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.
![Dystopia for Realists]()
“Humankind” author and historian Rutger Bregman on hope for a prosocial society.
Dystopia for Realists
![Army of the Decent]()
Lincoln Project’s John Weaver on holding people in power accountable to their oaths.
Army of the Decent
![The Pandemic’s Prophet]()
Pulitzer Prize winning science journalist Laurie Garrett on predicting COVID-19
The Pandemic’s Prophet