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, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

The latest episodes and segments.

October 20, 2021 2:04 PM

Rethinking the 'aspirin a day' mantra for heart attack prevention

One baby aspirin a day keeps a heart attack away. At least that's the understanding a lot of adults have had for some time. But the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is revisiting its guidance on using aspirin for heart health. It released a new draft for public comment this month.

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October 20, 2021 7:10 AM

Minneapolis City Council committee meets over workers’ comp claims

The committee on Wednesday will consider almost $3 million dollars in workers’ compensation claims. The city has already settled $9 million dollars’ worth of claims this year, most with police officers who filed claims for PTSD after George Floyd’s murder and the civil unrest that followed. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 19, 2021 4:43 PM

Walz makes it official and says he's running for re-election next year

Walz makes it official and says he's running for re-election next year, and MSP is likely going to be busier than it has been in more than a year this week. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 19, 2021 7:02 AM

Gov. Walz makes it official: He’s running for a second term

Gov. Tim Walz will seek a second term in 2022. The DFLer made the announcement alongside Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, in a video released Tuesday morning. A handful of Republicans have already announced they will run, including Sen. Michelle Benson, former Senate Republican leader Paul Gazelka, former Sen. Scott Jensen, Mike Marti, Mike Murphy and Neil Shah. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 18, 2021 4:50 PM

Minnesota winter is coming, and so may be heating bill sticker shock

Minnesota winter is coming, and so may be heating bill sticker shock as natural gas prices are heading higher this year. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 18, 2021 6:34 AM

Minneapolis mayoral candidate AJ Awed speaks with Cathy Wurzer

In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the leading candidates for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. AJ Awed spoke about his priorities for Minnesota’s largest city. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 18, 2021 6:34 AM

Minneapolis mayoral candidate Kate Knuth on her priorities for the city

In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the first of five of the candidates running for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. Former state lawmaker Kate Knuth spoke about her priorities for Minnesota’s largest city. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 18, 2021 6:34 AM

Allina temporarily closes ER, urgent care location in Plymouth as nurses strike

The strike is scheduled to last until 7 a.m. Wednesday. That's when Allina WestHealth says it will reopen its Plymouth location. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 15, 2021 3:31 PM

National Guard to help free-up capacity in Minnesota's long-term care facilities

The governor has called upon he National Guard to help free-up capacity in Minnesota's long-term care facilities, as hospitals buckle under the weight of the latest wave of COVID-19. State leaders are pleading with Minnesotans to get vaccinated, as hospitals hit a capacity crisis. This is an MPR News evening update for Oct 15, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 15, 2021 6:46 AM

Ex-officer Potter’s lawyers lay out possible defense arguments

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright last April. Her trial is scheduled to begin November 30. In a new filing, her defense team says Potter may argue her use of the gun was an "innocent accident" or an "innocent mistake." Prosecutors have said they plan to introduce evidence from other encounters with civilians that show Potter knew the correct way to draw her Taser. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, October 15, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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