The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:16:10 -0400 https://www.theopenmind.com en ©2023 WNET, All Rights Reserved. yes cf4f5102-3b5c-5871-8e0c-9f8106f447f7 WNET episodic no The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across media, politics, technology, the arts and all realms of civic life. Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Open Mind on PBS https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dm2rvdncriupe6gjkbypzvwjnsdo?.jpg The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner https://www.theopenmind.com wnet,thirteen,open,mind,richard,heffner,pbs,alexander,heffner,open,mindThe Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across media, politics, technology, the arts and all realms of civic life.The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across media, politics, technology, the arts and all realms of civic life. Wild Wild Cities Wild Wild Cities Geographer Chris Fitch discusses his exploration of nature across global metropolises.

]]> Geographer Chris Fitch discusses his exploration of nature across global metropolises.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18995701 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1703 full false WNETGeographer Chris Fitch discusses his exploration of nature across global metropolises. A World Without Politicians A World Without Politicians Yale University political scientist Hélène Landemore discusses her groundbreaking new book "Politics Without Politicians."

]]> Yale University political scientist Hélène Landemore discusses her groundbreaking new book "Politics Without Politicians."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18945556 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1708 full false WNETYale University political scientist Hélène Landemore discusses her groundbreaking new book "Politics Without Politicians." Art in 2026 Art in 2026 Taos's Harwood Museum executive director Juniper Leherissey discusses the legacy and future of art.

]]> Taos's Harwood Museum executive director Juniper Leherissey discusses the legacy and future of art.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18945539 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1648 full false WNETTaos's Harwood Museum executive director Juniper Leherissey discusses the legacy and future of art. When We Care About Climate—and Not When We Care About Climate—and Not Climate experts Ellen Prager and Dave Jones discuss perceptions and realities about the weather.

]]> Climate experts Ellen Prager and Dave Jones discuss perceptions and realities about the weather.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18881747 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1706 full false WNETClimate experts Ellen Prager and Dave Jones discuss perceptions and realities about the weather. Discovering Dinosaur Extinction and the Atom Bomb Discovering Dinosaur Extinction and the Atom Bomb "Collisions" author Alec Nevala-Lee discusses his landmark biography of physicist Luis Alvarez.

]]> "Collisions" author Alec Nevala-Lee discusses his landmark biography of physicist Luis Alvarez.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18843092 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1701 full false WNET"Collisions" author Alec Nevala-Lee discusses his landmark biography of physicist Luis Alvarez. Freedom, Inflation, and Deflation Freedom, Inflation, and Deflation MIT scholar Yasheng Huang discusses the inflation landscape in China versus the United States and the Needham Question.

]]> MIT scholar Yasheng Huang discusses the inflation landscape in China versus the United States and the Needham Question.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18803671 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1713 full false WNETMIT scholar Yasheng Huang discusses the inflation landscape in China versus the United States and the Needham Question. Which Sex Is Stronger? Which Sex Is Stronger? "The Stronger Sex" author Starre Vartan discusses the latest research on women's mental and physical capacities.

]]> "The Stronger Sex" author Starre Vartan discusses the latest research on women's mental and physical capacities.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18763156 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1711 full false WNET"The Stronger Sex" author Starre Vartan discusses the latest research on women's mental and physical capacities. From Russia With... From Russia With... In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, financier and human rights advocate Bill Browder discusses the future of Russia and Putin. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. 

]]> In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, financier and human rights advocate Bill Browder discusses the future of Russia and Putin. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18670367 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1650 full false WNETIn a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, financier and human rights advocate Bill Browder discusses the future of Russia and Putin. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.  Democracy in the Global South Democracy in the Global South In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, South Africa Public Protector Thuli Madonsela discusses the nation's constitution and economy. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

]]> In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, South Africa Public Protector Thuli Madonsela discusses the nation's constitution and economy. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18625044 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1710 full false WNETIn a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, South Africa Public Protector Thuli Madonsela discusses the nation's constitution and economy. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. Social Media as Insidious and Predatory Manipulation Social Media as Insidious and Predatory Manipulation In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa discusses digital disinformation networks. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

]]> In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa discusses digital disinformation networks. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18585319 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1699 full false WNETIn a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa discusses digital disinformation networks. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose annual summit maps solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. Classroom 4 Classroom 4 "A Wall Is Just a Wall" author Reiko Hillyer discusses an innovative teaching model.

]]> "A Wall Is Just a Wall" author Reiko Hillyer discusses an innovative teaching model.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18547636 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1688 full false WNET"A Wall Is Just a Wall" author Reiko Hillyer discusses an innovative teaching model. Counsel on the Law Counsel on the Law Attorney Mark Zauderer discusses key legal and constitutional issues.

]]> Attorney Mark Zauderer discusses key legal and constitutional issues.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18520016 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1710 full false WNETAttorney Mark Zauderer discusses key legal and constitutional issues. The Clerk of the Court The Clerk of the Court "The Jailhouse Lawyer" coauthors Sophie Cull and Calvin Duncan discuss the campaign for justice reform.

]]> "The Jailhouse Lawyer" coauthors Sophie Cull and Calvin Duncan discuss the campaign for justice reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-18472114 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500 1703 full false WNET"The Jailhouse Lawyer" coauthors Sophie Cull and Calvin Duncan discuss the campaign for justice reform. The Retroactivity Dilemma The Retroactivity Dilemma FAMM senior counsel Mary Price discusses one of the most salient issues in American justice reform.

]]> FAMM senior counsel Mary Price discusses one of the most salient issues in American justice reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17951301 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1704 full false WNETFAMM senior counsel Mary Price discusses one of the most salient issues in American justice reform. Crypto or Perish? Crypto or Perish? Venture capitalist Tim Draper discusses the future of the crypto industry and currencies.

]]> Venture capitalist Tim Draper discusses the future of the crypto industry and currencies.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17951288 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1705 full false WNETVenture capitalist Tim Draper discusses the future of the crypto industry and currencies. Missionaries, Vigilantes & Public Safety Missionaries, Vigilantes & Public Safety Investigative journalist Ross Halperin discusses his debut book "Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land."

]]> Investigative journalist Ross Halperin discusses his debut book "Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17933428 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1698 full false WNETInvestigative journalist Ross Halperin discusses his debut book "Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land." How to Overcome a Liberal Arts Backlash How to Overcome a Liberal Arts Backlash St. John's College president J. Walter Sterling discusses the meaning and nomenclature of the liberal arts.

]]> St. John's College president J. Walter Sterling discusses the meaning and nomenclature of the liberal arts.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17850015 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1711 full false WNETSt. John's College president J. Walter Sterling discusses the meaning and nomenclature of the liberal arts. Copaganda and Feartopia Copaganda and Feartopia Civil Rights Corps executive director Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book "Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News."

]]> Civil Rights Corps executive director Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book "Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17798408 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1699 full false WNETCivil Rights Corps executive director Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book "Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News." What Does A Tariff-Driven Economy Mean? What Does A Tariff-Driven Economy Mean? Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president emeritus Robert Kaplan discusses the historical and contemporary U.S. economy.

]]> Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president emeritus Robert Kaplan discusses the historical and contemporary U.S. economy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17798187 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400 1708 full false WNETFederal Reserve Bank of Dallas president emeritus Robert Kaplan discusses the historical and contemporary U.S. economy. The Vagina Business The Vagina Business "The Vagina Business" author Marina Gerner discusses long overdue innovation in women's reproductive health.

]]> "The Vagina Business" author Marina Gerner discusses long overdue innovation in women's reproductive health.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17575343 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1695 full false WNET"The Vagina Business" author Marina Gerner discusses long overdue innovation in women's reproductive health. Tokyo Vice and Virtue Tokyo Vice and Virtue Investigative reporter Jake Adelstein discusses the Japanese government, yakuza, and fight against corruption.

]]> Investigative reporter Jake Adelstein discusses the Japanese government, yakuza, and fight against corruption.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17540685 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1709 full false WNETInvestigative reporter Jake Adelstein discusses the Japanese government, yakuza, and fight against corruption. The Ruins of Winner-Take-All Governance and the Democratic Party's Dark Age The Ruins of Winner-Take-All Governance and the Democratic Party's Dark Age "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop" author Lee Drutman discusses the urgency of electoral reform.

]]> "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop" author Lee Drutman discusses the urgency of electoral reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17502406 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1702 full false WNET"Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop" author Lee Drutman discusses the urgency of electoral reform. The Future of American Education The Future of American Education GWU president emeritus Stephen Trachtenberg discusses the future of American education.

]]> GWU president emeritus Stephen Trachtenberg discusses the future of American education.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17461954 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1663 full false WNETGWU president emeritus Stephen Trachtenberg discusses the future of American education. The Big Bang and Us The Big Bang and Us Science journalist Dan Levitt discusses his book "What's Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner."

]]> Science journalist Dan Levitt discusses his book "What's Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17423770 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1657 full false WNETScience journalist Dan Levitt discusses his book "What's Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner." The Threat to Discovery The Threat to Discovery University of Wisconsin Institute for Discovery director Jo Handelsman discusses threats to scientific research.

]]> University of Wisconsin Institute for Discovery director Jo Handelsman discusses threats to scientific research.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17382523 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1708 full false WNETUniversity of Wisconsin Institute for Discovery director Jo Handelsman discusses threats to scientific research. Cures and Shams Cures and Shams Investigative journalist Charles Piller discusses his new book "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s.”

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

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17346753 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1676 full false WNETInvestigative journalist Charles Piller discusses his new book "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s.” The Sleeping in Humanity The Sleeping in Humanity Science writer Lynne Peeples discusses her book "The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms."

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

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17308586 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1694 full false WNETScience writer Lynne Peeples discusses her book "The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms." The Rehabilitated Citizen The Rehabilitated Citizen Full Citizens Coalition James Jeter discusses the voting rights of system-impacted people.

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

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17268295 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1704 full false WNETFull Citizens Coalition James Jeter discusses the voting rights of system-impacted people. American Redemption American Redemption Redemption Project of Washington legal counsel Jeffrey Ellis discusses sentencing reform.

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

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17234046 Tue, 27 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1672 full false WNETRedemption Project of Washington legal counsel Jeffrey Ellis discusses sentencing reform. Deep in the Heart of Texas Deep in the Heart of Texas Texas Defender Service executive director Burke Butler discusses the legal system in the second most populous state.

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

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17191359 Mon, 19 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1654 full false WNETTexas Defender Service executive director Burke Butler discusses the legal system in the second most populous state. Knowing the Nocturnal 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."

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

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17148575 Mon, 12 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1682 full false WNETNew York Times bestselling author Leigh Ann Henion discusses her book "Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark." Demonetizing the Prison Industry Demonetizing the Prison Industry Worth Rises founder Bianca Tylek discusses the campaign to demonetize the prison industrial complex.

]]> Worth Rises founder Bianca Tylek discusses the campaign to demonetize the prison industrial complex.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17103274 Mon, 05 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1650 full false WNETWorth Rises founder Bianca Tylek discusses the campaign to demonetize the prison industrial complex. Life Beyond Us Life Beyond Us Science journalist Jaime Green discusses her book "The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos."

]]> Science journalist Jaime Green discusses her book "The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17059312 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1671 full false WNETScience journalist Jaime Green discusses her book "The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos." A Memory of Political Violence A Memory of Political Violence Chicago Project on Security & Threats founder Robert Pape discusses January 6th's legacy.

]]> Chicago Project on Security & Threats founder Robert Pape discusses January 6th's legacy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-17014951 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1708 full false WNETChicago Project on Security & Threats founder Robert Pape discusses January 6th's legacy. The Politicization of Everything The Politicization of Everything TYT Network CEO Cenk Uygur discusses the second Trump administration, Democratic Party, and future of populism.

]]> TYT Network CEO Cenk Uygur discusses the second Trump administration, Democratic Party, and future of populism.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16979551 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1711 full false WNETTYT Network CEO Cenk Uygur discusses the second Trump administration, Democratic Party, and future of populism. The Case for Bipartisan Justice Reform The Case for Bipartisan Justice Reform FWD.us executive director Zoë Towns discusses the path to bipartisan justice reform.

]]> FWD.us executive director Zoë Towns discusses the path to bipartisan justice reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16933372 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1702 full false WNETFWD.us executive director Zoë Towns discusses the path to bipartisan justice reform. Demolishing the Monopoly to Inflation Complex Demolishing the Monopoly to Inflation Complex Economic Security Project president Natalie Foster discusses antitrust policies.

]]> Economic Security Project president Natalie Foster discusses antitrust policies.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16892942 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1669 full false WNETEconomic Security Project president Natalie Foster discusses antitrust policies. The Great Climate Migrations and Fortifications The Great Climate Migrations and Fortifications Author Abrahm Lustgarten discusses how future environmental conditions will impact U.S. states and cities.

]]> Author Abrahm Lustgarten discusses how future environmental conditions will impact U.S. states and cities.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16851448 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1692 full false WNETAuthor Abrahm Lustgarten discusses how future environmental conditions will impact U.S. states and cities. Stopping Nuclear Inevitability Stopping Nuclear Inevitability Counterproliferation leader Emma Belcher discusses reversing the likelihood of nuclear war.

]]> Counterproliferation leader Emma Belcher discusses reversing the likelihood of nuclear war.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16812315 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400 1680 full false WNETCounterproliferation leader Emma Belcher discusses reversing the likelihood of nuclear war. The Future of Human Rights – Part II The Future of Human Rights – Part II "Liberty Paradox" author David Kinley discusses the pursuit and meaning of liberty.

]]> "Liberty Paradox" author David Kinley discusses the pursuit and meaning of liberty.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16768480 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1691 full false WNET"Liberty Paradox" author David Kinley discusses the pursuit and meaning of liberty. The Future of Human Rights – Part I The Future of Human Rights – Part I "Liberty Paradox" author David Kinley discusses the pursuit and meaning of liberty.

]]> "Liberty Paradox" author David Kinley discusses the pursuit and meaning of liberty.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16728519 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1712 full false WNET"Liberty Paradox" author David Kinley discusses the pursuit and meaning of liberty. Compassion and Renewal Compassion and Renewal The Omowale Project leader Emani Davis discusses healing system-impacted people.

]]> The Omowale Project leader Emani Davis discusses healing system-impacted people.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16523487 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0500 1694 full false WNETThe Omowale Project leader Emani Davis discusses healing system-impacted people. Regressive and Inhumane Regressive and Inhumane Illinois Prison Project Jennifer Soble discusses opportunities for back-end justice reform.

]]> Illinois Prison Project Jennifer Soble discusses opportunities for back-end justice reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16476429 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1697 full false WNETIllinois Prison Project Jennifer Soble discusses opportunities for back-end justice reform. Clemency for America Clemency for America Legal scholar Mark Osler discusses the justice solution of clemency.

]]> Legal scholar Mark Osler discusses the justice solution of clemency.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16433139 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0500 1711 full false WNETLegal scholar Mark Osler discusses the justice solution of clemency. The Public Defense The Public Defense Civil rights attorney Scott Hechinger discusses the state of public defenders in America.

]]> Civil rights attorney Scott Hechinger discusses the state of public defenders in America.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16390927 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1703 full false WNETCivil rights attorney Scott Hechinger discusses the state of public defenders in America. A Parole to Possibility Pipeline A Parole to Possibility Pipeline Louisiana Parole Project founder Andrew Hundley discusses his personal journey in the justice system.

]]> Louisiana Parole Project founder Andrew Hundley discusses his personal journey in the justice system.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16355534 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1692 full false WNETLouisiana Parole Project founder Andrew Hundley discusses his personal journey in the justice system. State Constitutional Imperatives State Constitutional Imperatives State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry discusses state constitutions.

]]> State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry discusses state constitutions.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16332038 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1700 full false WNETState Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry discusses state constitutions. Ending Mass Incarceration on the Back End Ending Mass Incarceration on the Back End Sentencing Project research director Nazgol Ghandnoosh discusses mass incarceration data.

]]> Sentencing Project research director Nazgol Ghandnoosh discusses mass incarceration data.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16289078 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1709 full false WNETSentencing Project research director Nazgol Ghandnoosh discusses mass incarceration data. Tree Policy Tree Policy Scientist Lauren Oakes discusses environmental conservation.

]]> Scientist Lauren Oakes discusses environmental conservation.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16247826 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1708 full false WNETScientist Lauren Oakes discusses environmental conservation. The State of American Justice The State of American Justice Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discusses his prescriptions for reform.

]]> Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discusses his prescriptions for reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16208064 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1703 full false WNETEqual Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discusses his prescriptions for reform. What’s Next for America? What’s Next for America? “The West Wing” actress Melissa Fitzgerald discusses President Bartlet-inspired activism.

]]> “The West Wing” actress Melissa Fitzgerald discusses President Bartlet-inspired activism.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16170713 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1636 full false WNET“The West Wing” actress Melissa Fitzgerald discusses President Bartlet-inspired activism. Generation Refrigerant Generation Refrigerant Gastropod host Nicola Twilley discusses her new book “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves.”

]]> Gastropod host Nicola Twilley discusses her new book “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves.”

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16130958 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0500 1673 full false WNETGastropod host Nicola Twilley discusses her new book “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves.” Wikipedia's Survival and Resilience Wikipedia's Survival and Resilience Wikimedia leader Rebecca MacKinnon discusses the future of the encyclopedia platform.

]]> Wikimedia leader Rebecca MacKinnon discusses the future of the encyclopedia platform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16095475 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500 1671 full false WNETWikimedia leader Rebecca MacKinnon discusses the future of the encyclopedia platform. Peace Policies Peace Policies Win Without War director Sara Haghdoosti discusses strategies for counterproliferation.

]]> Win Without War director Sara Haghdoosti discusses strategies for counterproliferation.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16047350 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1710 full false WNETWin Without War director Sara Haghdoosti discusses strategies for counterproliferation. The Great Buildup The Great Buildup Carnegie Endowment fellow Tong Zhao discusses central and rogue nuclear powers of Asia.

]]> Carnegie Endowment fellow Tong Zhao discusses central and rogue nuclear powers of Asia.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-16005500 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1701 full false WNETCarnegie Endowment fellow Tong Zhao discusses central and rogue nuclear powers of Asia. Unwinding the Doomsday Clock Unwinding the Doomsday Clock Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists CEO Rachel Bronson discusses a potential nuclear event.

]]> Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists CEO Rachel Bronson discusses a potential nuclear event.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15962972 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1685 full false WNETBulletin of the Atomic Scientists CEO Rachel Bronson discusses a potential nuclear event. Counterproliferation and De-escalation in the Middle East Counterproliferation and De-escalation in the Middle East Arms Control Association nonproliferation policy director Kelsey Davenport discusses Iran.

]]> Arms Control Association nonproliferation policy director Kelsey Davenport discusses Iran.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15927826 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:00:00 -0400 1701 full false WNETArms Control Association nonproliferation policy director Kelsey Davenport discusses Iran. The Reverend Senator The Reverend Senator In his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, Senator Raphael Warnock and Alexander break bread over chicken and waffles (and crab cake benedict); then visit his childhood home. 

]]> In his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, Senator Raphael Warnock and Alexander break bread over chicken and waffles (and crab cake benedict); then visit his childhood home. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15868977 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1713 full false WNETIn his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, Senator Raphael Warnock and Alexander break bread over chicken and waffles (and crab cake benedict); then visit his childhood home.  In the Land of Eisenhower In the Land of Eisenhower In Hays, Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran and Alexander break bread over chili and milkshakes; then visit the local library.

]]> In Hays, Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran and Alexander break bread over chili and milkshakes; then visit the local library.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15865782 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 1653 full false WNETIn Hays, Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran and Alexander break bread over chili and milkshakes; then visit the local library. Dreams of Aloha Dreams of Aloha At her favorite local restaurant, Senator Mazie Hirono and Alexander break bread over Japanese fare; then visit the Honolulu high school from which she graduated.

]]> At her favorite local restaurant, Senator Mazie Hirono and Alexander break bread over Japanese fare; then visit the Honolulu high school from which she graduated.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15856770 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1721 full false WNETAt her favorite local restaurant, Senator Mazie Hirono and Alexander break bread over Japanese fare; then visit the Honolulu high school from which she graduated. Fiesta in Pueblo Fiesta in Pueblo At the first-ever food hall in Pueblo, Colorado, Governor Jared Polis and Alexander break bread over a smorgasbord of hot chicken, roast beef, and ramen.

]]> At the first-ever food hall in Pueblo, Colorado, Governor Jared Polis and Alexander break bread over a smorgasbord of hot chicken, roast beef, and ramen.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15845177 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0400 1650 full false WNETAt the first-ever food hall in Pueblo, Colorado, Governor Jared Polis and Alexander break bread over a smorgasbord of hot chicken, roast beef, and ramen. The Pursuit of Tranquility: How Many Times Do You Need To Blow Up The World? The Pursuit of Tranquility: How Many Times Do You Need To Blow Up The World? American fighter pilot Amy McGrath discusses U.S. security policies. 

]]> American fighter pilot Amy McGrath discusses U.S. security policies. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15704159 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0400 1707 full false WNETAmerican fighter pilot Amy McGrath discusses U.S. security policies.  Accountability and Disarmament Accountability and Disarmament Project on Managing the Atom researcher Mariana Budjeryn discusses the Russia-Ukraine war.

]]> Project on Managing the Atom researcher Mariana Budjeryn discusses the Russia-Ukraine war.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15698518 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0400 1701 full false WNETProject on Managing the Atom researcher Mariana Budjeryn discusses the Russia-Ukraine war. Pigs and Pistols Pigs and Pistols At Pillen Family Farms, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Alexander break bread over pork sandwiches; then practice skeet shooting.

]]> At Pillen Family Farms, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Alexander break bread over pork sandwiches; then practice skeet shooting.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15658729 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1661 full false WNETAt Pillen Family Farms, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Alexander break bread over pork sandwiches; then practice skeet shooting. Energy to Peace Energy to Peace Oppenheimer Project founder Charles Oppenheimer discusses his grandfather's legacy and nuclear counterproliferation.

]]> Oppenheimer Project founder Charles Oppenheimer discusses his grandfather's legacy and nuclear counterproliferation.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15645859 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1710 full false WNETOppenheimer Project founder Charles Oppenheimer discusses his grandfather's legacy and nuclear counterproliferation. Cheeseheads and Milkpeople Cheeseheads and Milkpeople At Marieke Gouda farm in rural Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Alexander break bread over fondue and curds; then tour the plant. 

]]> At Marieke Gouda farm in rural Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Alexander break bread over fondue and curds; then tour the plant. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15626005 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1653 full false WNETAt 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 The City of Orioles At Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Alexander break bread over stadium concessions at a baseball game.

]]> At Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Alexander break bread over stadium concessions at a baseball game.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15589647 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1717 full false WNETAt Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Alexander break bread over stadium concessions at a baseball game. Gaming the Future Gaming the Future Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses her new book "Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World."

]]> Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses her new book "Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15585158 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1686 full false WNETNeuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses her new book "Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World." Words to Preserve Democracy Words to Preserve Democracy Planet Word founder Ann Friedman and executive director Nikki Sertsu discuss their Washington DC museum. 

]]> Planet Word founder Ann Friedman and executive director Nikki Sertsu discuss their Washington DC museum. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15558450 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1674 full false WNETPlanet Word founder Ann Friedman and executive director Nikki Sertsu discuss their Washington DC museum.  The Future of Reproductive Freedom The Future of Reproductive Freedom University of Oregon sociologist Krystale Littlejohn discusses the post-Roe climate in the United States. 

]]> University of Oregon sociologist Krystale Littlejohn discusses the post-Roe climate in the United States. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15521633 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1665 full false WNETUniversity of Oregon sociologist Krystale Littlejohn discusses the post-Roe climate in the United States.  Campus on Edge…Civics to the Rescue Campus on Edge…Civics to the Rescue University of Denver chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway discuss speech and protest.

]]> University of Denver chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway discuss speech and protest.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15493519 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1682 full false WNETUniversity of Denver chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway discuss speech and protest. Ranchers for America Ranchers for America In downtown Buffalo, Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon and Alexander break bread over steak and potatoes at The Historic Occidental Hotel. 

]]> In downtown Buffalo, Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon and Alexander break bread over steak and potatoes at The Historic Occidental Hotel. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15487527 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1732 full false WNETIn 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 A Bridge from Alaska to the Nation 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15399868 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1734 full false WNETAt 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) Courage in Flight (Season Premiere | Breaking Bread) In Tucson, Arizona, Senator Mark Kelly and Alexander break bread over Sonoran hot dogs and then fly over the desert.

]]> In Tucson, Arizona, Senator Mark Kelly and Alexander break bread over Sonoran hot dogs and then fly over the desert.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15362985 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1689 full false WNETIn Tucson, Arizona, Senator Mark Kelly and Alexander break bread over Sonoran hot dogs and then fly over the desert. Country Pancakes and Country Roads Country Pancakes and Country Roads In Fayetteville, West Virginia, Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Alexander break bread over flapjacks and then visit America's newest national park.

]]> In Fayetteville, West Virginia, Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Alexander break bread over flapjacks and then visit America's newest national park.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15362981 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2868 full false WNETIn Fayetteville, West Virginia, Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Alexander break bread over flapjacks and then visit America's newest national park. Cooking in the House of Blaine Cooking in the House of Blaine At her annual maple tapping, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Alexander break bread over homemade chicken a l'orange.

]]> At her annual maple tapping, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Alexander break bread over homemade chicken a l'orange.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15357526 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2613 full false WNETAt her annual maple tapping, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Alexander break bread over homemade chicken a l'orange. Christmas Every Morning Christmas Every Morning 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.

]]> 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.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15357497 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2666 full false WNETAt 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. Governing and BBQ Governing and BBQ In his boyhood home of Nashville, North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper and Alexander break bread over pulled pork plates and banana pudding. 

]]> In his boyhood home of Nashville, North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper and Alexander break bread over pulled pork plates and banana pudding. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15349003 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2824 full false WNETIn 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 God and Thai in Utah At Sara Thai Kitchen in Salt Lake City, Governor Spencer Cox and Alexander break bread over spicy seafood and vegetables. 

]]> At Sara Thai Kitchen in Salt Lake City, Governor Spencer Cox and Alexander break bread over spicy seafood and vegetables. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15340740 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 3006 full false WNETAt Sara Thai Kitchen in Salt Lake City, Governor Spencer Cox and Alexander break bread over spicy seafood and vegetables.  The Soul of New Jersey The Soul of New Jersey At Blueprint Cafe in Newark, Senator Cory Booker and Alexander break bread over vegan chicken and waffles and then toss a football.

]]> At Blueprint Cafe in Newark, Senator Cory Booker and Alexander break bread over vegan chicken and waffles and then toss a football.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15327564 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 3004 full false WNETAt 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 Where Theodore Roosevelt Lives In the North Dakota badlands, Governor Doug Burgum and Alexander break bread over homegrown bison, potatoes, and strawberries.

]]> In the North Dakota badlands, Governor Doug Burgum and Alexander break bread over homegrown bison, potatoes, and strawberries.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15327543 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2774 full false WNETIn the North Dakota badlands, Governor Doug Burgum and Alexander break bread over homegrown bison, potatoes, and strawberries. Elk Fajitas in the Desert Elk Fajitas in the Desert At the Elena Gallegos Open Space in Albuquerque, Senator Martin Heinrich and Alexander break bread over homemade elk fajitas.

]]> At the Elena Gallegos Open Space in Albuquerque, Senator Martin Heinrich and Alexander break bread over homemade elk fajitas.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15325188 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0400 2207 full false WNETAt the Elena Gallegos Open Space in Albuquerque, Senator Martin Heinrich and Alexander break bread over homemade elk fajitas. A Mexican Restaurant in Oklahoma A Mexican Restaurant in Oklahoma At San Marcos restaurant in Oklahoma City, Governor Kevin Stitt and Alexander break bread over carne asada tacos. 

]]> At San Marcos restaurant in Oklahoma City, Governor Kevin Stitt and Alexander break bread over carne asada tacos. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15325182 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0400 2074 full false WNETAt San Marcos restaurant in Oklahoma City, Governor Kevin Stitt and Alexander break bread over carne asada tacos.  Baskets and Burgers Baskets and Burgers At the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo, South Dakota, Senator John Thune and Alexander play basketball and then break bread over cheeseburgers. 

]]> At the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo, South Dakota, Senator John Thune and Alexander play basketball and then break bread over cheeseburgers. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15317108 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2869 full false WNETAt 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 The Alternative of Indigenous Economics University of Arizona economist Ronald Trosper discusses the Native American tradition. 

]]> University of Arizona economist Ronald Trosper discusses the Native American tradition. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15186996 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1704 full false WNETUniversity of Arizona economist Ronald Trosper discusses the Native American tradition.  Peacekeeping at Home Peacekeeping at Home Civic leader David McCullough III discusses the mission of the American Exchange Project.

]]> Civic leader David McCullough III discusses the mission of the American Exchange Project.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15151128 Tue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1701 full false WNETCivic leader David McCullough III discusses the mission of the American Exchange Project. Surveillance, Truckers, and You Surveillance, Truckers, and You Privacy expert Karen Levy discusses the future of workplace surveillance. 

]]> Privacy expert Karen Levy discusses the future of workplace surveillance. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15104308 Mon, 20 May 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1711 full false WNETPrivacy expert Karen Levy discusses the future of workplace surveillance.  Decency in Decline Decency in Decline Author Alexandra Hudson discusses her new book "The Soul of Civility."

]]> Author Alexandra Hudson discusses her new book "The Soul of Civility."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15060544 Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1709 full false WNETAuthor Alexandra Hudson discusses her new book "The Soul of Civility." American Amnesia American Amnesia Documentarian David France discusses his HBO documentary "How to Survive a Pandemic."

]]> Documentarian David France discusses his HBO documentary "How to Survive a Pandemic."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-15018474 Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1696 full false WNETDocumentarian David France discusses his HBO documentary "How to Survive a Pandemic." The Origin of the FDA Mandate The Origin of the FDA Mandate Novelist Jennifer Vanderbes discusses the secret history of thalidomide in America.

]]> Novelist Jennifer Vanderbes discusses the secret history of thalidomide in America.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14488677 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1707 full false WNETNovelist Jennifer Vanderbes discusses the secret history of thalidomide in America. Optimizing Ourselves to Death Optimizing Ourselves to Death Mathematician Coco Krumme discusses her book "Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimization" 

]]> Mathematician Coco Krumme discusses her book "Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimization" 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14463169 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500 1687 full false WNETMathematician Coco Krumme discusses her book "Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimization"  Brain on Brain Brain on Brain Science writer Benjamin Ehrlich discusses his new book "The Brain in Search of Itself.”

]]> Science writer Benjamin Ehrlich discusses his new book "The Brain in Search of Itself.”

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14421214 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1665 full false WNETScience writer Benjamin Ehrlich discusses his new book "The Brain in Search of Itself.” Chips, AI, and WWIII Chips, AI, and WWIII Author Chris Miller talks about the intersection of chipmakers and geopolitical crises.  

]]> Author Chris Miller talks about the intersection of chipmakers and geopolitical crises.  

]]> Buzzsprout-14360980 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1324 full false WNETAuthor Chris Miller talks about the intersection of chipmakers and geopolitical crises.   What Fungi Means for Humanity What Fungi Means for Humanity Mycologist Keith Seifert discusses what could be responsible for the next pandemic. 

]]> Mycologist Keith Seifert discusses what could be responsible for the next pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14324239 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0500 1640 full false WNETMycologist Keith Seifert discusses what could be responsible for the next pandemic.  The Next Hub of American Innovation The Next Hub of American Innovation Tech journalist Robert Buderi discusses his new book  "Where Futures Converge: Kendall Square and the Making of a Global Innovation Hub."

]]> Tech journalist Robert Buderi discusses his new book  "Where Futures Converge: Kendall Square and the Making of a Global Innovation Hub."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14272628 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1676 full false WNETTech journalist Robert Buderi discusses his new book  "Where Futures Converge: Kendall Square and the Making of a Global Innovation Hub." The Persistence of Eugenics The Persistence of Eugenics Undark magazine editor Ashley Smart discusses the intersection of science and society. 

]]> Undark magazine editor Ashley Smart discusses the intersection of science and society. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14237164 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1641 full false WNETUndark magazine editor Ashley Smart discusses the intersection of science and society.  Mom’s and Dad’s Brains Mom’s and Dad’s Brains Science journalist Chelsea Conaboy discusses how parenthood evolves the brain.

]]> Science journalist Chelsea Conaboy discusses how parenthood evolves the brain.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14216202 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0500 1708 full false WNETScience journalist Chelsea Conaboy discusses how parenthood evolves the brain. The Resilience of the Vagina The Resilience of the Vagina Author Rachel Gross discusses her new book Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage.

]]> Author Rachel Gross discusses her new book Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14195480 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1709 full false WNETAuthor Rachel Gross discusses her new book Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage. Living With (And Ending?) Pandemics Living With (And Ending?) Pandemics Science journalist Richard Conniff discusses public health policies.

]]> Science journalist Richard Conniff discusses public health policies.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14135937 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1695 full false WNETScience journalist Richard Conniff discusses public health policies. The Future of Science Journalism The Future of Science Journalism Knight Science Journalism @MIT director Deborah Blum discusses the challenges and tactics of contemporary science journalism.

]]> Knight Science Journalism @MIT director Deborah Blum discusses the challenges and tactics of contemporary science journalism.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14109853 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500 1702 full false WNETKnight Science Journalism @MIT director Deborah Blum discusses the challenges and tactics of contemporary science journalism. Addiction in America and the World Addiction in America and the World Physician Carl Erik Fisher discusses the past, present, and future of addiction.

]]> Physician Carl Erik Fisher discusses the past, present, and future of addiction.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14042751 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1711 full false WNETPhysician Carl Erik Fisher discusses the past, present, and future of addiction. Math Rules the World Math Rules the World Mathematician Manil Suri discusses why the objectivity of math is essential to preserving civil society. 

]]> Mathematician Manil Suri discusses why the objectivity of math is essential to preserving civil society. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-14016564 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1688 full false WNETMathematician Manil Suri discusses why the objectivity of math is essential to preserving civil society.  A Multiplicity of Generational Crises A Multiplicity of Generational Crises  Elder justice leader M.T. Connolly discusses her new book "The Measure of Our Age." 

]]>  Elder justice leader M.T. Connolly discusses her new book "The Measure of Our Age." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-13323236 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1723 full false WNET Elder justice leader M.T. Connolly discusses her new book "The Measure of Our Age."  The Science of Decisionmaking The Science of Decisionmaking University of Minnesota neuroscientist David Redish discusses the science of our choices.

]]> University of Minnesota neuroscientist David Redish discusses the science of our choices.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-13292598 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1668 full false WNETUniversity of Minnesota neuroscientist David Redish discusses the science of our choices. Rejuvenating American Citizenship Rejuvenating American Citizenship Raj Vinnakota of Institute for Citizens & Scholars discusses how rejuvenate American citizenship. 

]]> Raj Vinnakota of Institute for Citizens & Scholars discusses how rejuvenate American citizenship. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-13243904 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1710 full false WNETRaj Vinnakota of Institute for Citizens & Scholars discusses how rejuvenate American citizenship.  Porn and Us Porn and Us University of Nebraska sociologist Kelsy Burke discusses pornography in American society.

]]> University of Nebraska sociologist Kelsy Burke discusses pornography in American society.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-13208091 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1703 full false WNETUniversity of Nebraska sociologist Kelsy Burke discusses pornography in American society. Food Will Save the Union Food Will Save the Union Historian Alex Prud'homme discusses diplomacy in American political life. 

