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

The latest episodes and segments.

Many at Capitol still unhappy as compromises on police changes pave the way to a budget deal. Votes tomorrow will be crucial. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
The deal includes changes to the way no-knock warrants and civil asset forfeiture are used, among other measures. It comes as part of the state’s new public safety budget. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, June 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
After his murder conviction, former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced. George Floyd's family members, including his young daughter, Gianna, describe for the judge how Floyd's violent death continues to disrupt their lives.
Chauvin's sentencing: A special edition of Minnesota Today
After his murder conviction, former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced. George Floyd's family members, including his young daughter, Gianna, describe for the judge how Floyd's violent death continues to disrupt their lives. Chauvin and the other officers’ legal case continues at the federal level. This is a special edition of Minnesota Today for Saturday, June 26, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
A judge Friday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22 and a half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis police officer’s sentence is 10 years more than what state guidelines recommend. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill said in court Friday that he departed from the recommendations because of Chauvin's abuse of authority. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, June 25, 2021. Hosted by Dan Gunderson. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Already a month late, the Legislature plodded along in its approval of a state budget, with agreements reached in all but one key area. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, June 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Are 'false springs' getting more extreme?
A drastic “false spring” in France this year caused an estimated $2 billion in damage to vineyards. Can the region — and ours — expect more of these late winter temperature swings?
The former Minneapolis Police officer who pinned George Floyd to the ground for more than 9 minutes is set to be sentenced Friday. A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in April. He’s the first white police officer in the state to ever be convicted of murdering a Black man while on duty. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Thursday, June 24, 2021. Hosted by Riham Feshir. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Roads, bridges and transit will get additional funding under a transportation finance bill that House lawmakers passed Wednesday. The Senate could approve the bill as early as Thursday. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, June 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.