political reporter and host of IPR's “Morning Edition.” He began his career in public broadcasting at Nebraska Public Media, where he held various roles, including on-air radio hosting, agriculture and environmental reporting, and producing television documentaries.
Clay's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for the podcast “Caucus Land.” In his personal time, Clay enjoys running, cycling and spending time with his family. As a native Nebraskan, he will gladly wax nostalgic about fly-fishing and canoeing in the Nebraska sandhills.
Recent Contributions
- VA launched investigations into workers present at vigils for Alex Pretti
- St. Louis Park music teacher honored as Teacher of the Year
- Paul Huttner signs off after 13 years of hosting Climate Cast
- Minnesota state auditor: Tariff refunds should go to small businesses first
- Minnesota business takes steps to claim Trump tariff refunds
- The Current's Jill Riley breaks down the best of Record Store Day
- Chef Sean Sherman: Mining near Boundary Waters an environmental threat
- Minneapolis sees the state's first 'farm stop,' supporting local growers
- New book with Minneapolis roots tells ‘How Black Music Took Over the World’
- Meet Minnesota's new arena football team: The Minnesota Monsters
