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

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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 meteorologist Paul Huttner joins 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.

State trooper Ryan Londregan is heading back to work after the Minnesota State Patrol cleared him of wrongdoing. And after 22 days of striking, Minneapolis park workers have voted to approve a new contract.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is among those awaiting word on the Kamala Harris vice presidential selection but hasn't acknowledged if he's a contender for the Democratic ticket. And a new law taking effect today increases the penalty for people who illegally purchase firearms in Minnesota for someone ineligible to possess them.
Severe thunderstorms rolled across parts of Minnesota Wednesday. Some storms produced large hail. Several potential vice presidential candidates, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are waiting for an announcement by likely presidential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
A Minnesota man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Wisconsin today for fatally stabbing a teenager two years ago. 54-year-old Nicolae Miu was tubing on the Apple River in Wisconsin in 2022 and got into an altercation with a group of people. The filing period to run for school board candidate in November’s election is now open.
A Minnesota man convicted in the fatal stabbing of a teenager during a tubing trip on Wisconsin’s Apple River faces sentencing Wednesday. And the Duluth City Council has agreed to pay $135,000 to a couple to settle allegations of racism by police. 
More disaster relief is coming for individuals affected by last month's flooding. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said today he’s seeking further review of a court ruling that struck down a state law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from obtaining permits to carry guns in public.
The Duluth City Council approved a proposal Monday night to crack down on public camping. Backers say it does not criminalize homelessness. And the number of traffic fatalities in Minnesota continues to run far ahead of last year’s pace.
Minneapolis park workers are set to be back on the job today after reaching a deal late last week to end a three-week strike. And after years of planning, the Kellogg Boulevard and Third Street bridge in St. Paul is now closed for replacement.