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.

Dr. Hallberg answers your vaccine questions
Should I wait for another vaccine if I’m offered the Johnson & Johnson one? What if I’m having trouble getting an appointment for my second shot? When can I see friends and family? Dr. Jon Hallberg answers some of your COVID-19 vaccine questions.
Vaccinations expand to include hundreds of thousands more Minnesotans and the first jurors are seated in the George Floyd case in Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Health panel expands lung cancer screening for more smokers
More Americans now qualify for yearly scans to detect lung cancer, according to guidelines released Tuesday that may help more Black smokers and women get screened.
The judge overseeing the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin plans to move forward with jury selection at 9 a.m. Tuesday unless the state appeals court orders him to halt the proceedings. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The Derek Chauvin trial came to a halt before it got started and could remain on hold as debate about third degree murder charges delayed jury selection. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Jury selection is set to start Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces charges in the 2020 killing of George Floyd. Opening statements in the trial are scheduled for March 29. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 8, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court erred by striking a third degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin. The former Minneapolis police officer is expected to go on trial Monday on charges of second degree unintentional murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last year. This is the afternoon MPR News update for March 5, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
A Minneapolis City Council panel has moved forward the latest proposal to eliminate the city’s Police Department as it is and pave the way for a new Department of Public Safety similar to the state agency. The council's Public Health and Safety Committee voted to approve a proposal Thursday to allow Minneapolis voters to decide the fate of the Police Department this fall. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Mar. 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Climate change threatens winter recreation
It’s cross-country skiing season and Minnesotan Jessie Diggins is on a roll. But the snow conditions she was brought up on are rapidly changing.
Now even the Vikings are taking the field in COVID vaccination effort, as they open their practice space to administer thousands of shots through Tuesday. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.