The Open Mind
Hosted by Alexander Heffner, The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, the arts, and all realms of civic life. First broadcast in 1956, it explores challenges of the digital age, American politics and emerging issues. These conversations are a primary resource to the public, students, teachers, researchers, and archivists. (official site)
Featured Videos
How Gen Z Will Govern
02/27/2023 | 28m 53s
The Nonexistent Left and Right
02/22/2023 | 28m 26s
Are Polarized Resentments Calming?
02/13/2023 | 28m 34s
Making Politics Work Again
02/06/2023 | 28m 42s
Episodes
How Gen Z Will Govern
02/27/2023 | 28m 53s
The Nonexistent Left and Right
02/22/2023 | 28m 26s
Are Polarized Resentments Calming?
02/13/2023 | 28m 34s
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Specials
Literacy and Fake News
Special | 28m 1s
Dreams of the Heartland
Special | 27m 30s
Intelligence of Imagination
Special | 28m 26s
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