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

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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

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini (Old)

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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

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All Things Considered, with Clay Masters 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.

Call to Mind

Call to Mind

Call to Mind is MPR News’ initiative to foster new conversations about mental health hosted by Angela Davis and produced by Jessica Bari.

Climate Cast®

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MPR News meteorologists join All Things Considered to talk about the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we're seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.

MPR News Ask a Bookseller

Ask a Bookseller Podcast

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Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment.

In Front of Our Eyes

In Front of Our Eyes Podcast

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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

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.

Latest

The latest episodes and segments.

Meet some of the people behind the voices on MPR News
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three MPR newscasters about their paths to journalism and who they are off the air.
The FBI says it foiled a planned mass shooting at the Mall of America. Investigators say 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Mohamud told an informant that he wanted to go to Somalia to fight for the Islamic State, but couldn’t afford to travel — so he instead plotted to attack the Mall of America.
Federal officials say they stopped a man from carrying out an alleged terrorist attack at Mall of America. FBI agents arrested 18-year-old Sheckdoon Abdullahi Mohamud in a public park yesterday in Richfield after he purchased a rifle from an undercover FBI agent there, according to the charging documents. And Minnesota State Community and Technical College says it’s moving forward with plans to close its campus in Detroit Lakes. M State President Carrie Brimhall says the closure would happen no sooner than June of 2028.
Muna Fidhin is among 81 people charged over the last four years with ripping off taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs. Meanwhile, law enforcement leaders from Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie and Hennepin County say the state has a gang violence issue.
Average gas prices in Minnesota climbed nearly 10 cents overnight. And Minneapolis is marking its third annual Latino business week with professional events for business owners, and events inviting the community to shop at local Latino-owned businesses.
Climate Cast: Heat and humidity create havoc for local wines
When we were putting together this week’s Climate Cast on Minnesota wines, one throughline kept coming up. “Too sweet,” was the overwhelming takeaway from lifelong Minnesotans. But for those who stepped away from trying the local offerings years ago, take notice.
At a community meeting Monday, Mayor Jim Hovland said some residents are beginning to associate Somali identity with the shootings. He said Somali families are worried their children will be stereotyped or targeted.
Two men say they fell victim to a new ICE tactic to keep immigrants in detention in Minnesota. And classes resume Monday morning at Eden Prairie High School, days after a shooting outside their homecoming football game on Friday.
Candidates for Minnesota's attorney general tussled over financial holdings -- and more -- during an MPR News debate Friday afternoon. And more than 63,000 Minnesota voters have already cast absentee ballots. That's according to the latest stats posted today.