]]> Historian Alex Prud'homme discusses diplomacy in American political life. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12981698 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1687 full false WNETHistorian Alex Prud'homme discusses diplomacy in American political life.  Speaking of Empathy and Patriotism Speaking of Empathy and Patriotism Army National Guard veteran Joseph Earl Thomas discusses his new book "Sink: A Memoir." 

]]> Army National Guard veteran Joseph Earl Thomas discusses his new book "Sink: A Memoir." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12956795 Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:00 -0400 1687 full false WNETArmy National Guard veteran Joseph Earl Thomas discusses his new book "Sink: A Memoir."  Empowering Without Disempowering Empowering Without Disempowering University of Oklahoma bestselling author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers discusses free speech and book banning. 

]]> University of Oklahoma bestselling author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers discusses free speech and book banning. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12912466 Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1692 full false WNETUniversity of Oklahoma bestselling author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers discusses free speech and book banning.  A Just Law Enforcement A Just Law Enforcement Hear Foundation cofounders Leon Ford and Ret. Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert discuss public safety. 

]]> Hear Foundation cofounders Leon Ford and Ret. Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert discuss public safety. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12859233 Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1688 full false WNETHear Foundation cofounders Leon Ford and Ret. Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert discuss public safety.  The Science of Bridging Divides The Science of Bridging Divides Stanford Graduate School of Education's Geoffrey Cohen discusses how to bridge ideological and political differences. 

]]> Stanford Graduate School of Education's Geoffrey Cohen discusses how to bridge ideological and political differences. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12810951 Mon, 08 May 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1700 full false WNETStanford Graduate School of Education's Geoffrey Cohen discusses how to bridge ideological and political differences.  How Gen Z Will Govern How Gen Z Will Govern Political strategists Annie Wu and Victor Shi discuss how Gen Z will govern.

]]> Political strategists Annie Wu and Victor Shi discuss how Gen Z will govern.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12337894 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1703 full false WNETPolitical strategists Annie Wu and Victor Shi discuss how Gen Z will govern. The Nonexistent Left and Right The Nonexistent Left and Right "The Myth of Left and Right" coauthors Verlan Lewis and Hyrum Lewis discuss U.S. political ideologies.

]]> "The Myth of Left and Right" coauthors Verlan Lewis and Hyrum Lewis discuss U.S. political ideologies.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12307447 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1675 full false WNET"The Myth of Left and Right" coauthors Verlan Lewis and Hyrum Lewis discuss U.S. political ideologies. Are Polarized Resentments Calming? Are Polarized Resentments Calming? American University scholar Elizabeth Suhay discusses "The Politics of Truth in Polarized America." 

]]> American University scholar Elizabeth Suhay discusses "The Politics of Truth in Polarized America." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12246629 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0500 1683 full false WNETAmerican University scholar Elizabeth Suhay discusses "The Politics of Truth in Polarized America."  Making Politics Work Again Making Politics Work Again Institute for Political Innovation founder Katherine Gehl discusses the key to fixing a politics industry. 

]]> Institute for Political Innovation founder Katherine Gehl discusses the key to fixing a politics industry. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12216398 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1757 full false WNETInstitute for Political Innovation founder Katherine Gehl discusses the key to fixing a politics industry.  The Ponzi of Crypto The Ponzi of Crypto "Tracers in the Dark" author Andy Greenberg discusses crypto corruption. 

]]> "Tracers in the Dark" author Andy Greenberg discusses crypto corruption. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12146985 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1704 full false WNET"Tracers in the Dark" author Andy Greenberg discusses crypto corruption.  Objective and Subjective Definitions of Democracy Objective and Subjective Definitions of Democracy Oxford University Press "Democracies in America" coauthor Bert Emerson discusses disparate and shared understandings of democratic rule 

]]> Oxford University Press "Democracies in America" coauthor Bert Emerson discusses disparate and shared understandings of democratic rule 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12008023 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1677 full false WNETOxford University Press "Democracies in America" coauthor Bert Emerson discusses disparate and shared understandings of democratic rule  Gen Z > Millennials? Gen Z > Millennials? USC Center for Inclusive Democracy director Mindy Romero and Voters of Tomorrow director Santiago Mayer discuss youth turnout in the 2022 elections and the future of representative government. 

]]> USC Center for Inclusive Democracy director Mindy Romero and Voters of Tomorrow director Santiago Mayer discuss youth turnout in the 2022 elections and the future of representative government. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-12004381 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0500 1706 full false WNETUSC Center for Inclusive Democracy director Mindy Romero and Voters of Tomorrow director Santiago Mayer discuss youth turnout in the 2022 elections and the future of representative government.  Of Quietude and Inquietude Of Quietude and Inquietude Bestselling novelist Xochitl Gonzalez discusses rights to fairness amid gentrification.

]]> Bestselling novelist Xochitl Gonzalez discusses rights to fairness amid gentrification.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11940447 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0500 1660 full false WNETBestselling novelist Xochitl Gonzalez discusses rights to fairness amid gentrification. Rudiments of Humanity Rudiments of Humanity Violinist Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch discusses her new book Declassified: A Low-Key Guide to the High-Strung World of Classical Music. 

]]> Violinist Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch discusses her new book Declassified: A Low-Key Guide to the High-Strung World of Classical Music. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11906136 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1636 full false WNETViolinist Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch discusses her new book Declassified: A Low-Key Guide to the High-Strung World of Classical Music.  Realities of Black Lives Realities of Black Lives British-Congolese filmmaker Kiosa Sukami discusses his new film “A Letter to Black Men” and representation of Blackness in the press and film. 

]]> British-Congolese filmmaker Kiosa Sukami discusses his new film “A Letter to Black Men” and representation of Blackness in the press and film. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11871497 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1690 full false WNETBritish-Congolese filmmaker Kiosa Sukami discusses his new film “A Letter to Black Men” and representation of Blackness in the press and film.  Who Broke American Education? Who Broke American Education? Historian Nicole Hemmer and columnist Will Bunch discuss the politicization of the U.S. education system. 

]]> Historian Nicole Hemmer and columnist Will Bunch discuss the politicization of the U.S. education system. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11606142 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0400 1680 full false WNETHistorian Nicole Hemmer and columnist Will Bunch discuss the politicization of the U.S. education system.  Climate Inaction Comes Home to Roost Climate Inaction Comes Home to Roost Science journalist Madeline Ostrander discusses her new book "At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth."

]]> Science journalist Madeline Ostrander discusses her new book "At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11572266 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1680 full false WNETScience journalist Madeline Ostrander discusses her new book "At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth." Science, Plagues, and Denials Science, Plagues, and Denials Georgetown international health lawyer Alexandra Phelan, USC psychologist Gale Sinatra, and RAND security analyst Brian Michael Jenkins discuss the triple threat of COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio. 

]]> Georgetown international health lawyer Alexandra Phelan, USC psychologist Gale Sinatra, and RAND security analyst Brian Michael Jenkins discuss the triple threat of COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11518784 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0400 1696 full false WNETGeorgetown international health lawyer Alexandra Phelan, USC psychologist Gale Sinatra, and RAND security analyst Brian Michael Jenkins discuss the triple threat of COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio.  Reproductive Rights in a Bottle Reproductive Rights in a Bottle Hey Jane founder Kiki Freedman discusses her company’s mission to provide medication abortion in the most restrictive climate in U.S history. 

]]> Hey Jane founder Kiki Freedman discusses her company’s mission to provide medication abortion in the most restrictive climate in U.S history. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11478808 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1590 full false WNETHey Jane founder Kiki Freedman discusses her company’s mission to provide medication abortion in the most restrictive climate in U.S history.  Can Whistleblowers Still Create Societal Change? Can Whistleblowers Still Create Societal Change? National Whistleblower Center executive director Siri Nelson discusses the historical and contemporary role of the whistleblower.

]]> National Whistleblower Center executive director Siri Nelson discusses the historical and contemporary role of the whistleblower.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11449730 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1645 full false WNETNational Whistleblower Center executive director Siri Nelson discusses the historical and contemporary role of the whistleblower. Cancer Virus Hunters Cancer Virus Hunters Stevens Institute of Technology science historian Gregory Morgan discusses his new book Cancer Virus Hunters: A History of Tumor Virology. 

]]> Stevens Institute of Technology science historian Gregory Morgan discusses his new book Cancer Virus Hunters: A History of Tumor Virology. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11397122 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1652 full false WNETStevens Institute of Technology science historian Gregory Morgan discusses his new book Cancer Virus Hunters: A History of Tumor Virology.  Voting Safely at Home Voting Safely at Home United States Postal Service governor Amber McReynolds discusses the future of vote by mail.

]]> United States Postal Service governor Amber McReynolds discusses the future of vote by mail.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11345433 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1673 full false WNETUnited States Postal Service governor Amber McReynolds discusses the future of vote by mail. The Science of Changing Your Mind The Science of Changing Your Mind University of Washington neuroscientist Chantel Prat discusses her new book The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain is Different and How to Understand Yours. 

]]> University of Washington neuroscientist Chantel Prat discusses her new book The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain is Different and How to Understand Yours. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11310313 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1678 full false WNETUniversity of Washington neuroscientist Chantel Prat discusses her new book The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain is Different and How to Understand Yours.  What China Wants What China Wants UC Irvine historian and Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink author Jeff Wasserstrom discusses U.S.-China relations. 

]]> UC Irvine historian and Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink author Jeff Wasserstrom discusses U.S.-China relations. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11270949 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1662 full false WNETUC Irvine historian and Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink author Jeff Wasserstrom discusses U.S.-China relations.  The Politics of Imagination The Politics of Imagination Campaign operative and Any Given Tuesday author Lis Smith discusses the future of American politics.

]]> Campaign operative and Any Given Tuesday author Lis Smith discusses the future of American politics.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11224789 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0400 1672 full false WNETCampaign operative and Any Given Tuesday author Lis Smith discusses the future of American politics. The Mass Shooting State of America The Mass Shooting State of America Mother Jones magazine journalist Mark Follman discusses his new book “Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America.” 

]]> Mother Jones magazine journalist Mark Follman discusses his new book “Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11181538 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400 1699 full false WNETMother Jones magazine journalist Mark Follman discusses his new book “Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America.”  Hearts and Minds of Rural Folk Hearts and Minds of Rural Folk Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin and political strategist Canyon Woodward discuss their new book "Dirt Road Revival: How to Rebuild Rural Politics and Why Our Future Depends On It."

]]> Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin and political strategist Canyon Woodward discuss their new book "Dirt Road Revival: How to Rebuild Rural Politics and Why Our Future Depends On It."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11148200 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1622 full false WNETMaine State Senator Chloe Maxmin and political strategist Canyon Woodward discuss their new book "Dirt Road Revival: How to Rebuild Rural Politics and Why Our Future Depends On It." Marching for a Strategy Marching for a Strategy Women’s March Executive Director Rachel O'Leary Carmona discusses tactics to restore women’s rights.

]]> Women’s March Executive Director Rachel O'Leary Carmona discusses tactics to restore women’s rights.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11139871 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1706 full false WNETWomen’s March Executive Director Rachel O'Leary Carmona discusses tactics to restore women’s rights. The Freedom of Literacy The Freedom of Literacy Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director and CEO Maryana Iskander discusses freedom of information and literacy. 

]]> Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director and CEO Maryana Iskander discusses freedom of information and literacy. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11062523 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1683 full false WNETWikimedia Foundation Executive Director and CEO Maryana Iskander discusses freedom of information and literacy.  How to Preserve Dignity in the Digital Age How to Preserve Dignity in the Digital Age Digital privacy leader Danielle Citron discusses her forthcoming book "The Fight for Privacy: Protecting Dignity, Identity, and Love in the Digital Age." 

]]> Digital privacy leader Danielle Citron discusses her forthcoming book "The Fight for Privacy: Protecting Dignity, Identity, and Love in the Digital Age." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-11024298 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1666 full false WNETDigital privacy leader Danielle Citron discusses her forthcoming book "The Fight for Privacy: Protecting Dignity, Identity, and Love in the Digital Age."  Incarceration and Injustice Incarceration and Injustice University of Connecticut historian Melanie Newport discusses the contemporary prison and jail system. 

]]> University of Connecticut historian Melanie Newport discusses the contemporary prison and jail system. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10909502 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1692 full false WNETUniversity of Connecticut historian Melanie Newport discusses the contemporary prison and jail system.  Paradoxes of Democracy and Illiberalism Paradoxes of Democracy and Illiberalism Idaho State University scholar Zac Gershberg discusses the future of democracy and illiberalism in America.

]]> Idaho State University scholar Zac Gershberg discusses the future of democracy and illiberalism in America.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10862776 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1680 full false WNETIdaho State University scholar Zac Gershberg discusses the future of democracy and illiberalism in America. Diagnosing the Infodemic Diagnosing the Infodemic Committee to Protect Journalists executive director Robert Mahoney discusses the pandemic-era Fourth Estate.

]]> Committee to Protect Journalists executive director Robert Mahoney discusses the pandemic-era Fourth Estate.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10825899 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0400 1698 full false WNETCommittee to Protect Journalists executive director Robert Mahoney discusses the pandemic-era Fourth Estate. Increasing Restrictions on the 1st Amendment in School Increasing Restrictions on the 1st Amendment in School National Coalition Against Censorship executive director Christopher Finan discusses bans of books and reproductive choice. 

]]> National Coalition Against Censorship executive director Christopher Finan discusses bans of books and reproductive choice. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10785930 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1657 full false WNETNational Coalition Against Censorship executive director Christopher Finan discusses bans of books and reproductive choice.  A Moral Irresponsibility of America A Moral Irresponsibility of America U.S. military veterans Michael Robillard, and Bradley Strawser discuss their new book "Outsourcing Duty: The Moral Exploitation of the American Soldier."

]]> U.S. military veterans Michael Robillard, and Bradley Strawser discuss their new book "Outsourcing Duty: The Moral Exploitation of the American Soldier."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10751801 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1672 full false WNETU.S. military veterans Michael Robillard, and Bradley Strawser discuss their new book "Outsourcing Duty: The Moral Exploitation of the American Soldier." March of the Autocracies March of the Autocracies Justitia CEO Jacob Mchangama discusses the threat to free speech around the world. 

]]> Justitia CEO Jacob Mchangama discusses the threat to free speech around the world. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10716642 Tue, 31 May 2022 23:00:00 -0400 1687 full false WNETJustitia CEO Jacob Mchangama discusses the threat to free speech around the world.  Detecting Malarkey Detecting Malarkey Wake Forest University psychologist John Petrocelli discusses the importance of fact- and nonsense-checking. 

]]> Wake Forest University psychologist John Petrocelli discusses the importance of fact- and nonsense-checking. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10663132 Sun, 22 May 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1679 full false WNETWake Forest University psychologist John Petrocelli discusses the importance of fact- and nonsense-checking.  The Future of Privacy in America The Future of Privacy in America Tulane Law scholar Amy Gajda discusses her new book "Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of the Right to Privacy."

]]> Tulane Law scholar Amy Gajda discusses her new book "Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of the Right to Privacy."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10589538 Mon, 09 May 2022 21:00:00 -0400 1698 full false WNETTulane Law scholar Amy Gajda discusses her new book "Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of the Right to Privacy." Energy, Nukes, and Deterring WWIII Energy, Nukes, and Deterring WWIII Nuclear Choices for the Twenty-First Century coauthors and scientists Richard Wolfson and Ferenc Dalnoki discuss the potential for nuclear annihilation.

]]> Nuclear Choices for the Twenty-First Century coauthors and scientists Richard Wolfson and Ferenc Dalnoki discuss the potential for nuclear annihilation.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10543746 Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1705 full false WNETNuclear Choices for the Twenty-First Century coauthors and scientists Richard Wolfson and Ferenc Dalnoki discuss the potential for nuclear annihilation. Is Voter Suppression Recreating Segregation? Is Voter Suppression Recreating Segregation?  North Carolina State historian Blair Kelley discusses the present and historical conditions of segregation in the United States.

]]>  North Carolina State historian Blair Kelley discusses the present and historical conditions of segregation in the United States.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10503308 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0400 1663 full false WNET North Carolina State historian Blair Kelley discusses the present and historical conditions of segregation in the United States. Masking and Unmasking Civilization Masking and Unmasking Civilization Author Virginia Postrel discusses the history of fabric and contemporary mask-wearing practices to protect public health. 

]]> Author Virginia Postrel discusses the history of fabric and contemporary mask-wearing practices to protect public health. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10458697 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1689 full false WNETAuthor Virginia Postrel discusses the history of fabric and contemporary mask-wearing practices to protect public health.  How Democracy Survives Disinformation How Democracy Survives Disinformation Columbia University president Lee Bollinger and University of Chicago scholar Geoffrey Stone discuss their book “Social Media, Freedom of Speech, and the Future of Our Democracy."

]]> Columbia University president Lee Bollinger and University of Chicago scholar Geoffrey Stone discuss their book “Social Media, Freedom of Speech, and the Future of Our Democracy."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10418201 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1656 full false WNETColumbia University president Lee Bollinger and University of Chicago scholar Geoffrey Stone discuss their book “Social Media, Freedom of Speech, and the Future of Our Democracy." Reading and Thinking Freely Reading and Thinking Freely Author Azar Nafisi discusses her new book “Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times.” 

]]> Author Azar Nafisi discusses her new book “Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10376965 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1585 full false WNETAuthor Azar Nafisi discusses her new book “Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times.”  The Quest to Merge Human and Computer The Quest to Merge Human and Computer "In Silico” documentarian Noah Hutton discusses the project to simulate the human brain on a supercomputer. 

]]> "In Silico” documentarian Noah Hutton discusses the project to simulate the human brain on a supercomputer. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10332511 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1651 full false WNET"In Silico” documentarian Noah Hutton discusses the project to simulate the human brain on a supercomputer.  American Jail and Prison American Jail and Prison University of Minnesota sociologist Michael Walker discusses his new book "Indefinite: Doing Time in Jail." 

]]> University of Minnesota sociologist Michael Walker discusses his new book "Indefinite: Doing Time in Jail." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10312209 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1657 full false WNETUniversity of Minnesota sociologist Michael Walker discusses his new book "Indefinite: Doing Time in Jail."  Between Cold and Hot Civil War Between Cold and Hot Civil War UC San Diego political scientist Barbara Walter discusses American political tribalism and civil unrest.

]]> UC San Diego political scientist Barbara Walter discusses American political tribalism and civil unrest.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10247302 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1665 full false WNETUC San Diego political scientist Barbara Walter discusses American political tribalism and civil unrest. Subjective Judges and Justice Subjective Judges and Justice "Punishment Without Trial" author Carissa Byrne Hessick discusses a culture of plea bargaining in the U.S. legal system.

]]> "Punishment Without Trial" author Carissa Byrne Hessick discusses a culture of plea bargaining in the U.S. legal system.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10218832 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1667 full false WNET"Punishment Without Trial" author Carissa Byrne Hessick discusses a culture of plea bargaining in the U.S. legal system. Surviving the Apocalypse Factories Surviving the Apocalypse Factories Author Steve Olson discusses the Manhattan Project and the future of nuclear weapons, and their relevance to the pandemic.

]]> Author Steve Olson discusses the Manhattan Project and the future of nuclear weapons, and their relevance to the pandemic.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10158990 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1648 full false WNETAuthor Steve Olson discusses the Manhattan Project and the future of nuclear weapons, and their relevance to the pandemic. The Inhumanity of Data Theft The Inhumanity of Data Theft Digital ethicist Carissa Véliz discusses corporate invasion of personal data and the continued U.S. failure to regulate Big Tech.

]]> Digital ethicist Carissa Véliz discusses corporate invasion of personal data and the continued U.S. failure to regulate Big Tech.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10123303 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1679 full false WNETDigital ethicist Carissa Véliz discusses corporate invasion of personal data and the continued U.S. failure to regulate Big Tech. Foreign Debacles and the Biden War Philosophy Foreign Debacles and the Biden War Philosophy U.S Army Colonel (Ret.) Robert Cassidy discusses the Biden Administration’s foreign policy challenges and national morale. 

]]> U.S Army Colonel (Ret.) Robert Cassidy discusses the Biden Administration’s foreign policy challenges and national morale. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-10073827 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1591 full false WNETU.S Army Colonel (Ret.) Robert Cassidy discusses the Biden Administration’s foreign policy challenges and national morale.  When Arabs Embrace Israel and Jews Do Not When Arabs Embrace Israel and Jews Do Not Israeli politician Einat Wilf discusses contemporary Western anti-Zionism, the advent of Arab Zionism, and the future of anti-Semitism.

]]> Israeli politician Einat Wilf discusses contemporary Western anti-Zionism, the advent of Arab Zionism, and the future of anti-Semitism.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9907210 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1707 full false WNETIsraeli politician Einat Wilf discusses contemporary Western anti-Zionism, the advent of Arab Zionism, and the future of anti-Semitism. The Escalating Risk of Mass Violence The Escalating Risk of Mass Violence Keene State Holocaust and Genocide Studies scholar Jim Waller discusses the rise of identity-driven violence in the United States.

]]> Keene State Holocaust and Genocide Studies scholar Jim Waller discusses the rise of identity-driven violence in the United States.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9867995 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1672 full false WNETKeene State Holocaust and Genocide Studies scholar Jim Waller discusses the rise of identity-driven violence in the United States. The Existential Question of Death The Existential Question of Death Science author and historian Brandy Schillace discusses coping with a generation of death. 

]]> Science author and historian Brandy Schillace discusses coping with a generation of death. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9835258 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1677 full false WNETScience author and historian Brandy Schillace discusses coping with a generation of death.  Has the Pandemic Changed American Health Care? Has the Pandemic Changed American Health Care? ER physician Jeremy Faust discusses the state of the pandemic and disparities between vaccinations and testing.

]]> ER physician Jeremy Faust discusses the state of the pandemic and disparities between vaccinations and testing.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9753418 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1697 full false WNETER physician Jeremy Faust discusses the state of the pandemic and disparities between vaccinations and testing. Cures in the Soil Cures in the Soil Emory University medical ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave discusses potential coronavirus cures and her new book “The Plant Hunter: A Scientist’s Quest for Nature's Next Medicines.” 

]]> Emory University medical ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave discusses potential coronavirus cures and her new book “The Plant Hunter: A Scientist’s Quest for Nature's Next Medicines.” 

]]> Buzzsprout-9714643 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1620 full false WNETEmory University medical ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave discusses potential coronavirus cures and her new book “The Plant Hunter: A Scientist’s Quest for Nature's Next Medicines.”  Food and Medical Deserts in America Food and Medical Deserts in America Louisville Association for Community Economics president Cassia Herron discusses grassroots organizing for food security and innovation.

]]> Louisville Association for Community Economics president Cassia Herron discusses grassroots organizing for food security and innovation.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9676645 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1609 full false WNETLouisville Association for Community Economics president Cassia Herron discusses grassroots organizing for food security and innovation. What Do Rural Women Want? What Do Rural Women Want? Center for Rural Strategies national programs director Whitney Kimball Coe discusses the diversity of American rural communities and the aspirations of women.

]]> Center for Rural Strategies national programs director Whitney Kimball Coe discusses the diversity of American rural communities and the aspirations of women.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9630781 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1671 full false WNETCenter for Rural Strategies national programs director Whitney Kimball Coe discusses the diversity of American rural communities and the aspirations of women. Killware and the Coming Digital Pandemic Killware and the Coming Digital Pandemic Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute executive director Anton Dahbura and senior security engineer Joseph Carrigan discuss hacking, ransomware, and vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure. 

]]> Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute executive director Anton Dahbura and senior security engineer Joseph Carrigan discuss hacking, ransomware, and vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9594284 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1620 full false WNETJohns Hopkins University Information Security Institute executive director Anton Dahbura and senior security engineer Joseph Carrigan discuss hacking, ransomware, and vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.  Universal Basic Equity Universal Basic Equity Economic advisor to Gov. Newsom (D-CA) and former Mayor of Stockton Michael Tubbs discusses how to restore economic fairness. 

]]> Economic advisor to Gov. Newsom (D-CA) and former Mayor of Stockton Michael Tubbs discusses how to restore economic fairness. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9552196 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1710 full false WNETEconomic advisor to Gov. Newsom (D-CA) and former Mayor of Stockton Michael Tubbs discusses how to restore economic fairness.  Reducing Harm to People and Communities Reducing Harm to People and Communities Science journalist Maia Szalavitz discusses substance abuse and her new book “Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction in the Future of Addiction." 

]]> Science journalist Maia Szalavitz discusses substance abuse and her new book “Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction in the Future of Addiction." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9512732 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1663 full false WNETScience journalist Maia Szalavitz discusses substance abuse and her new book “Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction in the Future of Addiction."  Accountability on the Supreme Court Accountability on the Supreme Court Demand Justice cofounder Christopher Kang discusses how to incorporate democratic representation in the law.

]]> Demand Justice cofounder Christopher Kang discusses how to incorporate democratic representation in the law.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9470223 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1711 full false WNETDemand Justice cofounder Christopher Kang discusses how to incorporate democratic representation in the law. What is North Korea's Endgame? What is North Korea's Endgame? Stimson Center fellow Jenny Town discusses Kim Jong-un’s aspirations for North Korea and nuclear build up. 

]]> Stimson Center fellow Jenny Town discusses Kim Jong-un’s aspirations for North Korea and nuclear build up. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9430290 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1680 full false WNETStimson Center fellow Jenny Town discusses Kim Jong-un’s aspirations for North Korea and nuclear build up.  Unembedding Racism in the Justice System Unembedding Racism in the Justice System Georgetown Law Professor Kristin Henning discusses her new book “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth.” 

]]> Georgetown Law Professor Kristin Henning discusses her new book “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9392414 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0400 1712 full false WNETGeorgetown Law Professor Kristin Henning discusses her new book “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth.”  Consensus, Democracy, and Roe v. Wade Consensus, Democracy, and Roe v. Wade Florida State University College of Law historian Mary Ziegler discusses the outlook for reproductive rights in state and federal law. 

]]> Florida State University College of Law historian Mary Ziegler discusses the outlook for reproductive rights in state and federal law. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9351458 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0400 1693 full false WNETFlorida State University College of Law historian Mary Ziegler discusses the outlook for reproductive rights in state and federal law.  How to Reform the Police How to Reform the Police Harvard scholar Sandra Susan Smith discusses the next phase of criminal justice reform and public perceptions of mass incarceration.

]]> Harvard scholar Sandra Susan Smith discusses the next phase of criminal justice reform and public perceptions of mass incarceration.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9308261 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1709 full false WNETHarvard scholar Sandra Susan Smith discusses the next phase of criminal justice reform and public perceptions of mass incarceration. A Bad Science-Fiction Movie That is Real A Bad Science-Fiction Movie That is Real Biological anthropologist Agustin Fuentes discusses the future of the pandemic and how culture must evolve.

]]> Biological anthropologist Agustin Fuentes discusses the future of the pandemic and how culture must evolve.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9269702 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1674 full false WNETBiological anthropologist Agustin Fuentes discusses the future of the pandemic and how culture must evolve. A Nuclear Threat from the Taliban? A Nuclear Threat from the Taliban? MIT Professor of Nuclear Security Vipin Narang discusses the global buildup of nuclear weapons and the future of deterrence and mutual assured destruction. 

]]> MIT Professor of Nuclear Security Vipin Narang discusses the global buildup of nuclear weapons and the future of deterrence and mutual assured destruction. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9234793 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1714 full false WNETMIT Professor of Nuclear Security Vipin Narang discusses the global buildup of nuclear weapons and the future of deterrence and mutual assured destruction.  The Pandemic Public Health Divide The Pandemic Public Health Divide Johns Hopkins University Center for Safe and Healthy Schools executive director Odis Johnson discusses educating during the pandemic.

]]> Johns Hopkins University Center for Safe and Healthy Schools executive director Odis Johnson discusses educating during the pandemic.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9191852 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400 1644 full false WNETJohns Hopkins University Center for Safe and Healthy Schools executive director Odis Johnson discusses educating during the pandemic. American Democracy and Economy in the Biden Age American Democracy and Economy in the Biden Age UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy executive director and former White House advisor Melody Barnes discusses U.S. domestic policy challenges. 

]]> UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy executive director and former White House advisor Melody Barnes discusses U.S. domestic policy challenges. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9152635 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1693 full false WNETUVA Karsh Institute of Democracy executive director and former White House advisor Melody Barnes discusses U.S. domestic policy challenges.  Mapping Our Brain Processes in the Pandemic Mapping Our Brain Processes in the Pandemic Neuroscientist Rebecca Schwarzlose discusses her new book “Brainscapes: The Warped, Wondrous Maps Written in Your Brain—And How They Guide You.” 

]]> Neuroscientist Rebecca Schwarzlose discusses her new book “Brainscapes: The Warped, Wondrous Maps Written in Your Brain—And How They Guide You.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9110833 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1643 full false WNETNeuroscientist Rebecca Schwarzlose discusses her new book “Brainscapes: The Warped, Wondrous Maps Written in Your Brain—And How They Guide You.”  The End of Democracy in America The End of Democracy in America U.S. Naval War College scholar Tom Nichols discusses his new book “Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from within on Modern Democracy.” 

]]> U.S. Naval War College scholar Tom Nichols discusses his new book “Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from within on Modern Democracy.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9073337 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1719 full false WNETU.S. Naval War College scholar Tom Nichols discusses his new book “Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from within on Modern Democracy.”  How We Remember How We Remember Science journalist Lauren Aguirre discusses her new book “The Memory Thief: And the Secrets Behind How We Remember." 

]]> Science journalist Lauren Aguirre discusses her new book “The Memory Thief: And the Secrets Behind How We Remember." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-9042862 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1698 full false WNETScience journalist Lauren Aguirre discusses her new book “The Memory Thief: And the Secrets Behind How We Remember."  Why Crypto Matters Why Crypto Matters Cornell University trade economist Eswar Prasad discusses how cryptocurrencies are impacting the future of markets and global stability. 

]]> Cornell University trade economist Eswar Prasad discusses how cryptocurrencies are impacting the future of markets and global stability. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8999506 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1691 full false WNETCornell University trade economist Eswar Prasad discusses how cryptocurrencies are impacting the future of markets and global stability.  Domestic Terror Alert Domestic Terror Alert Terrorism expert and Georgia State University professor Mia Bloom discusses QAnon and contemporary U.S. domestic fundamentalism.

]]> Terrorism expert and Georgia State University professor Mia Bloom discusses QAnon and contemporary U.S. domestic fundamentalism.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8966723 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1710 full false WNETTerrorism expert and Georgia State University professor Mia Bloom discusses QAnon and contemporary U.S. domestic fundamentalism. Exploiting and Exhausting the Workforce Exploiting and Exhausting the Workforce Labor journalist Sarah Jaffe discusses the pandemic’s exacerbation of an exploited and exhausted workforce and prescriptions to improve the well-being of workers.

]]> Labor journalist Sarah Jaffe discusses the pandemic’s exacerbation of an exploited and exhausted workforce and prescriptions to improve the well-being of workers.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8926137 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1635 full false WNETLabor journalist Sarah Jaffe discusses the pandemic’s exacerbation of an exploited and exhausted workforce and prescriptions to improve the well-being of workers. What Does Peace Mean? What Does Peace Mean? Diplomat Severine Autesserre discusses her new book “The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World” and the process of peacemaking from Congo tribal wars to U.S. gun violence. 

]]> Diplomat Severine Autesserre discusses her new book “The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World” and the process of peacemaking from Congo tribal wars to U.S. gun violence. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8823845 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1707 full false WNETDiplomat Severine Autesserre discusses her new book “The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World” and the process of peacemaking from Congo tribal wars to U.S. gun violence.  American Dreams and American Jobs American Dreams and American Jobs Wall Street Journal bestselling "Unspoken Rules" author Gorick Ng discusses the first generation American workforce and job market.

]]> Wall Street Journal bestselling "Unspoken Rules" author Gorick Ng discusses the first generation American workforce and job market.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8813834 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1888 full false WNETWall Street Journal bestselling "Unspoken Rules" author Gorick Ng discusses the first generation American workforce and job market. What Human Challenge Trials Can Teach Us What Human Challenge Trials Can Teach Us Bioethicist Nir Eyal discusses the ethics of research for vaccines and therapeutics and how equity should be applied to the future of medicine.

]]> Bioethicist Nir Eyal discusses the ethics of research for vaccines and therapeutics and how equity should be applied to the future of medicine.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8776347 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1634 full false WNETBioethicist Nir Eyal discusses the ethics of research for vaccines and therapeutics and how equity should be applied to the future of medicine. Black to the Future Black to the Future Saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings discusses his newest visionary album, racial justice, and the cosmos of music.

]]> Saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings discusses his newest visionary album, racial justice, and the cosmos of music.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8738251 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1703 full false WNETSaxophonist Shabaka Hutchings discusses his newest visionary album, racial justice, and the cosmos of music. Voting to Determine Your Health Voting to Determine Your Health Power Coalition CEO Ashley Shelton discusses grassroots organizing in Louisiana in the current pandemic and political landscape.

]]> Power Coalition CEO Ashley Shelton discusses grassroots organizing in Louisiana in the current pandemic and political landscape.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8713090 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1957 full false WNETPower Coalition CEO Ashley Shelton discusses grassroots organizing in Louisiana in the current pandemic and political landscape. Millennial Doctors and the Next Greatest Generation Millennial Doctors and the Next Greatest Generation New York Times COVID-19 correspondent Emma Goldberg discusses the experience of Millennial doctors reported in her new book “Life on the Line: Young Doctors Come of Age in a Pandemic.” 

]]> New York Times COVID-19 correspondent Emma Goldberg discusses the experience of Millennial doctors reported in her new book “Life on the Line: Young Doctors Come of Age in a Pandemic.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8701246 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1711 full false WNETNew York Times COVID-19 correspondent Emma Goldberg discusses the experience of Millennial doctors reported in her new book “Life on the Line: Young Doctors Come of Age in a Pandemic.”  Law, Justice, and Democracy in America Law, Justice, and Democracy in America University of Alabama professor and US Attorney (retired) Joyce Vance discusses the Department of Justice and protecting democratic norms in the Biden era. 

]]> University of Alabama professor and US Attorney (retired) Joyce Vance discusses the Department of Justice and protecting democratic norms in the Biden era. 

]]> Buzzsprout-8690455 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1896 full false WNETUniversity of Alabama professor and US Attorney (retired) Joyce Vance discusses the Department of Justice and protecting democratic norms in the Biden era.  Deplatforming Disinformation...Until 2023? Deplatforming Disinformation...Until 2023? Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab Resident Fellow Jared Holt discusses Facebook's ban on Donald Trump and the post-Insurrection domestic terrorism climate.

]]> Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab Resident Fellow Jared Holt discusses Facebook's ban on Donald Trump and the post-Insurrection domestic terrorism climate.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8661820 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1786 full false WNETAtlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab Resident Fellow Jared Holt discusses Facebook's ban on Donald Trump and the post-Insurrection domestic terrorism climate. The Factual Basis for the Lab Leak The Factual Basis for the Lab Leak Investigative reporter Katherine Eban discusses her documentation of the factual basis for evaluating COVID-19 lab leak pandemic origin. 

]]> Investigative reporter Katherine Eban discusses her documentation of the factual basis for evaluating COVID-19 lab leak pandemic origin. 

]]> Buzzsprout-8647661 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1742 full false WNETInvestigative reporter Katherine Eban discusses her documentation of the factual basis for evaluating COVID-19 lab leak pandemic origin.  Breaking the Filibuster to Survive in America Breaking the Filibuster to Survive in America Gun safety advocate and "Find the Helpers" author Fred Guttenberg discusses his mission to prevent more American murders.

