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.

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.

Living While Dying

Living While Dying: an ALS story

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Insights on life from a man facing death.

Rivers of Oil

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Oil. It’s in your tires, your makeup, your kids’ toys, your gas tank. And the pipelines that get it to you have become the focus of growing protests, from Keystone XL to Dakota Access. On Rivers of Oil from Minnesota Public Radio News, we’ll look at those pipelines buried beneath our feet, how they’ve come to the forefront of an epic tug of war between reliance and risk, and how we all have a role to play in this story.

Latest

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Mall of America is testing weapons detectors after three recent gun incidents and the last of the arsonists convicted of setting fires in the wake of the death of George Floyd gets more than six years in prison. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
University of Minnesota regent Steve Swiggum’s recent assertion that diversity might be a marketing problem for the Morris campus is drawing pushback. White students make up about 54 percent of enrollment, compared to about 58 percent in the pre-pandemic years. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Enbridge faces misdemeanor charges, millions in penalties and repair for pipeline project and Hennepin County’s chief public defender steps down among tax probes. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
The first of two remaining debates between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen will take place on Tuesday night. It’s the only televised showdown on their calendars, and will air live on stations in Duluth, Fargo, Mankato and Rochester. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  
In the first and only debate of their rematch campaign, DFL Congresswoman Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner sparred Thursday over the economy, inflation, abortion rights and other issues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
First guilty pleas offered in massive Feeding Our Future fraud, with dozens of cases pending and a century old rare wreck has been found at the bottom of Lake Superior. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota should learn next June if it will host a world expo. Officials spent the week showcasing the region to an international delegation. This an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
The two candidates for Congress in Minnesota's competitive 2nd District race are focusing on different issues as they head into the final weeks of the campaign. DFL Congresswoman Angie Craig is facing a rematch challenge from Republican Tyler Kistner. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.
The federal lawsuit challenged a key permit for the new pipeline, which has been in service for just over a year. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.