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

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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.

Over 2 million dogs are euthanized in U.S. shelters every year due to lack of space, could prisons offer a unique solution?
Counter Stories: A misunderstood party
It's time for Cinco de Mayo -- the biggest Mexican-American cultural celebration of the year and maybe the least understood.
Pedal Hub: A gravel road odyssey
The Pedal Hubbers dial up Chris Skogen, founder of the "Almanzo 100," the nation's premier gravel road race.
How climate change affects water quality, sustainability
Renowned water expert Peter Gleick, president and co-founder of the Pacific Institute, has been advocating for water quality and sustainability for more than 25 years.
Counter Stories: A war in black academia
How does the Counter Stories crew interpret the long-running feud between scholars and media figures Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson?
Hallberg's Picture of Health: What is patient satisfaction?
More and more, the health care industry equates patients with customers, and making sure they're 'happy' is a high priority.
Political Junkie on same-sex marriage cases at Supreme Court
Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins MPR News to give his perspective on the national political scene.
Counter Stories: We want you
Why don't corporations take a stand on racial matters the way they do on behalf of the GLBT community?
What western drought means for water reservoirs
The nation's largest reservoir is holding less water than it ever has. Another victim of the western drought, Lake Mead, sits behind the Hoover Dam near Las Vegas and is at about 40 percent of its capacity.
Pedal Hub: Nice Ride MN is goin' places
It's been nearly five years since the first fleet of bright green bikes hit the streets of Minneapolis.