]]> Gun safety advocate and "Find the Helpers" author Fred Guttenberg discusses his mission to prevent more American murders.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8638340 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1674 full false WNETGun safety advocate and "Find the Helpers" author Fred Guttenberg discusses his mission to prevent more American murders. A Cautiously Optimistic Assessment of Fighting American Fascism A Cautiously Optimistic Assessment of Fighting American Fascism Author Shane Burley discusses his new book "Why We Fight: Essays on Fascism, Resistance, and Surviving the Apocalypse." 

]]> Author Shane Burley discusses his new book "Why We Fight: Essays on Fascism, Resistance, and Surviving the Apocalypse." 

]]> Buzzsprout-8623163 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1725 full false WNETAuthor Shane Burley discusses his new book "Why We Fight: Essays on Fascism, Resistance, and Surviving the Apocalypse."  The State of Mississippi The State of Mississippi Mississippi Today managing editor Kayleigh Skinner discusses the contemporary political and cultural climate in Mississippi in 2021.

]]> Mississippi Today managing editor Kayleigh Skinner discusses the contemporary political and cultural climate in Mississippi in 2021.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8560117 Thu, 20 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1361 full false WNETMississippi Today managing editor Kayleigh Skinner discusses the contemporary political and cultural climate in Mississippi in 2021. To Mask or Unmask To Mask or Unmask Virologist Angela Rasmussen discusses the CDC's new guidance and breakthrough infections.

]]> Virologist Angela Rasmussen discusses the CDC's new guidance and breakthrough infections.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8553043 Wed, 19 May 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1517 full false WNETVirologist Angela Rasmussen discusses the CDC's new guidance and breakthrough infections. Policy Experimentation and Paralysis Policy Experimentation and Paralysis Microsoft's Civic Engagement director Sid Espinosa discusses how civic tech, corporations, and governments need to fix systemic inequities.

]]> Microsoft's Civic Engagement director Sid Espinosa discusses how civic tech, corporations, and governments need to fix systemic inequities.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8540781 Tue, 18 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1709 full false WNETMicrosoft's Civic Engagement director Sid Espinosa discusses how civic tech, corporations, and governments need to fix systemic inequities. The Safety Imperative of Infrastructure The Safety Imperative of Infrastructure Together for Safer Roads CEO David Braunstein discusses the high stakes for infrastructure reform.

]]> Together for Safer Roads CEO David Braunstein discusses the high stakes for infrastructure reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8534511 Mon, 17 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1249 full false WNETTogether for Safer Roads CEO David Braunstein discusses the high stakes for infrastructure reform. China's World Order China's World Order Foreign Policy editor James Palmer discusses China's global position and the Biden administration's foreign policy beyond the first one hundred days. 

]]> Foreign Policy editor James Palmer discusses China's global position and the Biden administration's foreign policy beyond the first one hundred days. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8506837 Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1327 full false WNETForeign Policy editor James Palmer discusses China's global position and the Biden administration's foreign policy beyond the first one hundred days.  Making Humane Tech a Reality Making Humane Tech a Reality Algorithmic Justice League founder Joy Buolamwini discusses legislation to ban and redress the harm from weaponized data systems.

]]> Algorithmic Justice League founder Joy Buolamwini discusses legislation to ban and redress the harm from weaponized data systems.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8493295 Mon, 10 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1626 full false WNETAlgorithmic Justice League founder Joy Buolamwini discusses legislation to ban and redress the harm from weaponized data systems. The Manchin House Rules The Manchin House Rules Washington Monthly and RealClearPolitics contributor Bill Scher discusses Joe Manchin's impact on lawmaking in the Biden era.

]]> Washington Monthly and RealClearPolitics contributor Bill Scher discusses Joe Manchin's impact on lawmaking in the Biden era.

]]> Buzzsprout-8478600 Fri, 07 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1606 full false WNETWashington Monthly and RealClearPolitics contributor Bill Scher discusses Joe Manchin's impact on lawmaking in the Biden era. When Will Congress End Citizens United? When Will Congress End Citizens United? End Citizens United executive director Tiffany Muller discusses the path forward for voting rights and electoral reform.

]]> End Citizens United executive director Tiffany Muller discusses the path forward for voting rights and electoral reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8474729 Thu, 06 May 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1397 full false WNETEnd Citizens United executive director Tiffany Muller discusses the path forward for voting rights and electoral reform. American Medicine in the Pandemic American Medicine in the Pandemic University of Chicago Department of Surgery chairman Dr. Jeffrey Matthews discusses how the pandemic has – and has not – transformed the U.S. medical practice and how to tackle vaccine resistance.

]]> University of Chicago Department of Surgery chairman Dr. Jeffrey Matthews discusses how the pandemic has – and has not – transformed the U.S. medical practice and how to tackle vaccine resistance.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8464971 Wed, 05 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1431 full false WNETUniversity of Chicago Department of Surgery chairman Dr. Jeffrey Matthews discusses how the pandemic has – and has not – transformed the U.S. medical practice and how to tackle vaccine resistance. How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing Duke University Polarization Lab director Chris Bail discusses his new book "Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make our Platforms Less Polarizing." 

]]> Duke University Polarization Lab director Chris Bail discusses his new book "Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make our Platforms Less Polarizing." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8455060 Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1382 full false WNETDuke University Polarization Lab director Chris Bail discusses his new book "Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make our Platforms Less Polarizing."  Extraconstitutional Supreme Court and New Jim Crow Extraconstitutional Supreme Court and New Jim Crow UC Berkeley Law’s Bertrall Ross discusses how to reform the inequities of an unrepresentative U.S. government. 

]]> UC Berkeley Law’s Bertrall Ross discusses how to reform the inequities of an unrepresentative U.S. government. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8454820 Mon, 03 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1693 full false WNETUC Berkeley Law’s Bertrall Ross discusses how to reform the inequities of an unrepresentative U.S. government.  American Seafood American Seafood SeaBear Smokehouse CEO Mike Mondello discusses the impact of the pandemic on American seafood and stewardship of the oceans. 

]]> SeaBear Smokehouse CEO Mike Mondello discusses the impact of the pandemic on American seafood and stewardship of the oceans. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8447043 Sun, 02 May 2021 22:00:00 -0400 1657 full false WNETSeaBear Smokehouse CEO Mike Mondello discusses the impact of the pandemic on American seafood and stewardship of the oceans.  BBQ in the Pandemic BBQ in the Pandemic 4 Rivers Smokehouse founder John Rivers discusses his brisket pilgrimage and feeding hungry Floridians during the pandemic. 

]]> 4 Rivers Smokehouse founder John Rivers discusses his brisket pilgrimage and feeding hungry Floridians during the pandemic. 

]]> Buzzsprout-8441661 Sat, 01 May 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1572 full false WNET4 Rivers Smokehouse founder John Rivers discusses his brisket pilgrimage and feeding hungry Floridians during the pandemic.  Gentrification and Populism on the Internet Gentrification and Populism on the Internet Annenberg School for Communication scholar Jessa Lingel discusses her new book "The Gentrification of the Internet: How to Reclaim Our Digital Freedom." 

]]> Annenberg School for Communication scholar Jessa Lingel discusses her new book "The Gentrification of the Internet: How to Reclaim Our Digital Freedom." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8435386 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1303 full false WNETAnnenberg School for Communication scholar Jessa Lingel discusses her new book "The Gentrification of the Internet: How to Reclaim Our Digital Freedom."  Light at the End of a Dark Epiphany Light at the End of a Dark Epiphany American jazz musician Madeleine Peyroux discusses what the pandemic has taught America and the plight of the artist.

]]> American jazz musician Madeleine Peyroux discusses what the pandemic has taught America and the plight of the artist.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8431563 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1336 full false WNETAmerican jazz musician Madeleine Peyroux discusses what the pandemic has taught America and the plight of the artist. Fighting Fire with Fire...and Dignity Fighting Fire with Fire...and Dignity MeidasTouch cofounder Ben Meiselas discusses how to fight (dishonest) fire with (honest) fire.

]]> MeidasTouch cofounder Ben Meiselas discusses how to fight (dishonest) fire with (honest) fire.

]]> Buzzsprout-8422534 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1523 full false WNETMeidasTouch cofounder Ben Meiselas discusses how to fight (dishonest) fire with (honest) fire. The Unreachable Supermajority for Constitutional Reform The Unreachable Supermajority for Constitutional Reform Center for Transnational Law director Jorge Contesse discusses the pandemic’s global human rights fallout and the future of democracy in Chile.

]]> Center for Transnational Law director Jorge Contesse discusses the pandemic’s global human rights fallout and the future of democracy in Chile.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8414647 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1705 full false WNETCenter for Transnational Law director Jorge Contesse discusses the pandemic’s global human rights fallout and the future of democracy in Chile. Criminal Injustice Criminal Injustice Attorney Rabia Chaudry discusses the Floyd verdict, the politics of police reform, and the latest on the case of Adnan Syed. 

]]> Attorney Rabia Chaudry discusses the Floyd verdict, the politics of police reform, and the latest on the case of Adnan Syed. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8403948 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1909 full false WNETAttorney Rabia Chaudry discusses the Floyd verdict, the politics of police reform, and the latest on the case of Adnan Syed.  Agriculture Policy in the Biden Administration Agriculture Policy in the Biden Administration Coyuchi CEO Eileen Mockus discusses sustainable entrepreneurial practices and agriculture policy during the Biden Administration.  

]]> Coyuchi CEO Eileen Mockus discusses sustainable entrepreneurial practices and agriculture policy during the Biden Administration.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8399265 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1029 full false WNETCoyuchi CEO Eileen Mockus discusses sustainable entrepreneurial practices and agriculture policy during the Biden Administration.   Substance and Symbols of Racial Equity Substance and Symbols of Racial Equity President Biden's former director of strategic communications Kamau Marshall discusses how to activate the new consciousness of racial equity in America.

]]> President Biden's former director of strategic communications Kamau Marshall discusses how to activate the new consciousness of racial equity in America.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8383592 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1835 full false WNETPresident Biden's former director of strategic communications Kamau Marshall discusses how to activate the new consciousness of racial equity in America. Enacting a Truth and Reconciliation Consensus Enacting a Truth and Reconciliation Consensus "Hiding in Plain Sight" author Sarah Kendzior discusses if and when the American people will enact an anti-corruption and pro-democracy agenda.

]]> "Hiding in Plain Sight" author Sarah Kendzior discusses if and when the American people will enact an anti-corruption and pro-democracy agenda.

]]> Buzzsprout-8377000 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1848 full false WNET"Hiding in Plain Sight" author Sarah Kendzior discusses if and when the American people will enact an anti-corruption and pro-democracy agenda. High on Pandemicide High on Pandemicide Bluesman Guy Davis discusses the legacy of the Kokomo Kidd and singing the truth in his forthcoming new CD "Be Ready When I Call You."

]]> Bluesman Guy Davis discusses the legacy of the Kokomo Kidd and singing the truth in his forthcoming new CD "Be Ready When I Call You."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8369725 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1660 full false WNETBluesman Guy Davis discusses the legacy of the Kokomo Kidd and singing the truth in his forthcoming new CD "Be Ready When I Call You." Climate in the First 100 Days Climate in the First 100 Days Penn State climatologist Michael Mann discusses the Biden-Harris administration’s actions on climate and how to increase global accountability. 

]]> Penn State climatologist Michael Mann discusses the Biden-Harris administration’s actions on climate and how to increase global accountability. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8363218 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1609 full false WNETPenn State climatologist Michael Mann discusses the Biden-Harris administration’s actions on climate and how to increase global accountability.  Messing Around with the Gumbo Messing Around with the Gumbo James Beard Award winning chef Donald Link discusses the heritage of cajun cuisine and equity inside the restaurant. 

]]> James Beard Award winning chef Donald Link discusses the heritage of cajun cuisine and equity inside the restaurant. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8348771 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1358 full false WNETJames Beard Award winning chef Donald Link discusses the heritage of cajun cuisine and equity inside the restaurant.  The Ugly Drum The Ugly Drum Ugly Drum chef/proprietor Erik Black discusses the successful pop-up model in the pandemic and the secret to his best-in-flavor pastrami.

]]> Ugly Drum chef/proprietor Erik Black discusses the successful pop-up model in the pandemic and the secret to his best-in-flavor pastrami.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8339724 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1499 full false WNETUgly Drum chef/proprietor Erik Black discusses the successful pop-up model in the pandemic and the secret to his best-in-flavor pastrami. The Ballad of Empathy and Soul The Ballad of Empathy and Soul In this three-peat (third winning appearance) on The Open Mind, 9th Wonder discusses how we need "to empathize to change" and cultivating soul and soulfulness in music, education, and civil society.

]]> In this three-peat (third winning appearance) on The Open Mind, 9th Wonder discusses how we need "to empathize to change" and cultivating soul and soulfulness in music, education, and civil society.

]]> Buzzsprout-8334044 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1786 full false WNETIn this three-peat (third winning appearance) on The Open Mind, 9th Wonder discusses how we need "to empathize to change" and cultivating soul and soulfulness in music, education, and civil society. What is the Future of Sex Work? What is the Future of Sex Work? Adult actress Valerica Steele discusses the stigmatization of body art and when, if ever, the rights of sex workers will be codified. 

]]> Adult actress Valerica Steele discusses the stigmatization of body art and when, if ever, the rights of sex workers will be codified. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8327249 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1554 full false WNETAdult actress Valerica Steele discusses the stigmatization of body art and when, if ever, the rights of sex workers will be codified.  Freedom and Wokeness on Campus Freedom and Wokeness on Campus Academic Freedom Alliance chair Keith Whittington discusses how to preserve freedom of speech and humane discourse.

]]> Academic Freedom Alliance chair Keith Whittington discusses how to preserve freedom of speech and humane discourse.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8319658 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1712 full false WNETAcademic Freedom Alliance chair Keith Whittington discusses how to preserve freedom of speech and humane discourse. Off to The Races...The 2022 Midterms Off to The Races...The 2022 Midterms University of Florida political scientist and election expert Michael McDonald discusses how voter enthusiasm, restrictions, and suppression will influence the 2022 midterm elections.

]]> University of Florida political scientist and election expert Michael McDonald discusses how voter enthusiasm, restrictions, and suppression will influence the 2022 midterm elections.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8304300 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1688 full false WNETUniversity of Florida political scientist and election expert Michael McDonald discusses how voter enthusiasm, restrictions, and suppression will influence the 2022 midterm elections. Capitalism, The Coronavirus, and China's Quest for Global Influence Capitalism, The Coronavirus, and China's Quest for Global Influence Axios China correspondent Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian discusses her latest reporting on China and forthcoming book "Capitalism, The Coronavirus, and China's Quest for Global Influence."

]]> Axios China correspondent Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian discusses her latest reporting on China and forthcoming book "Capitalism, The Coronavirus, and China's Quest for Global Influence."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8295934 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1452 full false WNETAxios China correspondent Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian discusses her latest reporting on China and forthcoming book "Capitalism, The Coronavirus, and China's Quest for Global Influence." Vaccine Passports and the Global Pandemic Prognosis Vaccine Passports and the Global Pandemic Prognosis Epidemiologist and former New Zealand Ministry of Health chief science advisor John Potter discusses the vaccine passport debate and the prospect for global COVID elimination.

]]> Epidemiologist and former New Zealand Ministry of Health chief science advisor John Potter discusses the vaccine passport debate and the prospect for global COVID elimination.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8288442 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1982 full false WNETEpidemiologist and former New Zealand Ministry of Health chief science advisor John Potter discusses the vaccine passport debate and the prospect for global COVID elimination. How to Demolish the Disinformation Infrastructure How to Demolish the Disinformation Infrastructure University of Washington computer scientist Kate Starbird discusses the state of disinformation.

]]> University of Washington computer scientist Kate Starbird discusses the state of disinformation.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8280966 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1546 full false WNETUniversity of Washington computer scientist Kate Starbird discusses the state of disinformation. AMLO, Mexico in the Pandemic, and Humanitarian Crises AMLO, Mexico in the Pandemic, and Humanitarian Crises Univision's Leon Krauze discusses the failures of López Obrador, Mexico's pandemic economy, and the future of U.S.-Mexico relations.

]]> Univision's Leon Krauze discusses the failures of López Obrador, Mexico's pandemic economy, and the future of U.S.-Mexico relations.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8273519 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2114 full false WNETUnivision's Leon Krauze discusses the failures of López Obrador, Mexico's pandemic economy, and the future of U.S.-Mexico relations. The Making of Movements The Making of Movements Duke University scholar Mark Anthony Neal discusses the Third Reconstruction, Civil Rights legacy, and contemporary culture of movement making.

]]> Duke University scholar Mark Anthony Neal discusses the Third Reconstruction, Civil Rights legacy, and contemporary culture of movement making.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8258731 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1665 full false WNETDuke University scholar Mark Anthony Neal discusses the Third Reconstruction, Civil Rights legacy, and contemporary culture of movement making. The Authentic and Revitalizing Italian Sandwich The Authentic and Revitalizing Italian Sandwich Alidoro's Jonathan Streep discusses the culinary business, revitalizing New York, and his authentic Italian sandwiches.

]]> Alidoro's Jonathan Streep discusses the culinary business, revitalizing New York, and his authentic Italian sandwiches.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8258523 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1566 full false WNETAlidoro's Jonathan Streep discusses the culinary business, revitalizing New York, and his authentic Italian sandwiches. Reparations for Crimes Against Democracy Reparations for Crimes Against Democracy American Constitution Society president and former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold discusses reparations for crimes against U.S. democracy.

]]> American Constitution Society president and former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold discusses reparations for crimes against U.S. democracy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8247154 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1673 full false WNETAmerican Constitution Society president and former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold discusses reparations for crimes against U.S. democracy. What's Next in U.S.-China Relations? What's Next in U.S.-China Relations? LBJ School of Public Affairs scholar Sheena Chestnut Greitens discusses the future of U.S.-China relations.

]]> LBJ School of Public Affairs scholar Sheena Chestnut Greitens discusses the future of U.S.-China relations.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8239504 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1703 full false WNETLBJ School of Public Affairs scholar Sheena Chestnut Greitens discusses the future of U.S.-China relations. The Casualties of Drug Compounding The Casualties of Drug Compounding Associated Press investigative reporter Jason Dearen discusses his new book “Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, a Deadly Disease.”

]]> Associated Press investigative reporter Jason Dearen discusses his new book “Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, a Deadly Disease.”

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8234865 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1628 full false WNETAssociated Press investigative reporter Jason Dearen discusses his new book “Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, a Deadly Disease.” How to Reform an Unrepresentative Supreme Court How to Reform an Unrepresentative Supreme Court Constitutional scholar Leah Litman discusses a 6-3 Supreme Court majority whose opinions are not representative of the American people.

]]> Constitutional scholar Leah Litman discusses a 6-3 Supreme Court majority whose opinions are not representative of the American people.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8187920 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1674 full false WNETConstitutional scholar Leah Litman discusses a 6-3 Supreme Court majority whose opinions are not representative of the American people. Culinary Adaptation and Innovation Culinary Adaptation and Innovation Curry Up Now's Akash Kapoor discusses entrepreneurial innovation in the culinary industry. 

]]> Curry Up Now's Akash Kapoor discusses entrepreneurial innovation in the culinary industry. 

]]> Buzzsprout-8174585 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0400 1450 full false WNETCurry Up Now's Akash Kapoor discusses entrepreneurial innovation in the culinary industry.  How to Rebirth American Democracy How to Rebirth American Democracy Johns Hopkins University political scientist Hahrie Han discusses how to rebirth American civic life and democracy.

]]> Johns Hopkins University political scientist Hahrie Han discusses how to rebirth American civic life and democracy.

]]> Buzzsprout-8169774 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1627 full false WNETJohns Hopkins University political scientist Hahrie Han discusses how to rebirth American civic life and democracy. Lobster and Maine in the Pandemic Lobster and Maine in the Pandemic McLoons Lobster's Bree Burns discusses lobstermen and women during the pandemic and recovering the culinary industry. 

]]> McLoons Lobster's Bree Burns discusses lobstermen and women during the pandemic and recovering the culinary industry. 

]]> Buzzsprout-8162703 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1469 full false WNETMcLoons Lobster's Bree Burns discusses lobstermen and women during the pandemic and recovering the culinary industry.  Information Hazards Information Hazards MIT biologist Kevin Esvelt discusses the biology of the pandemic and how gain-of-function research jeopardizes public safety.

]]> MIT biologist Kevin Esvelt discusses the biology of the pandemic and how gain-of-function research jeopardizes public safety.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8155868 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0400 1339 full false WNETMIT biologist Kevin Esvelt discusses the biology of the pandemic and how gain-of-function research jeopardizes public safety. False Equivalency Created The Big Lie False Equivalency Created The Big Lie Daily Beast columnist Wajahat Ali discusses a culture of false equivalence that has normalized domestic terrorism and disinformation.

]]> Daily Beast columnist Wajahat Ali discusses a culture of false equivalence that has normalized domestic terrorism and disinformation.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8144969 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1669 full false WNETDaily Beast columnist Wajahat Ali discusses a culture of false equivalence that has normalized domestic terrorism and disinformation. The Pizza Boom The Pizza Boom Atlanta-based Antico's founder Giovanni di Palma discusses the frozen pizza boom during the pandemic and the artistry and science of a renowned Neapolitan.

]]> Atlanta-based Antico's founder Giovanni di Palma discusses the frozen pizza boom during the pandemic and the artistry and science of a renowned Neapolitan.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8127339 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1337 full false WNETAtlanta-based Antico's founder Giovanni di Palma discusses the frozen pizza boom during the pandemic and the artistry and science of a renowned Neapolitan. COVID Victim and Survivor Compensation COVID Victim and Survivor Compensation Survivor Corps founder Diana Berrent discusses the policy needs of COVID long-haulers, victims, and their families.

]]> Survivor Corps founder Diana Berrent discusses the policy needs of COVID long-haulers, victims, and their families.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8121288 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1643 full false WNETSurvivor Corps founder Diana Berrent discusses the policy needs of COVID long-haulers, victims, and their families. Did Gain-of-Function Research Cause the Pandemic? Did Gain-of-Function Research Cause the Pandemic? "The Lab-Leak Hypothesis" author Nicholson Baker discusses whether high-risk experimental research might have created the global COVID-19 catastrophe.

]]> "The Lab-Leak Hypothesis" author Nicholson Baker discusses whether high-risk experimental research might have created the global COVID-19 catastrophe.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8113342 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1729 full false WNET"The Lab-Leak Hypothesis" author Nicholson Baker discusses whether high-risk experimental research might have created the global COVID-19 catastrophe. Conserving the Majesty of America Conserving the Majesty of America The Atlantic's Michelle Nijhuis discusses her new book, "Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction" and environmental policy during the pandemic.

]]> The Atlantic's Michelle Nijhuis discusses her new book, "Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction" and environmental policy during the pandemic.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8105364 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1642 full false WNETThe Atlantic's Michelle Nijhuis discusses her new book, "Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction" and environmental policy during the pandemic. What Does Biden's 'Extreme Competition' Mean for U.S.-China Relations? What Does Biden's 'Extreme Competition' Mean for U.S.-China Relations? Economic Strategy Institute president Clyde Prestowitz discusses his new book "The World Turned Upside Down: America, China, and the Struggle for Global Leadership."

]]> Economic Strategy Institute president Clyde Prestowitz discusses his new book "The World Turned Upside Down: America, China, and the Struggle for Global Leadership."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8098618 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1859 full false WNETEconomic Strategy Institute president Clyde Prestowitz discusses his new book "The World Turned Upside Down: America, China, and the Struggle for Global Leadership." Why Hasn't the Pandemic Mobilized a National Health Care Movement? Why Hasn't the Pandemic Mobilized a National Health Care Movement? Physicians for a National Health Program president Dr. Susan Rogers discusses health inequity in America and potential reform.

]]> Physicians for a National Health Program president Dr. Susan Rogers discusses health inequity in America and potential reform.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8081874 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1249 full false WNETPhysicians for a National Health Program president Dr. Susan Rogers discusses health inequity in America and potential reform. The Entertainment to Autocracy Pipeline The Entertainment to Autocracy Pipeline Historian Brian Rosenwald discusses Rush Limbaugh's legacy and the future of bigotry and disinformation in media.

]]> Historian Brian Rosenwald discusses Rush Limbaugh's legacy and the future of bigotry and disinformation in media.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8073866 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1689 full false WNETHistorian Brian Rosenwald discusses Rush Limbaugh's legacy and the future of bigotry and disinformation in media. Chronic Poverty in a Socially Immobile America Chronic Poverty in a Socially Immobile America Scholars Mark Robert Rank and Lawrence M. Eppard discuss their new Oxford University Press book "Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty." 

]]> Scholars Mark Robert Rank and Lawrence M. Eppard discuss their new Oxford University Press book "Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8067415 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1581 full false WNETScholars Mark Robert Rank and Lawrence M. Eppard discuss their new Oxford University Press book "Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty."  The Pandemic to Prevent All Future Pandemics The Pandemic to Prevent All Future Pandemics American scientist Eric Feigl-Ding discusses cultivating an equitable and prepared health infrastructure in the United States.

]]> American scientist Eric Feigl-Ding discusses cultivating an equitable and prepared health infrastructure in the United States.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8058796 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1663 full false WNETAmerican scientist Eric Feigl-Ding discusses cultivating an equitable and prepared health infrastructure in the United States. J&J's One Dose and Durability of Vaccine Immunity J&J's One Dose and Durability of Vaccine Immunity Brown University medical leader Dr. Megan Ranney discusses how the one-shot J&J vaccine could alter the forecast for U.S. immunity.

]]> Brown University medical leader Dr. Megan Ranney discusses how the one-shot J&J vaccine could alter the forecast for U.S. immunity.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8050928 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1353 full false WNETBrown University medical leader Dr. Megan Ranney discusses how the one-shot J&J vaccine could alter the forecast for U.S. immunity. The Deadly Black Box at the FDA The Deadly Black Box at the FDA Harvard epidemiologist Michael Mina discusses the FDA's inexplicable refusal to approve testing technologies that would have saved American lives. 

]]> Harvard epidemiologist Michael Mina discusses the FDA's inexplicable refusal to approve testing technologies that would have saved American lives. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8033642 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1575 full false WNETHarvard epidemiologist Michael Mina discusses the FDA's inexplicable refusal to approve testing technologies that would have saved American lives.  Demonetizing the Insurrection Demonetizing the Insurrection Popular Information editor Judd Legum discusses defunding the vast lobbying complex that has supported anti-democratic politicians and media. 

]]> Popular Information editor Judd Legum discusses defunding the vast lobbying complex that has supported anti-democratic politicians and media. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8026636 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1521 full false WNETPopular Information editor Judd Legum discusses defunding the vast lobbying complex that has supported anti-democratic politicians and media.  Inventing and Reinventing the Po' boy Inventing and Reinventing the Po' boy Parkway Bakery chef and proprietor discusses the history, legacy, and future of the New Orleans born creation.

]]> Parkway Bakery chef and proprietor discusses the history, legacy, and future of the New Orleans born creation.

]]> Buzzsprout-8021342 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1590 full false WNETParkway Bakery chef and proprietor discusses the history, legacy, and future of the New Orleans born creation. Impeachment Nullified Impeachment Nullified Constitutional scholar Kimberly Wehle discusses how Chief Justice Roberts and Republican Senators effectively nullified the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump and prevented conviction. 

]]> Constitutional scholar Kimberly Wehle discusses how Chief Justice Roberts and Republican Senators effectively nullified the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump and prevented conviction. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8016357 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1665 full false WNETConstitutional scholar Kimberly Wehle discusses how Chief Justice Roberts and Republican Senators effectively nullified the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump and prevented conviction.  Democratic Insecurity in America Democratic Insecurity in America “Hiding in Plain Sight” author Sarah Kendzior discusses how to reverse U.S. authoritarianism and prosecute treason. 

]]> “Hiding in Plain Sight” author Sarah Kendzior discusses how to reverse U.S. authoritarianism and prosecute treason. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-8010784 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1646 full false WNET“Hiding in Plain Sight” author Sarah Kendzior discusses how to reverse U.S. authoritarianism and prosecute treason.  How to Confront Vaccine Hesitancy How to Confront Vaccine Hesitancy Columbia University Emergency Medicine Dr. Tsion Firew discusses the factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and how to address them.

]]> Columbia University Emergency Medicine Dr. Tsion Firew discusses the factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and how to address them.

]]> Buzzsprout-7961674 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1202 full false WNETColumbia University Emergency Medicine Dr. Tsion Firew discusses the factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and how to address them. Cyber Crime, Failed Internet Governance, and Money-Equalizing Hacks Cyber Crime, Failed Internet Governance, and Money-Equalizing Hacks UpGuard director Chris Vickery discusses the state of cyber security, the failure to establish global virtual governance, and the future of money-equalizing hacks.

]]> UpGuard director Chris Vickery discusses the state of cyber security, the failure to establish global virtual governance, and the future of money-equalizing hacks.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7941097 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 2105 full false WNETUpGuard director Chris Vickery discusses the state of cyber security, the failure to establish global virtual governance, and the future of money-equalizing hacks. The Urgent Need for Genomic Surveillance The Urgent Need for Genomic Surveillance Ithaca College evolutionary ecologist Brooks Miner discusses his project tracking the COVID variants and the race to advance U.S. genomic sequencing.

]]> Ithaca College evolutionary ecologist Brooks Miner discusses his project tracking the COVID variants and the race to advance U.S. genomic sequencing.

]]> Buzzsprout-7915996 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1725 full false WNETIthaca College evolutionary ecologist Brooks Miner discusses his project tracking the COVID variants and the race to advance U.S. genomic sequencing. Brewing in the Pandemic Brewing in the Pandemic Sloop Brewing Co. cofounder Adam Watson discusses the craft of beer, operating during the pandemic, and the disconnect between Governor Cuomo and boots-on-the-ground realities.

]]> Sloop Brewing Co. cofounder Adam Watson discusses the craft of beer, operating during the pandemic, and the disconnect between Governor Cuomo and boots-on-the-ground realities.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7896013 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1481 full false WNETSloop Brewing Co. cofounder Adam Watson discusses the craft of beer, operating during the pandemic, and the disconnect between Governor Cuomo and boots-on-the-ground realities. Economic Populism and the Latino Vote Economic Populism and the Latino Vote GrassrootsLab partner Mike Madrid discusses what will animate the Latino vote in 2021 and beyond, the potential for post-impeachment legislation to save the American democracy and economy. 

]]> GrassrootsLab partner Mike Madrid discusses what will animate the Latino vote in 2021 and beyond, the potential for post-impeachment legislation to save the American democracy and economy. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7871341 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1556 full false WNETGrassrootsLab partner Mike Madrid discusses what will animate the Latino vote in 2021 and beyond, the potential for post-impeachment legislation to save the American democracy and economy.  Where is the Health Care New Deal? Where is the Health Care New Deal? New Consensus president and former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti discusses the omissions of the American Recovery Plan. 

]]> New Consensus president and former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti discusses the omissions of the American Recovery Plan. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7825807 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1619 full false WNETNew Consensus president and former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti discusses the omissions of the American Recovery Plan.  Data Dividends and Injury Damages for Privacy Invasions Data Dividends and Injury Damages for Privacy Invasions Surveillance Technology Oversight Project director Albert Fox Cahn discusses the national and state privacy law landscape and digital regulatory frameworks to protect citizens.  

]]> Surveillance Technology Oversight Project director Albert Fox Cahn discusses the national and state privacy law landscape and digital regulatory frameworks to protect citizens.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7806700 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1291 full false WNETSurveillance Technology Oversight Project director Albert Fox Cahn discusses the national and state privacy law landscape and digital regulatory frameworks to protect citizens.   The Last Mile in Vaccine Distribution The Last Mile in Vaccine Distribution Science journalist and author Maryn McKenna discusses the disparate outcomes of state vaccination rollouts and what to expect from the national expansion of pharmacy supply.

]]> Science journalist and author Maryn McKenna discusses the disparate outcomes of state vaccination rollouts and what to expect from the national expansion of pharmacy supply.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7780300 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1325 full false WNETScience journalist and author Maryn McKenna discusses the disparate outcomes of state vaccination rollouts and what to expect from the national expansion of pharmacy supply. Can the Dems Ever Retake Florida? Can the Dems Ever Retake Florida? Politico correspondent Marc Caputo discusses the 2022 campaigns for Florida Governor and U.S. Senate.

]]> Politico correspondent Marc Caputo discusses the 2022 campaigns for Florida Governor and U.S. Senate.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7760986 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1520 full false WNETPolitico correspondent Marc Caputo discusses the 2022 campaigns for Florida Governor and U.S. Senate. A Chemist's Guide to Vaccine Production and Bottlenecks A Chemist's Guide to Vaccine Production and Bottlenecks Drug discovery chemist and Science Magazine blogger Derek Lowe discusses COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing. 

]]> Drug discovery chemist and Science Magazine blogger Derek Lowe discusses COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7740016 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1517 full false WNETDrug discovery chemist and Science Magazine blogger Derek Lowe discusses COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing.  Justice and Decarceration Justice and Decarceration Public Defender and Manhattan DA Candidate Eliza Orlins discusses her agenda for justice and decarceration.

]]> Public Defender and Manhattan DA Candidate Eliza Orlins discusses her agenda for justice and decarceration.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7718824 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1376 full false WNETPublic Defender and Manhattan DA Candidate Eliza Orlins discusses her agenda for justice and decarceration. Gyros Save America Gyros Save America Niko Niko's Dimitri Fetokakis discusses his Greek heritage and inspired Houston-based restaurant chain and keeping alive restaurants during the pandemic in Texas and beyond.

]]> Niko Niko's Dimitri Fetokakis discusses his Greek heritage and inspired Houston-based restaurant chain and keeping alive restaurants during the pandemic in Texas and beyond.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7707259 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1196 full false WNETNiko Niko's Dimitri Fetokakis discusses his Greek heritage and inspired Houston-based restaurant chain and keeping alive restaurants during the pandemic in Texas and beyond. What Will Biden's Supreme Court Reform Commission Recommend? What Will Biden's Supreme Court Reform Commission Recommend? Constitutional scholar Stephen Vladeck discusses the possible reform recommendations of the Biden Administration's Supreme Court Commission and the upcoming second Trump impeachment trial.

]]> Constitutional scholar Stephen Vladeck discusses the possible reform recommendations of the Biden Administration's Supreme Court Commission and the upcoming second Trump impeachment trial.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7689535 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1520 full false WNETConstitutional scholar Stephen Vladeck discusses the possible reform recommendations of the Biden Administration's Supreme Court Commission and the upcoming second Trump impeachment trial. The United States of Ice Cream The United States of Ice Cream Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams founder Jeni Britton Bauer discusses her ice cream as national healer, entrepreneurial philosophy. and American sourcing of ingredients.

]]> Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams founder Jeni Britton Bauer discusses her ice cream as national healer, entrepreneurial philosophy. and American sourcing of ingredients.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7670344 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1254 full false WNETJeni's Splendid Ice Creams founder Jeni Britton Bauer discusses her ice cream as national healer, entrepreneurial philosophy. and American sourcing of ingredients. Deradicalizing American Fundamentalists Deradicalizing American Fundamentalists QAnon Anonymous cohost Jake Rockatansky discusses what motivates and how to deradicalize contemporary domestic fundamentalism. 

]]> QAnon Anonymous cohost Jake Rockatansky discusses what motivates and how to deradicalize contemporary domestic fundamentalism. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7649953 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1390 full false WNETQAnon Anonymous cohost Jake Rockatansky discusses what motivates and how to deradicalize contemporary domestic fundamentalism.  Post-Sedition Politics and Pandemic Policies Post-Sedition Politics and Pandemic Policies Political scientist Rachel “The Doc” Bitecofer discusses nationalizing the argument for democracy and economic relief. 

