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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.

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29:21

Will the Popular Vote Decide the Electoral College in...

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/10/05

National Popular Vote founder and chair Dr. John Koza discusses NPV's campaigns in states around the country and how to avoid the undemocratic outcomes of 2016 and 2000 in the future.

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24:40

The Pandemic in the Air

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/10/04

Portland State University Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science dean Richard Corsi discusses the newest developments in our understanding of airborne COVID transmission.

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25:32

The Dream Scenario of At-Home Testing and Treatment...

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/10/03

Physician-scientist and author Eric Topol discusses the radical steps required to contain and eliminate the pandemic in the United States.

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27:44

Is the Anti-Science Climate the Worst in U.S. History?

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/10/02

Kent State University epidemiologist Tara Smith discusses the pandemic and the condition of the public's scientific illiteracy and distrust.

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28:14

No Ballot Left Behind

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/10/01

BallotTrax president Steve Olsen discusses his service to help authenticate, track, and confirm receipt of absentee ballots.

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28:32

The President and the Debate from Hell

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/30

Sarah Kendzior and Harry Siegel discuss the first Biden-Trump presidential debate and whether democratic norms can be restored in the United States.

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26:54

Can a New Administration and Investment Reset...

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/29

Resolve to Save Lives CEO Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the short and long-term measures required to defeat the pandemic and enhance the U.S. public health infrastructure.

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28:00

Supercharging Antibodies for a COVID Vaccine

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/28

Yale University immunologist Akiko Iwasaki discusses the science of antibodies and creating an efficacious COVID vaccine.

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27:50

As Nevada Goes, So Goes the Nation?

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/28

The Nevada Independent editor Jon Ralston discusses the 2020 race, the campaign for its six Electoral College votes, and the attempt to delegitimize its voting process.

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20:26

The United States vs. Donald Trump

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/27

Georgetown University McCourt Chair Donald Moynihan discusses Trump's refusal to unblock Twitter users, the repercussions of anti-fact policymaking in the judiciary, and the future of truth and reconciliation for the United States.

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25:09

The Whistleblower vs. The People's Republic of Florida

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/26

COVID tracker Rebekah Jones discusses Florida's manipulation of pandemic data and the exhaustion of the public.

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23:14

Has Frontline COVID Preparedness Improved?

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/25

Doctor and medical leader Ranu Dhillon discusses responding to the pandemic in its current phase as we anticipate flu season.

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27:31

A Pandemic Without Borders

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/23

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières executive director Avril Benoit discusses the role of her organization in confronting a worldwide pandemic.

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27:14

Tactics to Save American Democracy

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/22

Former Senate staffer Adam Jentleson discusses how to preserve equilibrium on the Supreme Court and American Democracy.

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26:54

Will There Be a Legitimate 2020 Election?

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/21

Election security advocate Jennifer Cohn discusses the importance of a handmarked paper trail, independent election oversight, and being watchful of an authoritarian president and corrupt companies that would steal votes.

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24:34

Accountability at the Supreme Court

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/20

Trump Administration Accountability Project founder Robert DeNault discusses ensuring democratic representation on the Supreme Court.

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27:28

The Degeneration of Democracy in Belarus

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/18

PBS special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky discusses the decline of electoral integrity in Belarus and the protests for democratic rule.

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30:45

Preventing a Sham Election and Illegitimate Victory...

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/17

Former Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor discusses whether Republicans will embolden a sham election and illegitimate Trump victory declaration.

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31:27

Will Election Day End Trump's Lawbreaking?

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/16

U.S. House Impeachment Prosecutor and A CASE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE author Norm Eisen discusses if and when Trump will face legal accountability for lawbreaking.

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30:02

How the Hoosiers Vote

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2020/09/15

Indiana University American Democracy Project director Elizabeth Bennion discusses historical and contemporary electoral trends in Indiana politics.

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