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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

June 2, 2020 5:06 PM

State launches civil rights probe of Minneapolis police

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that the state is launching a broad investigation into the civil rights record of the Minneapolis Police Department following the killing of George Floyd. The agency intends to probe the last 10 years of Minneapolis police actions and practices for patterns of discrimination against people of color. MPR News update for June 1, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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June 2, 2020 6:29 AM

Quiet night in Twin Cities

The Twin Cities saw its third night of calm Monday following last week’s unrest. With a curfew again in effect, the streets were mostly quiet, especially compared with the four chaotic nights that followed the killing of George Floyd, 46, while in police custody on Memorial Day. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday June 2, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames

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June 1, 2020 5:47 PM

Medical examiner says George Floyd's death was a homicide

George Floyd's family was in town to encourage protesters to keep up the fight. But they also said the looting and violence must stop. MPR News update for June 1, 2020, hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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June 1, 2020 7:37 AM

Truck driver who drove into crowd arrested

A tanker truck driving at high speeds on the Interstate 35W bridge near downtown Minneapolis barreled into people marching to protest the killing of George Floyd. In a press conference that took place following the incident, state officials said it doesn’t appear any protesters were hit by the truck. The driver was treated and released from the hospital for injuries and is under arrest on probable cause of assault. This is an MPR News morning update for June 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames.

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May 31, 2020 3:23 PM

Floyd protests: More than 55 arrested; Walz extends curfew

Gov. Tim Walz extended the curfew Sunday for Minneapolis and St. Paul that he and public safety leaders attributed to stamping down the looting, arson and mayhem that ripped through the cities for two days prior. MPR News update for May 31, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte

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May 30, 2020 3:13 PM

Political, faith leaders: obey curfew, restore order

Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota leaders on Saturday begged protesters angry over George Floyd’s killing to stay home so police and the National Guard could reclaim the streets and root out what authorities describe as an active criminal element bent only on destruction. “We’re asking for you to let the National Guard have the street after 8 p.m. so that we make sure we can restore order,” Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told reporters at a noon briefing. “We need to be able to stop the burning and the looting and the destruction.” This is an MPR News update for Saturday May 30, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames

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May 30, 2020 10:42 AM

The largest concentration of law enforcement in the history of Minnesota

Governor Walz says groups who are only interested in destruction have taken over what started as protests about the death of George Floyd in police custody.

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May 29, 2020 4:45 PM

Derek Chauvin charged with murder

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd’s death, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Friday. Freeman said he anticipated charges for three other officers connected to the incident who were also fired, but “we felt it appropriate to focus on the most dangerous perpetrator.” This is an MPR News evening update for May 29, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene.

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May 29, 2020 7:36 AM

Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

Chaos gripped the Twin Cities for a third straight night as peaceful protests gave way to spasms of looting and fire-setting. Gov. Tim Walz called up the National Guard amid the unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis police custody. MPR News morning update for Friday, May 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

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May 28, 2020 5:20 PM

National Guard activated to respond to riots, looting

The vandalism and looting moved from Minneapolis to St. Paul, where Mayor Melvin Carter urged people to stay home. It followed the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died Monday while in a Minneapolis police officer’s custody. MPR News update for May 28, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte

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