Podcast Episodes

Strengthening support for foster youth in Minnesota

Minnesota’s foster care system is designed to protect children during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. So, what do young people in …

4 months ago

Celebrating Prince: The artist and his impact

For millions of fans around the world, Prince was a musical innovator. He blended rock, funk, pop, R&B and soul in ways that were uniquely his own.

F…

4 months ago

The role of a liberal arts education in a changing world

Rising costs, student debt and shifting workforce needs are putting more pressure on liberal arts colleges to demonstrate their value.

But some propo…

4 months, 1 week ago

Tell me something good: What brings you joy during stressful times?

For the past year, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about economic uncertainty, gun violence, war, divisive politics, suffering and fear.

Times are t…

4 months, 1 week ago

Author Laurie Hertzel revisits the ghosts of her Duluth childhood

What does it mean to grow up in a family haunted by a tragedy?

That’s one of the central themes in a new memoir by Laurie Hertzel, the former book re…

4 months, 1 week ago

The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

Whether you’re renting, trying to buy your first home, or making a move — many people are finding that affordable housing feels out of reach.

Minneap…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ebola outbreak in Africa raises global concern

The World Health Organization says it is deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the Ebola outbreak in Africa.

MPR News guest host Catharine Ri…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

'We stay the course.' Minnesota historians react to the push to patriotize history

Last March, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.”

It mandated a shift in how Ameri…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The rise of 'boomerang kids': Why some adults move back home and how to make it work for everyone

High rents. Student loans. A shifting job market. For a growing number of young adults, moving back home isn't a setback — it's a smart financial str…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Call to Mind: The Fifth Branch

Over the past decade, police in America have shot and killed 1,939 people who were in the middle of a mental health crisis. That’s 20 percent of all …

4 months, 3 weeks ago