13-05-2025
Tom Crann, MPR's longtime host of 'All Things Considered,' makes move to YourClassical MPR
Tom Crann said farewell to MPR News listeners on Friday, hosting his final episode of "All Things Considered" as he makes the move to YourClassical MPR.
Crann has been a familiar voice for Minnesota Public Radio listeners since he arrived at the public station in 1995 – initially as part of of parent company American Public Media's nationally syndicated classical music service Classical 24.
But he subsequently became known for his role on the news side, hosting current affairs show "All Things Considered" for the past 20 years, and also leading MPR News' election night coverage since 2012.
He will now be heard on 99.5FM YourClassical MPR, taking over the 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. slot that was formerly hosted by Steve Staruch, who is moving to a part-time role, hosting the 6 a.m.–10 a.m. on Mondays, and then filling in as and when needed.
Crann's first day at YourClassical MPR will be Monday, June 2. MPR News meanwhile is launching a national search for a new "All Things Considered" host, with various staff filling in until one is found.
Working in public radio since 1987, Crann came to St. Paul in 1995 when he was among the first announcers hired for the launch of Classical 24, American Public Media's nationally syndicated music service.
When he announced his pending move last month, Crann told MPR News: "That job was open, and it seemed to have my name on it. It's classical music for Minnesota in the afternoon, and I just thought it would be really nice thing to go back to."
