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.

Trump held a private fundraiser at a home in Shorewood and a rally at the Duluth airport on Wednesday, raising concerns about those with whom he had contact. The state health department is urging anyone  who attended Trump events to get tested for COVID-19, even if they aren’t showing symptoms. This is an MPR News evening update for October 2, 2020 with Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The president tweeted early Friday morning that he and First Lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for the virus. His adviser Hope Hicks has also tested positive. The president’s announcement comes more than a day after he made a campaign stop in Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for October 2, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss the Gloria Steinem biopic, and the story of a lesser known member of Sherlock Holmes’ family, younger sister Enola.
Minnesota State High School League gives a green light to a limited winter sports schedule. Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to Trump attacks. Intimate partner homicides increase in Minnesota. This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday, October 1, 2020. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
President Donald Trump swept through Minnesota Wednesday to restock his campaign account and rev up supporters after a chaotic first presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Trump’s only public remarks were in Duluth, where he told thousands of bundled-up, sign-waving supporters that he’s delivered for their region and needs them to deliver for his reelection campaign. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The presidential debate hangover comes to Minnesota as Trump flies in and elections officials warn off poll watchers. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump visited Bemidji. Tonight, the president is scheduled to return for a "Make America Great" event in Duluth. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Poll says most Minnesotans believe police have a racial bias, although there’s a sharp divide between Democrats and Republicans on the issue. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.