Best MSP Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Target cutting hundreds corporate positions. Last Annunciation shooting victim released from hospital 5:41

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A state lawmaker is pushing for laws to protect students from inappropriate relationships in K-12 schools. Two Minnesota women pleaded guilty Tuesday in a scheme to defraud taxpayers by overbilling Medicaid for substance abuse treatment. Minneapolis police have arrested a person suspected of throwing two Molotov cocktails into an ice cream shop. It…

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Last hospitalized Annunciation shooting victim goes home 5:05

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The final victim of the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooting in Minneapolis was discharged from the hospital Thursday. 12-year-old Sophia Forchas was shot on August 27th in the mass shooting that left two dead and thirty injured. A Twin Cities man is the first defendant to plead guilty in a scheme to defraud a Medicaid housing assistanc…

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U.S. Cybersecurity Cuts, AI Breach Surge, and Small Business Optimism Plummets Amid Automation 14:20

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U.S. federal cybersecurity policy has regressed by approximately 13%, according to a report from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0. This decline is attributed to budget cuts and workforce reductions at key agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the State Department's Cyber Diplomacy Staff. The repor…

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Minnesota Supreme Court rules in favor of a transgender weightlifter in powerlifting lawsuit 5:03

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A state lawmaker is pushing for laws to protect students from inappropriate relationships in K-12 schools. Two Minnesota women pleaded guilty Tuesday in a scheme to defraud taxpayers by overbilling Medicaid for substance abuse treatment. Minneapolis police have arrested a person suspected of throwing two Molotov cocktails into an ice cream shop. It…

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas Launches, TeamViewer Integrates with Salesforce, and Serval Raises $47M 13:58

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OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser designed to compete with Google in the realm of online information searches. Initially available on macOS, the browser will soon expand to Windows, iOS, and Android, offering free access to all users at launch. The integration of core ChatGPT functionalities allows users to interact directly …

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Police arrest man suspected of throwing Molotov cocktails into Minneapolis ice cream shop 5:04

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A state lawmaker is pushing for laws to protect students from inappropriate relationships in K-12 schools. Two Minnesota women pleaded guilty Tuesday in a scheme to defraud taxpayers by overbilling Medicaid for substance abuse treatment. Minneapolis police have arrested a person suspected of throwing two Molotov cocktails into an ice cream shop. It…

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‘Starmer defends Israeli football thugs’, ‘Sarkozy in jail and things get worse for the dodgy Prince’ and finally, ‘Kaye Adams Pulled from Radio Scotland’ 1:00:38

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Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full episode with Listener questions and recommendations, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big LIght

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SMBs Boost Cybersecurity Spending but Lack Readiness; AWS Outage Highlights Knowledge Loss 14:20

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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are significantly increasing their spending on cybersecurity solutions, with managed detection and response (MDR) and network detection and response (NDR) expected to grow by 107% and 118%, respectively. However, despite this financial commitment, a recent study reveals that 83% of SMBs do not conduct formal…

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Hermantown data center rezoning; Sit-in at State Board of Investment 5:29

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A controversial proposed data center in northern Minnesota got some support last night, despite vocal community opposition. A group of people who want the state to cut financial ties to Israel held a sit-in at the Retirement Systems Building in St. Paul today. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Elena See. Musi…

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Guilty pleas expected in Medicaid housing program fraud case 4:59

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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Minneapolis teachers may hold strike vote 4:04

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Minneapolis teachers say they plan to vote this week on whether to authorize a strike, if they don’t reach an agreement with the district on a new contract. Users of some popular apps and social media platforms faced headaches as the result of an outage of Amazon Web Services. This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Kelly Bleyer. Theme music …

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Windows 11's AI Features, Salesforce's New IT Service, and Office 2016/2019 Sunset 16:07

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Microsoft is significantly enhancing Windows 11 by integrating artificial intelligence capabilities, transforming the PC experience into what the company calls the "AI PC." This new initiative allows users to interact with their computers using voice commands through a feature called CoPilot. With functionalities like CoPilot Actions, users can del…

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‘No Kings’ rallies held in Minneapolis, Duluth, Rochester and across Minnesota 5:18

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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AI's Impact on Human Agency: Navigating Governance, Ethics, and Productivity in Tech with Jacob Ward 26:45

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Jacob Ward, a technology journalist and author, delves into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI), human behavior, and social change. He shares insights from his extensive experience in technology journalism, including his time as editor-in-chief of Popular Science and a correspondent for NBC News. Ward emphasizes the concer…

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AI Adoption Stalls: MSPs Shift to Workflow Solutions Amid Vendor Consolidation and New Funding Models 41:37

