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.
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Bernie Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir on recovering from the Trump era
Recovery for America
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When Will Vaccines Eradicate the American Pandemic?
UCSF Medicine chair Dr. Robert Wachter on the impact of emerging COVID-19 vaccines.
When Will Vaccines Eradicate the American Pandemic?
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Fred Nadis on his new book “Star Settlers” on those “… Out to Conquer the Universe.”
To Infinity and Beyond
