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
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 of the Democratic Party, and what the cost of rent — and a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese — should be.
At the Museum of Memory and Human Rights, host Alexander Heffner interviews two-time Chile President and U.N. Secretary General candidate Michelle Bachelet.
At the Museum of Jewish Heritage, host Alexander Heffner interviews Elijah Wiesel, Yale University student, columnist, and grandson of Elie Wiesel.
On the "Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Henriette Reker.
On the "Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Stephan Keller
In Texas host Alexander Heffner interviews Mayor Patrick Payton.
MS NOW host and “The West Wing” executive producer Lawrence O'Donnell interviews Alexander Heffner about the history of "The Open Mind."
PBS correspondent and anchor emerita Judy Woodruff interviews Alexander Heffner about the history of "The Open Mind."
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mike Duggan.
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Francis Suarez.
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mario Desbordes.
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.
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