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The podcast discusses the current state of AI adoption among Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and the challenges they face in delivering measurable results to clients. Despite significant investments in AI, many enterprises report no new revenue from these technologies, leading to a growing skepticism about their practical value. MSPs are now under…

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Hybrid Work Evolves: AI Boosts Productivity, But Young Workers Face Job Declines 15:43

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Hybrid work is evolving into a strategic approach for organizations, rather than disappearing. Recent data indicates that 43% of small and mid-sized businesses offered hybrid work options in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a slight decrease but still underscoring its significance in the modern workplace. Companies are focusing on enhancing th…

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Sexual assaults and carjackings each rose 5% in Minnesota 2024 4:17

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Government shutdown could affect food aid; MSP prepares for peak fall travel for MEA weekend 4:07

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Local and state food aid providers warn that there won't be enough money to pay for food assistance benefits if the federal government shutdown continues into next month. And today is one of the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport's busiest days of the fall... as the annual MEA break starts. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. …

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F5 Security Breach Prompts CISA Action, NIST AI Risks, SMBs Must Adapt, Apple Boosts Bug Bounty 14:24

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an emergency directive for federal agencies to update their F5 products following a significant breach where hackers accessed source code and undisclosed vulnerabilities. This incident, discovered in August, poses a serious risk to federal networks, as the threat actor could exp…

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SNAP program could run out of money by next month, affecting food security for thousands of Minnesotans 5:16

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AI Hype Peaks: Forrester's Predictions, G2's Success, and New Chip Wars with Apple & Intel 16:35

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Forrester's latest report indicates that the AI hype wave is reaching its peak, with many enterprises expected to delay a significant portion of their AI spending until 2027 due to challenges in proving return on investment (ROI). As a response to increasing regulatory complexities, 60% of Fortune 100 companies are anticipated to appoint heads of A…

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Effects of shutdown in Minnesota; Tribe sues 3M over pollution 4:12

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Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is starting to feel the impacts of the federal government shutdown. A northern Minnesota tribe is suing 3M over pollution from "forever chemicals." And wildland firefighting crews continue working to fully contain the Crosby Fire burning in a remote part of a state park on the North Shore.…

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‘Gaza’, ‘The SNP Conference’ and ‘Prince Andrew’ with David Pratt 25:21

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Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full episode with Listener questions and recommendations, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Leaders call on Legislature to repeal law prohibiting cities from enacting gun regulations 5:06

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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AI Revolutionizes IT Management, California Regulates Chatbots, and Windows 10 Hits End of Life 14:41

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AI is revolutionizing IT service management, significantly enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. A recent report indicates that AI has reduced ticket resolution times by an impressive 76%, allowing IT teams to focus on more complex issues. However, the rapid adoption of generative AI, particularly in high-stakes areas like mergers and …

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Gov. Tim Walz slams Trump administration's tariffs 3:46

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Gov. Tim Walz pushed back on the Trump administration's tariffs and the economic setbacks they're causing for Minnesota farmers Tuesday. On a call with other Democratic leaders, Walz said China -- a top trade partner with Minnesota -- is not buying soybeans from the state. The Crosby Fire in Northeast Minnesota is now 85 percent contained. This is …

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BCA takes over the maintenance of breathalyzer machines 5:33

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MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel 4:04

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Families traveling for the annual MEA school break this week might see delays at airports around the country, with impacts from the federal government shutdown. Volunteers have been working to remove an invasive species from the Whitefish Chain of Lakes north of Brainerd. The Crosby Fire is 70 percent contained as of Monday morning. Rain overnight …

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Minnesota exports dramatically fell nearly 20 percent in the spring 5:23

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Defending Against AI-Driven Email Threats: Insights from MSP Experts on Modern Security Challenges 56:19

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The Business of Tech Lounge features a discussion on the evolving landscape of email security, focusing on the modern threats that organizations face today. With email remaining the primary entry point for hackers, the conversation highlights how threats have shifted from simple spam to sophisticated attacks involving AI impersonation and social en…

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Wildfire update; University of Minnesota continues talks with potential med school partners 6:55

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Crews continue working to contain a wildfire that’s now burned more than 200 acres in a state park along Minnesota’s North Shore. And University of Minnesota administrators say they're continuing talks with health care companies about possible partnerships with its medical school. Its current partnership with Fairview is set to expire in 2026. Thos…

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AI's Memory Crisis: Hardware Costs Surge, Tech Hiring Booms, and Amazon Faces Inshittification 16:54

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AI's increasing demand for memory and storage is leading to a significant pricing crisis in the hardware market, with projections indicating that this situation could persist for the next decade. Analysts and manufacturers are warning of impending shortages of NAND and DRAM, essential components for solid-state drives and memory. The price of NAND …