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

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

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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

All Things Considered, with Tom Crann 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.

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.

Cube Critics®

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Weekly art and culture chats with MPR News' Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber and guests.

small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood

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small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood is a podcast and learning platform highlighting smart, practical and collaborative money skills developed by people living with lower and unstable incomes. Hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk to community members who are redefining wealth and poverty, the value of community and the purpose of money. Money wisdom taught by the true experts — people who have learned from experience. From MPR News.

Art Hounds®

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Each week three people from the Minnesota arts community talk about a performance, opening, or event they're excited to see or want others to check out.

In Front of Our Eyes

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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

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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.

Living While Dying

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Insights on life from a man facing death.

MPR News Ask a Bookseller

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Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment.

Rivers of Oil

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Oil. It’s in your tires, your makeup, your kids’ toys, your gas tank. And the pipelines that get it to you have become the focus of growing protests, from Keystone XL to Dakota Access. On Rivers of Oil from Minnesota Public Radio News, we’ll look at those pipelines buried beneath our feet, how they’ve come to the forefront of an epic tug of war between reliance and risk, and how we all have a role to play in this story.

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September 26, 2022 6:14 AM

Judge: St. Cloud State has improved equity in sports, but work remains to meet Title IX

Six years after female athletes sued over discrimination, a federal judge ruled that the university still needs to ensure that travel and per diem is equitable for men’s and women’s teams to comply with the 1972 law. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 23, 2022 4:58 PM

Feeding Our Future defendant also accused of defrauding Medicaid

One of the 48 defendants accused of defrauding federal child nutrition programs was charged previously with defrauding Medicaid. Artab Anab Awad, 52, of Plymouth is charged with wire fraud and money laundering as part of the Feeding our Future investigation. Federal prosecutors say she conspired with Aimee Bock — the nonprofit's founder — and stole $11 million from meal programs for needy kids. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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September 23, 2022 11:41 AM

Cube Critics on "Sheng Weng: Sweet and Juicy" and "Catherine Called Birdy"

Cube Critics discuss "Sheng Weng: Sweet and Juicy" and "Catherine Called Birdy"

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September 23, 2022 7:20 AM

Early voting starts for November election

Minnesota has one of the nation’s longest early-voting periods. That itself is a campaign issue this year. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 22, 2022 4:17 PM

Walz: Administration tried to stop Feeding Our Future payments

Gov. Tim Walz said his administration deserves praise, not criticism for its role in the alleged fraud involving hundreds of millions in federal relief money that was intended to feed Minnesota children. Walz said officials at the Minnesota Department of Education tried to stop money from going to the group Feeding Our Future, but had to continue the payments when the group sued and won. This is the afternoon MPR News update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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September 22, 2022 3:45 PM

How climate change intensifies extreme weather

How did climate change supercharge climate extremes in the summer of 2022? Climate scientist Kevin Trenberth joined Climate Cast to explain the extreme events we saw.

by Paul Huttner

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September 22, 2022 7:19 AM

Police respond to hoax shooting calls in multiple Minnesota schools

Law enforcement said schools across Minnesota were the subject of calls alleging an active shooter or shooting Wednesday. The calls were believed to be “swatting,” which is when someone calls police to report a fake emergency at a real address. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 21, 2022 3:22 PM

High inflation causing at least some stress for Minnesotans, poll finds

A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota poll finds high inflation is causing at least some stress for voters in the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 21, 2022 6:12 AM

Lane to be sentenced in state court for role in George Floyd's killing

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane is expected to appear for his state sentencing hearing Wednesday by video from Colorado, where he's serving a 2.5-year federal term. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 20, 2022 4:13 PM

Dozens indicted in alleged fraud scheme

The U.S. Attorney's office in Minnesota today announced indictments against 47 people associated with the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. They’re accused of a widespread fraud scheme that misappropriated at least $250 million in funds intended to feed children. This is a MPR News evening update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.

by Kirsti Marohn

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