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.

Building with climate change in mind will be crucial in the future
The buildings around us were built for yesterday’s weather and climate. But what about the buildings of tomorrow? A new report reveals a large a gap between current building standards and those we’ll need for the climate of the future.
State, Xcel energy reveal radioactive hydrogen spill occurred in November at nuclear power plant and Republicans thwart bonding bill to push DFL on tax cuts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
The Uptown Transit Station will close Wednesday evening after security issues in the last several months. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.
Auditor's report finds profound problems with Southwest Light Rail construction project, and cameras are going to start showing up in more Minnesota Court rooms. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, said Tuesday she underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with cancer. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.
A section of roof at Duluth's largest mall caved in this morning, amidst one of the snowiest winters on record in the city. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.
Over the last six years, Mille Lacs County has spent more than $8 million in attorney’s fees on challenging the boundaries of the Mille Lacs Reservation. Some lawmakers think the state should reimburse the county for its legal costs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.
Ten more face federal charges in alleged huge Feeding our Future fraud case, and Native Americans first-ever get a day at the Capitol with the entire legislature. This is an evening update from MPR News with host Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Grant was the Vikings' head coach from 1967-1983 and in 1985. Grant took the Vikings to four Superbowls in eight years. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents green-lit an estimated $950 million dollar request to the Legislature related to the U's plan to establish a medical system on campus.   This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.