Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.
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Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
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From Minnesota Public Radio News, MPR News producers Samantha Matsumoto and Aron Woldeslassie share a passion for movies. Each week, they take a break from their day jobs to talk about what they've seen lately.
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Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays from MPR News.
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Weekly updates from Brian Bakst and the Minnesota Public Radio newsroom staff covering politics in Minnesota.
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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.
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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and evening.
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Music lovers from 89.3 The Current comb through mountains of music to choose the best new, independent, and unreleased songs to share with you each weekday.
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Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.
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MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner with the latest research on our changing climate.
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George Floyd’s death was a tragedy and a wake up call — expanding a global conversation about race and racism. And young children have been watching it all. So how do we help them make sense of this? Early Risers is a podcast from Little Moments Count and MPR with frank facts, engaging stories and real how-tos for anyone who cares about raising children with a clear-eyed understanding of cultural differences, race and implicit bias. Hosted by Dianne Haulcy of The Family Partnership.
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Music discussion with the staff of The Current
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Grammar Grater is a weekly podcast about English words, grammar, and usage for the Information Age.
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“Aw Jeez” is a Fargo recap podcast from the frozen land of murder and mayhem: Minnesota. Every week we discuss what went down and who’s dead now. Comedians, cast and crew stop by to share behind-the-scene details.
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Bruce Kramer lived a remarkably rich life because of – not despite – an incurable, always fatal disease: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was diagnosed with ALS December 6, 2010. While the disease diminished his body, it expanded his life and spirit. He shared that experience with Minnesota Public Radio News host Cathy Wurzer over nearly five year of conversations.
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MPR news medical commentator Dr. Jon Hallberg shares his insights and expertise on health and health care every week with All Things Considered host Tom Crann.
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74 Seconds tells the story of a July 2016 traffic stop that ended with the world watching a man die, live on their phones. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer who is about to go on trial for his death, Jeronimo Yanez. Through comprehensive reporting, MPR News examines this intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.
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In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will go on trial. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases—and the world will be watching. The Minnesota Public Radio newsroom, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, will bring listeners updates on this monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Media.
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First Year Out is a podcast from Minnesota Public Radio News chronicling two young women as they navigate their first year of college. Marissa Abara and Erianna Jiles take listeners with them through their ups and downs as they grapple with becoming adults -- managing money, relationships, coursework and family. Though they are fast friends, Marissa and Erianna come from different backgrounds, and they're up against very different experiences at school.
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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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Ken Rudin, an expert in American politics and campaign history, joins MPR News host Kerri Miller every week for a conversation about the latest on President Trump, Congress, and the American political scene.
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The Current Music News is the essential daily listen for fans of all genres to catch up on what matters in the music world. Hosts Jay Gabler and Jade break down industry developments to explain how they affect you, fill you in on breaking news about upcoming releases, and surprise you with strange-but-true stories. It’s a quick, fun and informative rundown that will make you think, make you laugh, and help you understand what’s happening onstage and behind the scenes in popular music. There’ ...
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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Faith In Action with Joanne Fox is a public affairs show produced by Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. Joanne is a retired journalist and Siouxland Catholic Radio Board member. Joanne guests include Bishop R. Walker Nickless, Diocese of Sioux City; regional areas of interest such as the Herreid Military Museum in Luverne, Minnesota; and national speakers and authors including Lt. Col. Scott Mann, Operation Pineapple Express. Faith In Action with Joanne Fox is made possible in part by Mary's ...
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Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. MCC supports the ministry of our state’s Catholic bishops by: Working with political and community leaders to shape legislation that serves human dignity and the common good. Educating Catholics and the public about the ethical and moral framework that should be applied to public policy choices. Mobilizing the Catholic community to make its voice heard in the public arena.
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The Dads are Talking is a collection of insightful, engaging, and deeply personal conversations with talented, passionate everyday dads. Host and dad Jeff Achen invites his fellow dads into conversations that will enlighten and entertain you with episodes focused on a wide range of topics for any father to grow in their relationship with their child.
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"Newsmakers" is a weekly news and current affairs talk show produced by WPR's La Crosse News Bureau. The program's host/producer is Ezra Wall (pictured above) with La Crosse senior news editor/producer John Davis. Interviews on the program explore politics, education, the environment and other regional issues relevant to southwest Wisconsin and adjacent portions of Minnesota and Iowa.
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A weekly conversation with a revolving group of hosts and expert guests about policy issues, that works to stay above the rhetoric and away from the politics of the day.