]]> Political scientist Rachel “The Doc” Bitecofer discusses nationalizing the argument for democracy and economic relief. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7628464 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1689 full false WNETPolitical scientist Rachel “The Doc” Bitecofer discusses nationalizing the argument for democracy and economic relief.  The Oldest Unamended Constitution in the World The Oldest Unamended Constitution in the World Columbia Law's Center for Japanese Legal Studies director Nobuhisa Ishizuka discusses the prospects for reforming Japan's constitution and future of U.S.-Japan relations.

]]> Columbia Law's Center for Japanese Legal Studies director Nobuhisa Ishizuka discusses the prospects for reforming Japan's constitution and future of U.S.-Japan relations.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7603315 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1698 full false WNETColumbia Law's Center for Japanese Legal Studies director Nobuhisa Ishizuka discusses the prospects for reforming Japan's constitution and future of U.S.-Japan relations. A Constitutional Convention in Chile A Constitutional Convention in Chile Political scientist Patricio Navia discusses Chile's ongoing process to write a new constitution, campaign to secure economic rights, and transformation from authoritarianism to democracy.

]]> Political scientist Patricio Navia discusses Chile's ongoing process to write a new constitution, campaign to secure economic rights, and transformation from authoritarianism to democracy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7603231 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1221 full false WNETPolitical scientist Patricio Navia discusses Chile's ongoing process to write a new constitution, campaign to secure economic rights, and transformation from authoritarianism to democracy. How to Beat the Jim Crow Caucus in 2022 How to Beat the Jim Crow Caucus in 2022 Lincoln Project cofounder Rick Wilson discusses the strategy to beat the Jim Crow Caucus in 2022. 

]]> Lincoln Project cofounder Rick Wilson discusses the strategy to beat the Jim Crow Caucus in 2022. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7582600 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1129 full false WNETLincoln Project cofounder Rick Wilson discusses the strategy to beat the Jim Crow Caucus in 2022.  Stromboli and the American Dream Stromboli and the American Dream Romano's Stromboli's Peter Romano discusses his family's creation of the stromboli, its inter-generational heritage, and labor challenges during the pandemic.  

]]> Romano's Stromboli's Peter Romano discusses his family's creation of the stromboli, its inter-generational heritage, and labor challenges during the pandemic.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7569931 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1765 full false WNETRomano's Stromboli's Peter Romano discusses his family's creation of the stromboli, its inter-generational heritage, and labor challenges during the pandemic.   Clash of the Vaccines Clash of the Vaccines Scientist Hilda Bastian discusses how well—or not—the various disparate vaccines will work together to eradicate the global pandemic. 

]]> Scientist Hilda Bastian discusses how well—or not—the various disparate vaccines will work together to eradicate the global pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7552525 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1517 full false WNETScientist Hilda Bastian discusses how well—or not—the various disparate vaccines will work together to eradicate the global pandemic.  A Symphony of Flavors A Symphony of Flavors Chef Arnaldo Richards discusses his Houston-based Picos Restaurant, the Mexican heritage of his culinary artistry, and American unity.

]]> Chef Arnaldo Richards discusses his Houston-based Picos Restaurant, the Mexican heritage of his culinary artistry, and American unity.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7531585 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1374 full false WNETChef Arnaldo Richards discusses his Houston-based Picos Restaurant, the Mexican heritage of his culinary artistry, and American unity. Everything You Need to Know About Section 230 Everything You Need to Know About Section 230 First Amendment lawyer Ari Cohn discusses the legal and political significance of Section 230 and the campaign to reform or abolish it.

]]> First Amendment lawyer Ari Cohn discusses the legal and political significance of Section 230 and the campaign to reform or abolish it.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7513768 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1764 full false WNETFirst Amendment lawyer Ari Cohn discusses the legal and political significance of Section 230 and the campaign to reform or abolish it. Siege of the Shaman Siege of the Shaman QAnon Anonymous founding producer Julian Feeld discusses the future of domestic terrorism and conspiracy theories.

]]> QAnon Anonymous founding producer Julian Feeld discusses the future of domestic terrorism and conspiracy theories.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7489486 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1570 full false WNETQAnon Anonymous founding producer Julian Feeld discusses the future of domestic terrorism and conspiracy theories. Saving Democracy, One Tweet and Organizer at a Time Saving Democracy, One Tweet and Organizer at a Time MeidasTouch cofounders Ben Meiselas and Brett Meiselas discuss the digital messaging and grassroots organizing to save democracy. 

]]> MeidasTouch cofounders Ben Meiselas and Brett Meiselas discuss the digital messaging and grassroots organizing to save democracy. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7475527 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1712 full false WNETMeidasTouch cofounders Ben Meiselas and Brett Meiselas discuss the digital messaging and grassroots organizing to save democracy.  Mr. Navalny Goes (Back) to Moscow Mr. Navalny Goes (Back) to Moscow Russia and KGB expert Amy Knight discusses opposition leader Navalny's courage and political calculus, the forming protest movement, and possibility of regime change.  

]]> Russia and KGB expert Amy Knight discusses opposition leader Navalny's courage and political calculus, the forming protest movement, and possibility of regime change.  

]]> Buzzsprout-7454089 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1838 full false WNETRussia and KGB expert Amy Knight discusses opposition leader Navalny's courage and political calculus, the forming protest movement, and possibility of regime change.   To Nuke, or Not to Nuke To Nuke, or Not to Nuke The American Prospect executive editor David Dayen discusses the Democratic majority's strategy and the inevitability of abolishing the filibuster to advance an agenda.

]]> The American Prospect executive editor David Dayen discusses the Democratic majority's strategy and the inevitability of abolishing the filibuster to advance an agenda.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7442497 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1401 full false WNETThe American Prospect executive editor David Dayen discusses the Democratic majority's strategy and the inevitability of abolishing the filibuster to advance an agenda. Expel the Seditionists Now Expel the Seditionists Now Lincoln Project cofounder Steve Schmidt discusses how to save our democracy from conservatives-turned-fascistic autocrats. 

]]> Lincoln Project cofounder Steve Schmidt discusses how to save our democracy from conservatives-turned-fascistic autocrats. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7425472 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1704 full false WNETLincoln Project cofounder Steve Schmidt discusses how to save our democracy from conservatives-turned-fascistic autocrats.  Protecting the Constitution from Authoritarians and So-Called Conservatives Protecting the Constitution from Authoritarians and So-Called Conservatives Constitutional Accountability Center president Elizabeth Wydra discusses how the Biden administration and Congress can protect the rule of law. 

]]> Constitutional Accountability Center president Elizabeth Wydra discusses how the Biden administration and Congress can protect the rule of law. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7405654 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1654 full false WNETConstitutional Accountability Center president Elizabeth Wydra discusses how the Biden administration and Congress can protect the rule of law.  Juice to the People Juice to the People Juice Joint cofounders Lanice Wilson and Renee Sellers discuss opening and operating a distinctive health service during the pandemic and their recommendations for the new administration.

]]> Juice Joint cofounders Lanice Wilson and Renee Sellers discuss opening and operating a distinctive health service during the pandemic and their recommendations for the new administration.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7405609 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1367 full false WNETJuice Joint cofounders Lanice Wilson and Renee Sellers discuss opening and operating a distinctive health service during the pandemic and their recommendations for the new administration. Pie for America Pie for America Pietisserie founder Jaynelle St. Jean discusses the craft of pie-making and urgency of new PPP relief for small businesses.

]]> Pietisserie founder Jaynelle St. Jean discusses the craft of pie-making and urgency of new PPP relief for small businesses.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7405570 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1346 full false WNETPietisserie founder Jaynelle St. Jean discusses the craft of pie-making and urgency of new PPP relief for small businesses. Enforcing Big Tech Accountability Enforcing Big Tech Accountability Consumer Reports CEO Marta Tellado discusses how to make Big Tech more accountable, transparent, and protective of democracy. 

]]> Consumer Reports CEO Marta Tellado discusses how to make Big Tech more accountable, transparent, and protective of democracy. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7391758 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1668 full false WNETConsumer Reports CEO Marta Tellado discusses how to make Big Tech more accountable, transparent, and protective of democracy.  The House's 24 Hour Impeachment and First 100 Days The House's 24 Hour Impeachment and First 100 Days Politico correspondent Kyle Cheney discusses the new Congress's unprecedented 24 hours impeachment and the outlook for its first 100 days.

]]> Politico correspondent Kyle Cheney discusses the new Congress's unprecedented 24 hours impeachment and the outlook for its first 100 days.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7368433 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1407 full false WNETPolitico correspondent Kyle Cheney discusses the new Congress's unprecedented 24 hours impeachment and the outlook for its first 100 days. The American Imperative of Convicting Donald Trump The American Imperative of Convicting Donald Trump Renowned constitutional scholar Larry Tribe discusses the unprecedented second impeachment of Donald Trump and how conviction can be most effectively prosecuted in a trial. 

]]> Renowned constitutional scholar Larry Tribe discusses the unprecedented second impeachment of Donald Trump and how conviction can be most effectively prosecuted in a trial. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7349743 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1166 full false WNETRenowned constitutional scholar Larry Tribe discusses the unprecedented second impeachment of Donald Trump and how conviction can be most effectively prosecuted in a trial.  The Disinformation-Terrorism Nexus The Disinformation-Terrorism Nexus Disinformation researcher Claudia Flores-Saviaga discusses whether bad actors can continue to hold hostage social media despite recent account bans and suspensions. 

]]> Disinformation researcher Claudia Flores-Saviaga discusses whether bad actors can continue to hold hostage social media despite recent account bans and suspensions. 

]]> Buzzsprout-7306591 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1457 full false WNETDisinformation researcher Claudia Flores-Saviaga discusses whether bad actors can continue to hold hostage social media despite recent account bans and suspensions.  The Domestic Terrorism of QAnon The Domestic Terrorism of QAnon QAnon Anonymous cohost Travis View discusses the convergence of extremist groups in the Capitol insurrection.

]]> QAnon Anonymous cohost Travis View discusses the convergence of extremist groups in the Capitol insurrection.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7289542 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1848 full false WNETQAnon Anonymous cohost Travis View discusses the convergence of extremist groups in the Capitol insurrection. Restoring American Democracy and Diplomacy Restoring American Democracy and Diplomacy Diplomatic editor and Just Security editorial board member Laura Rozen discusses how the Biden-Harris administration can restore America's image in the world after a coup attempt and domestic terrorist attack. 

]]> Diplomatic editor and Just Security editorial board member Laura Rozen discusses how the Biden-Harris administration can restore America's image in the world after a coup attempt and domestic terrorist attack. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7269796 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1707 full false WNETDiplomatic editor and Just Security editorial board member Laura Rozen discusses how the Biden-Harris administration can restore America's image in the world after a coup attempt and domestic terrorist attack.  A Declaration of Independence in Georgia A Declaration of Independence in Georgia Atlanta Journal Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein discusses  pro-democracy conservatives of Georgia,  Stacey Abrams's galvanizing power, an anticipated  gubernatorial rematch of 2022, and state electoral practices in 2020 vs. 2018. 

]]> Atlanta Journal Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein discusses  pro-democracy conservatives of Georgia,  Stacey Abrams's galvanizing power, an anticipated  gubernatorial rematch of 2022, and state electoral practices in 2020 vs. 2018. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7254517 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1844 full false WNETAtlanta Journal Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein discusses  pro-democracy conservatives of Georgia,  Stacey Abrams's galvanizing power, an anticipated  gubernatorial rematch of 2022, and state electoral practices in 2020 vs. 2018.  Recovery for America Recovery for America 2020 Bernie Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir discusses recovering from the Trump era and the transition to the Biden-Harris administration.

]]> 2020 Bernie Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir discusses recovering from the Trump era and the transition to the Biden-Harris administration.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7238110 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1697 full false WNET2020 Bernie Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir discusses recovering from the Trump era and the transition to the Biden-Harris administration. Pies, Cakes, and a Vacancy Tax to Save the Culinary Industry Pies, Cakes, and a Vacancy Tax to Save the Culinary Industry American pastry chef and PieCaken owner Zac Young discusses the culinary arts and business during the pandemic.

]]> American pastry chef and PieCaken owner Zac Young discusses the culinary arts and business during the pandemic.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7228333 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1150 full false WNETAmerican pastry chef and PieCaken owner Zac Young discusses the culinary arts and business during the pandemic. Is Trump's Authoritarian GOP Permanent? Is Trump's Authoritarian GOP Permanent? Former Homeland Security and Pence advisor Olivia Troye discusses whether Trump's authoritarian takeover of the GOP will be permanent, and if so, when Senator Romney and conservatives  disaffiliate from an autocratic party.

]]> Former Homeland Security and Pence advisor Olivia Troye discusses whether Trump's authoritarian takeover of the GOP will be permanent, and if so, when Senator Romney and conservatives  disaffiliate from an autocratic party.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7190737 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1290 full false WNETFormer Homeland Security and Pence advisor Olivia Troye discusses whether Trump's authoritarian takeover of the GOP will be permanent, and if so, when Senator Romney and conservatives  disaffiliate from an autocratic party. The Insurrectionist Looting of America The Insurrectionist Looting of America UNC professor of law Carissa Byrne Hessick explains how and why the authoritarian incitement of domestic terrorism to overturn the election is different from violent episodes during the BLM protests.

]]> UNC professor of law Carissa Byrne Hessick explains how and why the authoritarian incitement of domestic terrorism to overturn the election is different from violent episodes during the BLM protests.

]]> Buzzsprout-7182943 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1780 full false WNETUNC professor of law Carissa Byrne Hessick explains how and why the authoritarian incitement of domestic terrorism to overturn the election is different from violent episodes during the BLM protests. The Pandemic's Bioethical, Geopolitical, and Psychological Impact The Pandemic's Bioethical, Geopolitical, and Psychological Impact University of Massachusetts philosopher Nicholas Evans discusses why Australia’s COVID-19 response succeeded while the U.S. failed, and the bioethical, geopolitical, and psychological impact of the pandemic on nations and their citizens.

]]> University of Massachusetts philosopher Nicholas Evans discusses why Australia’s COVID-19 response succeeded while the U.S. failed, and the bioethical, geopolitical, and psychological impact of the pandemic on nations and their citizens.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7157653 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1761 full false WNETUniversity of Massachusetts philosopher Nicholas Evans discusses why Australia’s COVID-19 response succeeded while the U.S. failed, and the bioethical, geopolitical, and psychological impact of the pandemic on nations and their citizens. When Will Vaccines Eradicate the American Pandemic? When Will Vaccines Eradicate the American Pandemic? University of California San Francisco Medicine chair Dr. Robert Wachter discusses the impact of emerging COVID-19 vaccines.

]]> University of California San Francisco Medicine chair Dr. Robert Wachter discusses the impact of emerging COVID-19 vaccines.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7139311 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1692 full false WNETUniversity of California San Francisco Medicine chair Dr. Robert Wachter discusses the impact of emerging COVID-19 vaccines. Corruption + Oligarchy = American Kleptocracy Corruption + Oligarchy = American Kleptocracy Hudson Institute researcher Casey Michel discusses his forthcoming book “American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History."

]]> Hudson Institute researcher Casey Michel discusses his forthcoming book “American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7121557 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1799 full false WNETHudson Institute researcher Casey Michel discusses his forthcoming book “American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History." Will the Pandemic Induce Health Care and Insurance Reform? Will the Pandemic Induce Health Care and Insurance Reform? University of Michigan chief health officer Dr. Preeti Malani discusses ICU capacities and what systemic change the pandemic should induce. 

]]> University of Michigan chief health officer Dr. Preeti Malani discusses ICU capacities and what systemic change the pandemic should induce. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7061128 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1405 full false WNETUniversity of Michigan chief health officer Dr. Preeti Malani discusses ICU capacities and what systemic change the pandemic should induce.  Ready, Set, Vaccinate Ready, Set, Vaccinate Medical University of South Carolina physician Dr. Krutika Kuppalli discusses the deployment of the first COVID-19 vaccines.

]]> Medical University of South Carolina physician Dr. Krutika Kuppalli discusses the deployment of the first COVID-19 vaccines.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7045504 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 1058 full false WNETMedical University of South Carolina physician Dr. Krutika Kuppalli discusses the deployment of the first COVID-19 vaccines. Will Biden Stabilize the Climate? Will Biden Stabilize the Climate? Penn State scientist and author Michael Mann discusses the new administration’s climate initiatives. 

]]> Penn State scientist and author Michael Mann discusses the new administration’s climate initiatives. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7033216 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1720 full false WNETPenn State scientist and author Michael Mann discusses the new administration’s climate initiatives.  From Arab Spring to American Winter From Arab Spring to American Winter Wired editor-in-chief and incoming Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson discusses contemporary tech and policy issues, including companies too monopolized to fail and American social media used to plot and (dis)inform a coup.   

]]> Wired editor-in-chief and incoming Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson discusses contemporary tech and policy issues, including companies too monopolized to fail and American social media used to plot and (dis)inform a coup.   

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-7007071 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1431 full false WNETWired editor-in-chief and incoming Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson discusses contemporary tech and policy issues, including companies too monopolized to fail and American social media used to plot and (dis)inform a coup.    Gen Z in the Middle East Gen Z in the Middle East American University in Cairo International Student Body Representative Lindsey Edwards discusses her journey from Arkansas to Cairo and generational change.

]]> American University in Cairo International Student Body Representative Lindsey Edwards discusses her journey from Arkansas to Cairo and generational change.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6994612 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 1328 full false WNETAmerican University in Cairo International Student Body Representative Lindsey Edwards discusses her journey from Arkansas to Cairo and generational change. Next Gen Electronics and Biochips Next Gen Electronics and Biochips Nanoelectronics and Devices Center director Yehea Ismail discusses cancer-detecting biochips, 5G networks, and next generation AI-powered electronics.

]]> Nanoelectronics and Devices Center director Yehea Ismail discusses cancer-detecting biochips, 5G networks, and next generation AI-powered electronics.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6980785 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1168 full false WNETNanoelectronics and Devices Center director Yehea Ismail discusses cancer-detecting biochips, 5G networks, and next generation AI-powered electronics. Citizenship in the Pandemic Citizenship in the Pandemic Educator James Ketterer discusses the role of lifelong learning in nurturing citizenship and protecting those studying abroad. 

]]> Educator James Ketterer discusses the role of lifelong learning in nurturing citizenship and protecting those studying abroad. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6963131 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 1613 full false WNETEducator James Ketterer discusses the role of lifelong learning in nurturing citizenship and protecting those studying abroad.  To Cairo with Justice To Cairo with Justice Playwright Jillian Campana discusses how theatre can adapt to achieve social and gender equity during the pandemic. 

]]> Playwright Jillian Campana discusses how theatre can adapt to achieve social and gender equity during the pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6946748 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1337 full false WNETPlaywright Jillian Campana discusses how theatre can adapt to achieve social and gender equity during the pandemic.  How Has Diplomacy Evolved Since the iPhone? How Has Diplomacy Evolved Since the iPhone? U.S. Ambassador (Ret.) to Egypt, Turkey, and The Philippines Francis Ricciardone discusses the pursuit of international diplomacy and his tenure as president of the American University in Cairo. 

]]> U.S. Ambassador (Ret.) to Egypt, Turkey, and The Philippines Francis Ricciardone discusses the pursuit of international diplomacy and his tenure as president of the American University in Cairo. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6929690 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 1698 full false WNETU.S. Ambassador (Ret.) to Egypt, Turkey, and The Philippines Francis Ricciardone discusses the pursuit of international diplomacy and his tenure as president of the American University in Cairo.  Normalizing Human Sensuality Normalizing Human Sensuality Adult actress Blake Blossom discusses contemporary realities of the industry and the current Pornhub controversy.

]]> Adult actress Blake Blossom discusses contemporary realities of the industry and the current Pornhub controversy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6926435 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 1863 full false WNETAdult actress Blake Blossom discusses contemporary realities of the industry and the current Pornhub controversy. A Republic, if the Supreme Court Says So A Republic, if the Supreme Court Says So UC Davis constitutional scholar Carlton Larson discusses the future of the Supreme Court and the American Republic. 

]]> UC Davis constitutional scholar Carlton Larson discusses the future of the Supreme Court and the American Republic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6907877 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 1701 full false WNETUC Davis constitutional scholar Carlton Larson discusses the future of the Supreme Court and the American Republic.  American—and Sexual—Dreams Deferred American—and Sexual—Dreams Deferred Adult film star, artist, and social critic Daisy Ducati discusses the lack of equity for sex workers.

]]> Adult film star, artist, and social critic Daisy Ducati discusses the lack of equity for sex workers.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6892907 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1422 full false WNETAdult film star, artist, and social critic Daisy Ducati discusses the lack of equity for sex workers. How to Reset the American Pandemic Mentality How to Reset the American Pandemic Mentality Scientist Yaneer Bar-Yam discusses the successful (Australia and Asia) vs. unsuccessful (U.S. and European) COVID strategies. 

]]> Scientist Yaneer Bar-Yam discusses the successful (Australia and Asia) vs. unsuccessful (U.S. and European) COVID strategies. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6876035 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1988 full false WNETScientist Yaneer Bar-Yam discusses the successful (Australia and Asia) vs. unsuccessful (U.S. and European) COVID strategies.  Suing Our Democracy to Death Suing Our Democracy to Death BuzzFeed legal correspondent Zoe Tillman discusses Trump's campaign to overturn the election results.

]]> BuzzFeed legal correspondent Zoe Tillman discusses Trump's campaign to overturn the election results.

]]> Buzzsprout-6858823 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1459 full false WNETBuzzFeed legal correspondent Zoe Tillman discusses Trump's campaign to overturn the election results. To Infinity and Beyond To Infinity and Beyond Science writer Fred Nadis discusses his book, "Star Settlers: The Billionaires, Geniuses, and Crazed Visionaries Out to Conquer the Universe."

]]> Science writer Fred Nadis discusses his book, "Star Settlers: The Billionaires, Geniuses, and Crazed Visionaries Out to Conquer the Universe."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6845719 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1650 full false WNETScience writer Fred Nadis discusses his book, "Star Settlers: The Billionaires, Geniuses, and Crazed Visionaries Out to Conquer the Universe." Washington, Trump, Biden, and The Cabinet Washington, Trump, Biden, and The Cabinet Historian Lindsay Chervinsky discusses Washington's conception of the Cabinet, the Trump years, and future into the Biden Administration.

]]> Historian Lindsay Chervinsky discusses Washington's conception of the Cabinet, the Trump years, and future into the Biden Administration.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6766942 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1402 full false WNETHistorian Lindsay Chervinsky discusses Washington's conception of the Cabinet, the Trump years, and future into the Biden Administration. Our Genes in the Pandemic Our Genes in the Pandemic Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist David Linden discusses his new book “Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality.” 

]]> Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist David Linden discusses his new book “Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6752494 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1645 full false WNETJohns Hopkins University neuroscientist David Linden discusses his new book “Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality.”  Georgia on America's Mind Georgia on America's Mind Atlanta-based journalist, organizer, and Really American advisor Benjamin Dixon discusses the salient policy issues in Georgia and the run-off election that will determine U.S. Senate party control. 

]]> Atlanta-based journalist, organizer, and Really American advisor Benjamin Dixon discusses the salient policy issues in Georgia and the run-off election that will determine U.S. Senate party control. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6733237 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1541 full false WNETAtlanta-based journalist, organizer, and Really American advisor Benjamin Dixon discusses the salient policy issues in Georgia and the run-off election that will determine U.S. Senate party control.  The Popular Vote Can Decide the Electoral College in 2024 The Popular Vote Can Decide the Electoral College in 2024 National Popular Vote advocate and Vermont State Senator Christopher Pearson discusses the movement to guarantee the presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes.

]]> National Popular Vote advocate and Vermont State Senator Christopher Pearson discusses the movement to guarantee the presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6691391 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1786 full false WNETNational Popular Vote advocate and Vermont State Senator Christopher Pearson discusses the movement to guarantee the presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes. The End Game for an Abnormal White House The End Game for an Abnormal White House Huffington Post White House correspondent and USEFUL IDIOT author S.V. Dáte discusses Trump's election denial, covering four years of deception, and a return to normalcy for the WH Press Corps.

]]> Huffington Post White House correspondent and USEFUL IDIOT author S.V. Dáte discusses Trump's election denial, covering four years of deception, and a return to normalcy for the WH Press Corps.

]]> Buzzsprout-6673655 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1514 full false WNETHuffington Post White House correspondent and USEFUL IDIOT author S.V. Dáte discusses Trump's election denial, covering four years of deception, and a return to normalcy for the WH Press Corps. Whistling Past the Autocracy Whistling Past the Autocracy Lincoln Project powerhouse trio Chip Felkel, Fred Wellman, and Jeff Timmer discuss the increasingly Autocratic Old Party and how Democrats can be more competitive in the 2022 midterms.

]]> Lincoln Project powerhouse trio Chip Felkel, Fred Wellman, and Jeff Timmer discuss the increasingly Autocratic Old Party and how Democrats can be more competitive in the 2022 midterms.

]]> Buzzsprout-6653887 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1833 full false WNETLincoln Project powerhouse trio Chip Felkel, Fred Wellman, and Jeff Timmer discuss the increasingly Autocratic Old Party and how Democrats can be more competitive in the 2022 midterms. The Strongman in the USA The Strongman in the USA Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses Trump’s defiance of the 2020 election results and authoritarian playbook.

]]> Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses Trump’s defiance of the 2020 election results and authoritarian playbook.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6631555 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 1611 full false WNETHistorian Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses Trump’s defiance of the 2020 election results and authoritarian playbook. How to Punish a Traitorous Presidency How to Punish a Traitorous Presidency Author David Rothkopf discusses how to address traitorous presidential conduct, its enablers and those who condone it.  

]]> Author David Rothkopf discusses how to address traitorous presidential conduct, its enablers and those who condone it.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6614506 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1395 full false WNETAuthor David Rothkopf discusses how to address traitorous presidential conduct, its enablers and those who condone it.   Republicanism vs. Trumpism Republicanism vs. Trumpism Lincoln Project cofounder Mike Madrid discusses Georgia’s Senate run-off elections and the operation to defeat Trumpism. 

]]> Lincoln Project cofounder Mike Madrid discusses Georgia’s Senate run-off elections and the operation to defeat Trumpism. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6532900 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1707 full false WNETLincoln Project cofounder Mike Madrid discusses Georgia’s Senate run-off elections and the operation to defeat Trumpism.  The Pandemic Epicenter The Pandemic Epicenter NYC Special Pathogens director Dr. Syra Madad discusses the steps for communities to avoid becoming COVID clusters amid a national resurgence. 

]]> NYC Special Pathogens director Dr. Syra Madad discusses the steps for communities to avoid becoming COVID clusters amid a national resurgence. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6472030 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1417 full false WNETNYC Special Pathogens director Dr. Syra Madad discusses the steps for communities to avoid becoming COVID clusters amid a national resurgence.  What's the Matter with the Democrats' Economic Agenda? What's the Matter with the Democrats' Economic Agenda? Anti-monopoly evangelist and GOLIATH author Matt Stoller discusses the potential for bipartisan modern-day trust-busting in 2021 and the Democrats' failed economic message. 

]]> Anti-monopoly evangelist and GOLIATH author Matt Stoller discusses the potential for bipartisan modern-day trust-busting in 2021 and the Democrats' failed economic message. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6455278 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1761 full false WNETAnti-monopoly evangelist and GOLIATH author Matt Stoller discusses the potential for bipartisan modern-day trust-busting in 2021 and the Democrats' failed economic message.  Will the Novel mRNA Vaccines Be Both Efficacious and Effective? Will the Novel mRNA Vaccines Be Both Efficacious and Effective? Vaccinologist Florian Krammer discusses the deployment of vaccines and the timetable for eradicating the pandemic. 

]]> Vaccinologist Florian Krammer discusses the deployment of vaccines and the timetable for eradicating the pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6436666 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1648 full false WNETVaccinologist Florian Krammer discusses the deployment of vaccines and the timetable for eradicating the pandemic.  Biden's Silent Majority and Democratic Down-ballot Failure Biden's Silent Majority and Democratic Down-ballot Failure Political strategist Matt McDermott discusses the failure of media to cover Biden voters, his suburban base in the red-turned-blue states of Arizona, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, and the Democratic down-ballot struggles across the country. 

]]> Political strategist Matt McDermott discusses the failure of media to cover Biden voters, his suburban base in the red-turned-blue states of Arizona, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, and the Democratic down-ballot struggles across the country. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6418831 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1844 full false WNETPolitical strategist Matt McDermott discusses the failure of media to cover Biden voters, his suburban base in the red-turned-blue states of Arizona, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, and the Democratic down-ballot struggles across the country.  Our Brains on Totalitarianism Our Brains on Totalitarianism Northeastern University neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses her new book “Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain."

]]> Northeastern University neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses her new book “Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6400666 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1686 full false WNETNortheastern University neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses her new book “Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain." U.S.-China Relations Under President Biden U.S.-China Relations Under President Biden Yale Law scholar Taisu Zhang discusses the impact of the pandemic of Chinese law and the future of U.S.-China relations. 

]]> Yale Law scholar Taisu Zhang discusses the impact of the pandemic of Chinese law and the future of U.S.-China relations. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6344665 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1749 full false WNETYale Law scholar Taisu Zhang discusses the impact of the pandemic of Chinese law and the future of U.S.-China relations.  Vaccine Breakthrough and Variables Vaccine Breakthrough and Variables Michael Mina of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics discusses unanswered questions about the Pfizer mRNA vaccine and other potential vaccine candidates.

]]> Michael Mina of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics discusses unanswered questions about the Pfizer mRNA vaccine and other potential vaccine candidates.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6324301 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1777 full false WNETMichael Mina of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics discusses unanswered questions about the Pfizer mRNA vaccine and other potential vaccine candidates. The Project of Chinese Hegemony The Project of Chinese Hegemony Center for Strategic and International Studies fellow Jon Hillman discusses his new book “The Emperor’s New Road: China and the Project of the Century.”

]]> Center for Strategic and International Studies fellow Jon Hillman discusses his new book “The Emperor’s New Road: China and the Project of the Century.”

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6290815 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1714 full false WNETCenter for Strategic and International Studies fellow Jon Hillman discusses his new book “The Emperor’s New Road: China and the Project of the Century.” The Flight of Humane Poetics The Flight of Humane Poetics University of Arizona scholars Julie Swarstad Johnson and Christopher Cokinos discuss their new book “Beyond Earth’s Edge: The Poetry of Spaceflight.” 

]]> University of Arizona scholars Julie Swarstad Johnson and Christopher Cokinos discuss their new book “Beyond Earth’s Edge: The Poetry of Spaceflight.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6229264 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500 1682 full false WNETUniversity of Arizona scholars Julie Swarstad Johnson and Christopher Cokinos discuss their new book “Beyond Earth’s Edge: The Poetry of Spaceflight.”  Beyond the Cartoon President? Beyond the Cartoon President? The Nib publisher Matt Bors discusses satirizing and recovering from the catastrophic reality show presidency of Donald Trump. 

]]> The Nib publisher Matt Bors discusses satirizing and recovering from the catastrophic reality show presidency of Donald Trump. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6203293 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1055 full false WNETThe Nib publisher Matt Bors discusses satirizing and recovering from the catastrophic reality show presidency of Donald Trump.  The Survival of Democracy The Survival of Democracy "The Folly and the Glory" author Tim Weiner discusses the integrity of the U.S. election and if, when, and how we will  determine if Trump was an agent of the Russian government. 

]]> "The Folly and the Glory" author Tim Weiner discusses the integrity of the U.S. election and if, when, and how we will  determine if Trump was an agent of the Russian government. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6168004 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1444 full false WNET"The Folly and the Glory" author Tim Weiner discusses the integrity of the U.S. election and if, when, and how we will  determine if Trump was an agent of the Russian government.  The Corona Crash and Cannibal Capitalism The Corona Crash and Cannibal Capitalism Author Grace Blakeley discusses her new book, "The Corona Crash: How the Pandemic Will Change Capitalism." 

]]> Author Grace Blakeley discusses her new book, "The Corona Crash: How the Pandemic Will Change Capitalism." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6142786 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1667 full false WNETAuthor Grace Blakeley discusses her new book, "The Corona Crash: How the Pandemic Will Change Capitalism."  How to Mitigate the Winter Wave How to Mitigate the Winter Wave Brown University School of Public Health dean Ashish Jha discusses how the U.S. and Europe have failed and clear warning signs of a devastating fall and winter surge.

]]> Brown University School of Public Health dean Ashish Jha discusses how the U.S. and Europe have failed and clear warning signs of a devastating fall and winter surge.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6120973 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1384 full false WNETBrown University School of Public Health dean Ashish Jha discusses how the U.S. and Europe have failed and clear warning signs of a devastating fall and winter surge. When Will Cuomo Get With the Program? When Will Cuomo Get With the Program? Strong Economy for All Coalition director Michael Kink discusses Cuomo's refusal to govern boldly, provide economic relief, and improve NY election infrastructure in response to the pandemic. 

]]> Strong Economy for All Coalition director Michael Kink discusses Cuomo's refusal to govern boldly, provide economic relief, and improve NY election infrastructure in response to the pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6092290 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1625 full false WNETStrong Economy for All Coalition director Michael Kink discusses Cuomo's refusal to govern boldly, provide economic relief, and improve NY election infrastructure in response to the pandemic.  Voting is Civil Rights Movement of 2020 Voting is Civil Rights Movement of 2020 Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law president Kristen Clarke discusses how to confront suppression and ensure racial justice at the polls. 

]]> Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law president Kristen Clarke discusses how to confront suppression and ensure racial justice at the polls. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6074098 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1618 full false WNETLawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law president Kristen Clarke discusses how to confront suppression and ensure racial justice at the polls.  Final Days Final Days Scholars Norman Ornstein, Jennifer Mercieca, and Jason Stanley discuss the final debate and existential autocratic threat to the American Republic. 

]]> Scholars Norman Ornstein, Jennifer Mercieca, and Jason Stanley discuss the final debate and existential autocratic threat to the American Republic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6042559 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1070 full false WNETScholars Norman Ornstein, Jennifer Mercieca, and Jason Stanley discuss the final debate and existential autocratic threat to the American Republic.  Lincoln's Lawyer Lincoln's Lawyer Lincoln Project legal counsel Mario Nicolais discusses protection for voters and democracy during Election Month and a potential presidential transition. 

]]> Lincoln Project legal counsel Mario Nicolais discusses protection for voters and democracy during Election Month and a potential presidential transition. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-6015376 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1561 full false WNETLincoln Project legal counsel Mario Nicolais discusses protection for voters and democracy during Election Month and a potential presidential transition.  The Decline of American Law and Legal Norms The Decline of American Law and Legal Norms Veteran Courthouse News correspondent Adam Klasfeld discusses the novel disrespect for U.S. legal traditions and norms.

]]> Veteran Courthouse News correspondent Adam Klasfeld discusses the novel disrespect for U.S. legal traditions and norms.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5989399 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1542 full false WNETVeteran Courthouse News correspondent Adam Klasfeld discusses the novel disrespect for U.S. legal traditions and norms. Four More Years of Social Media Failure Four More Years of Social Media Failure MIT scholar Sinan Aral discusses how to regulate social media to have a constructive impact on our elections, economy, and health.

