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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Welcome, at long last, to Election Day 2020. Minnesotans head to the polls Tuesday to elect a president and a U.S. senator, decide several closely watched races for the U.S. House, and determine party control of the Minnesota Legislature for the next two years. Polls in Minnesota open at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
A record breaking early voting season comes to an end on the eve of Election Day, with polls poised to open and a few preparing for unrest as the results come in. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
After months of presidential campaign attention, nonstop political advertising and weeks of early voting, the end is in sight: Election Day is Tuesday. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, November 2, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
We’re going to go deep into a story that first made headlines here in June. The Minneapolis City Council’s vow to dismantle the police department has been a source of bewilderment, celebration and outrage for Minneapolis residents. How did we get here, and where are we going? A special episode of Minnesota Today for Oct. 31, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright and Tom Crann.
Former vice president Biden was set to speak to a “drive-in” event at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, while President Trump’s supporters lined up early to be among the 250 to attend his rally in person outside at the Rochester airport. Hundreds more crowded outside. This is your afternoon update for Oct. 30, 2020. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
In an opinion, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a grace period for Minnesota ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 3 is likely unconstitutional. The court ruled that state election officials must set aside any mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day. This is an MPR News update for October 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota on the brink of explosive growth in COVID cases as new records are set in testing labs and hospitals. Officials say the state may follow Wisconsin as cases multiply. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
President Donald Trump is returning to Minnesota for his fourth campaign rally since August, a late play to turn what’s been a personal project for the Republican incumbent into 10 electoral votes in his column. Trump is due to appear in Rochester, Minn., on Friday evening as part of a three-state swing through the Upper Midwest. His event will follow speeches in Michigan and Wisconsin. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.