Podcast Episodes

Call to Mind: Immigration and the Challenge to Belong

Immigration in the United States has reached historic numbers. More than 50 million people born in other countries now call the United States home.

Mi…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Call to Mind: The Reason for Sleep

We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. And not because we’re lazy. Every living creature sleeps, from cats to dolphins, and even fruit flies…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Call to Mind: Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Mental Health

Every day we hear concerning news about the human costs of climate change. Severe storms and wildfires can lead to housing instability. Air pollution…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Call to Mind: The Strain of Stress

Americans are stressed. And what many people are concerned about seems to have escalated and changed. There are the usual personal stressors like mon…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber on what goes into forecasting the weather

A weather forecast can shape your whole day — from what to wear and when to exercise, to whether to make dinner plans for the patio. And when severe…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

A new advocate steps in as Minnesota's mental health needs rise

Nearly one in five Americans rate their mental health and emotional well-being as poor, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

In Minne…

5 months ago

MPR News arts reporters on covering Minnesota music, theater and the arts

The arts aren’t just something extra — they’re a central part of how people in Minnesota connect with each other and experience their communities.

Tw…

5 months ago

Inside the newsroom: How journalists make the call during breaking news

Over the past year, Minnesota has been at the center of several major breaking news events.

From the assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and the…

5 months ago

What's next for DEI? How to make workplaces more inclusive of everyone

What's next for DEI?

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders to reverse federal policies around diversity…

5 months ago

Annunciation Catholic school's long road to healing

On Aug. 27, 2025, a shooter stood outside of Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis and opened fire through the stained glass windows…

5 months, 1 week ago