]]> MIT scholar Sinan Aral discusses how to regulate social media to have a constructive impact on our elections, economy, and health.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5965657 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1703 full false WNETMIT scholar Sinan Aral discusses how to regulate social media to have a constructive impact on our elections, economy, and health. Averting the Worst-Case Election Scenarios Averting the Worst-Case Election Scenarios National Task Force on Election Crises member and former Congressman Tom Coleman discusses Election 2020 worst-case scenarios, including if the Supreme Court stops the vote count in states and municipalities. 

]]> National Task Force on Election Crises member and former Congressman Tom Coleman discusses Election 2020 worst-case scenarios, including if the Supreme Court stops the vote count in states and municipalities. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5925742 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1529 full false WNETNational Task Force on Election Crises member and former Congressman Tom Coleman discusses Election 2020 worst-case scenarios, including if the Supreme Court stops the vote count in states and municipalities.  Where Do We Go From Here? Where Do We Go From Here? Oregon Health & Science University emergency physician and professor Dr. Esther Choo discusses the required transformation of medical care during the pandemic to improve American public health. 

]]> Oregon Health & Science University emergency physician and professor Dr. Esther Choo discusses the required transformation of medical care during the pandemic to improve American public health. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5910610 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1417 full false WNETOregon Health & Science University emergency physician and professor Dr. Esther Choo discusses the required transformation of medical care during the pandemic to improve American public health.  Just How Far Back in the Time Machine Will Amy Coney Barrett Take America? Just How Far Back in the Time Machine Will Amy Coney Barrett Take America? University of Texas School of Law professor Stephen Vladeck discusses the legitimacy crisis of an extremist Supreme Court out of step with the public and longstanding precedent. 

]]> University of Texas School of Law professor Stephen Vladeck discusses the legitimacy crisis of an extremist Supreme Court out of step with the public and longstanding precedent. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5895682 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1678 full false WNETUniversity of Texas School of Law professor Stephen Vladeck discusses the legitimacy crisis of an extremist Supreme Court out of step with the public and longstanding precedent.  After 200K+ Dead, Vote For Your Life After 200K+ Dead, Vote For Your Life Civil Rights leader and MSNBC’s Rev. Al Sharpton discusses the mobilization of Black voters and systemic inequity as a closing campaign argument. 

]]> Civil Rights leader and MSNBC’s Rev. Al Sharpton discusses the mobilization of Black voters and systemic inequity as a closing campaign argument. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5877355 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1710 full false WNETCivil Rights leader and MSNBC’s Rev. Al Sharpton discusses the mobilization of Black voters and systemic inequity as a closing campaign argument.  The Looming Election Disaster in New York The Looming Election Disaster in New York New York NOW host Dan Clark discusses the failure of election reform to ensure early absentee/mail vote counting and the looming election chaos, pandemic resurgence, and economic disaster. 

]]> New York NOW host Dan Clark discusses the failure of election reform to ensure early absentee/mail vote counting and the looming election chaos, pandemic resurgence, and economic disaster. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5856490 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1420 full false WNETNew York NOW host Dan Clark discusses the failure of election reform to ensure early absentee/mail vote counting and the looming election chaos, pandemic resurgence, and economic disaster.  Trump vs. Democracy Trump vs. Democracy Democracy Journal editor Michael Tomasky discusses Trump's violation of democratic values and the potential civil unrest during the vote counting and presidential transition.

]]> Democracy Journal editor Michael Tomasky discusses Trump's violation of democratic values and the potential civil unrest during the vote counting and presidential transition.

]]> Buzzsprout-5838667 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1443 full false WNETDemocracy Journal editor Michael Tomasky discusses Trump's violation of democratic values and the potential civil unrest during the vote counting and presidential transition. How the Heartland Will Vote How the Heartland Will Vote People's Action director George Goehl discusses the convictions and economic conditions of rural voters in Michigan, Iowa, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Indiana.

]]> People's Action director George Goehl discusses the convictions and economic conditions of rural voters in Michigan, Iowa, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Indiana.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5832148 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1431 full false WNETPeople's Action director George Goehl discusses the convictions and economic conditions of rural voters in Michigan, Iowa, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Indiana. Extreme Inequity in the Pandemic Extreme Inequity in the Pandemic University of Pittsburgh professor and doctor Utibe Essien discusses inequity in the pandemic.

]]> University of Pittsburgh professor and doctor Utibe Essien discusses inequity in the pandemic.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5817289 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1295 full false WNETUniversity of Pittsburgh professor and doctor Utibe Essien discusses inequity in the pandemic. Covering a Biocontainment Lab Covering a Biocontainment Lab Axios White House correspondent Alayna Treene discusses covering a pandemic-infected White House. 

]]> Axios White House correspondent Alayna Treene discusses covering a pandemic-infected White House. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5802943 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1436 full false WNETAxios White House correspondent Alayna Treene discusses covering a pandemic-infected White House.  American Autocracy American Autocracy The New Yorker's Masha Gessen discusses the decline of American democracy and the rise of authoritarianism.

]]> The New Yorker's Masha Gessen discusses the decline of American democracy and the rise of authoritarianism.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5784571 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1579 full false WNETThe New Yorker's Masha Gessen discusses the decline of American democracy and the rise of authoritarianism. Will Trump Hoax the Nation on Election Night? Will Trump Hoax the Nation on Election Night? CNN’s Brian Stelter discusses the danger of disinformation on Election Night, Week, and Month.

]]> CNN’s Brian Stelter discusses the danger of disinformation on Election Night, Week, and Month.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5764651 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1713 full false WNETCNN’s Brian Stelter discusses the danger of disinformation on Election Night, Week, and Month. Will the Popular Vote Decide the Electoral College in 2024? Will the Popular Vote Decide the Electoral College in 2024? National Popular Vote founder and chair Dr. John Koza discusses NPV's campaigns in states around the country and how to avoid the undemocratic outcomes of 2016 and 2000 in the future. 

]]> National Popular Vote founder and chair Dr. John Koza discusses NPV's campaigns in states around the country and how to avoid the undemocratic outcomes of 2016 and 2000 in the future. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5745475 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1761 full false WNETNational Popular Vote founder and chair Dr. John Koza discusses NPV's campaigns in states around the country and how to avoid the undemocratic outcomes of 2016 and 2000 in the future.  The Pandemic in the Air The Pandemic in the Air Portland State University Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science dean Richard Corsi discusses the newest developments in our understanding of airborne COVID transmission.

]]> Portland State University Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science dean Richard Corsi discusses the newest developments in our understanding of airborne COVID transmission.

]]> Buzzsprout-5728981 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1480 full false WNETPortland State University Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science dean Richard Corsi discusses the newest developments in our understanding of airborne COVID transmission. The Dream Scenario of At-Home Testing and Treatment to End the Pandemic The Dream Scenario of At-Home Testing and Treatment to End the Pandemic Physician-scientist and author Eric Topol discusses the radical steps required to contain and eliminate the pandemic in the United States.

]]> Physician-scientist and author Eric Topol discusses the radical steps required to contain and eliminate the pandemic in the United States.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5717113 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1532 full false WNETPhysician-scientist and author Eric Topol discusses the radical steps required to contain and eliminate the pandemic in the United States. Is the Anti-Science Climate the Worst in U.S. History? Is the Anti-Science Climate the Worst in U.S. History? Kent State University epidemiologist Tara Smith discusses the pandemic and the condition of the public's scientific illiteracy and distrust.

]]> Kent State University epidemiologist Tara Smith discusses the pandemic and the condition of the public's scientific illiteracy and distrust.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5706718 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1664 full false WNETKent State University epidemiologist Tara Smith discusses the pandemic and the condition of the public's scientific illiteracy and distrust. No Ballot Left Behind No Ballot Left Behind BallotTrax president Steve Olsen discusses his service to help authenticate, track, and confirm receipt of absentee ballots.

]]> BallotTrax president Steve Olsen discusses his service to help authenticate, track, and confirm receipt of absentee ballots.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5688136 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1694 full false WNETBallotTrax president Steve Olsen discusses his service to help authenticate, track, and confirm receipt of absentee ballots. The President and the Debate from Hell The President and the Debate from Hell Sarah Kendzior and Harry Siegel discuss the first Biden-Trump presidential debate and whether democratic norms can be restored in the United States. 

]]> Sarah Kendzior and Harry Siegel discuss the first Biden-Trump presidential debate and whether democratic norms can be restored in the United States. 

]]> Buzzsprout-5673835 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1712 full false WNETSarah Kendzior and Harry Siegel discuss the first Biden-Trump presidential debate and whether democratic norms can be restored in the United States.  Can a New Administration and Investment Reset America's Pandemic Response? Can a New Administration and Investment Reset America's Pandemic Response? Resolve to Save Lives CEO Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the short and long-term measures required to defeat the pandemic and enhance the U.S. public health infrastructure.

]]> Resolve to Save Lives CEO Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the short and long-term measures required to defeat the pandemic and enhance the U.S. public health infrastructure.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5663410 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1614 full false WNETResolve to Save Lives CEO Dr. Tom Frieden discusses the short and long-term measures required to defeat the pandemic and enhance the U.S. public health infrastructure. Supercharging Antibodies for a COVID Vaccine Supercharging Antibodies for a COVID Vaccine Yale University immunologist Akiko Iwasaki discusses the science of antibodies and creating an efficacious COVID vaccine. 

]]> Yale University immunologist Akiko Iwasaki discusses the science of antibodies and creating an efficacious COVID vaccine. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5641780 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1680 full false WNETYale University immunologist Akiko Iwasaki discusses the science of antibodies and creating an efficacious COVID vaccine.  As Nevada Goes, So Goes the Nation? As Nevada Goes, So Goes the Nation? The Nevada Independent editor Jon Ralston discusses the 2020 race, the campaign for its six Electoral College votes, and the attempt to delegitimize its voting process.  

]]> The Nevada Independent editor Jon Ralston discusses the 2020 race, the campaign for its six Electoral College votes, and the attempt to delegitimize its voting process.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5640892 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1670 full false WNETThe Nevada Independent editor Jon Ralston discusses the 2020 race, the campaign for its six Electoral College votes, and the attempt to delegitimize its voting process.   The United States vs. Donald Trump The United States vs. Donald Trump Georgetown University McCourt Chair Donald Moynihan discusses Trump's refusal to unblock Twitter users, the repercussions of anti-fact policymaking in the judiciary, and the future of truth and reconciliation for the United States. 

]]> Georgetown University McCourt Chair Donald Moynihan discusses Trump's refusal to unblock Twitter users, the repercussions of anti-fact policymaking in the judiciary, and the future of truth and reconciliation for the United States. 

]]> Buzzsprout-5619715 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0400 1226 full false WNETGeorgetown University McCourt Chair Donald Moynihan discusses Trump's refusal to unblock Twitter users, the repercussions of anti-fact policymaking in the judiciary, and the future of truth and reconciliation for the United States.  The Whistleblower vs. The People's Republic of Florida The Whistleblower vs. The People's Republic of Florida COVID tracker Rebekah Jones discusses Florida's manipulation of pandemic data and the exhaustion of the public. 

]]> COVID tracker Rebekah Jones discusses Florida's manipulation of pandemic data and the exhaustion of the public. 

]]> Buzzsprout-5613658 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1509 full false WNETCOVID tracker Rebekah Jones discusses Florida's manipulation of pandemic data and the exhaustion of the public.  Has Frontline COVID Preparedness Improved? Has Frontline COVID Preparedness Improved? Doctor and medical leader Ranu Dhillon discusses responding to the pandemic in its current phase as we anticipate flu season. 

]]> Doctor and medical leader Ranu Dhillon discusses responding to the pandemic in its current phase as we anticipate flu season. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5600113 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1394 full false WNETDoctor and medical leader Ranu Dhillon discusses responding to the pandemic in its current phase as we anticipate flu season.  A Pandemic Without Borders A Pandemic Without Borders Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières executive director Avril Benoit discusses the role of her organization in confronting a worldwide pandemic. 

]]> Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières executive director Avril Benoit discusses the role of her organization in confronting a worldwide pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5571424 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1651 full false WNETDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières executive director Avril Benoit discusses the role of her organization in confronting a worldwide pandemic.  Tactics to Save American Democracy Tactics to Save American Democracy Former Senate staffer Adam Jentleson discusses how to preserve equilibrium on the Supreme Court and American Democracy.

]]> Former Senate staffer Adam Jentleson discusses how to preserve equilibrium on the Supreme Court and American Democracy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5554645 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1634 full false WNETFormer Senate staffer Adam Jentleson discusses how to preserve equilibrium on the Supreme Court and American Democracy. Will There Be a Legitimate 2020 Election? Will There Be a Legitimate 2020 Election? Election security advocate Jennifer Cohn discusses the importance of a handmarked paper trail, independent election oversight, and being watchful of an authoritarian president and corrupt companies that would steal votes.

]]> Election security advocate Jennifer Cohn discusses the importance of a handmarked paper trail, independent election oversight, and being watchful of an authoritarian president and corrupt companies that would steal votes.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5535376 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1614 full false WNETElection security advocate Jennifer Cohn discusses the importance of a handmarked paper trail, independent election oversight, and being watchful of an authoritarian president and corrupt companies that would steal votes. Accountability at the Supreme Court Accountability at the Supreme Court Trump Administration Accountability Project founder Robert DeNault discusses ensuring democratic representation on the Supreme Court. 

]]> Trump Administration Accountability Project founder Robert DeNault discusses ensuring democratic representation on the Supreme Court. 

]]> Buzzsprout-5514439 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1474 full false WNETTrump Administration Accountability Project founder Robert DeNault discusses ensuring democratic representation on the Supreme Court.  The Degeneration of Democracy in Belarus The Degeneration of Democracy in Belarus PBS special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky discusses the decline of electoral integrity in Belarus and the protests for democratic rule.

]]> PBS special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky discusses the decline of electoral integrity in Belarus and the protests for democratic rule.

]]> Buzzsprout-5502001 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1648 full false WNETPBS special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky discusses the decline of electoral integrity in Belarus and the protests for democratic rule. Preventing a Sham Election and Illegitimate Victory Declaration Preventing a Sham Election and Illegitimate Victory Declaration Former Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor discusses whether Republicans will embolden a sham election and illegitimate Trump victory declaration.  

]]> Former Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor discusses whether Republicans will embolden a sham election and illegitimate Trump victory declaration.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5482792 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1845 full false WNETFormer Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor discusses whether Republicans will embolden a sham election and illegitimate Trump victory declaration.   Will Election Day End Trump's Lawbreaking? Will Election Day End Trump's Lawbreaking? U.S. House Impeachment Prosecutor and A CASE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE author Norm Eisen discusses if and when Trump will face legal accountability for lawbreaking. 

]]> U.S. House Impeachment Prosecutor and A CASE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE author Norm Eisen discusses if and when Trump will face legal accountability for lawbreaking. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5466670 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1887 full false WNETU.S. House Impeachment Prosecutor and A CASE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE author Norm Eisen discusses if and when Trump will face legal accountability for lawbreaking.  How the Hoosiers Vote How the Hoosiers Vote Indiana University American Democracy Project director Elizabeth Bennion discusses historical and contemporary electoral trends in Indiana politics. 

]]> Indiana University American Democracy Project director Elizabeth Bennion discusses historical and contemporary electoral trends in Indiana politics. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5450536 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1802 full false WNETIndiana University American Democracy Project director Elizabeth Bennion discusses historical and contemporary electoral trends in Indiana politics.  'Calling Bullshit' and the Threat of a Show Vaccine 'Calling Bullshit' and the Threat of a Show Vaccine University of Washington biologist Carl Bergstrom discusses how to dismantle disinformation and his new book "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World."

]]> University of Washington biologist Carl Bergstrom discusses how to dismantle disinformation and his new book "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5436931 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1683 full false WNETUniversity of Washington biologist Carl Bergstrom discusses how to dismantle disinformation and his new book "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World." Democracy on the Chopping Block Democracy on the Chopping Block Belarus-based journalist Franak Viačorka discusses the next phase of protests and civil disobedience to undo a sham election.

]]> Belarus-based journalist Franak Viačorka discusses the next phase of protests and civil disobedience to undo a sham election.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5399263 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1322 full false WNETBelarus-based journalist Franak Viačorka discusses the next phase of protests and civil disobedience to undo a sham election. The New Zealand Model to Eliminate COVID The New Zealand Model to Eliminate COVID Epidemiologist and former chief science advisor to New Zealand Ministry of Health John Potter discusses the country's extraordinary example of public health leadership and how it can be applied to eliminate COVID globally. 

]]> Epidemiologist and former chief science advisor to New Zealand Ministry of Health John Potter discusses the country's extraordinary example of public health leadership and how it can be applied to eliminate COVID globally. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5390356 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0400 2279 full false WNETEpidemiologist and former chief science advisor to New Zealand Ministry of Health John Potter discusses the country's extraordinary example of public health leadership and how it can be applied to eliminate COVID globally.  How to Argue with a Racist How to Argue with a Racist Geneticist Adam Rutherford discusses the scientific foundations of racism and discourse as a means to confront bigotry. 

]]> Geneticist Adam Rutherford discusses the scientific foundations of racism and discourse as a means to confront bigotry. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5365120 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1754 full false WNETGeneticist Adam Rutherford discusses the scientific foundations of racism and discourse as a means to confront bigotry.  Political and Personal Accountability Political and Personal Accountability Congresswoman (Ret.) Katie Hill discusses her new book “She Will Rise: Becoming a Warrior in the Battle for True Equality.

]]> Congresswoman (Ret.) Katie Hill discusses her new book “She Will Rise: Becoming a Warrior in the Battle for True Equality.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5345743 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1597 full false WNETCongresswoman (Ret.) Katie Hill discusses her new book “She Will Rise: Becoming a Warrior in the Battle for True Equality. Win Big or Go Home Win Big or Go Home Veteran strategist and Jones for Senate advisor Joe Trippi discusses the state of the 2020 campaign.  

]]> Veteran strategist and Jones for Senate advisor Joe Trippi discusses the state of the 2020 campaign.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5294845 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1748 full false WNETVeteran strategist and Jones for Senate advisor Joe Trippi discusses the state of the 2020 campaign.   Why Airborne COVID Eludes Us and How to Get Smart Why Airborne COVID Eludes Us and How to Get Smart Virginia Tech environmental engineer Linsey Marr discusses the very real airborne transmission of COVID-19 and how to stop it.  

]]> Virginia Tech environmental engineer Linsey Marr discusses the very real airborne transmission of COVID-19 and how to stop it.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5276392 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1582 full false WNETVirginia Tech environmental engineer Linsey Marr discusses the very real airborne transmission of COVID-19 and how to stop it.   The Keys to the Keystone State The Keys to the Keystone State Lt. Governor John Fetterman discusses the campaign for Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes and state of electoral play in the Rust Belt.   

]]> Lt. Governor John Fetterman discusses the campaign for Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes and state of electoral play in the Rust Belt.   

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5261476 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1650 full false WNETLt. Governor John Fetterman discusses the campaign for Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes and state of electoral play in the Rust Belt.    Will the Pandemic Mean Justice in America? Will the Pandemic Mean Justice in America? Minister, activist, and Princeton University scholar Nyle Fort discusses reimagining a post-pandemic America.

]]> Minister, activist, and Princeton University scholar Nyle Fort discusses reimagining a post-pandemic America.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5243770 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1696 full false WNETMinister, activist, and Princeton University scholar Nyle Fort discusses reimagining a post-pandemic America. Everything You Need to Know About Voting in 2020 Everything You Need to Know About Voting in 2020 Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project co-director and political scientist Charles Stewart III discusses how to vote by mail or in person in 2020 and request an absentee ballot even if you plan to vote on Election Day.

]]> Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project co-director and political scientist Charles Stewart III discusses how to vote by mail or in person in 2020 and request an absentee ballot even if you plan to vote on Election Day.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5225551 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1746 full false WNETCaltech/MIT Voting Technology Project co-director and political scientist Charles Stewart III discusses how to vote by mail or in person in 2020 and request an absentee ballot even if you plan to vote on Election Day. The Ringmaster of 2020 The Ringmaster of 2020 Veteran political strategist Mark McKinnon discusses the state of the 2020 campaign and the new season of THE CIRCUS on SHOWTIME.

]]> Veteran political strategist Mark McKinnon discusses the state of the 2020 campaign and the new season of THE CIRCUS on SHOWTIME.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5207494 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1771 full false WNETVeteran political strategist Mark McKinnon discusses the state of the 2020 campaign and the new season of THE CIRCUS on SHOWTIME. How to Stop Russia's Active Measures in 2020 and Beyond How to Stop Russia's Active Measures in 2020 and Beyond Russia media analyst Julia Davis discusses Putin's U.S. disinformation campaign in 2020, his objective to incite American civil war, and authoritarian aggression in a potential second Trump term. 

]]> Russia media analyst Julia Davis discusses Putin's U.S. disinformation campaign in 2020, his objective to incite American civil war, and authoritarian aggression in a potential second Trump term. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5198413 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1861 full false WNETRussia media analyst Julia Davis discusses Putin's U.S. disinformation campaign in 2020, his objective to incite American civil war, and authoritarian aggression in a potential second Trump term.  The Year of the Protest The Year of the Protest Educator, activist, and Twitter documentarian Joshua Potash discusses a new generation of protest and civil disobedience in the United States and around the world. 

]]> Educator, activist, and Twitter documentarian Joshua Potash discusses a new generation of protest and civil disobedience in the United States and around the world. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5186080 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1467 full false WNETEducator, activist, and Twitter documentarian Joshua Potash discusses a new generation of protest and civil disobedience in the United States and around the world.  Saving Democracy on Twitter Saving Democracy on Twitter Really American PAC founder and director Justin Horwitz discusses his pro-democracy digital viral video campaign. 

]]> Really American PAC founder and director Justin Horwitz discusses his pro-democracy digital viral video campaign. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5172859 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1438 full false WNETReally American PAC founder and director Justin Horwitz discusses his pro-democracy digital viral video campaign.  Déjà Vu in 2020 Déjà Vu in 2020 Lincoln Project advisor Kurt Bardella discusses the state of the 2020 campaign and potential for Trump re-election. 

]]> Lincoln Project advisor Kurt Bardella discusses the state of the 2020 campaign and potential for Trump re-election. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5159488 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1688 full false WNETLincoln Project advisor Kurt Bardella discusses the state of the 2020 campaign and potential for Trump re-election.  How to Ensure a Free and Fair Election How to Ensure a Free and Fair Election "Election Meltdown" author and legal scholar Rick Hasen discusses the obstacles to a fair and free election in November. 

]]> "Election Meltdown" author and legal scholar Rick Hasen discusses the obstacles to a fair and free election in November. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5149318 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1496 full false WNET"Election Meltdown" author and legal scholar Rick Hasen discusses the obstacles to a fair and free election in November.  Comorbidities of the GOP Comorbidities of the GOP Republican presidential campaign veteran and Lincoln Project advisor Stuart Stevens discusses his new book “It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump.”

]]> Republican presidential campaign veteran and Lincoln Project advisor Stuart Stevens discusses his new book “It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump.”

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5127724 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1685 full false WNETRepublican presidential campaign veteran and Lincoln Project advisor Stuart Stevens discusses his new book “It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump.” The Failure to Confront COVID's Terror The Failure to Confront COVID's Terror Marked by COVID founder Kristin Urquiza discusses losing a loved one to the pandemic and advocating to reverse the negligence resulting in many times the death toll of 9/11. 

]]> Marked by COVID founder Kristin Urquiza discusses losing a loved one to the pandemic and advocating to reverse the negligence resulting in many times the death toll of 9/11. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5123794 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1478 full false WNETMarked by COVID founder Kristin Urquiza discusses losing a loved one to the pandemic and advocating to reverse the negligence resulting in many times the death toll of 9/11.  Analyzing the 2020 'Unconvention' and Biden's Path Forward Analyzing the 2020 'Unconvention' and Biden's Path Forward Quibi news executive Shawna Thomas discusses the unconventionally successful DNC and Democratic nominee Biden's path forward for the general election campaign.

]]> Quibi news executive Shawna Thomas discusses the unconventionally successful DNC and Democratic nominee Biden's path forward for the general election campaign.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5101654 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1909 full false WNETQuibi news executive Shawna Thomas discusses the unconventionally successful DNC and Democratic nominee Biden's path forward for the general election campaign. The Governance of Hate The Governance of Hate Investigative reporter Jean Guerrero discusses her new book "Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda" 

]]> Investigative reporter Jean Guerrero discusses her new book "Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda" 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5094455 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1690 full false WNETInvestigative reporter Jean Guerrero discusses her new book "Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda"  It Didn't (and Doesn't) Have to Be This Way It Didn't (and Doesn't) Have to Be This Way Veteran tech reporter Walt Mossberg discusses whether social media platforms finally understand the dis/misinformation crisis, how guardianship of literacy could be enacted, and why users need to take more responsibility.

]]> Veteran tech reporter Walt Mossberg discusses whether social media platforms finally understand the dis/misinformation crisis, how guardianship of literacy could be enacted, and why users need to take more responsibility.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5077586 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 2108 full false WNETVeteran tech reporter Walt Mossberg discusses whether social media platforms finally understand the dis/misinformation crisis, how guardianship of literacy could be enacted, and why users need to take more responsibility. How to Protect Against COVID in the Air How to Protect Against COVID in the Air University of Colorado professor of chemistry Jose-Luis Jimenez discusses the study of aerosol transmission of COVID and the pandemic's long-term implications for indoor and outdoor air pollution.

]]> University of Colorado professor of chemistry Jose-Luis Jimenez discusses the study of aerosol transmission of COVID and the pandemic's long-term implications for indoor and outdoor air pollution.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5063864 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1664 full false WNETUniversity of Colorado professor of chemistry Jose-Luis Jimenez discusses the study of aerosol transmission of COVID and the pandemic's long-term implications for indoor and outdoor air pollution. The Right Stats for an Efficacious Vaccine The Right Stats for an Efficacious Vaccine University of Florida biostatistician Natalie Dean discusses what numbers to look for when designing and deploying an effective vaccine. 

]]> University of Florida biostatistician Natalie Dean discusses what numbers to look for when designing and deploying an effective vaccine. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5048306 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1627 full false WNETUniversity of Florida biostatistician Natalie Dean discusses what numbers to look for when designing and deploying an effective vaccine.  How to Speak Justly and Bridge Divides How to Speak Justly and Bridge Divides University of Chicago psychologist Katherine Kinzler discusses her new book “How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do – And What it Says About You."

]]> University of Chicago psychologist Katherine Kinzler discusses her new book “How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do – And What it Says About You."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-5039837 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1677 full false WNETUniversity of Chicago psychologist Katherine Kinzler discusses her new book “How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do – And What it Says About You." Biden-Harris and the Democratic Coalition Biden-Harris and the Democratic Coalition Democratic Coalition founder Scott Dworkin discusses the Biden-Harris ticket and the  GOP campaign to ratfuck and sabotage a legitimate election. 

]]> Democratic Coalition founder Scott Dworkin discusses the Biden-Harris ticket and the  GOP campaign to ratfuck and sabotage a legitimate election. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4998926 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1538 full false WNETDemocratic Coalition founder Scott Dworkin discusses the Biden-Harris ticket and the  GOP campaign to ratfuck and sabotage a legitimate election.  Reading the 2020 Crystal Ball Reading the 2020 Crystal Ball Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik discusses surveying the American people and projecting 2020 outcomes during the pandemic.  

]]> Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik discusses surveying the American people and projecting 2020 outcomes during the pandemic.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4982531 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1606 full false WNETSabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik discusses surveying the American people and projecting 2020 outcomes during the pandemic.   Homeland Health Insecurity Homeland Health Insecurity Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security researcher and infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja discusses the American state of health insecurity.  

]]> Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security researcher and infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja discusses the American state of health insecurity.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4966217 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1353 full false WNETJohns Hopkins University Center for Health Security researcher and infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja discusses the American state of health insecurity.   Can Human Challenge Trials Be Effective? Can Human Challenge Trials Be Effective? 1 Day Sooner founder Josh Morrison discusses the potential effectiveness and legal status of and ethical challenges to Human Challenge Trials. 

]]> 1 Day Sooner founder Josh Morrison discusses the potential effectiveness and legal status of and ethical challenges to Human Challenge Trials. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4952492 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1609 full false WNET1 Day Sooner founder Josh Morrison discusses the potential effectiveness and legal status of and ethical challenges to Human Challenge Trials.  John Lewis and The Third Reconstruction John Lewis and The Third Reconstruction Atlantic Magazine staff writer Adam Harris discusses the legacy of John Lewis, The Big Six, and how Americans can pave the path of a new Civil Rights Movement. 

]]> Atlantic Magazine staff writer Adam Harris discusses the legacy of John Lewis, The Big Six, and how Americans can pave the path of a new Civil Rights Movement. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4936220 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1680 full false WNETAtlantic Magazine staff writer Adam Harris discusses the legacy of John Lewis, The Big Six, and how Americans can pave the path of a new Civil Rights Movement.  Anti-Science and Anti-Press Populism Anti-Science and Anti-Press Populism Award-winning Brazilian journalist Patricia Campos Mello discusses what links the two countries, Brazil and the United States, with the worst pandemic responses.

]]> Award-winning Brazilian journalist Patricia Campos Mello discusses what links the two countries, Brazil and the United States, with the worst pandemic responses.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4934510 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1483 full false WNETAward-winning Brazilian journalist Patricia Campos Mello discusses what links the two countries, Brazil and the United States, with the worst pandemic responses. The COVID Economy and Beyond The COVID Economy and Beyond University of Chicago economist Austan Goolsbee discusses the realities of a COVID plagued economy and how to recover beyond the pandemic.

]]> University of Chicago economist Austan Goolsbee discusses the realities of a COVID plagued economy and how to recover beyond the pandemic.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4898990 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1639 full false WNETUniversity of Chicago economist Austan Goolsbee discusses the realities of a COVID plagued economy and how to recover beyond the pandemic. The Third Reconstruction is for Economic Justice The Third Reconstruction is for Economic Justice Minister, activist, and Princeton University scholar Nyle Fort discusses the pursuit of economic justice as civil rights and previews his upcoming broadcast episode on The Open Mind.

]]> Minister, activist, and Princeton University scholar Nyle Fort discusses the pursuit of economic justice as civil rights and previews his upcoming broadcast episode on The Open Mind.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4882421 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1515 full false WNETMinister, activist, and Princeton University scholar Nyle Fort discusses the pursuit of economic justice as civil rights and previews his upcoming broadcast episode on The Open Mind. The Worst Pandemic Response and Least Disciplined Citizenry in the World The Worst Pandemic Response and Least Disciplined Citizenry in the World Director of the Epidemic Intelligence Dr. Cyrus Shahpar discusses how to recover from the American failures and his work at Resolve to Save Lives. 


]]> Director of the Epidemic Intelligence Dr. Cyrus Shahpar discusses how to recover from the American failures and his work at Resolve to Save Lives. 


]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4864694 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1638 full false WNETDirector of the Epidemic Intelligence Dr. Cyrus Shahpar discusses how to recover from the American failures and his work at Resolve to Save Lives.  Is the Postmaster General Sabotaging the 2020 Election? Is the Postmaster General Sabotaging the 2020 Election? Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Ellie Rushing discusses her exclusive reporting on mail delays, suspended postal services, and the apparent targeting of voters in a Democratic-majority city. 

]]> Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Ellie Rushing discusses her exclusive reporting on mail delays, suspended postal services, and the apparent targeting of voters in a Democratic-majority city. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4849997 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1541 full false WNETPhiladelphia Inquirer reporter Ellie Rushing discusses her exclusive reporting on mail delays, suspended postal services, and the apparent targeting of voters in a Democratic-majority city.  Pandemic Defeatism in America Pandemic Defeatism in America Public health leader Eric Feigl-Ding of the Federation of American Scientists discusses why his alarms fell on deaf ears and pandemic defeatism in America. 

]]> Public health leader Eric Feigl-Ding of the Federation of American Scientists discusses why his alarms fell on deaf ears and pandemic defeatism in America. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4829189 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1932 full false WNETPublic health leader Eric Feigl-Ding of the Federation of American Scientists discusses why his alarms fell on deaf ears and pandemic defeatism in America.  A Modern News Legend A Modern News Legend THE DRUDGE REVOLUTION author Matthew Lysiak discusses Matt Drudge's impeccable news instincts and calling it as it is from political scandal to pandemic body counts. 

]]> THE DRUDGE REVOLUTION author Matthew Lysiak discusses Matt Drudge's impeccable news instincts and calling it as it is from political scandal to pandemic body counts. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4795937 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1741 full false WNETTHE DRUDGE REVOLUTION author Matthew Lysiak discusses Matt Drudge's impeccable news instincts and calling it as it is from political scandal to pandemic body counts.  Amusing America to Death Amusing America to Death New York Magazine contributor and ex-Guardian political correspondent Ben Jacobs discusses the upcoming state presidential filing deadlines and the third party campaign of Kanye West.

]]> New York Magazine contributor and ex-Guardian political correspondent Ben Jacobs discusses the upcoming state presidential filing deadlines and the third party campaign of Kanye West.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4780568 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1817 full false WNETNew York Magazine contributor and ex-Guardian political correspondent Ben Jacobs discusses the upcoming state presidential filing deadlines and the third party campaign of Kanye West. Stop Funding Hate Stop Funding Hate Stop Funding Hate founder Richard Wilson discusses the campaign to persuade advertisers to pull their support for bigoted media. 

]]> Stop Funding Hate founder Richard Wilson discusses the campaign to persuade advertisers to pull their support for bigoted media. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4774001 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0400 1625 full false WNETStop Funding Hate founder Richard Wilson discusses the campaign to persuade advertisers to pull their support for bigoted media.  The Ultimate Test for American Democracy The Ultimate Test for American Democracy Georgia Southern University professor Jared Yates Sexton discusses the anti-democratic forces corrupting the United States and his forthcoming book AMERICAN RULE: HOW A NATION CONQUERED THE WORLD BUT FAILED ITS PEOPLE.

]]> Georgia Southern University professor Jared Yates Sexton discusses the anti-democratic forces corrupting the United States and his forthcoming book AMERICAN RULE: HOW A NATION CONQUERED THE WORLD BUT FAILED ITS PEOPLE.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4748837 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1394 full false WNETGeorgia Southern University professor Jared Yates Sexton discusses the anti-democratic forces corrupting the United States and his forthcoming book AMERICAN RULE: HOW A NATION CONQUERED THE WORLD BUT FAILED ITS PEOPLE. America Without Law America Without Law Whitman College political scientist Jack Jackson discusses his book “Law Without Future: Anti-Constitutional Politics and the American Right."

]]> Whitman College political scientist Jack Jackson discusses his book “Law Without Future: Anti-Constitutional Politics and the American Right."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4736159 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1591 full false WNETWhitman College political scientist Jack Jackson discusses his book “Law Without Future: Anti-Constitutional Politics and the American Right." Taking No Responsibility for 150K Americans Dead Taking No Responsibility for 150K Americans Dead Mad Dog PAC and Room Rater's Claude Taylor discusses his roadside and truck billboards. 

]]> Mad Dog PAC and Room Rater's Claude Taylor discusses his roadside and truck billboards. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4732493 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1407 full false WNETMad Dog PAC and Room Rater's Claude Taylor discusses his roadside and truck billboards.  The Truth is Golden The Truth is Golden The Meiselas Brothers discuss Meidas Touch and their innovative multimedia presentations to educate and persuade the electorate. 

