The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

Updated: 16 Jun 2025 • 524 episodes
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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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16 Jun 2025 • EN

Cures and Shams

Investigative journalist Charles Piller discusses his new book "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s.”

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09 Jun 2025 • EN

The Sleeping in Humanity

Science writer Lynne Peeples discusses her book "The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms."

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02 Jun 2025 • EN

The Rehabilitated Citizen

Full Citizens Coalition James Jeter discusses the voting rights of system-impacted people.

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27 May 2025 • EN

American Redemption

Redemption Project of Washington legal counsel Jeffrey Ellis discusses sentencing reform.

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19 May 2025 • EN

Deep in the Heart of Texas

Texas Defender Service executive director Burke Butler discusses the legal system in the second most populous state.

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13 May 2025 • EN

Knowing the Nocturnal

New York Times bestselling author Leigh Ann Henion discusses her book "Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark."

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