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.

The Rocori school board has agreed to take several steps, including launching an independent investigation into allegations of racism, expanding the scope of an equity committee and holding listening sessions. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota marks a year since the death of George Floyd, vowing more change, even as gun violence punctuates one commemoration. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
One year ago, George Floyd took his last breath under the knee of a white police officer. Floyd's murder sparked days of unrest in the Twin Cities and mass protests across the world over the treatment of Black people and racial minorities.  This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Grassroots effort to halt gun violence takes to the streets in Minneapolis and the world prepares to mark the year since George Floyd died. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Family members of three children struck by gunfire in Minneapolis in recent weeks joined city leaders Sunday for an urgent, renewed push for the arrest of those responsible. That includes a $30,000 reward now being offered by the Minneapolis business community for information leading to arrests in those shootings — $10,000 for each case. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, May 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
A former St. Paul police officer faces sentencing in federal court Friday morning 18 months after a jury convicted him of using excessive force during an arrest. Nearly five years ago officers apparently mistook Frank Baker for a suspect and turned a K9 on him. As the dog mauled Baker's leg, Officer Brett Palkowitch kicked Baker repeatedly. Baker, who is Black, also suffered seven broken ribs and collapsed lungs. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, May 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
State Appeals Court weighs more charges against former cops in death of George Floyd, and a cold case heats up in St. Paul, with charges in a years-old murder. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
How colleges are preparing the next generation for climate change and sustainability
At the University of Minnesota Crookston, the next generation of climate scientists, policymakers and activists is learning how to reach sustainability goals set forth by the United Nations.