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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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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March 24, 2023 6:49 AM

Xcel to temporarily shut down Monticello plant after tritium leak continues

Xcel Energy says it will power down its Monticello nuclear power plant after the utility discovered more radioactive tritium leaking into groundwater. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 23, 2023 4:49 PM

Trial continues against Anton Lazzaro, charged with sex trafficking five minors

A woman who admitted recruiting and grooming high school girls for a one-time Minnesota Republican Party operative is testifying against him at his trial today. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 23, 2023 3:53 PM

Climate change could shift maple syrup season

Spring has officially begun, which means maple syrup season is in full swing. But a sugarmaker at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum says the beginning and end of the season has fluctuated quite a bit as the climate changes.

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March 23, 2023 7:22 AM

Testimony begins in sex trafficking trial of GOP fundraiser, Anton Lazzaro

An alleged victim of top Minnesota Republican Party donor Tony Lazzaro testified in federal court Wednesday that Lazzaro paid her for sex after connecting with her on social media. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 22, 2023 5:02 PM

A big trove of Minneapolis public school data is online, confirming fears of public exposure

A big trove of Minneapolis public school data is online, confirming fears of public exposure, and a sex trafficking case that rocked the Minnesota Republican Party is finally on trial. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 22, 2023 8:27 AM

Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders agreed on the broad parameters of how legislative committees would spend tens of billions on health care, education, public safety and more. Now lawmakers will map out the specifics of a two-year budget. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 21, 2023 4:58 PM

Authorities investigate possible blown signal, serious crash by light rail train in Minneapolis

Authorities investigate possible blown signal, serious crash by light rail train in Minneapolis and the legislature has its final financial figures for the next state budget, with billions more planned for schools. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 21, 2023 7:06 AM

Jury selection begins in trial of former Minn. GOP operative and top donor

Tony Lazzaro faces federal charges of sex trafficking minors. Prosecutors say Lazzaro served teenage girls alcohol at his luxury apartment, then gave them cash and expensive gifts in exchange for sex. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 20, 2023 4:12 PM

Stillwater starts gearing up for flood threat as river forecasts come later this week

Stillwater starts gearing up for flood threat as river forecasts come later this week and St. Paul is offering big hiring bonuses to fill teacher ranks. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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