The Open Mind
Revisit expert discussions on the most important public affairs issues of the century.
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.
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.
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Four More Years of Social Media Failure
MIT scholar Sinan Aral on how to regulate social media to have a constructive impact.
Four More Years of Social Media Failure
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After 200K+ Dead, Vote For Your Life
Civil Rights leader and MSNBC’s Rev. Al Sharpton on the mobilization of Black voters.
After 200K+ Dead, Vote For Your Life
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American Autocracy