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Atheists Talk Radio Show is a weekly production of Minnesota Atheists. It airs in Twin Cities on AM 950 KTNF at 9:00 AM Sunday mornings or stream live at http://www.am950ktnf.com. Minnesota Atheists is Minnesota's oldest and largest atheist organization. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that seeks to promote the positive contributions of atheism to society and to maintain separation of state and church. Our bylaws are available here. Each year we hold eight monthly mem ...
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Laura Flanders is a best-selling author and the host of Laura Flanders and Friends (formerly The Laura Flanders Show), a syndicated weekly program airing on Public TV in which she talks to creative thinkers and change-makers from the worlds of politics, arts and the new economy. In her weekly commentary, The "F" Word, she tells you what she thinks. The "F" Word is heard on the Progressive Voices Channel on Tune-In and is made available free to radio stations who appreciate an upbeat, radical ...
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Alot of people know me as a phenomenal performance artist, radio personality, music historian, and so many more great titles. For a long time, I mean for years people been suggesting that I do a podcast, and just talk because I have a gift to speak to the soul of the people, and I feel energy in ways most don't. So I'm taking a chance and believing in my voice God blessed me with. Today I finally put out my 1st podcast called "We All Go Through It" episode 1 It's raw, bold, and I'm being ver ...
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A new poll conducted for MPR News, KARE 11 and the Star Tribune shows the presidential race to be a tight one among likely Minnesota voters. And in the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent DFLer Amy Klobuchar leads Republican challenger Royce White by 11 percentage points in that poll. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by…
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Today’s Song of the Day is “Diets” from Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn’s album Quiet in a World Full of Noise, out October 4. Song of the Day is supported by Summit Brewing Company.Minnesota Public Radio által
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Dems Top Election Lawyer Marc Elias on the Legal Battles Ahead
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Trump and the GOP are working harder to disenfranchise voters NOW than they were in 2020. They are no longer a majoritarian party and want to disrupt our electoral process as much as they can. How will we preserve the integrity of this election? What are some of the ways that Trump and GOP lawyers will attempt to derail the will of the people? Our …
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Climate advocates are showing strong support for Gov. Tim Walz’s vice presidential campaign. They point to his record. “Walz was responsible, or at least, signed into law several climate action bills that are progressive no matter which state you live in,” said Kristoffer Tigue, who wrote about Walz’s climate record for Inside Climate News. “That i…
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Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss “Shaun of the Dead” at 20, one of the few horror comedies that still works as both a horror movie and a comedy. Click here. ‘Shaun of the Dead’ — Jacob review “Shaun of the Dead” is a romantic comedy set during a zombie apocalypse movie. Watching it now, 20 years later, as somebody who has watched oth…
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A Minneapolis police sergeant is facing stalking charges after prosecutors say he hid a tracking device inside a former romantic partner's vehicle. And the University of Minnesota’s wastewater surveillance data shows COVID-19 levels are higher statewide than they’ve been since April 2023. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by …
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Early voting begins in Minnesota. Stillwater prison workers hospitalized after exposure to unknown substance
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The fall election has begun with early voting in Minnesota. Voters can fill out a ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 Election Day at a county or city office, or vote by mail. Nine workers at a Minnesota prison fell ill and were hospitalized Thursday after being exposed to unknown synthetic substances possessed by men who are incarcerated. Department of Cor…
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Today’s Song of the Day is “Love's Bitter Blow” from The Holy North. The Holy North will be performing at Project North Festival on Saturday, September 21. Song of the Day is supported by Summit Brewing Company.Minnesota Public Radio által
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Politics Friday: Know your ballot picks? It’s time to vote in Minnesota
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There are 46 days until Election Day, and that means the start of early voting in Minnesota – one of the first states where votes can get cast. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Secretary of State Steve Simon about the early voting process and the safeguards being taken to make sure the 2024 election runs smoothly and fairly across th…
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Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in August, but the state also added more than 14,000 jobs. The two statistics are part of an updated employment report released today by the Department of Employment and Economic Development. And early voting begins tomorrow across Minnesota for the 2024 general election. Those stories…
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Minnesota Now: Sept. 19, 2024
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A new report looks into thousands of emails from the Walz administration during a difficult time: the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police killing of Daunte Wright and the threat of a government shutdown. We talk to an investigative reporter about what they learned. We talk to a Minnesota man who found a surprising admission from former President Ric…
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Friday night lights are set to shine on football fields in high schools across Minnesota this week. Most teams have made it through their first few games and homecoming season is upon us. Retired KARE 11 anchor Randy Shaver has been following along since pre-season this summer. Since retiring from 41 years at KARE 11 in June, he is spending his tim…
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We all need a little help to get through life sometimes. From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series, we’ll hear some direct advice for us not-so-direct Minnesotans. Over-apologizing is so common in Minnesota, and in the Midwest generally, that it’s a favorite joke for comedian…
