Meet Matthew Alvarez
Matthew Alvarez is a producer for MPR News.
Matt is a versatile producer for MPR News, contributing to “Morning Edition,” “All Things Considered,” “Politics Friday” and “Climate Cast.”
Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Matt attended multiple colleges in the Lone Star State. His passion for producing radio content began in 2011 at his college station, KTSW, and he eventually graduated from Texas State University in 2013.
Matt’s professional career began in 2014 with Audacy Inc. (formerly Entercom) in Austin, Texas. He later moved to Iowa Public Radio, where he worked as a talk show producer on “River to River” and “Talk of Iowa.” He further honed his skills at the Transom Story Workshop in 2019. In 2022, he moved to Minnesota, where he now lives with his wife. Together, they enjoy exploring new restaurants and historic neighborhoods.
Matt’s work has earned accolades including the Eric Sevareid Award in 2021 from the Midwest Broadcast Journalist Association (MBJA) for “Using the Power of Art to Create Empathy and Change.” He also earned recognition from PMJA for "A Frank Conversation About Preventing Youth Suicide".
Recent Contributions
- For a Wiccan reverend, celebrating winter solstice is about reflection and light
- The reason for warmer Minnesota winters: Less snow
- As companies build new data centers across Minnesota, some worry about their energy use
- Gov. Tim Walz reflects on Democrats’ shortcomings, return to Minnesota as political ground shifts
- DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast
- Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape U.S. climate policy
- Thanksgiving recipes from Minnesota’s best culinary minds
- Politics Friday: Trump’s path to the White House began at the Iowa Caucuses
- Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature
- Minnesota Democrat, Republican analysts parse 2024 election results