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

Morning Edition 2024

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.

Lawmakers make marijuana compromise, final legalization vote expected this week, and a big boost in funding is headed for Minnesota schools. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
The change appears to be aimed at addressing the concerns of Mayo Clinic and other hospitals about committees that would create staffing plans for their nurses, as well as other issues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota nurses and Mayo Clinic are headed for a showdown at the Capitol and legalized marijuana regulations are getting their final polish ahead of a full approval expected this week in St. Paul. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Floodwaters are rising again in southern Minnesota with heavy rains, closing roads over the weekend, and Minnesota’s nurses union and Mayo Clinic are headed for a showdown at the Capitol. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
The merging of marijuana legalization bills has begun at the Minnesota Capitol. This is an evening MPR News update, hosted by Emily Bright. Theme music by Gary Meister.
The long-awaited fishing opener begins tomorrow. But ice out came late this spring on many northern lakes which could be one reason for slower fishing license sales compared to last year. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Torrential rain caused flash flooding Thursday morning in parts of southern Minnesota. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.
A U of M initiative looks to create climate-informed health care professionals
A cadre of new nurses will be graduating in just some days from the University of Minnesota. And they’ll be trained to not only care for our human health but also the planet’s health.
St. Paul police said Wednesday they arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.