]]> The Meiselas Brothers discuss Meidas Touch and their innovative multimedia presentations to educate and persuade the electorate. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4718075 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1699 full false WNETThe Meiselas Brothers discuss Meidas Touch and their innovative multimedia presentations to educate and persuade the electorate.  How the Junk in Today's Political Junkies Hijacked the Nation How the Junk in Today's Political Junkies Hijacked the Nation Historian Claire Potter discusses her new book "Political Junkies: From Talk Radio to Twitter, How Alternative Media Hooked Us on Politics and Broke Our Democracy." 

]]> Historian Claire Potter discusses her new book "Political Junkies: From Talk Radio to Twitter, How Alternative Media Hooked Us on Politics and Broke Our Democracy." 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4709981 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1486 full false WNETHistorian Claire Potter discusses her new book "Political Junkies: From Talk Radio to Twitter, How Alternative Media Hooked Us on Politics and Broke Our Democracy."  Unlawful Enforcement Unlawful Enforcement Oregon Public Broadcasting editor Ryan Haas discusses an authoritarian and extrajudicial federal deployment in the Pacific Northwest.

]]> Oregon Public Broadcasting editor Ryan Haas discusses an authoritarian and extrajudicial federal deployment in the Pacific Northwest.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4698668 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1527 full false WNETOregon Public Broadcasting editor Ryan Haas discusses an authoritarian and extrajudicial federal deployment in the Pacific Northwest. The NFL (and Sports) as American Livelihood The NFL (and Sports) as American Livelihood ESPN's senior NFL insider Adam Schefter discusses the reality of sports during the pandemic and the psychological value of the NFL to Americans' well-being. 

]]> ESPN's senior NFL insider Adam Schefter discusses the reality of sports during the pandemic and the psychological value of the NFL to Americans' well-being. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4683440 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1555 full false WNETESPN's senior NFL insider Adam Schefter discusses the reality of sports during the pandemic and the psychological value of the NFL to Americans' well-being.  Are Floridians Waking Up? Are Floridians Waking Up? Miami political operative Fernand Amandi discusses a political path to end the death and destruction in Florida.

]]> Miami political operative Fernand Amandi discusses a political path to end the death and destruction in Florida.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4654802 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1557 full false WNETMiami political operative Fernand Amandi discusses a political path to end the death and destruction in Florida. American Hospitals…Surviving and Treating the Pandemic American Hospitals…Surviving and Treating the Pandemic Dr. Jeffrey Matthews, Dept. of Surgery Chair at University of Chicago Medicine, discusses how hospitals have responded to the pandemic. 

]]> Dr. Jeffrey Matthews, Dept. of Surgery Chair at University of Chicago Medicine, discusses how hospitals have responded to the pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4649255 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1650 full false WNETDr. Jeffrey Matthews, Dept. of Surgery Chair at University of Chicago Medicine, discusses how hospitals have responded to the pandemic.  Abe and Joe's Rescue Mission Abe and Joe's Rescue Mission Lincoln Project cofounder Reed Galen of Park City, UT discusses the trajectory of the campaign and the next watersheds of VP selection and the debates. 

]]> Lincoln Project cofounder Reed Galen of Park City, UT discusses the trajectory of the campaign and the next watersheds of VP selection and the debates. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4598141 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1515 full false WNETLincoln Project cofounder Reed Galen of Park City, UT discusses the trajectory of the campaign and the next watersheds of VP selection and the debates.  Will the Supreme Court Ensure Trump's Compliance with the Law? Will the Supreme Court Ensure Trump's Compliance with the Law? Legal scholar and author of forthcoming BIG DIRTY MONEY Jennifer Taub discusses if and when the legal process will require public scrutiny of Trump records. 

]]> Legal scholar and author of forthcoming BIG DIRTY MONEY Jennifer Taub discusses if and when the legal process will require public scrutiny of Trump records. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4597913 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1435 full false WNETLegal scholar and author of forthcoming BIG DIRTY MONEY Jennifer Taub discusses if and when the legal process will require public scrutiny of Trump records.  Vamos a Decir Que No in America Vamos a Decir Que No in America Knight First Amendment Institute Writer-in-Residence Cristian Farias discusses whether the Supreme Court is preserving the rule of law, constitutional crises, and comparisons to Chile's liberation from authoritarianism. 

]]> Knight First Amendment Institute Writer-in-Residence Cristian Farias discusses whether the Supreme Court is preserving the rule of law, constitutional crises, and comparisons to Chile's liberation from authoritarianism. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4581926 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1607 full false WNETKnight First Amendment Institute Writer-in-Residence Cristian Farias discusses whether the Supreme Court is preserving the rule of law, constitutional crises, and comparisons to Chile's liberation from authoritarianism.  Will COVID Paralyze the Vote in November? Will COVID Paralyze the Vote in November? Mother Jones voting rights correspondent Ari Berman discusses the pandemic’s consequences for voter registration and turnout. 

]]> Mother Jones voting rights correspondent Ari Berman discusses the pandemic’s consequences for voter registration and turnout. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4564739 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1506 full false WNETMother Jones voting rights correspondent Ari Berman discusses the pandemic’s consequences for voter registration and turnout.  The Race for a COVID Vaccine and Therapy The Race for a COVID Vaccine and Therapy American virologist Angela Rasmussen of the Immunity at the Columbia University School of Public Health discusses researching medical advances to end the pandemic. 

]]> American virologist Angela Rasmussen of the Immunity at the Columbia University School of Public Health discusses researching medical advances to end the pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4546826 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1638 full false WNETAmerican virologist Angela Rasmussen of the Immunity at the Columbia University School of Public Health discusses researching medical advances to end the pandemic.  The Battle for Kentucky The Battle for Kentucky Kentucky radio host and “Mitch, Please!” author Matt Jones discusses the McConnell-McGrath election and Bluegrass State's political landscape. 

]]> Kentucky radio host and “Mitch, Please!” author Matt Jones discusses the McConnell-McGrath election and Bluegrass State's political landscape. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4512164 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1752 full false WNETKentucky radio host and “Mitch, Please!” author Matt Jones discusses the McConnell-McGrath election and Bluegrass State's political landscape.  Our Veterans and Our Votes Our Veterans and Our Votes Community Veterans Project president, former Missouri Secretary of State, and voting rights advocate Jason Kander discusses his work. 

]]> Community Veterans Project president, former Missouri Secretary of State, and voting rights advocate Jason Kander discusses his work. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4505192 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1739 full false WNETCommunity Veterans Project president, former Missouri Secretary of State, and voting rights advocate Jason Kander discusses his work.  The Relevance of Political Identity to Systemic Reform The Relevance of Political Identity to Systemic Reform Quinnipiac University scholar and author Khalilah Brown-Dean discusses 2020’s grassroots mobilization for racial justice and economic reform. 

]]> Quinnipiac University scholar and author Khalilah Brown-Dean discusses 2020’s grassroots mobilization for racial justice and economic reform. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4490315 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1693 full false WNETQuinnipiac University scholar and author Khalilah Brown-Dean discusses 2020’s grassroots mobilization for racial justice and economic reform.  Can 11/3 be the Mother of All Landslides? Can 11/3 be the Mother of All Landslides? Former Congressman Joe Walsh discusses all contingencies to defeat Trump and Trumpism on Election Day.

]]> Former Congressman Joe Walsh discusses all contingencies to defeat Trump and Trumpism on Election Day.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4473920 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1555 full false WNETFormer Congressman Joe Walsh discusses all contingencies to defeat Trump and Trumpism on Election Day. Renewing Democracy for Today Renewing Democracy for Today Garry Kasparov and Uriel Epshtein of the Renew Democracy Initiative discuss authoritarian regimes usurping democracy across the globe.

]]> Garry Kasparov and Uriel Epshtein of the Renew Democracy Initiative discuss authoritarian regimes usurping democracy across the globe.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4463678 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1652 full false WNETGarry Kasparov and Uriel Epshtein of the Renew Democracy Initiative discuss authoritarian regimes usurping democracy across the globe. The Movement The Movement North Carolina-based DJ, producer, and educator 9th Wonder discusses the movement for Black Lives from the studio to the streets to the ballot box. 

]]> North Carolina-based DJ, producer, and educator 9th Wonder discusses the movement for Black Lives from the studio to the streets to the ballot box. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4459562 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1592 full false WNETNorth Carolina-based DJ, producer, and educator 9th Wonder discusses the movement for Black Lives from the studio to the streets to the ballot box.  Demanding a Paper Trail for November Demanding a Paper Trail for November Susan Greenhalgh, senior advisor on election security for Free Speech For People, discusses the vetting of election machinery and tabulations. 

]]> Susan Greenhalgh, senior advisor on election security for Free Speech For People, discusses the vetting of election machinery and tabulations. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4428593 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1374 full false WNETSusan Greenhalgh, senior advisor on election security for Free Speech For People, discusses the vetting of election machinery and tabulations.  Hotspots of Voter Suppression Hotspots of Voter Suppression Guardian voting rights correspondent Sam Levine discusses the nation’s hotspots of voter suppression, including in Texas, Iowa, and Wisconsin. 

]]> Guardian voting rights correspondent Sam Levine discusses the nation’s hotspots of voter suppression, including in Texas, Iowa, and Wisconsin. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4414667 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1618 full false WNETGuardian voting rights correspondent Sam Levine discusses the nation’s hotspots of voter suppression, including in Texas, Iowa, and Wisconsin.  How Much History Can the Class of 2020 Make? How Much History Can the Class of 2020 Make? U.S. Congressional nominee Mondaire Jones (NY-17) discusses his winning primary campaign, the legislative goals of a new government, and how to organize during the pandemic. 

]]> U.S. Congressional nominee Mondaire Jones (NY-17) discusses his winning primary campaign, the legislative goals of a new government, and how to organize during the pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4400114 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1534 full false WNETU.S. Congressional nominee Mondaire Jones (NY-17) discusses his winning primary campaign, the legislative goals of a new government, and how to organize during the pandemic.  Voting for Decency in 2020 Voting for Decency in 2020 Lincoln Project advisor and political strategist Tara Setmayer discusses a return to decency in 2020. 

]]> Lincoln Project advisor and political strategist Tara Setmayer discusses a return to decency in 2020. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4378376 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1561 full false WNETLincoln Project advisor and political strategist Tara Setmayer discusses a return to decency in 2020.  Dystopia for Realists Dystopia for Realists HUMANKIND author and historian Rutger Bregman discusses hope for a prosocial society amid simultaneous American and global crises. 

]]> HUMANKIND author and historian Rutger Bregman discusses hope for a prosocial society amid simultaneous American and global crises. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4366430 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1602 full false WNETHUMANKIND author and historian Rutger Bregman discusses hope for a prosocial society amid simultaneous American and global crises.  COVID's Conquest of America COVID's Conquest of America Arizona-based infectious disease epidemiologist Saskia Popescu discusses the illiterate and incoherent American response to the pandemic.

]]> Arizona-based infectious disease epidemiologist Saskia Popescu discusses the illiterate and incoherent American response to the pandemic.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4356737 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0400 1530 full false WNETArizona-based infectious disease epidemiologist Saskia Popescu discusses the illiterate and incoherent American response to the pandemic. How to Register and Vote Safely During the Pandemic How to Register and Vote Safely During the Pandemic Andrea Hailey of Vote.org and Amber McReynolds of VOTE at HOME discuss how to ensure you can register and vote safely during the pandemic.  

]]> Andrea Hailey of Vote.org and Amber McReynolds of VOTE at HOME discuss how to ensure you can register and vote safely during the pandemic.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4340918 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1786 full false WNETAndrea Hailey of Vote.org and Amber McReynolds of VOTE at HOME discuss how to ensure you can register and vote safely during the pandemic.   Coalition of Conscience Coalition of Conscience The Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell discusses communicating the stories of Republican voters against Trump and for the Rule of Law.

]]> The Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell discusses communicating the stories of Republican voters against Trump and for the Rule of Law.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4330079 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1472 full false WNETThe Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell discusses communicating the stories of Republican voters against Trump and for the Rule of Law. Living Free—and Not Dying with Trump Living Free—and Not Dying with Trump Lincoln Project cofounder Jennifer Horn discusses escaping the human carnage, suffering, and death count of the Trump-Pence administration. 

]]> Lincoln Project cofounder Jennifer Horn discusses escaping the human carnage, suffering, and death count of the Trump-Pence administration. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4316225 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1518 full false WNETLincoln Project cofounder Jennifer Horn discusses escaping the human carnage, suffering, and death count of the Trump-Pence administration.  Ohio, Ohio, Ohio Ohio, Ohio, Ohio Ohio Democrats chair David Pepper discusses the campaign for The Buckeye State's 18 electoral votes and his new book THE VOTER FILE. 

]]> Ohio Democrats chair David Pepper discusses the campaign for The Buckeye State's 18 electoral votes and his new book THE VOTER FILE. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4305488 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400 2033 full false WNETOhio Democrats chair David Pepper discusses the campaign for The Buckeye State's 18 electoral votes and his new book THE VOTER FILE.  Army of the Decent Army of the Decent Lincoln Project founder John Weaver discusses holding accountable those who would violate their oaths to the Constitution and put others before Americans. 

]]> Lincoln Project founder John Weaver discusses holding accountable those who would violate their oaths to the Constitution and put others before Americans. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4273745 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1619 full false WNETLincoln Project founder John Weaver discusses holding accountable those who would violate their oaths to the Constitution and put others before Americans.  A New Deal and Value for Black Americans A New Deal and Value for Black Americans Brooking Institution Fellow in Metropolitan Studies Andre Perry discusses his new book, Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities. 

]]> Brooking Institution Fellow in Metropolitan Studies Andre Perry discusses his new book, Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4240727 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1553 full false WNETBrooking Institution Fellow in Metropolitan Studies Andre Perry discusses his new book, Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities.  Hero Doctor Fights COVID...in the ER and on Twitter Hero Doctor Fights COVID...in the ER and on Twitter ER doctor, Ebola survivor, and global health leader Craig Spencer discusses treating patients during the pandemic and how to correct policy and communication failures. 

]]> ER doctor, Ebola survivor, and global health leader Craig Spencer discusses treating patients during the pandemic and how to correct policy and communication failures. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4227230 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1660 full false WNETER doctor, Ebola survivor, and global health leader Craig Spencer discusses treating patients during the pandemic and how to correct policy and communication failures.  E Pluribus Union E Pluribus Union Lincoln Project founding member Mike Madrid discusses the work of restoring America and the Latino Vote in 2020. 

]]> Lincoln Project founding member Mike Madrid discusses the work of restoring America and the Latino Vote in 2020. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4210181 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1779 full false WNETLincoln Project founding member Mike Madrid discusses the work of restoring America and the Latino Vote in 2020.  The Pandemic’s Prophet The Pandemic’s Prophet Pulitzer Prize winning science journalist Laurie Garrett discusses predicting COVID-19, its devastating impact on communities of color, and how to resolve the public health crisis. 

]]> Pulitzer Prize winning science journalist Laurie Garrett discusses predicting COVID-19, its devastating impact on communities of color, and how to resolve the public health crisis. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4187438 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1596 full false WNETPulitzer Prize winning science journalist Laurie Garrett discusses predicting COVID-19, its devastating impact on communities of color, and how to resolve the public health crisis.  Facebook Practices are Carcinogenic for Society Facebook Practices are Carcinogenic for Society Chan Zuckerberg Initiative-supported scientists Jason Shepherd, Martin Kampmann, and Debora Marks discuss Facebook's current governance as antithetical to the scientific method and their prosocial medical research.

]]> Chan Zuckerberg Initiative-supported scientists Jason Shepherd, Martin Kampmann, and Debora Marks discuss Facebook's current governance as antithetical to the scientific method and their prosocial medical research.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4160447 Sat, 13 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1659 full false WNETChan Zuckerberg Initiative-supported scientists Jason Shepherd, Martin Kampmann, and Debora Marks discuss Facebook's current governance as antithetical to the scientific method and their prosocial medical research. Modeling 2020 as Referendum on Trump Modeling 2020 as Referendum on Trump Niskanen Center senior fellow Rachel Bitecofer discusses modeling the 2020 election, negative partisanship, and the importance of Biden's VP choice. 

]]> Niskanen Center senior fellow Rachel Bitecofer discusses modeling the 2020 election, negative partisanship, and the importance of Biden's VP choice. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4146476 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1689 full false WNETNiskanen Center senior fellow Rachel Bitecofer discusses modeling the 2020 election, negative partisanship, and the importance of Biden's VP choice.  No Filter…for Misinformation No Filter…for Misinformation Bloomberg social media reporter and author Sarah Frier discusses how the big socials are addressing disinformation on their platforms. 

]]> Bloomberg social media reporter and author Sarah Frier discusses how the big socials are addressing disinformation on their platforms. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4132052 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1694 full false WNETBloomberg social media reporter and author Sarah Frier discusses how the big socials are addressing disinformation on their platforms.  Trumpism and Conservatism Trumpism and Conservatism McLaughlin Group host and Washington Examiner commentary writer Tom Rogan discusses the present and future conservative movement. 

]]> McLaughlin Group host and Washington Examiner commentary writer Tom Rogan discusses the present and future conservative movement. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4115762 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1659 full false WNETMcLaughlin Group host and Washington Examiner commentary writer Tom Rogan discusses the present and future conservative movement.  Understanding 2016 vs. 2020 Understanding 2016 vs. 2020 BYU political scientist Jeremy Pope discusses the critical electoral questions from the most recent and current presidential cycle. 

]]> BYU political scientist Jeremy Pope discusses the critical electoral questions from the most recent and current presidential cycle. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4104131 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1766 full false WNETBYU political scientist Jeremy Pope discusses the critical electoral questions from the most recent and current presidential cycle.  The Youth Vote in 2020 The Youth Vote in 2020 UVA professor and “Making Young Voters: Converting Civic Attitudes into Civic Action” coauthor John Holbein discusses the civic participation of Gen Y and Z.

]]> UVA professor and “Making Young Voters: Converting Civic Attitudes into Civic Action” coauthor John Holbein discusses the civic participation of Gen Y and Z.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4089992 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1741 full false WNETUVA professor and “Making Young Voters: Converting Civic Attitudes into Civic Action” coauthor John Holbein discusses the civic participation of Gen Y and Z. The Catastrophe of America’s Medical Outsourcing The Catastrophe of America’s Medical Outsourcing “Bottle of Lies” author Katherine Eban discusses the shortage of U.S. PPE, the outsourcing of drug manufacturing, and the breakdown of public health infrastructure. 

]]> “Bottle of Lies” author Katherine Eban discusses the shortage of U.S. PPE, the outsourcing of drug manufacturing, and the breakdown of public health infrastructure. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4054814 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1603 full false WNET“Bottle of Lies” author Katherine Eban discusses the shortage of U.S. PPE, the outsourcing of drug manufacturing, and the breakdown of public health infrastructure.  Calamity in New York Calamity in New York Journalist Ross Barkan discusses Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio’s responses to the pandemic.   

]]> Journalist Ross Barkan discusses Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio’s responses to the pandemic.   

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4045166 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1656 full false WNETJournalist Ross Barkan discusses Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio’s responses to the pandemic.    Game Playing the 2020 Electoral Map Game Playing the 2020 Electoral Map Politicalwire.com creator and editor Taegan Goddard discusses the presidential campaign. 

]]> Politicalwire.com creator and editor Taegan Goddard discusses the presidential campaign. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4030028 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1995 full false WNETPoliticalwire.com creator and editor Taegan Goddard discusses the presidential campaign.  Lincoln Shall Not Perish Lincoln Shall Not Perish Political strategist and NYT bestselling author Rick Wilson discusses defending the Union and restoring America’s better angels to the presidency.  

]]> Political strategist and NYT bestselling author Rick Wilson discusses defending the Union and restoring America’s better angels to the presidency.  

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4014374 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1610 full false WNETPolitical strategist and NYT bestselling author Rick Wilson discusses defending the Union and restoring America’s better angels to the presidency.   Hiding in Plain Sight Hiding in Plain Sight Missouri-based journalist Sarah Kendzior discusses her new book “Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America” and the threat of authoritarianism in the United States. 

]]> Missouri-based journalist Sarah Kendzior discusses her new book “Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America” and the threat of authoritarianism in the United States. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-4001942 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1697 full false WNETMissouri-based journalist Sarah Kendzior discusses her new book “Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America” and the threat of authoritarianism in the United States.  We Are Sent Here By History We Are Sent Here By History Jazz impresario and saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings discusses Shabaka and the Ancestor’s newest album and timely tracks. 

]]> Jazz impresario and saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings discusses Shabaka and the Ancestor’s newest album and timely tracks. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3971042 Fri, 29 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 1624 full false WNETJazz impresario and saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings discusses Shabaka and the Ancestor’s newest album and timely tracks.  Monetizing the Death of Truth and Democracy Monetizing the Death of Truth and Democracy Sleeping Giants founder Matt Rivitz discusses social media monopolies of hate and the campaign to make bigotry and sexism less profitable.

]]> Sleeping Giants founder Matt Rivitz discusses social media monopolies of hate and the campaign to make bigotry and sexism less profitable.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3948503 Thu, 28 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1728 full false WNETSleeping Giants founder Matt Rivitz discusses social media monopolies of hate and the campaign to make bigotry and sexism less profitable. @V2019N: Tracking the Pandemic @V2019N: Tracking the Pandemic Author and COVID-19 news aggregator Rachel Graham discusses how she has tracked the pandemic from its inception and helped inform public health on Twitter. 

]]> Author and COVID-19 news aggregator Rachel Graham discusses how she has tracked the pandemic from its inception and helped inform public health on Twitter. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3931184 Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1733 full false WNETAuthor and COVID-19 news aggregator Rachel Graham discusses how she has tracked the pandemic from its inception and helped inform public health on Twitter.  America the Unprepared America the Unprepared Texas-based writer, editor of theprepared.com, and lifelong prepper Jon Stokes discusses a country mentally, socially, and politically ill-prepared for a once-in-a-century pandemic.

]]> Texas-based writer, editor of theprepared.com, and lifelong prepper Jon Stokes discusses a country mentally, socially, and politically ill-prepared for a once-in-a-century pandemic.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3862451 Thu, 21 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1700 full false WNETTexas-based writer, editor of theprepared.com, and lifelong prepper Jon Stokes discusses a country mentally, socially, and politically ill-prepared for a once-in-a-century pandemic. A Pendulum of Revolts A Pendulum of Revolts Researcher Caroline Tervo discusses her new book "Upending American Politics: Polarizing Parties, Ideological Elites, and Citizen Activists from the Tea Party to the Anti-Trump Resistance”

]]> Researcher Caroline Tervo discusses her new book "Upending American Politics: Polarizing Parties, Ideological Elites, and Citizen Activists from the Tea Party to the Anti-Trump Resistance”

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3844988 Wed, 20 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1673 full false WNETResearcher Caroline Tervo discusses her new book "Upending American Politics: Polarizing Parties, Ideological Elites, and Citizen Activists from the Tea Party to the Anti-Trump Resistance” A Future Great Senate? A Future Great Senate? Ira Shapiro, author of “Broken: Can the Senate Save Itself and the Country,” discusses the decline of the "world’s greatest deliberative body” and its potential return to courage and statesmanship.

]]> Ira Shapiro, author of “Broken: Can the Senate Save Itself and the Country,” discusses the decline of the "world’s greatest deliberative body” and its potential return to courage and statesmanship.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3828077 Tue, 19 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 2027 full false WNETIra Shapiro, author of “Broken: Can the Senate Save Itself and the Country,” discusses the decline of the "world’s greatest deliberative body” and its potential return to courage and statesmanship. The Alchemy of Us The Alchemy of Us Materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez discusses her new book “The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another."

]]> Materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez discusses her new book “The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another."

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3817676 Mon, 18 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1661 full false WNETMaterials scientist Ainissa Ramirez discusses her new book “The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another." How to Restore Dignity in America How to Restore Dignity in America Chris Arnade, author of Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America, discusses if and how dignity can be salvaged in American life.

]]> Chris Arnade, author of Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America, discusses if and how dignity can be salvaged in American life.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3754286 Thu, 14 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 2086 full false WNETChris Arnade, author of Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America, discusses if and how dignity can be salvaged in American life. Why Can't Congress Vote Remotely? Why Can't Congress Vote Remotely? Rep. Steve Israel discusses his advocacy of Congressional remote voting and modernizing governing and electoral processes ill prepared for the pandemic. 

]]> Rep. Steve Israel discusses his advocacy of Congressional remote voting and modernizing governing and electoral processes ill prepared for the pandemic. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3731666 Tue, 12 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1792 full false WNETRep. Steve Israel discusses his advocacy of Congressional remote voting and modernizing governing and electoral processes ill prepared for the pandemic.  The Revolution is Online The Revolution is Online Online News Association CEO Irving Washington discusses the future of digital news and the impact of paywalls on access to information. 

]]> Online News Association CEO Irving Washington discusses the future of digital news and the impact of paywalls on access to information. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3721271 Mon, 11 May 2020 22:00:00 -0400 1654 full false WNETOnline News Association CEO Irving Washington discusses the future of digital news and the impact of paywalls on access to information.  How to Lose (or Win) the Information War How to Lose (or Win) the Information War Disinformation expert and Wilson Center fellow Nina Jankowicz discusses her forthcoming book and how to combat disinformation in the pandemic era. 

]]> Disinformation expert and Wilson Center fellow Nina Jankowicz discusses her forthcoming book and how to combat disinformation in the pandemic era. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3711956 Mon, 11 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1918 full false WNETDisinformation expert and Wilson Center fellow Nina Jankowicz discusses her forthcoming book and how to combat disinformation in the pandemic era.  The Persuadability of Justice The Persuadability of Justice Slate law and Supreme Court correspondent Mark Joseph Stern discusses the deliberations and reconciliation of the nine justices. 

]]> Slate law and Supreme Court correspondent Mark Joseph Stern discusses the deliberations and reconciliation of the nine justices. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3672982 Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1659 full false WNETSlate law and Supreme Court correspondent Mark Joseph Stern discusses the deliberations and reconciliation of the nine justices.  What If the 2020 Election Results are Disputed? What If the 2020 Election Results are Disputed? Ned Foley, Director of Election Law and Chair in Constitutional Law at Ohio State University, discusses the history of and contingency for disputed American presidential elections.

]]> Ned Foley, Director of Election Law and Chair in Constitutional Law at Ohio State University, discusses the history of and contingency for disputed American presidential elections.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3652405 Wed, 06 May 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1884 full false WNETNed Foley, Director of Election Law and Chair in Constitutional Law at Ohio State University, discusses the history of and contingency for disputed American presidential elections. Gen Z in the Heartland Gen Z in the Heartland Nico Gendron of The Wall Street Journal discusses the Instagram Local News Fellowship and her work engaging rural Missouri youth. 

]]> Nico Gendron of The Wall Street Journal discusses the Instagram Local News Fellowship and her work engaging rural Missouri youth. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3630691 Tue, 05 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1593 full false WNETNico Gendron of The Wall Street Journal discusses the Instagram Local News Fellowship and her work engaging rural Missouri youth.  Constitutional Deadlock or Consensus? Constitutional Deadlock or Consensus? New York Times Supreme Court correspondent Adam Liptak discusses the stakes of this term's High Court decisions.

]]> New York Times Supreme Court correspondent Adam Liptak discusses the stakes of this term's High Court decisions.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3591310 Sat, 02 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1556 full false WNETNew York Times Supreme Court correspondent Adam Liptak discusses the stakes of this term's High Court decisions. The Case for a Pro-Democracy Supreme Court The Case for a Pro-Democracy Supreme Court Take Back the Court director Aaron Belkin discusses the historical and contemporary case for adding seats to the Supreme Court and why expanding the judiciary is critical to restoring democracy.

]]> Take Back the Court director Aaron Belkin discusses the historical and contemporary case for adding seats to the Supreme Court and why expanding the judiciary is critical to restoring democracy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3569953 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1549 full false WNETTake Back the Court director Aaron Belkin discusses the historical and contemporary case for adding seats to the Supreme Court and why expanding the judiciary is critical to restoring democracy. The Right to a Representative Judiciary The Right to a Representative Judiciary Demand Justice Executive Director Brian Fallon discusses how to improve the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and judicial fairness. 

]]> Demand Justice Executive Director Brian Fallon discusses how to improve the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and judicial fairness. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3542899 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1540 full false WNETDemand Justice Executive Director Brian Fallon discusses how to improve the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and judicial fairness.  American Demagogue American Demagogue Texas A&M scholar Jennifer Mercieca discusses her new book “Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump.” 

]]> Texas A&M scholar Jennifer Mercieca discusses her new book “Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump.” 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3526117 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1641 full false WNETTexas A&M scholar Jennifer Mercieca discusses her new book “Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump.”  On the Frontlines of Voter Security On the Frontlines of Voter Security Brennan Center director Michael Waldman discusses how to ensure that states provide remote balloting and not endanger the health of voters.

]]> Brennan Center director Michael Waldman discusses how to ensure that states provide remote balloting and not endanger the health of voters.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3496543 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1620 full false WNETBrennan Center director Michael Waldman discusses how to ensure that states provide remote balloting and not endanger the health of voters. The Judiciary's Suppression Machine The Judiciary's Suppression Machine The Nation's Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal discusses the Supreme Court’s recent and future enforcement of voter suppression.

]]> The Nation's Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal discusses the Supreme Court’s recent and future enforcement of voter suppression.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3481894 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1399 full false WNETThe Nation's Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal discusses the Supreme Court’s recent and future enforcement of voter suppression. How to Protect the Franchise in a Pandemic How to Protect the Franchise in a Pandemic Perkins Coie's Political Law Group chair Marc Elias discusses how to hold Governors accountable for implementing VBM  (Vote by Mail) solutions. 

]]> Perkins Coie's Political Law Group chair Marc Elias discusses how to hold Governors accountable for implementing VBM  (Vote by Mail) solutions. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3465028 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1611 full false WNETPerkins Coie's Political Law Group chair Marc Elias discusses how to hold Governors accountable for implementing VBM  (Vote by Mail) solutions.  The Cult of QAnon The Cult of QAnon QAnon Anonymous host Travis View discusses QAnon conspiracy theorists, what motivates them, and their political goals. 

]]> QAnon Anonymous host Travis View discusses QAnon conspiracy theorists, what motivates them, and their political goals. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3437854 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400 1626 full false WNETQAnon Anonymous host Travis View discusses QAnon conspiracy theorists, what motivates them, and their political goals.  Hey, Hey, DJT, How Many Americans did COVID Kill Today? Hey, Hey, DJT, How Many Americans did COVID Kill Today? Princeton University historian Julian Zelizer discusses historical analogies to the American pandemic crisis and the 2020 campaign.

]]> Princeton University historian Julian Zelizer discusses historical analogies to the American pandemic crisis and the 2020 campaign.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3431905 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1715 full false WNETPrinceton University historian Julian Zelizer discusses historical analogies to the American pandemic crisis and the 2020 campaign. A Pandemic’s Origins and Viral Geopolitics A Pandemic’s Origins and Viral Geopolitics Sinocism newsletter author Bill Bishop discusses the pandemic's origins in China, deteriorating U.S.-China relations, and its impact on the 2020 campaign. 

]]> Sinocism newsletter author Bill Bishop discusses the pandemic's origins in China, deteriorating U.S.-China relations, and its impact on the 2020 campaign. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3387187 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2304 full false WNETSinocism newsletter author Bill Bishop discusses the pandemic's origins in China, deteriorating U.S.-China relations, and its impact on the 2020 campaign.  "Papa, I Just Voted Online." "Papa, I Just Voted Online." U.S. Election Assistance Commission chairman emeritus Paul DeGregorio discusses remote balloting for 2020 and a secure transition to online voting. 

]]> U.S. Election Assistance Commission chairman emeritus Paul DeGregorio discusses remote balloting for 2020 and a secure transition to online voting. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3358759 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400 3808 full false WNETU.S. Election Assistance Commission chairman emeritus Paul DeGregorio discusses remote balloting for 2020 and a secure transition to online voting.  Dystopia Incorporated Dystopia Incorporated NBC News dystopia beat reporter Ben Collins discusses exposing viral deception and the companies that enable it. 

]]> NBC News dystopia beat reporter Ben Collins discusses exposing viral deception and the companies that enable it. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3345874 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1586 full false WNETNBC News dystopia beat reporter Ben Collins discusses exposing viral deception and the companies that enable it.  The FEC is AWOL The FEC is AWOL Center for Responsive Politics researcher Anna Massoglia discusses the need for campaign finance accountability and transparency. 

]]> Center for Responsive Politics researcher Anna Massoglia discusses the need for campaign finance accountability and transparency. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3258244 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1588 full false WNETCenter for Responsive Politics researcher Anna Massoglia discusses the need for campaign finance accountability and transparency.  Knowing the Enemy of Truth Knowing the Enemy of Truth Information warfare expert Molly McKew discusses foreign interference in U.S. elections and the future of political campaigns.

]]> Information warfare expert Molly McKew discusses foreign interference in U.S. elections and the future of political campaigns.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3186292 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1616 full false WNETInformation warfare expert Molly McKew discusses foreign interference in U.S. elections and the future of political campaigns. Breaking Up and Deradicalizing the Socials Breaking Up and Deradicalizing the Socials Mother Jones correspondent Ali Breland discusses combating bigotry online, demonetizing extremism, and breaking up new media monopolies. 

]]> Mother Jones correspondent Ali Breland discusses combating bigotry online, demonetizing extremism, and breaking up new media monopolies. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3123208 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1593 full false WNETMother Jones correspondent Ali Breland discusses combating bigotry online, demonetizing extremism, and breaking up new media monopolies.  Facts and Fears of a Pandemic Facts and Fears of a Pandemic NBC News national reporter Brandy Zadrozny on the coronavirus, anti-vaxxers, and conspiracy-mongers.

]]> NBC News national reporter Brandy Zadrozny on the coronavirus, anti-vaxxers, and conspiracy-mongers.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-3119437 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1600 full false WNETNBC News national reporter Brandy Zadrozny on the coronavirus, anti-vaxxers, and conspiracy-mongers. Democratizing the Jury Democratizing the Jury Wesleyan University political scientist Sonali Chakravarti discusses her new book “Radical Enfranchisement in the Jury Room and Public Life.”

]]> Wesleyan University political scientist Sonali Chakravarti discusses her new book “Radical Enfranchisement in the Jury Room and Public Life.”

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-2837782 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1686 full false WNETWesleyan University political scientist Sonali Chakravarti discusses her new book “Radical Enfranchisement in the Jury Room and Public Life.” The Kremlin’s Hack Attacks The Kremlin’s Hack Attacks Wired reporter Andy Greenberg discusses the next wave of Russian cyber crimes. 

]]> Wired reporter Andy Greenberg discusses the next wave of Russian cyber crimes. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-2776054 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1610 full false WNETWired reporter Andy Greenberg discusses the next wave of Russian cyber crimes.  Unbecoming a Democracy Unbecoming a Democracy University of Texas scholar Patricia Roberts-Miller discusses contemporary demagoguery and its historical origins.

]]> University of Texas scholar Patricia Roberts-Miller discusses contemporary demagoguery and its historical origins.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-2705020 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1634 full false WNETUniversity of Texas scholar Patricia Roberts-Miller discusses contemporary demagoguery and its historical origins. The Science and Necessity of Friendship The Science and Necessity of Friendship Science journalist Lydia Denworth discusses groundbreaking research on the evolution, biology, and power of friendship. 

]]> Science journalist Lydia Denworth discusses groundbreaking research on the evolution, biology, and power of friendship. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-2682646 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1663 full false WNETScience journalist Lydia Denworth discusses groundbreaking research on the evolution, biology, and power of friendship.  Bias, Bigotry, and Tyrannical Discourse Bias, Bigotry, and Tyrannical Discourse Salmagundi magazine editor Robert Boyers discusses his new book “The Tyranny of Virtue: Identity, the Academy, and the Hunt For Political Heresies. 

