Phil Picardi
Newscaster/Reporter
Phil Picardi is a newscaster for MPR News, and occasionally fills in as Morning Edition host when Cathy Wurzer is away. He also produces the MPR News Update, a daily podcast summarizing the top stories of the day. His duties include compiling, writing and delivering newscasts, and writing news banner headlines and news stories for air later in the day. He's been in broadcasting for 25-plus years, doing public radio news in Missouri, Virginia, Wisconsin, and now, for the past decade, here in Minnesota. Phil grew up in St. Louis, Mo. and graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He reads non-fiction and knows all kinds of obscure facts about the American Civil War. He also watches way too much football. Phil likes most musical genres but cannot carry a tune or remember lyrics.
Recent Contributions
- 2 price transparency bills pass House. Minnesota traffic fatalities up 61 percent
- 2 deputies hurt, armed person killed in Minnetonka. Jury deliberates in Apple River stabbing trial
- Defendant in Apple River stabbing takes the stand
- Advocates warn of disaster if rideshare companies leave Minneapolis
- Second week of Apple River stabbing trial begins. Minneapolis considers how to use old 3rd Precinct
- Lawmakers work to avoid rideshare disruptions. Bueckers, Clark ready for Final Four
- Twins open Target Field for season; USDA's Vilsack visits Mankato
- Mother of teen stabbed at Apple River testifies. Trooper Londregan asks for charges dismissed
- Metro Transit seeks more ticket agents. State Patrol wants new HQ building
- New taxes take effect in Minnesota. State Supreme Court looks at voter eligibility