Best MSP Insider Podcasts (2025)

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MSP Growth Secrets: Unveiling the VCIO's True Role 53:32

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Are MSPs unknowingly setting themselves up for failure with their VCIO strategies? Dive into the often misunderstood role of VCIOs and uncover the truth behind strategic growth. Summary: Join us in this eye-opening episode as we explore the real impact of VCIOs on MSP growth. Brent Lacy shares invaluable insights from his vast experience in the ind…

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Minnesota Now: Nov. 6, 2025 56:01

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Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is one of many airports nationwide that has been forced to cancel flights starting Friday due to staff shortages amidst the government shutdown. We hear how upcoming travel plans may be impacted. Women go through a big physical and mental change in midlife, but experts think that menopause is not talked ab…

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New Twin Cities-based initiative helps authors self-publish books in Hmong 9:24

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Books written or translated into Hmong are relatively rare. It's estimated there are no more than 1,000 different book titles in Hmong. A new initiative called the Untamed Roots Collective is trying to change that in an effort to sustain and revitalize the language. This weekend, Untamed Roots Collective is launching self-published books in Hmong f…

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Professional Help: Help me cope with shorter days 6:54

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The sun came up at 6:59 a.m. Thursday morning in St. Paul and set around 4:54 p.m. in the afternoon. In this next installment of Professional Help, we get some advice for taking care of our mental health and adjusting to the darkest months of the year. Our ask: Help me cope with shorter days Our professional: Cecilia Bloomquist, the behavioral heal…

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Minneapolis conference puts menopause at center of the conversation 9:10

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Menopause is an often overlooked stage of life, but experts believe its impact on women’s lives deserves a lot more attention and research. A conference happening Thursday in Minneapolis is bringing together leaders, health care experts and advocates to bring midlife women’s health to the forefront. The conference is being put on by the local organ…

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Retiring Dan Gunderson on decades covering the Native community in northwest Minnesota 10:10

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MPR News reporter Dan Gunderson retires on Friday. He spent decades reporting Native American stories in the Fargo-Moorhead region. Dan has highlighted many community members from the White Earth Nation, including artists, tribal leaders and those working on land return efforts. He was at Standing Rock, reporting from the camp during the 2016 pipel…

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How the FAA flight reduction will impact MSP 8:38

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Starting Friday, airlines will cancel flights at busy airports across the country, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration directed airlines to cut traffic by 10 percent to keep travelers safe during the government shutdown. Air traffic controllers have been working without pay since October 1 a…

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112. Why Kyle Rand Believes Love is Greater Than Dementia 40:55

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In this heartfelt and visionary episode of Raising Tech, Matt Reiners welcomes his longtime friend and VR trailblazer, Kyle Rand, CEO and Co-founder of Rendever. From ice cream-fueled volunteer days to industry-shaping innovations, Kyle shares his deeply personal journey into senior living and how Rendever is redefining aging with virtual reality. …

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Minnesota Now: Nov. 5, 2025 54:48

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has won a third term. Frey took the win after officials counted the second round of ranked-choice ballots. In St. Paul, Kaohly Her had a historic win over incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter. We trace her path to victory. In Duluth, residents voted to pass "right to repair," a ballot initiative aimed at supporting renters. Ch…

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Inside the state office working to make Minnesota a movie-making hotspot 10:36

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The state of Minnesota has an office dedicated specifically to get movies made in the state. The Explore Minnesota Film office launched last year. Its staff are scouting locations across the state to help filmmakers bring their movies to life. Explore Minnesota Film Deputy Director Nell Lawrenz-Wareham joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share more …

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Actor, singer Santino Fontana reflects on Minnesota years as his new movie hits screens 8:20

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Before he was Prince Hans in "Frozen," Santino Fontana performed at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Now the Minnesota-trained actor stars alongside Martin Sheen in "Lost and Found in Cleveland," opening in theaters Friday. Fontana spoke with MPR’s Jacob Aloi about his path from the Guthrie to Hollywood — and his new film.…

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Wednesday weather: Snow in the forecast and the storm that sunk the Edmund Fitzgerald 5:00

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As Minnesota loses daylight and inches closer to winter, there’s a chance the week could end in snow. MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joined Minnesota Now with the forecast and some weather history. Fifty years ago next week, a storm on Lake Superior sunk the Edmund Fitzgerald.By Minnesota Public Radio

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Scottish prisons overcrowding crisis – featured interview 26:52

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Scottish prisons are creaking at the seams with inmates, and staff are bearing the brunt. Some prisoners are being released in a third “emergency” pressure release. Phil Fairlie of the Scottish Prison Officers Association joins us to explain what it’s like on the front line. We also look at the latest stories behind the headlines, including a glimm…

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Duluth voters approve ‘Right to Repair’ for tenants, over landlords’ concerns 8:16

