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The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner
Hosted by The Open Mind on PBS · EN
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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The Open Mind at 70
2w ago00:27:15Tap to summarizePBS correspondent and anchor emerita Judy Woodruff interviews Alexander Heffner about the history of "The Open Mind."
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Mayors of the World: Detroit
3w ago00:27:54Tap to summarizeOn the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mike Duggan.
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Mayors of the World: Miami
4w ago00:29:16Tap to summarizeOn the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Francis Suarez.
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Mayors of the World: Santiago
Jun 1000:27:43Tap to summarizeOn the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mario Desbordes.
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Mayors of the World: Toronto
Jun 300:27:45Tap to summarizeOn the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Olivia Chow.
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Mayors of the World: Atlanta
May 2700:29:04Tap to summarizeOn the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Andre Dickens.
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Mayors of the World: Athens
May 1900:29:14Tap to summarizeOn the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Haris Doukas.
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Mayors of the World: Lisbon
May 1400:28:59Tap to summarizeIn the premiere of “Mayors of the World,” a 70th anniversary Open Mind special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Carlos Moedas of Lisbon, Portugal.
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Why Whales Matter
Apr 2400:28:12Tap to summarizeBehavioral neuroscientist Eduardo Mercado discusses his discovery of whale songs and their social implications.
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Wild Wild Cities
Apr 1000:28:23Tap to summarizeGeographer Chris Fitch discusses his exploration of nature across global metropolises.
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