MPR News with Kerri Miller

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Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.

Recent Episodes
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    Mar 14, 2025 – 00:51:15
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    Mar 7, 2025 – 00:54:12
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    Feb 28, 2025 – 00:50:51
  • Lindsay Chervinsky’s new book ‘Making the Presidency’ teaches us about the past and present
    Feb 21, 2025 – 00:53:07
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    Feb 7, 2025 – 00:53:47
  • In her new memoir, Sarah Hoover offers an unflinching take on the first year of motherhood
    Jan 31, 2025 – 00:52:37
  • Histories collide at the dawning of a new age in ’The New Internationals’
    Jan 24, 2025 – 00:57:32
  • On the brink of the inauguration, historians reflect on America's trajectory
    Jan 17, 2025 – 00:51:31
  • Naturalist Robin Wall Kimmerer on her new book, ‘The Serviceberry’
    Jan 10, 2025 – 00:57:32
  • Why some college students aren’t reading books
    Jan 3, 2025 – 00:51:46
  • Christopher Bollen unleashes ‘Havoc’ with his new thriller
    Dec 27, 2024 – 00:56:22
  • A bereaved single father navigates a new path forward in ‘I Will Do Better’
    Dec 20, 2024 – 00:51:29
  • In her new book, journalist Brigid Schulte asks what if work wasn’t such a grind?
    Dec 13, 2024 – 00:52:07
  • The gut's curious history
    Dec 6, 2024 – 00:53:31
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    Nov 22, 2024 – 00:48:00
  • Helen Scales advocates for the ocean in ‘What the Wild Sea Can Be’
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:58:55
  • Richard Powers brings to life the death of the world’s oceans in ‘Playground’
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:51:00
  • Talking Volumes: Kate DiCamillo
    Nov 1, 2024 – 01:48:08
  • Unsung Americans with Minnesota‘s own Sharon McMahon
    Oct 25, 2024 – 00:56:44
  • American democracy requires that we ’be architects, not arsonists’
    Oct 18, 2024 – 00:51:30
  • Novelist Kevin Barry writes an Irish western with ‘The Heart in Winter’
    Oct 11, 2024 – 00:30:24
  • Talking Volumes: Louise Erdrich on ‘The Mighty Red’
    Oct 4, 2024 – 01:31:07
  • Talking Volumes: Alice Hoffman on ’When We Flew Away’
    Sep 27, 2024 – 01:16:22
  • Rural Voice: How rural communities thrive as immigrants put down roots
    Sep 24, 2024 – 01:10:37
  • Talking Volumes: Edwidge Danticat on ‘We’re Alone’
    Sep 19, 2024 – 01:30:00
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    Sep 16, 2024 – 01:18:05
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    Sep 13, 2024 – 00:57:29
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    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:23:28
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    Sep 6, 2024 – 00:51:34
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    Aug 30, 2024 – 00:56:45
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    Aug 30, 2024 – 00:57:50
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    Aug 16, 2024 – 00:52:02
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    Aug 2, 2024 – 00:50:19
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    Jul 26, 2024 – 00:51:45
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    Jul 19, 2024 – 00:51:30
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    Jul 12, 2024 – 00:50:30
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    Jun 28, 2024 – 00:50:30
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    Jun 14, 2024 – 00:57:19
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    Jun 7, 2024 – 01:24:22
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  • Lea Carpenter explores what happens when the business of spying gets personal
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Recent Reviews
  • e85gal
    Happy to have this podcast
    I miss hearing Kerri Miller more often. And Tom Weber too. I do like Angela Davis’ show but also miss the former hosts.
  • APFineday
    Insightful and well read
    Thanks so much for the insightful questions and conversation which are based on the perceptions of well read and thoughtful readers
  • MnReview
    defund MPR
    biased leftist garbage, these democrat activists need to be defunded
  • Trace off
    Too biased!
    I know it’s harder than ever to find unbiased reporting and conversation, I guess I just have high expectation for a “public” funded organization. One star is far more generous than this public personality deserves. I vote to defund biased reporting and Leftist leaning conversations that our tax dollars fund. What a joke Kerri Miller, maybe it’s time to take a look inward and make some much needed reflections!! I will never support this biased nonsense again! I truly hope this show goes in the trash where it belongs!
  • Muslim vvvvvvv vvvvvvv vv
    Extraordinary journalism
    Kerri & her team are amazing at providing unbiased journalism about critical issues facing the world today. Wish we had another 1000 like them.
  • Thunderforge
    Informative and a joy to listen to
    The topics are varied, the guests are wonderful, and the callers provide new perspectives that expand the discussion. A wonderful podcast for anyone who wants to expand their understanding on complex ideas.
  • Davesuda
    Long time listener
    I agree with most of the concerns about the new format but Kerri is one of the best interviewers out there. She asks follow-up questions and knows what points matter. Even the book interviews ( I am not a big reader) can be insightfull. Given her background as a political reporter I am not suprised about that focus. I wish the enviormental news would focus more on the science and how we know this but they are covering the basic points and that puts them ahead of the curve. Ken is always great, I follow him too! Tom Webber is okay. I feel he is not asseritive enough to follow through on interview questions and keep things on point.
  • weglanator
    Always great, but far too much political coverage in an election year
    I always enjoy the in-depth coversations and the expert guests on Kerri's show. Always well researched and well presented, so I have subscribed. However, during this election year there is far too much political coverage and there is not nearly enough time spent on other topics. I'd love to turn on the radio and listen to a story without commentary on the presidential candidates, but alas. Election coverage fatigue! I wish they would put all the political commentary on a separate podcast and keep it there.
  • PapaBearBigJohn
    topnmotch coverage
    Kerri's selection of topics is so spot-on! every weekday, most people will find stuff theyre interested in of two out of the three, at least. It's also one of the few podcasts I'm promtpted to write to on a regular basis.
  • Mpls000111
    Biased
    She offers her opinion as fact - poor journalism
  • Lungujv
    Great stuff!
    ...and I would really appreciate it if you could add the duration of each segment, as well as the name and brief background on the guests who appear. Keep up the great work!
  • Mon Scot
    Great content but.....
    Far too disjointed for podcasts. Miss longer focussed discussions of Midmorning which are also more podcast friendly.
  • Gringa65
    Cut the News Breaks and Fund Raising
    Used to like to listen to Midmorning while exercising. Still great content, but now multiple news breaks which are useless when it is a podcast. Also, frustrating to have to skip thru all the fundraising pitches
  • Neyd34
    Use to be better
    Not a fan of the new format, it just not as podcast friendly, I prefered longer discussions.
  • Judyinstpaul
    Excellent addition!
    Finally, a way to listen AFTER work!!
  • mnromanticguy
    Great show
    Kerri always has an informative show!
  • cavalrycom
    Broad Range of Current Topics
    Love this podcast. So many important topics discussed in depth.
  • Julie in MN
    Intelligent, thorough coverage of topics. NPR listeners will love this podcast.
    Balanced, well-researched interviews with industry/research experts, authors, scientists. Wide variety of topics. NPR listeners with an interest in in-depth news will love this podcast.
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