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What's on the radio: Thursday, Nov. 21

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Here’s the MPR News programming plan for Thursday, Nov. 21, on the radio and on the stream. Missed a live show? Follow the links below to find our show archives and podcast feeds. And for daily news updates straight to your inbox every weekday morning, sign up for the MPR News a.m. newsletter.

9 a.m. — MPR News with Angela Davis

Performance Today host Fred Child on taking the ‘stuffiness’ out of classical music

For many people, Fred Child is the voice of classical music. Since 2000, he has hosted APM’s Performance Today, the most-listened-to classical music show in the country. Last month, Fred announced he will retire in October 2025 after 25 years with the program. 

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with Child as he heads into his final season about the beauty and breadth of classical music, how it taps into our emotions and why it needs to shed its “stuffiness” to reach younger and more diverse audiences.

Guest:

  • Fred Child is the host of Performance Today. He is also the commentator and announcer for “Live from Lincoln Center” on PBS. He has hosted many other live national broadcasts, including significant events from New York, Los Angeles, London, Boston and the Aspen Music Festival.

10 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White

How politically mixed couples make their relationships work

Is it becoming harder to love someone who doesn’t vote the same way you do? For many, dating someone who doesn’t share their political views is a deal breaker. Next time, 1A looks at the growing role politics plays in our romantic relationships.

11 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White

Who should pay for the cost of addressing climate change?

Diplomats and leaders from nearly 200 countries are in Azerbaijan working on a new COP climate deal. But the summit is missing some of the world’s most influential and powerful players. That includes President Biden. Who’s living up to their past promises on climate? And who’s not? Jenn White gets the latest from Baku.

Noon — Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Thursday on Minnesota Now, we’re following all the latest regional news and weather. Saint Paul Public Schools are changing how they teach their students to read. And they made a documentary about it. We’ll talk with the school's literacy coordinator. We’ll also check in with APM Reports reporter Emily Hanford, about her Sold A Story podcast, and how it spurred states like Minnesota to pass new literacy laws and started a nationwide conversation. Plus, an inside peek into the Minnesota Loons and their upcoming match from a former player

1 p.m. – On Point

From vaccines to fluoride: How RFK Jr. could reshape American public health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been picked by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has been critical of processed food, vaccines, and fluoride in water. What impact could he have on the nation’s health?