]]> Salmagundi magazine editor Robert Boyers discusses his new book “The Tyranny of Virtue: Identity, the Academy, and the Hunt For Political Heresies. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-2557174 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500 1645 full false WNETSalmagundi magazine editor Robert Boyers discusses his new book “The Tyranny of Virtue: Identity, the Academy, and the Hunt For Political Heresies.  Grand Strategy for the Campus Commons Grand Strategy for the Campus Commons Vassar College president Elizabeth Bradley discusses free speech, engaged pluralism, and political inequality. 

]]> Vassar College president Elizabeth Bradley discusses free speech, engaged pluralism, and political inequality. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-2520070 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1661 full false WNETVassar College president Elizabeth Bradley discusses free speech, engaged pluralism, and political inequality.  The Battle for the Constitution The Battle for the Constitution Yale Law professor Justin Driver discusses constitutional law, the erosion of Brown v. Board of Education, and the struggle to preserve democracy. 

]]> Yale Law professor Justin Driver discusses constitutional law, the erosion of Brown v. Board of Education, and the struggle to preserve democracy. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-2458253 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1663 full false WNETYale Law professor Justin Driver discusses constitutional law, the erosion of Brown v. Board of Education, and the struggle to preserve democracy.  Advocating and Denying Civil Rights Advocating and Denying Civil Rights Political scientist Nicholas Buccola discusses his new book “The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America.

]]> Political scientist Nicholas Buccola discusses his new book “The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-2423894 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0500 1646 full false WNETPolitical scientist Nicholas Buccola discusses his new book “The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America. Mother of Exiles Mother of Exiles On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Russian-American writer Anastasia Edel. She is author of the powerful New York TimesOp-Ed The Tired and Poor Who Make America Great, which contends that as long as the Statue of Liberty stands, it renders Donald Trump an impostor; as well as author of Lightning Guides edition “Russia: Putin's playground: Empire, Revolution, and the new Tsar.” “Like many things in Russian history, privatization was started with good intentions. It ended in rig bids, bribes, violence, and dubious interpretations of the law.” Edel writes. “The dizzying rate at which Russian oligarchs have been amassing wealth is a double edge sword, fearing that their riches might vanish just as swiftly as they appeared. Many have turned to politics.” She has concerned herself most recently with the Trump administration's betrayal of a compassionate American immigration policy. She writes that we should be watchful of what comes next, “Any society that starts down the path of marginalizing certain groups will eventually need new targets.” 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Russian-American writer Anastasia Edel. She is author of the powerful New York TimesOp-Ed The Tired and Poor Who Make America Great, which contends that as long as the Statue of Liberty stands, it renders Donald Trump an impostor; as well as author of Lightning Guides edition “Russia: Putin's playground: Empire, Revolution, and the new Tsar.” “Like many things in Russian history, privatization was started with good intentions. It ended in rig bids, bribes, violence, and dubious interpretations of the law.” Edel writes. “The dizzying rate at which Russian oligarchs have been amassing wealth is a double edge sword, fearing that their riches might vanish just as swiftly as they appeared. Many have turned to politics.” She has concerned herself most recently with the Trump administration's betrayal of a compassionate American immigration policy. She writes that we should be watchful of what comes next, “Any society that starts down the path of marginalizing certain groups will eventually need new targets.” 

]]> Anastasia Edel on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-2080176 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 1647 full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Russian-American writer Anastasia Edel. She is author of the powerful New York TimesOp-Ed The Tired and Poor Who Make America Great, which contends that as long as the Statue of Liberty stands, it renders Donald Trump an impostor; as well as author of Lightning Guides edition “Russia: Putin's playground: Empire, Revolution, and the new Tsar.” “Like many things in Russian history, privatization was started with good intentions. It ended in rig bids, bribes, violence, and dubious interpretations of the law.” Edel writes. “The dizzying rate at which Russian oligarchs have been amassing wealth is a double edge sword, fearing that their riches might vanish just as swiftly as they appeared. Many have turned to politics.” She has concerned herself most recently with the Trump administration's betrayal of a compassionate American immigration policy. She writes that we should be watchful of what comes next, “Any society that starts down the path of marginalizing certain groups will eventually need new targets.”  Never Again in America Never Again in America On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome  Sophie Ellman-Golan, a founding organizer for the Women's March. Now she helps lead Never Again Action, a mass mobilization of Jews who are organizing to shut down ICE and hold the political establishment accountable for enabling both the deportation machine that has separated immigrant families across the U.S. for decades and the current crisis at the border. “Conservatives purport to defend Jews even as they embrace policies that most Jews deplore, and infuriating and intolerable,” is how Ellman-Golan describes this climate and the resurgence of white nationalism and anti-Semitism, in part fueled by President Trump's own politics. “It's imperative that we loudly speak for ourselves,” Ellman-Golan told the New York Times, “because if we don't, the loudest voices that claim to speak on behalf of Jews will be right-wing Evangelical Christians.”

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome  Sophie Ellman-Golan, a founding organizer for the Women's March. Now she helps lead Never Again Action, a mass mobilization of Jews who are organizing to shut down ICE and hold the political establishment accountable for enabling both the deportation machine that has separated immigrant families across the U.S. for decades and the current crisis at the border. “Conservatives purport to defend Jews even as they embrace policies that most Jews deplore, and infuriating and intolerable,” is how Ellman-Golan describes this climate and the resurgence of white nationalism and anti-Semitism, in part fueled by President Trump's own politics. “It's imperative that we loudly speak for ourselves,” Ellman-Golan told the New York Times, “because if we don't, the loudest voices that claim to speak on behalf of Jews will be right-wing Evangelical Christians.”

]]> Sophie Ellman-Golan on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-2036073 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:00:00 -0500 1680 full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome  Sophie Ellman-Golan, a founding organizer for the Women's March. Now she helps lead Never Again Action, a mass mobilization of Jews who are organizing to shut down ICE and hold the political establishment accountable for enabling both the deportation machine that has separated immigrant families across the U.S. for decades and the current crisis at the border. “Conservatives purport to defend Jews even as they embrace policies that most Jews deplore, and infuriating and intolerable,” is how Ellman-Golan describes this climate and the resurgence of white nationalism and anti-Semitism, in part fueled by President Trump's own politics. “It's imperative that we loudly speak for ourselves,” Ellman-Golan told the New York Times, “because if we don't, the loudest voices that claim to speak on behalf of Jews will be right-wing Evangelical Christians.” High-Tech Dystopia and Utopia High-Tech Dystopia and Utopia On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Malka Older, author of “Infomocracy” named one of the best books of 2016 by the Washington Post and author of sequels, “Null States” and “State Tectonics.” The full trilogy was nominated for the prestigious Hugo Award for Science Fiction.

A humanitarian aid worker, an expert, Older was a fellow for technology and risk at the Carnegie Council for Ethics and has supported global programs in agency wide strategy for disaster risk reduction from Africa and Asia to the United States.

Today's subject is high tech dystopia and our guest is the preeminent writer of science fiction political thrillers. 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Malka Older, author of “Infomocracy” named one of the best books of 2016 by the Washington Post and author of sequels, “Null States” and “State Tectonics.” The full trilogy was nominated for the prestigious Hugo Award for Science Fiction.

A humanitarian aid worker, an expert, Older was a fellow for technology and risk at the Carnegie Council for Ethics and has supported global programs in agency wide strategy for disaster risk reduction from Africa and Asia to the United States.

Today's subject is high tech dystopia and our guest is the preeminent writer of science fiction political thrillers. 



]]> Malka Older on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1960015 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0400 1604 Malka Older, Utopia, Dystopia, utopian, dystopian, Handmaid’s Tale, 1984, George Orwell, The Sentinel Cycle, Infomocracy, science fiction, political thrillers, Margaret Atwood, resistance, democracy full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Malka Older, author of “Infomocracy” named one of the best books of 2016 by the Washington Post and author of sequels, “Null States” and “State Tectonics.” The full trilogy was nominated for the prestigious Hugo Award for Science Fiction. A humanitarian aid worker, an expert, Older was a fellow for technology and risk at the Carnegie Council for Ethics and has supported global programs in agency wide strategy for disaster risk reduction from Africa and Asia to the United States. Today's subject is high tech dystopia and our guest is the preeminent writer of science fiction political thrillers.  Charitarian Patriotism Charitarian Patriotism On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Lawrence B. Benenson, co-owner and principal of Benenson Capital and founding member of and advisor to the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of Americans with incomes over $1 million dollars who are leading the charge to raise taxes on the rich and to combat political and income inequality. On the most pressing issues facing the American people. Economic fairness, environmental security, and educational access Benenson is admirably on the front lines. 

“Charitarian, humanitarian American patriot,” as one leading industry publication profiled, my guest today's altruistic nature makes him a passionate champion of education, equal rights, and improving the lives of others, a moral conscience in an age of degrading moral fiber.

Moreover, he is chiefly determined to uphold fundamental American values that are eroding today: combating the resurgence of bigotry, deescalating the climate crisis and facilitating civically intellectually and democracy revitalizing media options unrigged to the latest tweet, including here on The Open Mind - for which I must disclose, he is a critical benefactor from the next generation, something for which I am eminently grateful.

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Lawrence B. Benenson, co-owner and principal of Benenson Capital and founding member of and advisor to the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of Americans with incomes over $1 million dollars who are leading the charge to raise taxes on the rich and to combat political and income inequality. On the most pressing issues facing the American people. Economic fairness, environmental security, and educational access Benenson is admirably on the front lines. 

“Charitarian, humanitarian American patriot,” as one leading industry publication profiled, my guest today's altruistic nature makes him a passionate champion of education, equal rights, and improving the lives of others, a moral conscience in an age of degrading moral fiber.

Moreover, he is chiefly determined to uphold fundamental American values that are eroding today: combating the resurgence of bigotry, deescalating the climate crisis and facilitating civically intellectually and democracy revitalizing media options unrigged to the latest tweet, including here on The Open Mind - for which I must disclose, he is a critical benefactor from the next generation, something for which I am eminently grateful.

]]> Lawrence B. Benenson on The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-1913618 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0400 1627 Lawrence B. Benenson, Charity, philanthropy, charitable giving, donations, trickle down economics, tax cuts, high net worth, CEO, CEOs, CEO salary, direct giving, Patriotic Millionaires, billionaire, billionaires, foundations, non-profits, tax loophole, t full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Lawrence B. Benenson, co-owner and principal of Benenson Capital and founding member of and advisor to the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of Americans with incomes over $1 million dollars who are leading the charge to raise taxes on the rich and to combat political and income inequality. On the most pressing issues facing the American people. Economic fairness, environmental security, and educational access Benenson is admirably on the front lines.  “Charitarian, humanitarian American patriot,” as one leading industry publication profiled, my guest today's altruistic nature makes him a passionate champion of education, equal rights, and improving the lives of others, a moral conscience in an age of degrading moral fiber. Moreover, he is chiefly determined to uphold fundamental American values that are eroding today: combating the resurgence of bigotry, deescalating the climate crisis and facilitating civically intellectually and democracy revitalizing media options unrigged to the latest tweet, including here on The Open Mind - for which I must disclose, he is a critical benefactor from the next generation, something for which I am eminently grateful. Libel and the Presidency Libel and the Presidency On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dan Abrams, the chief legal affairs anchor for ABC News and CEO and founder of Abrams Media. He also hosts Live PD on A & E Network and the Dan Abrams Show Where Politics Meets the Law on Sirius XM. 

He is author of the new book “Theodore Roosevelt For The Defense: The Courtroom Battle to Save His Legacy.” As NPR recounts, “It's an absorbing excursion into an epic 1915 libel case against then former President Teddy Roosevelt. In a truth telling sermon, advocating for a would be corruption busting gubernatorial candidate. Roosevelt accused Republican political boss, William Barnes of promoting evil men whose activities so deeply taint and discredit our whole system of government and the maladministration of public offices.” 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dan Abrams, the chief legal affairs anchor for ABC News and CEO and founder of Abrams Media. He also hosts Live PD on A & E Network and the Dan Abrams Show Where Politics Meets the Law on Sirius XM. 

He is author of the new book “Theodore Roosevelt For The Defense: The Courtroom Battle to Save His Legacy.” As NPR recounts, “It's an absorbing excursion into an epic 1915 libel case against then former President Teddy Roosevelt. In a truth telling sermon, advocating for a would be corruption busting gubernatorial candidate. Roosevelt accused Republican political boss, William Barnes of promoting evil men whose activities so deeply taint and discredit our whole system of government and the maladministration of public offices.” 

]]> Dan Abrams on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1913564 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0400 1670 Theodore Roosevelt, libel, defamation, William Barnes, corruption, political parties, Bull Moose, frivolous lawsuit, american politics, GOP, republican party, democratic party, democrat, New York Times vs. Sullivan, First Amendment rights, social media, c full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dan Abrams, the chief legal affairs anchor for ABC News and CEO and founder of Abrams Media. He also hosts Live PD on A & E Network and the Dan Abrams Show Where Politics Meets the Law on Sirius XM.  He is author of the new book “Theodore Roosevelt For The Defense: The Courtroom Battle to Save His Legacy.” As NPR recounts, “It's an absorbing excursion into an epic 1915 libel case against then former President Teddy Roosevelt. In a truth telling sermon, advocating for a would be corruption busting gubernatorial candidate. Roosevelt accused Republican political boss, William Barnes of promoting evil men whose activities so deeply taint and discredit our whole system of government and the maladministration of public offices.”  An Innocent Bystander An Innocent Bystander On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Julie Salamon, a perceptive critic, prolific author and riveting storyteller. Her newest book is “An Innocent Bystander: The killing of Leon Klinghoffer.” 

Daughter of Czech immigrants who were Holocaust survivors, Salamon was raised in Ohio, a rural village of 800 people where her father was a town doctor. A veteran of the New York Times, and Wall Street Journal, she has covered business, philanthropy, and the arts. 

“’An Innocent Bystander’ recounts the harrowing story of a hijacked voyage at sea, the terrorists and the family of the murder victim, an elderly American thrown overboard” The New York Daily News noted, “It explains how competing governments, complicated treaties and outright lies kept the four attackers, terrorists from ever facing American justice.”  And NPR added, “Klinghoffer’s death became a symbol for many of the costs and fears of terrorism.” Indeed, Salamon chronicles that episode and its successive chain reaction to illuminate the present Israeli Palestinian conflict and connected moral and geopolitical questions.”

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Julie Salamon, a perceptive critic, prolific author and riveting storyteller. Her newest book is “An Innocent Bystander: The killing of Leon Klinghoffer.” 

Daughter of Czech immigrants who were Holocaust survivors, Salamon was raised in Ohio, a rural village of 800 people where her father was a town doctor. A veteran of the New York Times, and Wall Street Journal, she has covered business, philanthropy, and the arts. 

“’An Innocent Bystander’ recounts the harrowing story of a hijacked voyage at sea, the terrorists and the family of the murder victim, an elderly American thrown overboard” The New York Daily News noted, “It explains how competing governments, complicated treaties and outright lies kept the four attackers, terrorists from ever facing American justice.”  And NPR added, “Klinghoffer’s death became a symbol for many of the costs and fears of terrorism.” Indeed, Salamon chronicles that episode and its successive chain reaction to illuminate the present Israeli Palestinian conflict and connected moral and geopolitical questions.”

]]> Julie Salamon on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1913540 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0400 1680 Julie Salamon, Israel, palestine, israeli plaestinian conflict, Achille Lauro, Leon Klinghoffer, Klinghoffer murder, Abu al-Abbas, hijacking, terrorism, Ronald Regan, Italy, italian jurisdiction, Netanyahu, Yasar Arafat, US Israeli relations full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Julie Salamon, a perceptive critic, prolific author and riveting storyteller. Her newest book is “An Innocent Bystander: The killing of Leon Klinghoffer.”  Daughter of Czech immigrants who were Holocaust survivors, Salamon was raised in Ohio, a rural village of 800 people where her father was a town doctor. A veteran of the New York Times, and Wall Street Journal, she has covered business, philanthropy, and the arts.  “’An Innocent Bystander’ recounts the harrowing story of a hijacked voyage at sea, the terrorists and the family of the murder victim, an elderly American thrown overboard” The New York Daily News noted, “It explains how competing governments, complicated treaties and outright lies kept the four attackers, terrorists from ever facing American justice.”  And NPR added, “Klinghoffer’s death became a symbol for many of the costs and fears of terrorism.” Indeed, Salamon chronicles that episode and its successive chain reaction to illuminate the present Israeli Palestinian conflict and connected moral and geopolitical questions.” A Statecraft of Peace A Statecraft of Peace On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome the brain trust of the newly inaugurated Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi and Stephen Wertheim. Trita is cofounder and executive V.P. of the Quincy Institute and founder and former president of the National Iranian American Council. Stephen is cofounder and research director of the Quincy Institute and research scholar at Columbia University. 

The Quincy Institute was formed to promote ideas that move American foreign policy away from endless war and toward vigorous diplomacy in pursuit of international peace. Heeding the instruction of John Quincy Adams that “America goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy” the institute’s mission states “The foreign policy of the U.S. has become detached from any defensible conception of American interests and from a decent respect for the rights and dignity of humankind. Political leaders have increasingly deployed the military in a costly, counterproductive, and indiscriminate manner, normalizing war and treating armed dominance as an end in and of itself.” Our guests today will expound on their mandate and vision. 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome the brain trust of the newly inaugurated Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi and Stephen Wertheim. Trita is cofounder and executive V.P. of the Quincy Institute and founder and former president of the National Iranian American Council. Stephen is cofounder and research director of the Quincy Institute and research scholar at Columbia University. 

The Quincy Institute was formed to promote ideas that move American foreign policy away from endless war and toward vigorous diplomacy in pursuit of international peace. Heeding the instruction of John Quincy Adams that “America goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy” the institute’s mission states “The foreign policy of the U.S. has become detached from any defensible conception of American interests and from a decent respect for the rights and dignity of humankind. Political leaders have increasingly deployed the military in a costly, counterproductive, and indiscriminate manner, normalizing war and treating armed dominance as an end in and of itself.” Our guests today will expound on their mandate and vision. 



]]> Trita Parsi and Stephen Wertheim on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1806583 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0400 1609 Trita Parsi, Stephen Wertheim, the Quincy Institute, Statecraft, war, policy, authoritarianism, military, militarization, politics, foreign policy, Trump, military policy, Iraq war, middle east, Iran, ISIS full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome the brain trust of the newly inaugurated Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi and Stephen Wertheim. Trita is cofounder and executive V.P. of the Quincy Institute and founder and former president of the National Iranian American Council. Stephen is cofounder and research director of the Quincy Institute and research scholar at Columbia University.  The Quincy Institute was formed to promote ideas that move American foreign policy away from endless war and toward vigorous diplomacy in pursuit of international peace. Heeding the instruction of John Quincy Adams that “America goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy” the institute’s mission states “The foreign policy of the U.S. has become detached from any defensible conception of American interests and from a decent respect for the rights and dignity of humankind. Political leaders have increasingly deployed the military in a costly, counterproductive, and indiscriminate manner, normalizing war and treating armed dominance as an end in and of itself.” Our guests today will expound on their mandate and vision.  The Hacked States of America The Hacked States of America On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Karim Amer, Director of The Great Hack.  

On his quest for digital justice, Parsons School of Design professor David Carroll joined us last year to discuss his suit against Facebook and Cambridge Analytica for violating his right to personal data. As we filmed our episode a Netflix crew surrounded us and trailed Carroll's journey. You can see part of our interview in the groundbreaking documentary directed by my guest today, Karim Amer. 

The Great Hack is a tour de force of the digital dystopia, law-breaking and anti-democratic realities of the Internet age. Amir explores how Cambridge Analytica exploited the demons of social media in the Brexit campaign and in the run up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Today we'll discuss the weaponization of the digital economy that preys on an increasingly vulnerable, misinformed; I think we must say too, dis-informed globe and it is exacerbating the greatest inequities society has perhaps witnessed. 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Karim Amer, Director of The Great Hack.  

On his quest for digital justice, Parsons School of Design professor David Carroll joined us last year to discuss his suit against Facebook and Cambridge Analytica for violating his right to personal data. As we filmed our episode a Netflix crew surrounded us and trailed Carroll's journey. You can see part of our interview in the groundbreaking documentary directed by my guest today, Karim Amer. 

The Great Hack is a tour de force of the digital dystopia, law-breaking and anti-democratic realities of the Internet age. Amir explores how Cambridge Analytica exploited the demons of social media in the Brexit campaign and in the run up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Today we'll discuss the weaponization of the digital economy that preys on an increasingly vulnerable, misinformed; I think we must say too, dis-informed globe and it is exacerbating the greatest inequities society has perhaps witnessed. 

]]> Karim Amer on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1758433 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0400 1625 The Great Hack, netflix, Karim Amer, documentary, Donald Trump, election, Hillary Clinton, Russian hacking, Brexit, data, facebook, personality quiz, elections, Mueller, social contract, user agreement, personal data, digital data, FCC, FEC, 2016 election full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Karim Amer, Director of The Great Hack.   On his quest for digital justice, Parsons School of Design professor David Carroll joined us last year to discuss his suit against Facebook and Cambridge Analytica for violating his right to personal data. As we filmed our episode a Netflix crew surrounded us and trailed Carroll's journey. You can see part of our interview in the groundbreaking documentary directed by my guest today, Karim Amer.  The Great Hack is a tour de force of the digital dystopia, law-breaking and anti-democratic realities of the Internet age. Amir explores how Cambridge Analytica exploited the demons of social media in the Brexit campaign and in the run up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Today we'll discuss the weaponization of the digital economy that preys on an increasingly vulnerable, misinformed; I think we must say too, dis-informed globe and it is exacerbating the greatest inequities society has perhaps witnessed.  Safeguarding Press Integrity for 2020 Safeguarding Press Integrity for 2020 On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Susan Smith Richardson, the newest CEO of the Center for Public Integrity. Our viewers may remember our last conversation on ‘leaks with integrity’ with predecessor Peter Bale, a former CEO as well. Formerly editorial director of newsroom practice change at Solutions Journalism Network, Susan Smith Richardson has edited leading newspapers from Texas and Chicago to Los Angeles and Sacramento. 

“The Center has a proud legacy of hard-hitting journalism. I plan to build on that legacy, focusing on making our work more accessible and more relevant to communities across the country,” Richardson said in the announcement of her appointment. She continued, “At a time of disinformation and disaffection with institutions we have to rethink what issues we cover, how we cover them, and whose stories define what is newsworthy, if we are truly to hold power to account.” 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Susan Smith Richardson, the newest CEO of the Center for Public Integrity. Our viewers may remember our last conversation on ‘leaks with integrity’ with predecessor Peter Bale, a former CEO as well. Formerly editorial director of newsroom practice change at Solutions Journalism Network, Susan Smith Richardson has edited leading newspapers from Texas and Chicago to Los Angeles and Sacramento. 

“The Center has a proud legacy of hard-hitting journalism. I plan to build on that legacy, focusing on making our work more accessible and more relevant to communities across the country,” Richardson said in the announcement of her appointment. She continued, “At a time of disinformation and disaffection with institutions we have to rethink what issues we cover, how we cover them, and whose stories define what is newsworthy, if we are truly to hold power to account.” 

]]> Susan Smith Richardson on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1725373 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0400 1631 Susan Smith Richardson, Integrity, journalism, fourth estate, 4th estate, public integrity, politics, government, inequality, wealth inequality, poverty, mortgage crisis, financial crisis, investigative reporting, investigative journalism full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Susan Smith Richardson, the newest CEO of the Center for Public Integrity. Our viewers may remember our last conversation on ‘leaks with integrity’ with predecessor Peter Bale, a former CEO as well. Formerly editorial director of newsroom practice change at Solutions Journalism Network, Susan Smith Richardson has edited leading newspapers from Texas and Chicago to Los Angeles and Sacramento.  “The Center has a proud legacy of hard-hitting journalism. I plan to build on that legacy, focusing on making our work more accessible and more relevant to communities across the country,” Richardson said in the announcement of her appointment. She continued, “At a time of disinformation and disaffection with institutions we have to rethink what issues we cover, how we cover them, and whose stories define what is newsworthy, if we are truly to hold power to account.”  High Crimes With Impunity High Crimes With Impunity On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Frank Bowman III, professor of law at the University of Missouri and visiting professor at Georgetown Law. A constitutional scholar, his new book is “High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A History of Impeachment for the Age of Trump,” and it's a Cambridge University Press title. 

I wanted to get right to it. We're recording in the heat of summer. Impeachment is at a lull, but we have a lot to discuss. 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Frank Bowman III, professor of law at the University of Missouri and visiting professor at Georgetown Law. A constitutional scholar, his new book is “High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A History of Impeachment for the Age of Trump,” and it's a Cambridge University Press title. 

I wanted to get right to it. We're recording in the heat of summer. Impeachment is at a lull, but we have a lot to discuss. 

]]> Frank Bowman on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1685920 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 1687 Frank Bowman, impeachment, impeach, Trump, Nixon, Johnson, Civil War, treason, judges, how to impeach a judge, judicial impeachment, constitution, framers of the constitution, British treason, Congress full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Frank Bowman III, professor of law at the University of Missouri and visiting professor at Georgetown Law. A constitutional scholar, his new book is “High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A History of Impeachment for the Age of Trump,” and it's a Cambridge University Press title.  I wanted to get right to it. We're recording in the heat of summer. Impeachment is at a lull, but we have a lot to discuss.  A Popular Electoral College A Popular Electoral College On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Ed Lopez-Reyes to continue our discussion of the national popular vote movement with one of its most important grassroots advocates on the eastern seaboard. 

A Connecticut-based Republican strategist Lopez is chief consultant of Wolf and King Strategies and served on the Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytics Center in imagery and counterterrorism from 2002 through 2010. He also served on Utah Governor Jon Huntsman's 2012 New Hampshire presidential primary campaign steering committee and was National Cochairman of Republicans for Johnson-Weld in 2016. A member of the National Guard in Connecticut, Lopez also returned from a month long training in Louisiana. 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Ed Lopez-Reyes to continue our discussion of the national popular vote movement with one of its most important grassroots advocates on the eastern seaboard. 

A Connecticut-based Republican strategist Lopez is chief consultant of Wolf and King Strategies and served on the Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytics Center in imagery and counterterrorism from 2002 through 2010. He also served on Utah Governor Jon Huntsman's 2012 New Hampshire presidential primary campaign steering committee and was National Cochairman of Republicans for Johnson-Weld in 2016. A member of the National Guard in Connecticut, Lopez also returned from a month long training in Louisiana. 

]]> Ed Lopez on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1641118 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 19:00:00 -0400 1644 Ed Lopez, National Popular vote, Electoral college, election, elections, presidential election, electing the president, how the electoral college works, democrat, republican, political parties, two party system, state rights, popular vote, Trump, Hillary full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Ed Lopez-Reyes to continue our discussion of the national popular vote movement with one of its most important grassroots advocates on the eastern seaboard.  A Connecticut-based Republican strategist Lopez is chief consultant of Wolf and King Strategies and served on the Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytics Center in imagery and counterterrorism from 2002 through 2010. He also served on Utah Governor Jon Huntsman's 2012 New Hampshire presidential primary campaign steering committee and was National Cochairman of Republicans for Johnson-Weld in 2016. A member of the National Guard in Connecticut, Lopez also returned from a month long training in Louisiana.  Rescuing the Soul of the Presidency Rescuing the Soul of the Presidency On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Steven Knott, professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, Knott, co-chair, the presidential oral history program at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at U. Va.

Today, we consider the historical and contemporary character of the nation. “The Lost Soul of the American Presidency” is the forthcoming University Press of Kansas book from my next guest. He argues that the American presidency has devolved from the neutral unifying office envisioned by the framers of the constitution into the demagogic partisan entity of the present. 

His newest book, as I note is “The Lost Soul of the American Presidency” will be published this November. 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Steven Knott, professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, Knott, co-chair, the presidential oral history program at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at U. Va.

Today, we consider the historical and contemporary character of the nation. “The Lost Soul of the American Presidency” is the forthcoming University Press of Kansas book from my next guest. He argues that the American presidency has devolved from the neutral unifying office envisioned by the framers of the constitution into the demagogic partisan entity of the present. 

His newest book, as I note is “The Lost Soul of the American Presidency” will be published this November. 



]]> Stephen Knott on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1613095 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 22:00:00 -0400 1644 Stephen Knott, American president, presidential election, political parties, republican, democrat, election, campaign, primaries, demagogue, Andrew Jackson, FDR, Rosevelt, Trump, Donald Trump, Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, John Quincy Adams, US Constitution, full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Steven Knott, professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, Knott, co-chair, the presidential oral history program at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at U. Va. Today, we consider the historical and contemporary character of the nation. “The Lost Soul of the American Presidency” is the forthcoming University Press of Kansas book from my next guest. He argues that the American presidency has devolved from the neutral unifying office envisioned by the framers of the constitution into the demagogic partisan entity of the present.  His newest book, as I note is “The Lost Soul of the American Presidency” will be published this November.  A Vote Against Life Expectancy A Vote Against Life Expectancy On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dr. Jonathan Metzl, professor of sociology and psychiatry at Vanderbilt University where he also directs the Center for Medicine, Health and Society. He is research director of the Safe Tennessee Project, a nonpartisan volunteer-based organization that's concerned with gun-related injuries and fatalities in America and in Tennessee. 

In his new Basic Books, title “Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America's Heartland” my guest reveals how the backlash policies against a multicultural liberal America have mortal consequences even for the people they promise to help. 

“Dying of Whiteness” says one of my favorite open mind guests Thomas Frank “is a diagnosis for America. It's not reassuring. Failing health, failing graduation rates, guns everywhere, our fantasies are driving us to an early grave and Metzl is lucid and careful and mercifully clinical in telling us exactly how this public health disaster came to be. Read it today. There is still time before the autopsy.” 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dr. Jonathan Metzl, professor of sociology and psychiatry at Vanderbilt University where he also directs the Center for Medicine, Health and Society. He is research director of the Safe Tennessee Project, a nonpartisan volunteer-based organization that's concerned with gun-related injuries and fatalities in America and in Tennessee. 

In his new Basic Books, title “Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America's Heartland” my guest reveals how the backlash policies against a multicultural liberal America have mortal consequences even for the people they promise to help. 

“Dying of Whiteness” says one of my favorite open mind guests Thomas Frank “is a diagnosis for America. It's not reassuring. Failing health, failing graduation rates, guns everywhere, our fantasies are driving us to an early grave and Metzl is lucid and careful and mercifully clinical in telling us exactly how this public health disaster came to be. Read it today. There is still time before the autopsy.” 



]]> Dr. Jonathan Metzl on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1600285 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0400 1612 Dr. Jonathan Metzl, whiteness, white, racism, Trump, Affordable Health Care, GOP, GOP agenda, social welfare, socialism, immigrants, immigration, gun control, life expectancy, mortality rate, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, the south, Republicans, Republica full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dr. Jonathan Metzl, professor of sociology and psychiatry at Vanderbilt University where he also directs the Center for Medicine, Health and Society. He is research director of the Safe Tennessee Project, a nonpartisan volunteer-based organization that's concerned with gun-related injuries and fatalities in America and in Tennessee.  In his new Basic Books, title “Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America's Heartland” my guest reveals how the backlash policies against a multicultural liberal America have mortal consequences even for the people they promise to help.  “Dying of Whiteness” says one of my favorite open mind guests Thomas Frank “is a diagnosis for America. It's not reassuring. Failing health, failing graduation rates, guns everywhere, our fantasies are driving us to an early grave and Metzl is lucid and careful and mercifully clinical in telling us exactly how this public health disaster came to be. Read it today. There is still time before the autopsy.”  Super State Strategy Super State Strategy On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome two leading organizers in the movement to rebuild and preserve American democracy.  Ethan Todras-Whitehill is the cofounder and executive director of Swing Left. Prior to the election of Trump, he was a writer, journalist, and teacher. After the 2016 election, he decided to step off the sidelines and become more politically active. He started Swing Left to make it easier for others to do the same. Last year, Swing Left successfully mobilized a grassroots army to take back the House. 

Catherine Vaughan is the chief strategy officer of Swing Left. She was previously the CEO and cofounder of Flippable, an organization to support candidates running for state office. Flippable supported 80 percent of all flips accomplished in their target chambers in 2018 and directed 91 percent of funds toward races decided by less than 10 points. This year Swing Left recently unveiled it's Super State Strategy for 2020 designed to organize progressive victories across the White House, the US Senate and state houses by focusing on 11 so-called Super States, volunteers and donors can multiply their impact up and down the ballot. And I might add that now Flippable is a part of Swing Left. You guys are working together towards those collective goals. 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome two leading organizers in the movement to rebuild and preserve American democracy.  Ethan Todras-Whitehill is the cofounder and executive director of Swing Left. Prior to the election of Trump, he was a writer, journalist, and teacher. After the 2016 election, he decided to step off the sidelines and become more politically active. He started Swing Left to make it easier for others to do the same. Last year, Swing Left successfully mobilized a grassroots army to take back the House. 

Catherine Vaughan is the chief strategy officer of Swing Left. She was previously the CEO and cofounder of Flippable, an organization to support candidates running for state office. Flippable supported 80 percent of all flips accomplished in their target chambers in 2018 and directed 91 percent of funds toward races decided by less than 10 points. This year Swing Left recently unveiled it's Super State Strategy for 2020 designed to organize progressive victories across the White House, the US Senate and state houses by focusing on 11 so-called Super States, volunteers and donors can multiply their impact up and down the ballot. And I might add that now Flippable is a part of Swing Left. You guys are working together towards those collective goals. 



]]> Catherine Vaughan and Ethan Todras-Whitehill on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1600270 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0400 1608 Catherine Vaughan, Ethan Todras-Whitehill, Super State, Swing state, Gerrymandering, Census, redistricting, electoral college, delegates, 2020 election, democrat, republican, Flippable, Swing Left, Democracy, American democracy, grassroots, white house, T full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome two leading organizers in the movement to rebuild and preserve American democracy.  Ethan Todras-Whitehill is the cofounder and executive director of Swing Left. Prior to the election of Trump, he was a writer, journalist, and teacher. After the 2016 election, he decided to step off the sidelines and become more politically active. He started Swing Left to make it easier for others to do the same. Last year, Swing Left successfully mobilized a grassroots army to take back the House.  Catherine Vaughan is the chief strategy officer of Swing Left. She was previously the CEO and cofounder of Flippable, an organization to support candidates running for state office. Flippable supported 80 percent of all flips accomplished in their target chambers in 2018 and directed 91 percent of funds toward races decided by less than 10 points. This year Swing Left recently unveiled it's Super State Strategy for 2020 designed to organize progressive victories across the White House, the US Senate and state houses by focusing on 11 so-called Super States, volunteers and donors can multiply their impact up and down the ballot. And I might add that now Flippable is a part of Swing Left. You guys are working together towards those collective goals.  Authoritarianism Past and Future Authoritarianism Past and Future On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Yale University philosopher Jason Stanley, author of the edifying and essential Random House volume “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them.” Stanley told Dana Milbank of the Washington Post that the Trump rendition of these tactics “uses emotion to circumvent reason, to overwhelm reason, wanting us to get the situation in which there's such fear and suspicion that the only happiness is winning over his enemies.” 

These are Jason Stanley's words and he added in an interview with Vox, “I think of fascism as a method of politics. It's rhetoric, a way of running for power. Of course that's connected to fascist ideology because fascist ideology centers on power. But I really see fascism as a technique to gain power.” At this year's philosophy conference for high school and undergraduate students at Stony Brook University I was so pleased to interview Jason and eager to continue that exchange.

