'The Open Mind' explores why mayors matter to democracy

from In the Moment · host Lori Walsh

Perhaps no public servant is more able to enact change than the local mayor. But mayors across the world have various degrees of authority, autonomy, and acuity. Alexander Heffner set out to learn more about the "Mayors of the World" for "The Open Mind" on PBS.

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