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A Minnesota man has made a discovery that sheds light on the history of United States drug policy. Former President Richard Nixon, who started the war on drugs, privately said that marijuana was not dangerous. “I know nothing about marijuana,” Nixon said in a recording from the Oval Office on March 6, 1973. “I know that it is not addictive and dang…
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Chances are you have heard a woman poking fun at a man in her life for having a cold and — let’s just say — not handling it very well. The idea has been parodied hundreds of times in standup performances and internet comedy sketches. But research shows there may be some biological and evolutionary factors that indeed make male and female experience…
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Talking Volumes: Edwidge Danticat on ‘We’re Alone’
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It was a celebration at St. Paul’s Fitzgerald Theater Tuesday night, as the 25th season of Talking Volumes launched with Haitian-born writer Edwidge Danticat. She joined host Kerri Miller on stage to talk about the vulnerability inherent in her new book of essays, “We’re Alone.” They also talked about the challenges facing the Haitian-American comm…
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The fall harvest: What to do with what you grew
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If you spent the summer tending to your garden and have more produce than you know what to do with, join a conversation about what to do with what you grew. MPR News host Emily Bright dives into ways to preserve, store and cook what came out of your garden or is abundant in farmers markets. Whether you’re a gardening pro or just trying your hand at…
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Emails reveal how Walz struggled to deal with unrest, reach consensus with critics after police killings
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As Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has stepped into the national spotlight, his rising star has brought national scrutiny, including questions about his tenure and policy decisions following high-profile police killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. Thousands of internal emails obtained by independent journalist T…
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Two big issues before the Minneapolis City Council are getting votes Thursday. One is funding for a downtown homeless shelter and another is extending a contract for a gunshot detection system system called ShotSpotter. And more than two dozen people were taken to hospitals Wednesday after a hay ride accident at a western Wisconsin apple orchard. T…
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Faith in Action - Michael O'Neill from Miracle Hunter
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Joanne Fox interviews Michael O'Neill. He is the host of Relevant Radio's The Miracle Hunter. He is the author of Exploring the Miraculous, 365 Days with Mary, and 20 Questions: Apparitions and Revelations. He has appeared on NBC’s Today, The Dr. Oz Show, Fox and Friends, EWTN, and a number of other radio programs. This episode of Faith in Action a…
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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here. Remembering the Great Hinckley Fire and those who saved lives Christine W…
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Today’s Song of the Day is “Thieves” from Sammy Rae & The Friends’ album Something For Everybody, out September 20. Sammy Rae & The Friends will be performing at Palace Theatre on Thursday, October 3. Song of the Day is supported by Summit Brewing Company.Minnesota Public Radio által
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Two rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible across Minnesota over the next couple of days. And in a recent message to families, Minneapolis Public Schools says measles has been identified in at least one of the district's schools. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…
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Minnesota Now: Sept. 18, 2024
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Minneapolis Public School families are facing news of a measles outbreak in the district. The state epidemiologist is here to explain how serious the outbreak is and how to stay healthy. And local lawmakers are tackling a childcare shortage in Duluth. Minnesota’s Haitian community is feeling the effects of false and offensive comments made by forme…
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The forthcoming season of theater in the Twin Cities is full of stage adaptations, including “Back to the Future” at the Orpheum and “Cabaret” at the Guthrie. Some people see adaptations as a cop-out, but MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi thinks some of the best works can come from adaptations. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the…
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With Twin Cities temperatures in the 80s all week, it seems more like Aug. 18, not Sept. 18. But there are signs of cooler air to come with the autumnal equinox approaching this Sunday. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about when we can expected cooler temperatures — and also to recap the beautiful…
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‘It’s part of who we are’: Traditional Mexican music has been celebrated for centuries in Minnesota
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Since Mexicans have been living in Minnesota, traditional Mexican has been an important part of sharing culture and celebrating tradition. In fact, Minnesota’s very first documented Mexican-born resident way back in the 1880s was a musician. Anthropologist Maya Santamaria has studied him and thousands of other Mexican-Minnesotan musicians throughou…
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‘This is affecting a lot of people in my community‘: Haitians in Minnesota stand strong amid hateful rhetoric
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The city of Springfield, Ohio, has spent the week on edge. Hospitals, colleges, city government buildings and public schools have received threats linked to false, racist claims that target the city’s Haitian population. Sen. J.D. Vance and former President Donald Trump repeated these claims on the campaign trail and in last week’s presidential deb…
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The impending closure of three large child care centers in Duluth is raising awareness of what parents and providers are calling a crisis situation in child care. The closures have left parents of about 200 children scrambling to find new care. But there’s already a shortage of around 1,000 child care slots in Duluth. Statewide, recent estimates pu…
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