The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner
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
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Olivia Chow.
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Andre Dickens.
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Haris Doukas.
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.
Behavioral neuroscientist Eduardo Mercado discusses his discovery of whale songs and their social implications.
Geographer Chris Fitch discusses his exploration of nature across global metropolises.
Taos's Harwood Museum executive director Juniper Leherissey discusses the legacy and future of art.
Yale University political scientist Hélène Landemore discusses her groundbreaking new book "Politics Without Politicians."
Climate experts Ellen Prager and Dave Jones discuss perceptions and realities about the weather.
"Collisions" author Alec Nevala-Lee discusses his landmark biography of physicist Luis Alvarez.
MIT scholar Yasheng Huang discusses the inflation landscape in China versus the United States and the Needham Question.
"The Stronger Sex" author Starre Vartan discusses the latest research on women's mental and physical capacities.
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.
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 issues.
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.
"A Wall Is Just a Wall" author Reiko Hillyer discusses an innovative teaching model.
Attorney Mark Zauderer discusses key legal and constitutional issues.
"The Jailhouse Lawyer" coauthors Sophie Cull and Calvin Duncan discuss the campaign for justice reform.
Venture capitalist Tim Draper discusses the future of the crypto industry and currencies.
FAMM senior counsel Mary Price discusses one of the most salient issues in American justice reform.
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