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 2024

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

Angela Davis MPR News Podcast

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

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

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

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

A black and white photo with MPR News branding.

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

Kerri Miller Podcast Tile

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

Host Kerri Miller holds in-depth conversations with authors about their books and ideas. Listen Fridays at 11 a.m.

Podcasts

Minnesota Today

Minnesota Today podcast art

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state, on your schedule.

Politics Friday

Politics Friday podcast art

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

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®

Climate Cast podcast art

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

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

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

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

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

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

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

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.

Hallberg's Picture of Health: How much water should you drink?
Many of us have heard the recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day, but a recent New York Times article says that's simply not true.
Barber Courtney D. Holmes gives free haircuts to underprivileged kids, in exchange for them reading out loud to him. "I've got two sons of my own," he said. "I just want to help kids start reading."
Hallberg's Picture of Health: Rising drug prices
If you've noticed you're paying more for prescription drugs, you're not alone. A new poll found that one-third of people surveyed were paying an average of $39 above the usual cost for their prescriptions.
Climate Cast: Glaciers are melting faster today
On this week's Climate Cast, we have climatologist Karl Kreutz join us to discuss why glaciers are melting faster than ever and what consequences that will have for the rest of the ecosystem.
Hallberg's Picture of Health: The shift toward universal HIV testing
Providers and health organizations -- including Mayo Clinic -- are now encouraging all adults to be tested for the virus at least once.
Political Junkie: The Republican primary debate aftermath
MPR News' Kerri Miller and Political Junkie Ken Rudin discuss the Republican primary debates and their aftermath
Climate Cast: New Clean Power Plan mandates large carbon pollution reductions
This week's Climate Cast explores how deep the cuts to emission standards in the U.S. could impact global carbon pollution, the reactions to the new standards and what to expect down the road.
The Political Junkie: Assessing the Republican and Democratic pools
Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the candidates vying for the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets.
Political Junkie: Donald Trump leads the Republican pack
Donald Trump leads the Republican primary pack and candidates use Holocaust references.
2015 on pace to be the hottest year ever
Both NOAA and NASA reported last month was the warmest June on record.