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Voters in Duluth overwhelmingly passed a ballot initiative last night dubbed “Right to Repair.” It’s a first-of-its-kind law in Minnesota that allows tenants to make simple repairs to their rental units and then deduct the cost of those repairs from their rent payment. The initiative was extremely popular. It won with 69 percent of the votes. MPR N…

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New data shows state drug overdose deaths dip second year in a row 9:06

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New preliminary data out from the state shows that the number of fatal drug overdoses in Minnesota decreased by a quarter from 2023 to 2024. It's the second year in a row that overdose deaths dropped in the state, after a nearly 20-year uptick in Minnesota and nationwide.By Minnesota Public Radio

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Minnesota's housing stabilization program has ended. What happens to Minnesotans that used it? 8:43

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On Friday, the state of Minnesota ended its housing stabilization services program, which was intended to help people with disabilities find and maintain housing using federal Medicaid dollars. In August, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced the state would be ending the housing stabilization program after finding credible allegatio…

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Live from the polls on Election Day in Minnesota 11:02

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Tuesday is Election Day and polls are open until 8 p.m. across the state. On the ballot, there are a number of municipal races and referendums. Voters in a pair of Minnesota Senate districts have the potential to change party control of a closely divided chamber. Perhaps the most closely watched races are for mayor in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Incu…

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Minnesota Now: Nov. 3, 2025 53:55

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Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth has entered the Minnesota governor's race to take on DFL Governor Tim Walz, who is seeking a third-term. We'll hear how her entry changes the race with our politics correspondent Dana Ferguson. Counties and tribes have mobile crisis response teams, but how many Minnesotans know they exist? We'll learn more about…

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Minnesota United looks to sweep in Seattle, Vikings forge ahead with return of J.J. McCarthy 9:36

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Minnesota United could advance in the playoffs Monday night if they beat the Seattle Sounders. But it will be a difficult away match for the Loons, with Seattle often dominating on home turf. And the Vikings season took a positive turn, they beat the Detroit Lions 27 to 24 on Sunday. It was quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s first game back on the field i…

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Report: Guns confiscated in Minnesota schools have skyrocketed since 2020 10:23

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Data from the Minnesota Department of Education shows that the number of guns brought onto school grounds has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. That's what Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Mara Klecker and Jeff Hargarten found after looking at the numbers going back a quarter century. The data showed that of all the reports of guns in sc…

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Instead of calling 911 during a mental health crisis, advocates encouraging call to county 9:59

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A mental health advocacy group wants you to add a new contact to your phone: your county or tribal mobile crisis response team. These are mental health professionals who go to homes and other places in communities to help people in crisis. They also respond to some calls to 911 and 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. But Minnesota’s chapter of th…

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House Speaker Lisa Demuth launches Republican bid for Minnesota governor 8:32

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One year from Monday, Minnesota voters will choose a governor. Over the weekend, House Speaker Lisa Demuth declared her candidacy, which is a jolt to the Republican field. She held her first event as a candidate Monday. MPR News politics correspondent Dana Ferguson was there and joined Minnesota Now to talk about Demuth’s campaign and the landscape…

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111. Resident Exclusive- A Guide to Apple Health App 13:10

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In this episode, Alex Reckard, technician with the Parasol Alliance Tech@Home program, gives a practical, easy-to-follow walkthrough of the Apple Health app. Designed with senior users in mind, this episode explores how the app tracks vital wellness metrics like activity, sleep, heart rate, mindfulness, and more. Alex also breaks down the powerful …

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Minnesota Now: Oct. 30, 2025 55:21

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Fourteen Medicaid programs that provide support for Minnesotans with disabilities are being audited for fraud. We talk to a care provider about the impact this may have on people who rely on these services. Election day is coming up. We hear from the mayoral candidates in Minneapolis and St. Paul who took the debate stage at MPR News. We peak insid…

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Local podcast explores Minnesota's most haunted places year-round 9:22

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On Halloween, it is said the veil between the spirit world and the living world is at its thinnest. And spirits come alive. In Minnesota, there are plenty of haunts where ghosts are said to be lurking. A local podcast is dedicated to exploring Minnesota’s haunts and horrors year-round. Its hosts, Madeline Ramirez and Dan Laschansky, joined MPR News…

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Thank You, Stranger: Northeast Minneapolis community rallies around vandalized food co-op 4:48

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Minnesota Now’s series called “Thank You, Stranger” explores the small acts of kindness that make a big impact. A Minnesota food co-op was turned upside down this month by a theft that broke the store’s refrigeration system. In this week’s episode of Thank You, Stranger, Minnesota Now producer Ellen Finn spoke to Anne Gazzola, the manager of Eastsi…

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How a 'foreign exchange program' for state lawmakers is helping bring civility to the Capitol 9:55

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A first-in-the-nation program is pairing Democratic and Republican state lawmakers together to visit each other’s districts. Sponsored by the Citizens League, the program pairs lawmakers who seemingly have nothing in common in order to promote civility in politics. Rochester bureau reporter Catharine Richert attended one of these swaps for MPR News…