Join Tig Notaro on Thursday, April 8th at 6:30 CST for Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Nick Kroll. You may know Nick as the star and co-creator of Big Mouth. He is also the creator and star of The Kroll Show, the Oh, Hello Show, and The League. Tig and Nick will answer life’s trickiest questions, and you can enjoy the event from the comfort and safety of your home.
You can stay informed with MPR News coverage of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who’s charged in the killing of George Floyd, on your schedule. Here’s how Chauvin’s trial is unfolding. You can visit this link anytime that works for you to find background information and daily recaps. More: - Videos: Watch recordings of previous days in court - Trial FAQ: The charges, how to watch and more - What we know: About the jurors - Who's who: Key players in the Chauvin trial - Timeline: George Floyd's death, protests and Derek Chauvin's trial - In Front of Our Eyes: Listen to the podcast
Each weekday in April The Current pays tribute to a different Minnesotan artist in honor of Minnesota Music Month. You’ll hear Musicheads Essentials features that explore the lives and careers of artists like Poliça, Gaelynn Lea, and Sonny Knight, as well as tracks from their catalogs. See the schedule with features to plan your listening, and celebrate Minnesota Music Month with The Current!
In 2012 Peter Sagal traveled across the country by motorcycle with a film crew making a documentary for PBS called “Constitution USA.” Sagal was looking for answers to the question, “Does the Constitution have what it takes to keep up with modern America?” Somewhere along the way he learned the secret that makes our Constitution successful, why it has lasted, and why it very nearly failed. Sagal’s talk will connect Constitutional civics to everyday life. His straightforward approach, with a dash of humor, explains what the government under the Constitution can and cannot do for and to us. MPR News’ Tom Crann will be the host and moderator. Friday, April 9 7 p.m. CDT FREE Online Event: RSVP
Derek Chauvin’s then-supervisor David Pleoger’s testimony capped a day in court that included testimony from paramedics who believed George Floyd was dead at the scene yet still tried to revive him. Earlier the day, Floyd’s girlfriend, with laughter and tears, told of their life together and their addiction struggles. - Explainer Witnesses relive trauma, guilt over Floyd's death - Daily recaps How the trial is unfolding - NPR live blog The trial of Derek Chauvin
This annual award recognizes women who have made a significant contribution to the art form or inspired a nominator's appreciation for classical music. Marin Alsop is a powerful voice in the classical world and larger cultural scene, with her numerous contributions to the art form including innovation, leadership, and mentorship.
Charles McMillian, 61, testified Wednesday that he was trying to deescalate the increasingly tense situation between Floyd and the officers that led to Floyd's killing. Listen, watch, engage and share your questions with MPR News as we cover the trial of Derek Chauvin. Subscribe to SMS updates, our newsletters or to our podcasts, Minnesota Today and In Front of Our Eyes.
In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will go on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases—and the world will be watching. MPR News, 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. This podcast was created in collaboration with American Public Media. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, RSS or the podcast platform of your choice. Follow developments in the trial, community reaction and share your questions with MPR News.
In sometimes emotional testimony, one of the teens who took video of George Floyd’s arrest told the court Tuesday that she felt like she’d failed Floyd because she couldn’t intervene. “It was like he knew it was over for him,” another said. - Photos Prayers, calls for justice for Floyd as Chauvin trial starts - Who's who Key players in the Derek Chauvin trial - NPR live blog The Derek Chauvin trial
The most important trial in the country is happening now in Minnesota. But this is only part of the story. Join MPR News in partnership with Twin Cities Diversity in Practice for our latest In Focus event: A Trial and Minnesota’s Search for Equity and Healing. What have we learned about how BIPOC communities in Minnesota are experiencing these events differently from their white neighbors? How can that knowledge lead to greater empathy and ultimately progress on racial justice and equity? Angela Davis hosts a conversation with a panel of community experts about how Minnesotans are experiencing the trial and how we can move forward as neighbors. Wednesday, March 31 12 p.m. noon CST Online FREE: RSVP to reserve your free spot