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.

Pedal Hub: Mpls vs Portland...really?
In this installment, we break out of the studio to interview two Portland biking activists at Bang Brewing in St. Paul. Hosts Amber Dallman and Patrick Stephenson talk with writer Elly Blue (Bikenomics) and filmmaker Joe Biel (Aftermass) about the fledgling national biking movement, getting more women to ride, and how Minneapolis and Portland really rate as biking cities.
Hallberg's Picture of Health: Smoking and disease
In this episode, recorded earlier this year, an expanded conversation between host Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg about a new Surgeon General's report on smoking.
A visit from the Political Junkie
Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins The Daily Circuit to give his perspective on the national political scene.
Podcast: Counter Stories, episode 6
In this episode, the panel gives its perspective on police brutality, in Ferguson, Missouri, in a St. Paul skyway, and across the nation.
Podcast: Pedal Hub, episode 6
In this episode, the generational biking divide, bike bag options, and bike camping adventures.
Our continuing look at climate change
The latest research on our changing climate.
Podcast: Hallberg's Picture of Health, episode 6
Host Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg review some new recommendations on teens and sleep from the American Academy of Pediatrics. They also discuss the challenge of changing school start times and the impact of sleep deprivation on adolescents.
Podcast: Counter Stories, episode 5
In this episode, 2014 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Tom Rademacher joins the panel to discuss the education gap, how white teachers connect with or alienate students of color, and being the state's education ambassador for the next year.
How climate change could ruin your breakfast
Hazelnut prices are spiking and that's bad news for lovers of Nutella spread.
Podcast: Pedal Hub, episode 5
In this installment, basic bike maintenance. It's as easy as the 'ABC Quick Check,' which Ambers reviews with Patrick and Gene. Also, each crew member names their favorite bike of the moment, and the bike they see on their horizon.