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.

Call to Mind

Call to Mind

Call to Mind is MPR News’ initiative to foster new conversations about mental health hosted by Angela Davis and produced by Jessica Bari.

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.

Latest

The latest episodes and segments.

Hurricanes keep showing up early — forecasts are catching up
The National Hurricane Center is getting a head start this year by releasing its tropical weather outlook two weeks earlier.
Twelve jurors are now seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer is charged in the killing of George Floyd. Also, Gov. Walz released a revised budget that increases school funding and making more people eligible for the Working Family Tax Credit. This is an MPR News afternoon update for March 18, 2021. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Theme music by Gary Meister.
The $27 million settlement between Minneapolis and the George Floyd family continues to hover over Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial. On Wednesday, the judge dismissed two previously chosen jurors who said they knew of the payout; two more jurors were also added. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Governor Tim Walz is in quarantine as COVID cases are on the rise again, and the court has replaced two jurors after releasing two people that said a major settlement paid to George Floyd’s family might influence their deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
As gaps emerge, state hires head of vaccine equity
The Health Department’s new head of vaccine equity is looking to other states for ideas to help vulnerable communities get to the front of the vaccine line. That could include special vaccine allotments and sign-up periods for people who have struggled to get vaccinated.
The Derek Chauvin trial is still in limbo, as the judge weighs a move or delay, and Gopher men's basketball looks to the future as Rick Pitino gets a better look at Albuquerque. This is an evening update from MPR news. Hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Judge Peter Cahill says he’s considering a request by Derek Chauvin’s attorney to postpone the trial following Friday's news of a $27 million civil settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. The defense says it’s worried news of the payout might taint the jury pool. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Floyd settlement hangs over Chauvin trial, even as jury selection continues. Also, Minnesota Department of Health officials issue new concern about UK variant. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson.
Jury selection continues Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer facing murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of George Floyd. The work this week starts in the wake of a historic $27 million settlement announced Friday between the city and Floyd’s family. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 15, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.