This season, “The Uncertain Hour” is looking at this thing we used to call employment: what happened to it, why it happened and what a workforce made up of “nonemployees” means for our future. - Listen to the latest episode - Subscribe now: Apple | Amazon Music | Spotify | Google | Sticher | RSS
As we all work to deepen our conversations on race, identity, social justice and reform, you can help MPR News bring dialogue, awareness and potential solutions to Minnesota’s persistent racial disparities. Join us for our latest discussion — In Focus: Locked Out – The Path from Incarceration to Inclusion. RSVP to reserve your free spot
For more than 100 years, 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' has been known as the Black National Anthem. But Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina believes it's time for it to be honored as the official National Hymn. - Listen Black History Month stream
Many variants of the coronavirus are circulating around the world, but scientists are primarily concerned about three. - P.1 Why scientists are very worried about the variant from Brazil
Citing venue size, functions and locations, as well as venue staffs' ability to manage large groups of people, music venues across the country have written to President Joe Biden to offer buildings and staff for vaccination work.
In December, people started getting vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a huge scientific accomplishment and important step in making it safe for us to hang out in person again. So how did scientists develop these vaccines so fast? And how did they test the vaccines to make sure they’re safe? And how do these mRNA vaccines work? The Brains On! Podcast has answers to all your questions, plus New York Times science journalist Apoorva Mandavilli explains what scientists have found out about how long immunity lasts to this new coronavirus. And Kara and Gilly are back with a cow-side chat about herd immunity. Plus: A new mystery sound and a Moment of Um that answers the question, "What would happen if the moon fell down onto earth?" Brains On! is an award-winning science podcast for kids and curious adults from American Public Media.
If you love the Rolling Stones, Mary Lucia has a documentary for you: 'Every Night's a Saturday Night: The Bobby Keys Story.' It's all about the Stones' legendary, Texas-born sax player.
The Minnesota Orchestra’s 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays. Listen at 8 p.m. this Friday for a heartfelt concert featuring music by Crespo, Herbert, Bach, and Dvorak.
With demand for COVID-19 vaccines outpacing the world's supplies, a frustrated public and policymakers want to know: How can we get a lot more, fast? But scaling up vaccine production is a slow and steady process. As one expert explains, it's not simply adding more water to the soup. - In your state How is the COVID-19 vaccination campaign going? - Tuesday Biden administration to boost vaccine supply amid shortages - APM Research Lab U.S. states are far behind COVID-19 vaccination goals
Now is the time of year to talk about seasonal affective disorder. The Current’s Wellness Wednesday guest on Jan. 27, 2021, Craig Sawchuk, is a clinical psychologist and co-chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Integrated Behavioral Health. Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 CST, host Jill Riley connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy — from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to voting and civic engagement. Looking for more resources and support? Visit Call to Mind, MPR's initiative to foster new conversations about mental health.