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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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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.
In Tucson, Arizona, Senator Mark Kelly and Alexander break bread over Sonoran hot dogs and then fly over the desert.
In Fayetteville, West Virginia, Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Alexander break bread over flapjacks and then visit America"s newest national park.
At her annual maple tapping, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Alexander break bread over homemade chicken a l"orange.
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.
In his boyhood home of Nashville, North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper and Alexander break bread over pulled pork plates and banana pudding.