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Minnesota Public Radio

Programs/Content

APMG cancels ‘In the Dark’ podcast, cuts 10 positions

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 8, 2022

“We are no longer able to sustain support of In the Dark and we are immediately beginning to explore opportunities to find a new home — either for the entire enterprise, outside of APMG or for the talented journalists, within APMG,” a spokesperson said.

American Public Media

Reorganization at American Public Media Group combines APM, MPR 

By Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | March 11, 2022

Dave Kansas will leave his position as president of American Public Media as part of the restructuring.

Programs/Content

New funding expands reach of public radio’s hip-hop/R&B format

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | October 19, 2021

Stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Jackson, Miss., will join the CPB-supported Urban Alternative format with the goal of reaching new listeners.

System/Policy

After union win, staffers at MPR’s The Current seek to address ‘identity crisis’

By Cinnamon Janzer, Freelance Contributor | December 22, 2020

Current and former employees of the Triple A station say they’re troubled by a lack of staff diversity and a clear mission statement, as well as “tension between who we are and who we’re allowed to be.”

Programs/Content

MPR receives $250,000 grant to expand community engagement

By Spencer Nusbaum, Former Editorial Intern | November 17, 2020

MPR plans to hire a community engagement officer and hold diversity trainings for newsroom staff.

System/Policy

Staffers at The Current, Classical MPR look to unionize

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | September 25, 2020

The efforts come amid personnel controversies and calls for change within the broader organization.

Programs/Content

Garrett McQueen exits Classical 24 after disagreements over changing playlists

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | September 11, 2020

McQueen was the sole Black host on the syndicated music service.

System/Policy

APM/MPR eliminates 28 positions, ends ‘Live From Here’

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | June 16, 2020

The organization is also ending the podcast “The Hilarious World of Depression.”

Programs/Content
Brian Lehrer hosts

WNYC, MPR call-in show gauges nation’s response to police protests

By Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | June 2, 2020

The program aired on 342 stations across the country.

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