Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhen Father’s Day feels complicated
From missing a father to mourning a changed relationship or grieving the dad you never had, Father’s Day isn't joyful for everyone.
On Thursday, MPR …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
A Woodbury man's race to survive after cardiac arrest
Each minute after someone’s heart stops is a countdown towards death — nine in 10 people die if they experience a cardiac arrest outside a hospital. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Three commencement speakers share the advice they gave the Class of 2026
Commencement speeches are meant to mark an ending and a beginning. And the best ones offer wisdom that lasts beyond graduation day.
MPR News host Ang…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Minnesota needs more Black teachers
Minnesota's student population has grown significantly more diverse over the past few decades. Today, nearly 40 percent of the state's K-12 students …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What fuels political violence and how to prevent it
In the year since the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, concerns about political violence have continued to grow. MPR …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What to know about ticks and mosquitoes this summer
Summer in Minnesota means more time outdoors — and more encounters with ticks and mosquitoes.
While most bites are little more than an annoyance, thes…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Reflecting on the immigration enforcement surge and what comes next
This past Saturday marked five months since Renee Good was shot and killed on Jan. 7 in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Looking for work: Minnesota teens and the summer job market
Summer job season is here and many teens and young adults are looking for a chance to earn money, gain experience and build skills.
MPR News host Ange…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Power Pair: The mother-daughter duo behind Kobi Co. candle and wellness brand
Back in 2020, Kobi Gregory began making scented candles to cope with the stress of distance learning in high school. What started as a hobby quickly …
4 months ago
What you need to know about your cholesterol
One in 10 U.S adults age 20 and older has high cholesterol. And many people don’t even know they’re living it.
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with …
4 months ago