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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

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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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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - The Pandemic Epicenter

The Pandemic Epicenter

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11/20/20 • 23 min

NYC Special Pathogens director Dr. Syra Madad discusses the steps for communities to avoid becoming COVID clusters amid a national resurgence.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - A Future Great Senate?

A Future Great Senate?

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05/19/20 • 33 min

Ira Shapiro, author of “Broken: Can the Senate Save Itself and the Country,” discusses the decline of the "world’s greatest deliberative body” and its potential return to courage and statesmanship.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - Constitutional Deadlock or Consensus?

Constitutional Deadlock or Consensus?

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05/02/20 • 25 min

New York Times Supreme Court correspondent Adam Liptak discusses the stakes of this term's High Court decisions.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - The Oldest Unamended Constitution in the World

The Oldest Unamended Constitution in the World

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02/01/21 • 28 min

Columbia Law's Center for Japanese Legal Studies director Nobuhisa Ishizuka discusses the prospects for reforming Japan's constitution and future of U.S.-Japan relations.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - Will Biden Stabilize the Climate?

Will Biden Stabilize the Climate?

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12/28/20 • 28 min

Penn State scientist and author Michael Mann discusses the new administration’s climate initiatives.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - The Manchin House Rules

The Manchin House Rules

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05/07/21 • 26 min

Washington Monthly and RealClearPolitics contributor Bill Scher discusses Joe Manchin's impact on lawmaking in the Biden era.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - Can Whistleblowers Still Create Societal Change?

Can Whistleblowers Still Create Societal Change?

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10/06/22 • 27 min

National Whistleblower Center executive director Siri Nelson discusses the historical and contemporary role of the whistleblower.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - Deradicalizing American Fundamentalists

Deradicalizing American Fundamentalists

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02/03/21 • 23 min

QAnon Anonymous cohost Jake Rockatansky discusses what motivates and how to deradicalize contemporary domestic fundamentalism.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - A Constitutional Convention in Chile

A Constitutional Convention in Chile

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02/01/21 • 20 min

Political scientist Patricio Navia discusses Chile's ongoing process to write a new constitution, campaign to secure economic rights, and transformation from authoritarianism to democracy.

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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner - A Republic, if the Supreme Court Says So

A Republic, if the Supreme Court Says So

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12/18/20 • 28 min

UC Davis constitutional scholar Carlton Larson discusses the future of the Supreme Court and the American Republic.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner have?

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner currently has 551 episodes available.

What topics does The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner cover?

The podcast is about News, Mind, Podcasts, Richard, Open and Pbs.

What is the most popular episode on The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner?

The episode title 'COVID’s Conquest of America' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner?

The average episode length on The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner released?

Episodes of The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner are typically released every 1 day, 16 hours.

When was the first episode of The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner?

The first episode of The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner was released on Jan 13, 2018.

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