Can you think of music that turned a good movie into a great one? Music composed for a film helps the script tell its story. It can reflect the pacing of a scene, emphasize a moment in the plot or build tension within the characters and their dialogue. When done right, it can strike a chord with the audience — making emotions stronger, deeper and s…

Talking about mental health can be difficult but it can help us understand some of the challenges and possible treatments. MPR News host Angela Davis shares some of her memorable conversations about mental health.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

The podcast Sold a Story explores how a generation of children has been taught to read based on a flawed idea. The consequences can be seen in the lives of millions of struggling students across the country. Over a third of Minnesota fourth graders cannot read at a basic level, according to scores released last month by the National Assessment of E…

 If you consider yourself a foodie, you’re in the right place. The restaurant scene in the Twin Cities feels like it’s always evolving, with new spots popping up, old favorites holding strong and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a food reporter from The Minnesota Star Tribune who has been on the front line…

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests continue the conversation about the Minneapolis Police Department and an ambitious effort led by the Police and Black Men Project.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

The Minneapolis Police Department has spent a lot of time in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It’s operating under a court-ordered agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights after investigators in 2022 found a pattern of racism in Minneapolis policing that violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act. In late December, MPD …

Last month, wildfires swept down from the hills around Los Angeles and blazed through entire city neighborhoods. Neary 17,000 buildings were destroyed, including the home of David Brancaccio. Brancaccio, the host of Marketplace Morning Report, is one of tens of thousands of people affected, who now face the uncertainty of recovery. What will insura…

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with retired professional soccer player, Tony Sanneh, about the programs his foundation has developed to empower young people to become the best version of themselves. Guest: Tony Sanneh is a retired professional soccer player and the founder and CEO of The Sanneh Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in St. Pa…

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Why is DEI getting ditched? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the moves President Donald Trump has taken to dismantle the federal government’s diversity and inclusion programs, what these programs do and how some private companies have responded. Guests: James Burroughs is the senior vice president o…

Plastic is everywhere, from synthetic clothing to take-out food containers. Now we know it’s also in our bodies. MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with a doctor and a researcher about microplastics and human health.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

In a wave of orders issued during the first week of his presidency, President Donald Trump started fulfilling his campaign promise to reshape how the U.S. approaches immigration. MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about the immigration directives and their impacts.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about living solo — how singles are rethinking their finances and redefining the way they live in a world that seems like it’s catered to couples.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about how the news media contributes to political polarization by stoking mistrust and reinforcing stereotypes.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory calling for expanding the warning label on alcohol to link it to an increased risk for some cancers.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with some of the voices behind Minnesota Public Radio’s alternative music station, The Current, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this week.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the latest developments in the negotiations for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

One year ago, St. Paul made history when it became the first major city in the U.S. to install an all-female city council. Just as remarkable: This group also makes up the youngest and most racially diverse council since St. Paul incorporated in 1854. Six of its seven members are women of color. All are 40 or younger. Related Links From Talking Sen…

The Earth’s hottest year in recorded history was 2024. The previous hottest year was 2023. MPR News guest host Emily Bright and her guests talk about climate change and possible ways to address it.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

The Minnesota Legislature will gavel-in a new session on Jan. 14 at noon, and MPR’s politics team is at the Capitol to cover it all. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the 2025 legislative session.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Twin Cities rapper and mindfulness instructor who says yoga saved his life.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

January is national Mentoring Month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how a mentor can support, guide and open opportunities for people of all ages.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about a new trend in home ownership — co-buying homes.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the different ways we express grief, what we can do to support people who are grieving and what can happen when we suppress grief.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

If you like to relax with a book, movie or TV show, you know there are many long lists of recommendations out there. It can be hard to know what’s really worth your time. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a bookseller and a pop culture critic to hear what they’re reading and watching.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio

It’s time to get ready for new things in 2025. But first you have to toss out the old. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about decluttering and getting organized.Oleh Minnesota Public Radio