Shows

Walz on pandemic, policy priorities as new year begins
Gov. Tim Walz spent the Christmas holiday isolating after he and other members of his family tested positive for COVID-19. Walz spoke to MPR News about his recovery, the latest in the state’s pandemic response and his policy priorities heading into this election year.
The psychology of sticking to your goals
Every January, the gym fills up with eager new fitness enthusiasts, closets get emptied, kitchens get rearranged and most people commit to improving themselves or their lives in the new year. And while the commitment is admirable, how do we stick to it and do the work to make healthy change? Host Angela Davis speaks with three experts about the psychology of sticking to your goals.
Minnesota schools reopen, brace for COVID-19 surge
As students return to classrooms on Monday, school leaders across Minnesota are readying themselves for what may be a spike in virus spread.
The best books of 2021 from three authors who also own bookstores
For our final Big Books and Bold Ideas show of the year, host Kerri Miller talks with three writers who also own bookstores and invites them to share the titles from 2021 they loved and were most eager to put in readers’ hands.
All this week, we’ve been listening back to some of the conversations we’ve had on this show over the past year. MPR News host Angela Davis shared some of the shows that have stood out to her.
Ask Dr. Jon Hallberg (for the last time)
Dr. Jon Hallberg is leaving the radio airwaves, but on Thursday he spent one final hour with MPR News host Tom Crann and answered your medical questions.
Healing in the new year: The full conversation
Your well-being is connected to the well-being of your loved ones and your whole community. How can you reset your mind and spirit to start the new year on the right footing? Three wise women share their practices and ideas for personal healing with host Cathy Wurzer in a funny, insightful conversation that will leave you with plenty of food for thought.
A Minneapolis writer invents new words to help us process our collective malaise
As we close the book on another strange year, we look to a new book for help understanding difficult emotions: “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” Minnesota author John Koenig joined host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the power of words and examine some of his creations.
MN sports roundup: Remembering John Madden, a son of Austin, Minn.
The Vikings don't look like a playoff team; the Gophers won a bowl game; and legendary football coach and commentator John Madden, a son of Austin, Minn., has passed away. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson are back with the latest stories in Minnesota sports.
College reporter roundtable: The latest from UMN-Twin Cities, UMD, MSU-Moorhead
We’re looking back on 2021 at Minnesota Now, and Thursday, we turned our attention to news from the world of higher education. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with young journalists about the top stories on college campuses around the state this year.