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.

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Asthma treatments improve
If you're an asthma sufferer, your treatment options have improved. Host Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg review what's available.
Pedal Hub: Pedaling through winter
This time, we'll continue our focus on winter riding and talk about the actual riding part, and we'll look into what determines whether biking will be a wedge or a bridge in your relationship.
Counter Stories: The model minority
In this installment, the price Asian-Americans pay for being viewed as 'the model minority.' And, cultural faux pas. Everyone's made them, including Counter Stories panel members.
A visit from the Political Junkie
Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins The Daily Circuit to give his perspective on the national political scene.
Pedal Hub: Equipped for winter riding?
Yeah, it's cold and icy, but you and your bike can handle it, and the Pedal Hubbers are here to help.
6 ways Minnesotans can adapt homes for climate change
Patrick Hamilton of the Science Museum of Minnesota on what Minnesotans can do to prepare for changes to weather and temperature patterns.
Counter Stories: Executive action and immigration
In this installment, what executive action on immigration means for unauthorized immigrants, and what does it take to be a 'white ally?'
A visit from the Political Junkie
Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins The Daily Circuit to give his perspective on the national political scene.
Hallberg's Picture of Health: Teen e-cig use going up
Dr. Jon Hallberg and host Tom Crann discuss the implications of the annual Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey, which showed that teen smoking has dropped sharply, while e-cigarette use is rising.
Pedal Hub: Major Taylor Bicycling Club
This time, we're joined by the founder of the premier African American biking club in the upper midwest to discuss biking in the black community. And, do some of us have mileage tracker dependency issues?