
Tom Crann
Host, All Things Considered
Tom Crann is the host of All Things Considered for MPR News. He's been in the host chair since 2005. He has interviewed a wide range of public figures, including Minnesota's members of congress, politicians, experts, writers, and artists. He anchored Minnesota Public Radio's award-winning live coverage of the 35W bridge collapse. He has hosted other special coverage for MPR News, including live coverage of election nights since 2012. He has been a host, producer, and interviewer for Minnesota Public Radio since 1995. His work on MPR News has been recognized with an Eric Severeid award, a regional Edward R. Murrow award, and a National Headliner award. He has also hosted the international cultural broadcasts "Sounds Irish" and "The Last Night of the Proms," a co-production with the BBC. In addition to his work in news, Crann has spent over 20 years hosting and producing classical music and cultural programs at public radio stations around the U.S, and for RTE/Lyric FM in Ireland, where he is still a contributor.
Recent Contributions
- Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl reflects on 25 years of Minnesota people, places and food in her new book
- The surprising reason Minnesota has no Michelin star restaurants
- PrairieCare expansion means more beds for youth in mental health crisis
- Minn. Secretary of State says he does not have authority to remove Trump from ballot, but individuals can petition
- 'This is about the message it sends': Carleton College ends legacy admissions
- Infrequently Asked Questions: What happens to the animals after the fair?
- Infrequently Asked Questions: Where does the butter for the Princess Kay sculptures come from?
- Infrequently Asked Questions: Who owns the Minnesota State Fair and its buildings?
- St. Paul conservative legal scholar says Constitution bars Trump from being president
- Metro Transit sees momentum as it tests its home grown ride-hailing app