The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

Cheeseheads and Milkpeople 22.08.2024 27:33 ↓

At Marieke Gouda farm in rural Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Alexander break bread over fondue and curds; then tour the plant. 

The City of Orioles 15.08.2024 28:37 ↓

At Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Alexander break bread over stadium concessions at a baseball game.

Gaming the Future 14.08.2024 28:06 ↓

Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses her new book "Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World."

Words to Preserve Democracy 09.08.2024 27:54 ↓

Planet Word founder Ann Friedman and executive director Nikki Sertsu discuss their Washington DC museum. 

The Future of Reproductive Freedom 02.08.2024 27:45 ↓

University of Oregon sociologist Krystale Littlejohn discusses the post-Roe climate in the United States. 

Campus on Edge…Civics to the Rescue 29.07.2024 28:02 ↓

University of Denver chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway discuss speech and protest.

Ranchers for America 28.07.2024 28:52 ↓

In downtown Buffalo, Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon and Alexander break bread over steak and potatoes at The Historic Occidental Hotel. 

A Bridge from Alaska to the Nation 11.07.2024 28:54 ↓

At the annual renewable energy fair in Chena Hot Springs, Senator Lisa Murkowski and Alexander break bread over salmon burgers, halibut, and scallops; then take a nature walk. 

Courage in Flight (Season Premiere | Breaking Bread) 04.07.2024 28:09 ↓

In Tucson, Arizona, Senator Mark Kelly and Alexander break bread over Sonoran hot dogs and then fly over the desert.

Country Pancakes and Country Roads 04.07.2024 47:48 ↓

In Fayetteville, West Virginia, Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Alexander break bread over flapjacks and then visit America's newest national park.

Christmas Every Morning 03.07.2024 44:26 ↓

At Tomasita’s restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Alexander break bread over red and green chile enchiladas and then hike a trail.

Cooking in the House of Blaine 03.07.2024 43:33 ↓

At her annual maple tapping, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Alexander break bread over homemade chicken a l'orange.

Governing and BBQ 02.07.2024 47:04 ↓

In his boyhood home of Nashville, North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper and Alexander break bread over pulled pork plates and banana pudding. 

God and Thai in Utah 01.07.2024 50:06 ↓

At Sara Thai Kitchen in Salt Lake City, Governor Spencer Cox and Alexander break bread over spicy seafood and vegetables. 

The Soul of New Jersey 28.06.2024 50:04 ↓

At Blueprint Cafe in Newark, Senator Cory Booker and Alexander break bread over vegan chicken and waffles and then toss a football.

Where Theodore Roosevelt Lives 28.06.2024 46:14 ↓

In the North Dakota badlands, Governor Doug Burgum and Alexander break bread over homegrown bison, potatoes, and strawberries.

A Mexican Restaurant in Oklahoma 27.06.2024 34:34 ↓

At San Marcos restaurant in Oklahoma City, Governor Kevin Stitt and Alexander break bread over carne asada tacos. 

Elk Fajitas in the Desert 27.06.2024 36:47 ↓

At the Elena Gallegos Open Space in Albuquerque, Senator Martin Heinrich and Alexander break bread over homemade elk fajitas.

Baskets and Burgers 26.06.2024 47:49 ↓

At the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo, South Dakota, Senator John Thune and Alexander play basketball and then break bread over cheeseburgers. 

The Alternative of Indigenous Economics 03.06.2024 28:24 ↓

University of Arizona economist Ronald Trosper discusses the Native American tradition. 

Peacekeeping at Home 28.05.2024 28:21 ↓

Civic leader David McCullough III discusses the mission of the American Exchange Project.

Surveillance, Truckers, and You 20.05.2024 28:31 ↓

Privacy expert Karen Levy discusses the future of workplace surveillance. 

Decency in Decline 13.05.2024 28:29 ↓

Author Alexandra Hudson discusses her new book "The Soul of Civility."

American Amnesia 06.05.2024 28:16 ↓

Documentarian David France discusses his HBO documentary "How to Survive a Pandemic."

The Origin of the FDA Mandate 12.02.2024 28:27 ↓

Novelist Jennifer Vanderbes discusses the secret history of thalidomide in America.