Shows

How much do presidential debates matter to voters as news consumption habits change?
Dan Myers, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities who studies political psychology and communication, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to share his insight.
Minnesota folk and blues community unites to honor ‘Spider’ John Koerner’s life, music and legacy
Charlie Parr, Paul Metsa and the Cactus Blossoms were among the local musicians who put their own twists on “Spider” John Koerner songs. The humble musician, beloved by Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan, died last month at 85.
Minnesota competitors gear up as U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials begin in Minneapolis
Suni Lee of St. Paul and Shane Wiskus of Spring Park are competing to be among the five men and five women who will go for gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Lakes could help harness large amounts of clean energy from the sun using floating solar panels
Already used in lakes around the world, floating solar panels have helped harvest a vast amount of clean energy. Matt Simon with Grist talks about floating photovoltaics — the technology gathering energy from the sun on top of still bodies of water.   
Job Interview: Restoration expert rebuilds homes and hope
Flooding across the state means homes are affected by heavy damage. One restoration expert explains it is critical to approach families with compassion before the reconstruction begins.
Help me zipper merge
From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series, we’ll hear some direct advice, for us not-so-direct Minnesotans.
The high cost of medical whistleblowing
MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with University of Minnesota bioethicist Carl Elliott about his new book, “The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No.”