The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

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

Political scientist Rachel “The Doc” Bitecofer discusses nationalizing the argument for democracy and economic relief. 

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.

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.

Lincoln Project cofounder Rick Wilson discusses the strategy to beat the Jim Crow Caucus in 2022. 

Romano's Stromboli's Peter Romano discusses his family's creation of the stromboli, its inter-generational heritage, and labor challenges during the pandemic.  

Scientist Hilda Bastian discusses how well—or not—the various disparate vaccines will work together to eradicate the global pandemic. 

Chef Arnaldo Richards discusses his Houston-based Picos Restaurant, the Mexican heritage of his culinary artistry, and American unity.

First Amendment lawyer Ari Cohn discusses the legal and political significance of Section 230 and the campaign to reform or abolish it.

QAnon Anonymous founding producer Julian Feeld discusses the future of domestic terrorism and conspiracy theories.

MeidasTouch cofounders Ben Meiselas and Brett Meiselas discuss the digital messaging and grassroots organizing to save democracy. 

Russia and KGB expert Amy Knight discusses opposition leader Navalny's courage and political calculus, the forming protest movement, and possibility of regime change.  

The American Prospect executive editor David Dayen discusses the Democratic majority's strategy and the inevitability of abolishing the filibuster to advance an agenda.

Lincoln Project cofounder Steve Schmidt discusses how to save our democracy from conservatives-turned-fascistic autocrats. 

Pietisserie founder Jaynelle St. Jean discusses the craft of pie-making and urgency of new PPP relief for small businesses.

Juice Joint cofounders Lanice Wilson and Renee Sellers discuss opening and operating a distinctive health service during the pandemic and their recommendations for the new administration.

Constitutional Accountability Center president Elizabeth Wydra discusses how the Biden administration and Congress can protect the rule of law. 

Consumer Reports CEO Marta Tellado discusses how to make Big Tech more accountable, transparent, and protective of democracy. 

Politico correspondent Kyle Cheney discusses the new Congress's unprecedented 24 hours impeachment and the outlook for its first 100 days.

Renowned constitutional scholar Larry Tribe discusses the unprecedented second impeachment of Donald Trump and how conviction can be most effectively prosecuted in a trial. 

Disinformation researcher Claudia Flores-Saviaga discusses whether bad actors can continue to hold hostage social media despite recent account bans and suspensions. 

QAnon Anonymous cohost Travis View discusses the convergence of extremist groups in the Capitol insurrection.

Diplomatic editor and Just Security editorial board member Laura Rozen discusses how the Biden-Harris administration can restore America's image in the world after a coup attempt and domestic terrorist attack. 

Atlanta Journal Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein discusses  pro-democracy conservatives of Georgia,  Stacey Abrams's galvanizing power, an anticipated  gubernatorial rematch of 2022, and state electoral practices in 2020 vs. 2018. 

2020 Bernie Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir discusses recovering from the Trump era and the transition to the Biden-Harris administration.