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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Democratic Insecurity in America
“Hiding in Plain Sight” author Sarah Kendzior discusses how to reverse authoritarianism.
Democratic Insecurity in America
![Post-Sedition Politics and Pandemic Policies]()
Post-Sedition Politics and Pandemic Policies
Political scientist Rachel “the doc” Bitecofer on democracy and economic relief.
Post-Sedition Politics and Pandemic Policies
![Saving Democracy, One Tweet and Organizer at a Time]()
Saving Democracy, One Tweet and Organizer at a Time
MeidasTouch cofounders Ben Meiselas and Brett Meiselas on strategies to save democracy.
Saving Democracy, One Tweet and Organizer at a Time
The Open Mind is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN.
