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.

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.

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.

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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March 30, 2023 5:10 PM

Western Minnesota train derailment stokes the national angst about rail safety and communities near trains

Western Minnesota train derailment stokes the national angst about rail safety and communities near trains and the jury will soon decide the fate of an alleged sex trafficker who’s indictment rocked the Minnesota Republican Party. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 30, 2023 3:53 PM

Latest UN climate report calls for urgent action. Where does Minnesota fit in?

The latest United Nations climate report urges that the window of opportunity to prevent catastrophic climate change still exists — but is closing fast. What role do states, including Minnesota, play in keeping that window open?

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March 30, 2023 9:06 AM

Minnesota rushes to re-up hundreds of thousands at risk of losing Medicaid after pandemic

Starting Saturday, states can kick people off Medicaid who were allowed to stay in the program during the COVID-19 pandemic. They can stay but only if they sign up. Minnesota officials say it’s a daunting challenge to navigate those affected through the bureaucracy. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer Music by Gary Meister.

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March 29, 2023 6:31 PM

Where will the city build a new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct building?

The city of Minneapolis is holding listening sessions starting next month on where to build a future 3rd precinct building in south Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Michelle Wiley. Music by Gary Meister.

by Michelle Wiley

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March 29, 2023 7:29 AM

Minnesotans come from around the state to help with Stillwater flood effort

Among the hundreds of volunteers filling sandbags along the banks of the St. Croix River in Stillwater, was at least one who helped save the town from a catastrophic flood in 1965. Others said they just wanted to pitch in. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer Music by Gary Meister.

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March 28, 2023 5:00 PM

Minnesota flags will fly at half-staff to honor the Nashville school shooting victims

Flags in Minnesota will be flown at half-staff at all state buildings until sunset Friday to honor the Nashville school shooting victims. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 28, 2023 7:16 AM

Volunteers start sandbagging along riverfront in downtown Stillwater

Teams of volunteers started filling sandbags Monday in downtown Stillwater ahead of anticipated major spring flooding along the St. Croix River. This is an MPR morning news update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 27, 2023 3:54 PM

State Legislature looks to ban non-essential PFAS "forever chemicals"

Health and environmental advocates Monday urged state lawmakers to pass legislation regulating so-called "forever chemicals." One bill moving through the Legislature would ban non-essential uses of PFAS in children's products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss and other products. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

by Jacob Aloi

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March 27, 2023 6:56 AM

Testimony expected to resume in trial of Anton Lazzaro

Last week Lazzaro's co-defendant Gisela Castro Medina testified that she and a friend met him on a so-called sugar daddy site, and he later paid her more than $50,000 to use social media to seek out and groom potential sex partners. This is an MPR news morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 24, 2023 4:25 PM

Xcel officials answer questions from media, public about tritium leak

Chris Clark, president of Xcel's Minnesota operations, told reporters that a container being used to catch water from the leaking pipe spilled over. The new leak is much smaller than the original one back in November. Clark says there's still no threat to the public. Xcel is hosting an open house on Monday at the Monticello Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

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