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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner
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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Episodes
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.
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