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.

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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Gov. Walz says he wants state surplus to go big for schools and kids as session approaches, and housing sales post sharp gains, with one of the tightest markets in decades last year in the Twin Cities. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
University of Minnesota infectious disease specialist Michael Osterholm predicted a “viral blizzard” of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant a few weeks ago. He says the Twin Cities is beginning to emerge from under that, with case counts dropping daily.
The state appeals court has reversed a key permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine, sending it back to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for additional analysis. But in a mixed ruling, the court also sided with PolyMet and the MPCA on several issues. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Federal trial opens for three Minneapolis cops charged in George Floyd civil rights case, and appeals court turns back key copper-nickel mining water permit. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
In response to a wave of carjackings, Hennepin County officials are paying special focus to concerns related to youth offenders. Catherine Johnson is the director of the county department of corrections and was a Minneapolis cop for over 20 years. She spoke about youth and carjackings with host Cathy Wurzer.
Opening arguments start Monday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, January 24, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Louie Anderson, the Minnesota comedian whose self-deprecating charm brought him to the national stage, has passed away at the age of 68.The St. Paul native broke out with an appearance on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson in 1984 before embarking on a successful stand up, movie and television career. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 21, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 
It took one day to find 18 jurors for the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 21, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Gov. Tim Walz is the latest elected official to call on Hennepin County's sheriff to resign. That’s after investigative documents today revealed that Sheriff David Hutchison was driving as fast as 126 miles per hour when he rolled over his government-issued SUV on Interstate 94 last month.  This is an MPR News Evening update for January 20, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.