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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner
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The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across media, politics, technology, the arts and all realms of civic life.
Episodes
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The Art and Science Nexus
Coauthors Janani Balasubramanian and Natalie Gosnell discuss their book "Art-Science Undisciplined: A Playbook for Transformative Collaboration"
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Digital and IRL Relations
Author Hanna Kozlowska discusses her forthcoming book "U Up? An Intimate History of Online"
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Constructive Political Discourse
Constructive Dialogue Institute executive director Caroline Mehl discusses strategies to inform effective political discourse
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Mayors of the World: New York City — Mamdani and Heffner at FDR Four Freedoms Park
At Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, host Alexander Heffner interviews Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani. In the ongoing special "Mayors of the World," Mayor Mamdani and Heffner discuss the civic and cultural life of New York, his administration's major initiatives, the legacy of FDR and future…
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Michelle Bachelet at the Museum of Memory and Human Rights
At the Museum of Memory and Human Rights, host Alexander Heffner interviews two-time Chile President and U.N. Secretary General candidate Michelle Bachelet.
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Wiesel and Heffner: The Conversation Continues
At the Museum of Jewish Heritage, host Alexander Heffner interviews Elijah Wiesel, Yale University student, columnist, and grandson of Elie Wiesel.
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Mayors of the World: Cologne
On the "Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Henriette Reker.
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Mayors of the World: Düsseldorf
On the "Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Stephan Keller
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Mayors of the World: Midland
In Texas host Alexander Heffner interviews Mayor Patrick Payton.
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The Open Mind at 70: Part II
MS NOW host and “The West Wing” executive producer Lawrence O'Donnell interviews Alexander Heffner about the history of "The Open Mind."
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The Open Mind at 70
PBS correspondent and anchor emerita Judy Woodruff interviews Alexander Heffner about the history of "The Open Mind."
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Mayors of the World: Detroit
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mike Duggan.
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Mayors of the World: Miami
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Francis Suarez.
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Mayors of the World: Santiago
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mario Desbordes.
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Mayors of the World: Toronto
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Olivia Chow.
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Mayors of the World: Atlanta
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Andre Dickens.
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Mayors of the World: Athens
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Haris Doukas.
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Mayors of the World: Lisbon
In the premiere of “Mayors of the World,” a 70th anniversary Open Mind special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Carlos Moedas of Lisbon, Portugal.
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Why Whales Matter
Behavioral neuroscientist Eduardo Mercado discusses his discovery of whale songs and their social implications.
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Wild Wild Cities
Geographer Chris Fitch discusses his exploration of nature across global metropolises.
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A World Without Politicians
Yale University political scientist Hélène Landemore discusses her groundbreaking new book "Politics Without Politicians."
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Art in 2026
Taos's Harwood Museum executive director Juniper Leherissey discusses the legacy and future of art.
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When We Care About Climate—and Not
Climate experts Ellen Prager and Dave Jones discuss perceptions and realities about the weather.
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Discovering Dinosaur Extinction and the Atom Bomb
"Collisions" author Alec Nevala-Lee discusses his landmark biography of physicist Luis Alvarez.
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Freedom, Inflation, and Deflation
MIT scholar Yasheng Huang discusses the inflation landscape in China versus the United States and the Needham Question.
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Which Sex Is Stronger?
"The Stronger Sex" author Starre Vartan discusses the latest research on women's mental and physical capacities.
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From Russia With...
In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, financier and human rights advocate Bill Browder discusses the future of Russia and Putin. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.
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Democracy in the Global South
In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, South Africa Public Protector Thuli Madonsela discusses the nation's constitution and economy. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing...
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Social Media as Insidious and Predatory Manipulation
In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa discusses digital disinformation networks. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.
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Classroom 4
"A Wall Is Just a Wall" author Reiko Hillyer discusses an innovative teaching model.
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Counsel on the Law
Attorney Mark Zauderer discusses key legal and constitutional issues.
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The Clerk of the Court
"The Jailhouse Lawyer" coauthors Sophie Cull and Calvin Duncan discuss the campaign for justice reform.
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The Retroactivity Dilemma
FAMM senior counsel Mary Price discusses one of the most salient issues in American justice reform.
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Crypto or Perish?
Venture capitalist Tim Draper discusses the future of the crypto industry and currencies.
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Missionaries, Vigilantes & Public Safety
Investigative journalist Ross Halperin discusses his debut book "Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land."
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How to Overcome a Liberal Arts Backlash
St. John's College president J. Walter Sterling discusses the meaning and nomenclature of the liberal arts.
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Copaganda and Feartopia
Civil Rights Corps executive director Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book "Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News."
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What Does A Tariff-Driven Economy Mean?
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president emeritus Robert Kaplan discusses the historical and contemporary U.S. economy.
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The Vagina Business
"The Vagina Business" author Marina Gerner discusses long overdue innovation in women's reproductive health.
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Tokyo Vice and Virtue
Investigative reporter Jake Adelstein discusses the Japanese government, yakuza, and fight against corruption.
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The Ruins of Winner-Take-All Governance and the Democratic Party's Dark Age
"Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop" author Lee Drutman discusses the urgency of electoral reform.
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The Future of American Education
GWU president emeritus Stephen Trachtenberg discusses the future of American education.
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The Big Bang and Us
Science journalist Dan Levitt discusses his book "What's Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner."
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The Threat to Discovery
University of Wisconsin Institute for Discovery director Jo Handelsman discusses threats to scientific research.
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Cures and Shams
Investigative journalist Charles Piller discusses his new book "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s.”
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The Sleeping in Humanity
Science writer Lynne Peeples discusses her book "The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms."
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The Rehabilitated Citizen
Full Citizens Coalition James Jeter discusses the voting rights of system-impacted people.
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American Redemption
Redemption Project of Washington legal counsel Jeffrey Ellis discusses sentencing reform.
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Deep in the Heart of Texas
Texas Defender Service executive director Burke Butler discusses the legal system in the second most populous state.
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Knowing the Nocturnal
New York Times bestselling author Leigh Ann Henion discusses her book "Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark."
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