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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.

news & politics

All Episodes

27:51

Wikipedia's Survival and Resilience

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/11/12

Wikimedia leader Rebecca MacKinnon discusses the future of the encyclopedia platform.

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28:30

Peace Policies

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/11/04

Win Without War director Sara Haghdoosti discusses strategies for counterproliferation.

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28:21

The Great Buildup

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/10/28

Carnegie Endowment fellow Tong Zhao discusses central and rogue nuclear powers of Asia.

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28:05

Unwinding the Doomsday Clock

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/10/21

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists CEO Rachel Bronson discusses a potential nuclear event.

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28:21

Counterproliferation and De-escalation in the Middle...

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/10/15

Arms Control Association nonproliferation policy director Kelsey Davenport discusses Iran.

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27:24

The Reverend Senator

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/10/04

In his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, Senator Raphael Warnock and Alexander break bread over chicken and waffles (and crab cake benedict); then visit his childhood home.

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27:33

In the Land of Eisenhower

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/10/03

In Hays, Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran and Alexander break bread over chili and milkshakes; then visit the local library.

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28:41

Dreams of Aloha

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/10/02

At her favorite local restaurant, Senator Mazie Hirono and Alexander break bread over Japanese fare; then visit the Honolulu high school from which she graduated.

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27:30

Fiesta in Pueblo

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/09/30

At the first-ever food hall in Pueblo, Colorado, Governor Jared Polis and Alexander break bread over a smorgasbord of hot chicken, roast beef, and ramen.

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28:27

The Pursuit of Tranquility: How Many Times Do You...

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/09/05

American fighter pilot Amy McGrath discusses U.S. security policies.

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28:21

Accountability and Disarmament

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/09/04

Project on Managing the Atom researcher Mariana Budjeryn discusses the Russia-Ukraine war.

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27:41

Pigs and Pistols

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/08/28

At Pillen Family Farms, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Alexander break bread over pork sandwiches; then practice skeet shooting.

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28:30

Energy to Peace

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/08/26

Oppenheimer Project founder Charles Oppenheimer discusses his grandfather's legacy and nuclear counterproliferation.

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27:33

Cheeseheads and Milkpeople

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/08/22

At Marieke Gouda farm in rural Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Alexander break bread over fondue and curds; then tour the plant.

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28:37

The City of Orioles

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/08/15

At Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Alexander break bread over stadium concessions at a baseball game.

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28:06

Gaming the Future

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/08/14

Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses her new book "Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World."

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27:54

Words to Preserve Democracy

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/08/09

Planet Word founder Ann Friedman and executive director Nikki Sertsu discuss their Washington DC museum.

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27:45

The Future of Reproductive Freedom

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/08/02

University of Oregon sociologist Krystale Littlejohn discusses the post-Roe climate in the United States.

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28:02

Campus on Edge…Civics to the Rescue

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/07/29

University of Denver chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway discuss speech and protest.

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28:52

Ranchers for America

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner ·

2024/07/28

In downtown Buffalo, Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon and Alexander break bread over steak and potatoes at The Historic Occidental Hotel.

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