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Yale University philosopher Jason Stanley, author of the edifying and essential Random House volume “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them.” Stanley told Dana Milbank of the Washington Post that the Trump rendition of these tactics “uses emotion to circumvent reason, to overwhelm reason, wanting us to get the situation in which there's such fear and suspicion that the only happiness is winning over his enemies.” 

These are Jason Stanley's words and he added in an interview with Vox, “I think of fascism as a method of politics. It's rhetoric, a way of running for power. Of course that's connected to fascist ideology because fascist ideology centers on power. But I really see fascism as a technique to gain power.” At this year's philosophy conference for high school and undergraduate students at Stony Brook University I was so pleased to interview Jason and eager to continue that exchange.

]]> Jason Stanley on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1506160 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1652 Jason Stanley, Conservative, liberal, propaganda, political rhetoric, nazi propoganda, Trump, Donald Trump, Stalin, Hitler, Nazi Germany, news media, first amendment, Bolsanaro, Brazil, free society, democracy, conspiracy theories, birtherism, Elders of Z full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Yale University philosopher Jason Stanley, author of the edifying and essential Random House volume “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them.” Stanley told Dana Milbank of the Washington Post that the Trump rendition of these tactics “uses emotion to circumvent reason, to overwhelm reason, wanting us to get the situation in which there's such fear and suspicion that the only happiness is winning over his enemies.”  These are Jason Stanley's words and he added in an interview with Vox, “I think of fascism as a method of politics. It's rhetoric, a way of running for power. Of course that's connected to fascist ideology because fascist ideology centers on power. But I really see fascism as a technique to gain power.” At this year's philosophy conference for high school and undergraduate students at Stony Brook University I was so pleased to interview Jason and eager to continue that exchange. The Story of Climate The Story of Climate On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Jon Gertner, science writer for the New York Times Magazine. His first book “The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation” chronicled the exploits of a generation of scientists at the world's greatest laboratory. 

Gertner is here to discuss his newest book by Random House “The Ice at the End of the World: An Epic Journey into Greenland's Buried Past and Our Perilous Future.” He explores 150 years of exploration and investigation on the Greenland ice sheet, which he says has led to a profound understanding of our current climate crisis. In his investigation of Greenland, Gertner traveled to the island six times and interviewed scientists in Europe and around the United States. “In the Arctic he slept by glaciers, drank from melt water streams, joined with NASA teams, measuring the ice sheet and cruised through iceberg waters in the strange light of Arctic midnight.” 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Jon Gertner, science writer for the New York Times Magazine. His first book “The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation” chronicled the exploits of a generation of scientists at the world's greatest laboratory. 

Gertner is here to discuss his newest book by Random House “The Ice at the End of the World: An Epic Journey into Greenland's Buried Past and Our Perilous Future.” He explores 150 years of exploration and investigation on the Greenland ice sheet, which he says has led to a profound understanding of our current climate crisis. In his investigation of Greenland, Gertner traveled to the island six times and interviewed scientists in Europe and around the United States. “In the Arctic he slept by glaciers, drank from melt water streams, joined with NASA teams, measuring the ice sheet and cruised through iceberg waters in the strange light of Arctic midnight.” 



]]> Jon Gertner on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1491394 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 1639 Greenland, Antarctica, global warming, melting ice caps, ice sheets, ice sheet, Denmark, Norway, climate change, sea levels, sea level, sea level rising, arctic circle, Eric the Red, Fridtjof Nansen full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Jon Gertner, science writer for the New York Times Magazine. His first book “The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation” chronicled the exploits of a generation of scientists at the world's greatest laboratory.  Gertner is here to discuss his newest book by Random House “The Ice at the End of the World: An Epic Journey into Greenland's Buried Past and Our Perilous Future.” He explores 150 years of exploration and investigation on the Greenland ice sheet, which he says has led to a profound understanding of our current climate crisis. In his investigation of Greenland, Gertner traveled to the island six times and interviewed scientists in Europe and around the United States. “In the Arctic he slept by glaciers, drank from melt water streams, joined with NASA teams, measuring the ice sheet and cruised through iceberg waters in the strange light of Arctic midnight.”  Impeachment and the Righteous Republicans Impeachment and the Righteous Republicans On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Brenda Wineapple, author of the recently released and critically acclaimed “The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation” heralded as a “riveting and absorbing book” by The New York Times and both “a guidebook” and “cautionary tale for our times” by the Boston Globe.

The subject today: impeachment Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner, and the righteous Republicans and the first ever impeachment in American history. After Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, the first U.S. president to fall victim to assassination the country entrusted it's survival to an accidental president, Andrew Johnson, a Democrat from Tennessee who had forged a unity ticket with Lincoln for reelection. Despite Lincoln's assessment that Johnson was, in his words, “a good man” or at least he thought the new leader abandoned the promise of emancipation and enfranchisement and defied the protection of America's newest citizens. My guest today will analyze this history and its contemporary relevance. 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Brenda Wineapple, author of the recently released and critically acclaimed “The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation” heralded as a “riveting and absorbing book” by The New York Times and both “a guidebook” and “cautionary tale for our times” by the Boston Globe.

The subject today: impeachment Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner, and the righteous Republicans and the first ever impeachment in American history. After Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, the first U.S. president to fall victim to assassination the country entrusted it's survival to an accidental president, Andrew Johnson, a Democrat from Tennessee who had forged a unity ticket with Lincoln for reelection. Despite Lincoln's assessment that Johnson was, in his words, “a good man” or at least he thought the new leader abandoned the promise of emancipation and enfranchisement and defied the protection of America's newest citizens. My guest today will analyze this history and its contemporary relevance. 



]]> Brenda Wineapple on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1414213 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0400 1673 Brenda Wineapple, impeachment, Andrew Johnson, Abraham Lincoln, The Civil War, Slavery, aboloshing slavery, 13th amendment, 14th amendment, Ku Klux Klan, assasination, Tenure of Office Act, Republicans, democrats, confederacy, 1864, Confederate States of full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Brenda Wineapple, author of the recently released and critically acclaimed “The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation” heralded as a “riveting and absorbing book” by The New York Times and both “a guidebook” and “cautionary tale for our times” by the Boston Globe. The subject today: impeachment Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner, and the righteous Republicans and the first ever impeachment in American history. After Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, the first U.S. president to fall victim to assassination the country entrusted it's survival to an accidental president, Andrew Johnson, a Democrat from Tennessee who had forged a unity ticket with Lincoln for reelection. Despite Lincoln's assessment that Johnson was, in his words, “a good man” or at least he thought the new leader abandoned the promise of emancipation and enfranchisement and defied the protection of America's newest citizens. My guest today will analyze this history and its contemporary relevance.  Geopolitical Chess or Checkers? Geopolitical Chess or Checkers? On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Richard Nephew, senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, to discuss sanctions, tariffs, American energy, and national security. 

Nephew is the author of “The Art of Sanctions: A View From the Field.” He was previously Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State and the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran from May 2011 through January 2013; Nephew served as the director for Iran on the National Security staff where he was responsible for managing an expanded array of US sanctions against Iran. He also served in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation at the State Department and in the Office of Nonproliferation and International Security at the Department of Energy.



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Richard Nephew, senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, to discuss sanctions, tariffs, American energy, and national security. 

Nephew is the author of “The Art of Sanctions: A View From the Field.” He was previously Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State and the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran from May 2011 through January 2013; Nephew served as the director for Iran on the National Security staff where he was responsible for managing an expanded array of US sanctions against Iran. He also served in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation at the State Department and in the Office of Nonproliferation and International Security at the Department of Energy.



]]> Richard Nephew on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1412461 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0400 1635 Richard Nephew, Tariffs, Sanctions, U.S. Foreign Policy, Russia, China, import, export, trade, free trade, American foreign policy, economy, economics, economic policy, global relations, foreign relations, world trade organization, WTO, Trump, Trump admin full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Richard Nephew, senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, to discuss sanctions, tariffs, American energy, and national security.  Nephew is the author of “The Art of Sanctions: A View From the Field.” He was previously Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State and the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran from May 2011 through January 2013; Nephew served as the director for Iran on the National Security staff where he was responsible for managing an expanded array of US sanctions against Iran. He also served in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation at the State Department and in the Office of Nonproliferation and International Security at the Department of Energy. Our Civic Trust Our Civic Trust On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome John Bracken. We've been tracking the progress of the Digital Public Library of America since it's genesis: first with its founding visionaries, Robert Darnton and John Palfrey, then with its inaugural executive director Dan Cohen, and today with its second and current leader, John Bracken. 

As I described it then, the DPLA is a one-stop portal for primary sources from the nation's archives, libraries and museums, a public option to access the full breadth of human expression and American cultural heritage. DPLA’s aspiration is to be a unifying national library and it could be critical to answering that question of how our democracy can function successfully again in the digital age and how the common civic experience of libraries will help us achieve trust anew.


]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome John Bracken. We've been tracking the progress of the Digital Public Library of America since it's genesis: first with its founding visionaries, Robert Darnton and John Palfrey, then with its inaugural executive director Dan Cohen, and today with its second and current leader, John Bracken. 

As I described it then, the DPLA is a one-stop portal for primary sources from the nation's archives, libraries and museums, a public option to access the full breadth of human expression and American cultural heritage. DPLA’s aspiration is to be a unifying national library and it could be critical to answering that question of how our democracy can function successfully again in the digital age and how the common civic experience of libraries will help us achieve trust anew.


]]> John Bracken on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1373452 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0400 1625 John Bracken, Digital Public Library of America, library, libraries, civic information, civic dialogue, civic conversation, information, librarians, public space, public library, public libraries, McDonalds, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Google, YouTube, Wi full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome John Bracken. We've been tracking the progress of the Digital Public Library of America since it's genesis: first with its founding visionaries, Robert Darnton and John Palfrey, then with its inaugural executive director Dan Cohen, and today with its second and current leader, John Bracken.  As I described it then, the DPLA is a one-stop portal for primary sources from the nation's archives, libraries and museums, a public option to access the full breadth of human expression and American cultural heritage. DPLA’s aspiration is to be a unifying national library and it could be critical to answering that question of how our democracy can function successfully again in the digital age and how the common civic experience of libraries will help us achieve trust anew. Testing American Righteousness Testing American Righteousness On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Jonathan Haidt. Haidt is the Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership, based in the Business and Society program at New York University, a social psychologist whose research examines the intuitive foundations of morality. He’s coauthor of “The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure” as well as author of the New York Timesbestseller, “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion.” 

He studies the origins of the human moral sense and their relevance to polarization and dysfunction, American politics, intellectual life, and our everyday lives and debates. Before coming to NYU, Professor Haidt taught for 16 years at U.Va, University of Virginia. 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Jonathan Haidt. Haidt is the Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership, based in the Business and Society program at New York University, a social psychologist whose research examines the intuitive foundations of morality. He’s coauthor of “The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure” as well as author of the New York Timesbestseller, “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion.” 

He studies the origins of the human moral sense and their relevance to polarization and dysfunction, American politics, intellectual life, and our everyday lives and debates. Before coming to NYU, Professor Haidt taught for 16 years at U.Va, University of Virginia. 



]]> Jonathan Haidt on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1297375 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400 1673 Jonathan Haidt, Jon Haidt, politics, religion, charlottesville, KKK, Nazi, Nazis, authoritarianism, fascism, racism, Russians, Russian, Russia, Russian interferance, Us vs. them, us versus them, opinion, election, elections, social media, political ads, p full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Jonathan Haidt. Haidt is the Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership, based in the Business and Society program at New York University, a social psychologist whose research examines the intuitive foundations of morality. He’s coauthor of “The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure” as well as author of the New York Timesbestseller, “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion.”  He studies the origins of the human moral sense and their relevance to polarization and dysfunction, American politics, intellectual life, and our everyday lives and debates. Before coming to NYU, Professor Haidt taught for 16 years at U.Va, University of Virginia.  GPS and the Human Journey GPS and the Human Journey On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Maura O'Connor, a journalist who writes about the politics and ethics of science, technology and conservation. A former Knight Science MIT journalism fellow, O'Connor's work has appeared online in Slate and Foreign Policy in the New Yorker, Harpers, Undark,with investigations covering the disappearances and Sri Lanka's civil war, global agriculture trade in Haiti and American development enterprises in Afghanistan. 

Now her new book is “Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World.” It's an exploration of navigation traditions, neuroscience, and the diversity of human relationships to space, time and memory, and the distinction between our species and other species and how they collectively and respectively navigate our earth and world. 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Maura O'Connor, a journalist who writes about the politics and ethics of science, technology and conservation. A former Knight Science MIT journalism fellow, O'Connor's work has appeared online in Slate and Foreign Policy in the New Yorker, Harpers, Undark,with investigations covering the disappearances and Sri Lanka's civil war, global agriculture trade in Haiti and American development enterprises in Afghanistan. 

Now her new book is “Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World.” It's an exploration of navigation traditions, neuroscience, and the diversity of human relationships to space, time and memory, and the distinction between our species and other species and how they collectively and respectively navigate our earth and world. 

]]> M.R. O’Connor on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1271047 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0400 1660 Maura O’Connor, M.R. Oconnor, GPS, neuroscience, wayfinding, hippocampus, wayfinding, navigation, brain, memory, navigate, exploring, maps, brain development, neurological studies, ethics, brain development full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Maura O'Connor, a journalist who writes about the politics and ethics of science, technology and conservation. A former Knight Science MIT journalism fellow, O'Connor's work has appeared online in Slate and Foreign Policy in the New Yorker, Harpers, Undark,with investigations covering the disappearances and Sri Lanka's civil war, global agriculture trade in Haiti and American development enterprises in Afghanistan.  Now her new book is “Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World.” It's an exploration of navigation traditions, neuroscience, and the diversity of human relationships to space, time and memory, and the distinction between our species and other species and how they collectively and respectively navigate our earth and world.  Academics in the Crosshairs Academics in the Crosshairs On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Arien Mack and Kian Tajbakhsh.  Mack is a professor of psychology at the New School. She founded the New University in Exile Consortium, described as an expanding group of universities and colleges publicly committed to the belief that academic community has both the responsibility and capacity to assist persecuted and endangered scholars everywhere and to protect the intellectual capital that is jeopardized when universities and scholars are under assault.

One of those scholars in exile is Kian Tajbakhsh, professor of urban planning at Columbia University. He has taught at both American and Iranian institutions. Tajbakhsh’s academic research spans theoretical and policy projects related to the culture of urbanism as well as the governance of cities and metropolitan regions. In 2007 he was one of more than 100 people charged with fomenting the post-June 12 election unrest in a mass show trial before a revolutionary court in Tehran. He was convicted, up to 15 years. He served nearly five years and was released on the implementation day of the Iranian Nuclear Accord.

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Arien Mack and Kian Tajbakhsh.  Mack is a professor of psychology at the New School. She founded the New University in Exile Consortium, described as an expanding group of universities and colleges publicly committed to the belief that academic community has both the responsibility and capacity to assist persecuted and endangered scholars everywhere and to protect the intellectual capital that is jeopardized when universities and scholars are under assault.

One of those scholars in exile is Kian Tajbakhsh, professor of urban planning at Columbia University. He has taught at both American and Iranian institutions. Tajbakhsh’s academic research spans theoretical and policy projects related to the culture of urbanism as well as the governance of cities and metropolitan regions. In 2007 he was one of more than 100 people charged with fomenting the post-June 12 election unrest in a mass show trial before a revolutionary court in Tehran. He was convicted, up to 15 years. He served nearly five years and was released on the implementation day of the Iranian Nuclear Accord.

]]> Arien Mack and Kian Tajbakhsh on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1204334 Tue, 28 May 2019 13:00:00 -0400 1686 Kian Tajbakhsh, Arien Mack, exile, academic, academics, New University, Open Society, Open Society Institute, Soros Foundation, Iran, Nezam, University in Exile, University in Exile Consortium, Arizona State University, Amherst, Barnard, Brown University, full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Arien Mack and Kian Tajbakhsh.  Mack is a professor of psychology at the New School. She founded the New University in Exile Consortium, described as an expanding group of universities and colleges publicly committed to the belief that academic community has both the responsibility and capacity to assist persecuted and endangered scholars everywhere and to protect the intellectual capital that is jeopardized when universities and scholars are under assault. One of those scholars in exile is Kian Tajbakhsh, professor of urban planning at Columbia University. He has taught at both American and Iranian institutions. Tajbakhsh’s academic research spans theoretical and policy projects related to the culture of urbanism as well as the governance of cities and metropolitan regions. In 2007 he was one of more than 100 people charged with fomenting the post-June 12 election unrest in a mass show trial before a revolutionary court in Tehran. He was convicted, up to 15 years. He served nearly five years and was released on the implementation day of the Iranian Nuclear Accord. Economic Security, Mobility, and Progress Economic Security, Mobility, and Progress On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association who will assume the chairmanship in 2020. 

New Jersey became the latest state to raise incrementally it's hourly minimum wage to $15 after the Governor signed into law a measure phasing into action that higher rate over five years. “For far too long, too many of our fellow citizens have been struggling to survive on wages that have not kept up with the cost of living,” Governor Murphy said. He's touting and upbeat, optimistic, always pro growth, progressive agenda, advocating fair taxation, criminal justice reform, and clean energy, environmental stewardship. 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association who will assume the chairmanship in 2020. 

New Jersey became the latest state to raise incrementally it's hourly minimum wage to $15 after the Governor signed into law a measure phasing into action that higher rate over five years. “For far too long, too many of our fellow citizens have been struggling to survive on wages that have not kept up with the cost of living,” Governor Murphy said. He's touting and upbeat, optimistic, always pro growth, progressive agenda, advocating fair taxation, criminal justice reform, and clean energy, environmental stewardship. 



]]> Phil Murphy on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1174778 Tue, 21 May 2019 13:00:00 -0400 1706 Phil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey, democrats, republicans, democratic party, Democratic governors association, tax reform, tax laws, middle class, infrastructure, Trump, Donald Trump, Green new deal, renewable energy, 1 percent, one percent, millionaire full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association who will assume the chairmanship in 2020.  New Jersey became the latest state to raise incrementally it's hourly minimum wage to $15 after the Governor signed into law a measure phasing into action that higher rate over five years. “For far too long, too many of our fellow citizens have been struggling to survive on wages that have not kept up with the cost of living,” Governor Murphy said. He's touting and upbeat, optimistic, always pro growth, progressive agenda, advocating fair taxation, criminal justice reform, and clean energy, environmental stewardship.  Technology to Combat Authoritarianism Technology to Combat Authoritarianism On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dragana Kaurin, a human rights activist, researcher and founder of the Localization Lab. It's an organization that builds bridges between developers, organizations, end users and communities in need, resulting in more accurate and timely translations and unlocking access to the Internet for users all over the world. 

A fellow at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University, Kaurin has helped make open source technology available to underrepresented communities in 220 languages, bringing equal access to information, better representation online, and growing our collective user base. Today she works specifically on civic tech for refugees to ensure that the design of technology can better help secure the rights of those seeking freedom. 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dragana Kaurin, a human rights activist, researcher and founder of the Localization Lab. It's an organization that builds bridges between developers, organizations, end users and communities in need, resulting in more accurate and timely translations and unlocking access to the Internet for users all over the world. 

A fellow at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University, Kaurin has helped make open source technology available to underrepresented communities in 220 languages, bringing equal access to information, better representation online, and growing our collective user base. Today she works specifically on civic tech for refugees to ensure that the design of technology can better help secure the rights of those seeking freedom. 

]]> Dragana Kaurin on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1129940 Mon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 -0400 1648 Dragana Kaurin, immigration, asylum, refugee, asylum seekers, biometrics, data, personal data, refugee data, human rights, refugees, refugee crisis, refugee camp, syrian refugees, refugee life, refugee stories, helping refugees, eu refugee crisis, afghan full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Dragana Kaurin, a human rights activist, researcher and founder of the Localization Lab. It's an organization that builds bridges between developers, organizations, end users and communities in need, resulting in more accurate and timely translations and unlocking access to the Internet for users all over the world.  A fellow at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University, Kaurin has helped make open source technology available to underrepresented communities in 220 languages, bringing equal access to information, better representation online, and growing our collective user base. Today she works specifically on civic tech for refugees to ensure that the design of technology can better help secure the rights of those seeking freedom.  The Race to Cure Cancer The Race to Cure Cancer On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Charles Graeber, an award winning science journalist and contributor to myriad publications including the New Yorker, National Geographic, MIT Technology Reviewand Wiredfor which he is a contributing editor. His new book, “The Breakthrough: Immunotherapy and the Race to Cure Cancer” probes the treatment that aspires to make cancer chronic instead of fatal and ultimately to beat it forever. 

Dr. James Gulley, director of medical oncology, chief of immunology at the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health calls “The Breakthrough” a must read. “It not only provides good background and good understanding for patients, but it's also a wonderful read, easily picked up but not easily put down. I'd recommend it for any patient interested in immunotherapy of cancer.”  In Graeber’s own words, “Immunotherapy is the only approach to cancer that could actually curate it: a mutating answer to a mutating problem.” 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Charles Graeber, an award winning science journalist and contributor to myriad publications including the New Yorker, National Geographic, MIT Technology Reviewand Wiredfor which he is a contributing editor. His new book, “The Breakthrough: Immunotherapy and the Race to Cure Cancer” probes the treatment that aspires to make cancer chronic instead of fatal and ultimately to beat it forever. 

Dr. James Gulley, director of medical oncology, chief of immunology at the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health calls “The Breakthrough” a must read. “It not only provides good background and good understanding for patients, but it's also a wonderful read, easily picked up but not easily put down. I'd recommend it for any patient interested in immunotherapy of cancer.”  In Graeber’s own words, “Immunotherapy is the only approach to cancer that could actually curate it: a mutating answer to a mutating problem.” 



]]> Charles Graeber on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1101296 Tue, 07 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1687 CHARLES GRAEBER, Immunology, Cancer, virus, vaccine, white blood cells, immunotherapy, cells, genetic predisposition, antibiotics full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Charles Graeber, an award winning science journalist and contributor to myriad publications including the New Yorker, National Geographic, MIT Technology Reviewand Wiredfor which he is a contributing editor. His new book, “The Breakthrough: Immunotherapy and the Race to Cure Cancer” probes the treatment that aspires to make cancer chronic instead of fatal and ultimately to beat it forever.  Dr. James Gulley, director of medical oncology, chief of immunology at the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health calls “The Breakthrough” a must read. “It not only provides good background and good understanding for patients, but it's also a wonderful read, easily picked up but not easily put down. I'd recommend it for any patient interested in immunotherapy of cancer.”  In Graeber’s own words, “Immunotherapy is the only approach to cancer that could actually curate it: a mutating answer to a mutating problem.”  Einstein and the Unseeable Einstein and the Unseeable On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Seth Fletcher, who follows a team of elite scientists on a historic mission to take the first picture of a black hole to help us answer deep questions about space, time, the origins of the universe, and the nature of reality. 

Scientific American editor, Seth Fletcher is author of “Einstein’s Shadow, a Black Hole, a Band of Astronomers, and the Quest to See the Unseeable.” He tracks the progress of assembling Event Horizon Telescope, a virtual radio observatory the size of the earth. “Over about 50 years, black hole studies have gone from obscurity to a thriving industry,” noted Nature's Richard Panek reviewing Fletcher's compelling behind the scenes story. As reported in Science News last year, “A single star careening around the monster black hole and the center of the Milky Way has provided astronomers with new proof that Einstein was right about gravity based on a confirm measurement in the region near a super massive black hole.”

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Seth Fletcher, who follows a team of elite scientists on a historic mission to take the first picture of a black hole to help us answer deep questions about space, time, the origins of the universe, and the nature of reality. 

Scientific American editor, Seth Fletcher is author of “Einstein’s Shadow, a Black Hole, a Band of Astronomers, and the Quest to See the Unseeable.” He tracks the progress of assembling Event Horizon Telescope, a virtual radio observatory the size of the earth. “Over about 50 years, black hole studies have gone from obscurity to a thriving industry,” noted Nature's Richard Panek reviewing Fletcher's compelling behind the scenes story. As reported in Science News last year, “A single star careening around the monster black hole and the center of the Milky Way has provided astronomers with new proof that Einstein was right about gravity based on a confirm measurement in the region near a super massive black hole.”

]]> Seth Fletcher on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1079552 Thu, 02 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1717 Seth Fletcher, Black hole, Black holes, theory of gravity, gravity, Einstein, Albert Einstein, Physics, Quantum Physics, science, technology, Milky Way, Event Horizon Telescope, radio observatory full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Seth Fletcher, who follows a team of elite scientists on a historic mission to take the first picture of a black hole to help us answer deep questions about space, time, the origins of the universe, and the nature of reality.  Scientific American editor, Seth Fletcher is author of “Einstein’s Shadow, a Black Hole, a Band of Astronomers, and the Quest to See the Unseeable.” He tracks the progress of assembling Event Horizon Telescope, a virtual radio observatory the size of the earth. “Over about 50 years, black hole studies have gone from obscurity to a thriving industry,” noted Nature's Richard Panek reviewing Fletcher's compelling behind the scenes story. As reported in Science News last year, “A single star careening around the monster black hole and the center of the Milky Way has provided astronomers with new proof that Einstein was right about gravity based on a confirm measurement in the region near a super massive black hole.” The Misinformation Age The Misinformation Age On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome University of California, Irvine professors, Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall.

Disinformation; misinformation, what is the science of how false beliefs spread? This is the critical understanding that my guest today argue is required to correct falsehoods and to ensure that they don't hijack and certainly don't monopolize the public interest.

O'Connor and Weatherall have authored the new Yale University Press volume “The Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Spread.” They argue that throughout history, social factors specifically who you know, your network of friends and family most determined whether false beliefs spread and whether they can be debunked. The authors conclude, “The worry that we can never gain complete certainty about matters of fact is irrelevant.” And as the New York Times reviewed, “O'Connor and Weatherall show how industrial interests have repeatedly exploited any whiff of uncertainty to argue against government regulation.”

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome University of California, Irvine professors, Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall.

Disinformation; misinformation, what is the science of how false beliefs spread? This is the critical understanding that my guest today argue is required to correct falsehoods and to ensure that they don't hijack and certainly don't monopolize the public interest.

O'Connor and Weatherall have authored the new Yale University Press volume “The Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Spread.” They argue that throughout history, social factors specifically who you know, your network of friends and family most determined whether false beliefs spread and whether they can be debunked. The authors conclude, “The worry that we can never gain complete certainty about matters of fact is irrelevant.” And as the New York Times reviewed, “O'Connor and Weatherall show how industrial interests have repeatedly exploited any whiff of uncertainty to argue against government regulation.”

]]> Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1065842 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0400 1656 CAILIN O’CONNOR, JAMES OWEN WEATHERALL, Misinformation, propaganda, filter bubble, social media, facebook, twitter, belief system, facts, lies, evidence, politics, media, influence, algorithms, democracy, voting, russian interference full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome University of California, Irvine professors, Cailin O'Connor and James Owen Weatherall. Disinformation; misinformation, what is the science of how false beliefs spread? This is the critical understanding that my guest today argue is required to correct falsehoods and to ensure that they don't hijack and certainly don't monopolize the public interest. O'Connor and Weatherall have authored the new Yale University Press volume “The Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Spread.” They argue that throughout history, social factors specifically who you know, your network of friends and family most determined whether false beliefs spread and whether they can be debunked. The authors conclude, “The worry that we can never gain complete certainty about matters of fact is irrelevant.” And as the New York Times reviewed, “O'Connor and Weatherall show how industrial interests have repeatedly exploited any whiff of uncertainty to argue against government regulation.” Justice and Jurisprudence Justice and Jurisprudence On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome author and South Carolina U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel.

In 1957 we introduced the American people to then little known civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who had just returned from the Montgomery bus boycott. Along his side was Judge J. Waties Waring of South Carolina, US District Judge for the Eastern District. On the bench, Waring was a forceful defender of equality. His decisions laid the groundwork for desegregation as law, Brown v. Board of education and a constitution capable of protecting the enfranchisement and emancipation of all people. Sixty two years after that broadcast, the native South Carolinian US circuit judge who presides in Waring’s seat has discovered with great historical insight, the horrible crime that stimulated the judge’s commitment to civil rights. In his new book “Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of Harry S. Truman and J. Waties Waring” Judge Richard Gergel has penned a moving account of the judge, his conversion from apathetic to the moral conscience of southern jurisprudence. 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome author and South Carolina U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel.

In 1957 we introduced the American people to then little known civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who had just returned from the Montgomery bus boycott. Along his side was Judge J. Waties Waring of South Carolina, US District Judge for the Eastern District. On the bench, Waring was a forceful defender of equality. His decisions laid the groundwork for desegregation as law, Brown v. Board of education and a constitution capable of protecting the enfranchisement and emancipation of all people. Sixty two years after that broadcast, the native South Carolinian US circuit judge who presides in Waring’s seat has discovered with great historical insight, the horrible crime that stimulated the judge’s commitment to civil rights. In his new book “Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of Harry S. Truman and J. Waties Waring” Judge Richard Gergel has penned a moving account of the judge, his conversion from apathetic to the moral conscience of southern jurisprudence. 

]]> Richard Gergel on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1042173 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400 1678 Richard Gergel, Waties Waring, Judge Waities Warring, Judge Gergel, seperate but equal, equal rights, civil rights, martin luther king jr., martin luther king, mlk, US District courts, Us District Judge, Brown vs. Board of Education, Isaac Woodard, Sgt. I full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome author and South Carolina U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel. In 1957 we introduced the American people to then little known civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who had just returned from the Montgomery bus boycott. Along his side was Judge J. Waties Waring of South Carolina, US District Judge for the Eastern District. On the bench, Waring was a forceful defender of equality. His decisions laid the groundwork for desegregation as law, Brown v. Board of education and a constitution capable of protecting the enfranchisement and emancipation of all people. Sixty two years after that broadcast, the native South Carolinian US circuit judge who presides in Waring’s seat has discovered with great historical insight, the horrible crime that stimulated the judge’s commitment to civil rights. In his new book “Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of Harry S. Truman and J. Waties Waring” Judge Richard Gergel has penned a moving account of the judge, his conversion from apathetic to the moral conscience of southern jurisprudence.  Republic of Lies Republic of Lies On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome author Anna Merlan to discuss the acceleration of lies in the public discourse and their historical and contemporary power.

While fear and paranoia have always animated American politics, there is an unprecedented rush of incentives to deceive the public through monetization, popularization and dissemination. So now we'll try to cover ample ground from the beginning history of the false flag to Hofstadter's critique and McCarthy-era politics to QAnon, birtherism, Pizza-Gate, Seth Rich, trutherism, and of course UFOs.

If you're concerned as I am about the outsize influence of conspiracy theorists, disinformation and willful gullibility in American life, you must read Anna's compelling new book “The Republic of Lies: American Conspiracy Theorists and Their Surprising Rise to Power.” 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome author Anna Merlan to discuss the acceleration of lies in the public discourse and their historical and contemporary power.

While fear and paranoia have always animated American politics, there is an unprecedented rush of incentives to deceive the public through monetization, popularization and dissemination. So now we'll try to cover ample ground from the beginning history of the false flag to Hofstadter's critique and McCarthy-era politics to QAnon, birtherism, Pizza-Gate, Seth Rich, trutherism, and of course UFOs.

If you're concerned as I am about the outsize influence of conspiracy theorists, disinformation and willful gullibility in American life, you must read Anna's compelling new book “The Republic of Lies: American Conspiracy Theorists and Their Surprising Rise to Power.” 



]]> Anna Merlan on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1030974 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1673 Anna Merlan, Republic of Lies, conspiracy theory, conspiracy theories, conspiracy, theory, conspiracy theory list, 9/11 conspiracy theory, conspiracy theory aliens, Mike Cernovich, Alec Jones, Trump, Donald Trump, 2020 election, aliens, UFOs, Oklahoma Cit full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome author Anna Merlan to discuss the acceleration of lies in the public discourse and their historical and contemporary power. While fear and paranoia have always animated American politics, there is an unprecedented rush of incentives to deceive the public through monetization, popularization and dissemination. So now we'll try to cover ample ground from the beginning history of the false flag to Hofstadter's critique and McCarthy-era politics to QAnon, birtherism, Pizza-Gate, Seth Rich, trutherism, and of course UFOs. If you're concerned as I am about the outsize influence of conspiracy theorists, disinformation and willful gullibility in American life, you must read Anna's compelling new book “The Republic of Lies: American Conspiracy Theorists and Their Surprising Rise to Power.”  The Responsibility of Moral Capitalism The Responsibility of Moral Capitalism On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome long-time corporate communications counselor, Barie Carmichael, Batton Fellow at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, she is coauthor of “Reset: Business and Society in the New Social Landscape.” 

Is there a future for a socially conscious capitalism, what Congressman Kennedy recently deemed moral capitalism, when such extraordinary havoc has been wreaked on working people. Will companies respect the dignity of work, high wages, and the diversity of the American people, geographic, racial, cultural differences? Many companies have united in their backlash to the sometimes ignorant and hateful politics of Donald Trump and the global resurgence of nativism: his Muslim ban his withdrawal from the Paris Accord and his and his party's attack on environmental stewardship and even the idea of regulation. But are these symbolic gestures of companies enough when inequity persists and monopolies drive the profit margin at all costs. Misinformation, data theft, political violence, considering these questions and antidotes, business models that do good is my guest today, Barie Carmichael.



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome long-time corporate communications counselor, Barie Carmichael, Batton Fellow at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, she is coauthor of “Reset: Business and Society in the New Social Landscape.” 

Is there a future for a socially conscious capitalism, what Congressman Kennedy recently deemed moral capitalism, when such extraordinary havoc has been wreaked on working people. Will companies respect the dignity of work, high wages, and the diversity of the American people, geographic, racial, cultural differences? Many companies have united in their backlash to the sometimes ignorant and hateful politics of Donald Trump and the global resurgence of nativism: his Muslim ban his withdrawal from the Paris Accord and his and his party's attack on environmental stewardship and even the idea of regulation. But are these symbolic gestures of companies enough when inequity persists and monopolies drive the profit margin at all costs. Misinformation, data theft, political violence, considering these questions and antidotes, business models that do good is my guest today, Barie Carmichael.



]]> Barie Carmichael on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1025176 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1644 Social impact, Carbon footprint, conscious capitalism, capitalism, baby boomers, Gen-z, Millenials, next generation, talent, job pool, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, Microsoft, Patagonia, Facebook, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerburg, citizens, em full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome long-time corporate communications counselor, Barie Carmichael, Batton Fellow at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, she is coauthor of “Reset: Business and Society in the New Social Landscape.”  Is there a future for a socially conscious capitalism, what Congressman Kennedy recently deemed moral capitalism, when such extraordinary havoc has been wreaked on working people. Will companies respect the dignity of work, high wages, and the diversity of the American people, geographic, racial, cultural differences? Many companies have united in their backlash to the sometimes ignorant and hateful politics of Donald Trump and the global resurgence of nativism: his Muslim ban his withdrawal from the Paris Accord and his and his party's attack on environmental stewardship and even the idea of regulation. But are these symbolic gestures of companies enough when inequity persists and monopolies drive the profit margin at all costs. Misinformation, data theft, political violence, considering these questions and antidotes, business models that do good is my guest today, Barie Carmichael. You’re Not Entitled to Your Own Facts You’re Not Entitled to Your Own Facts On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Alan Miller, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, founder and CEO of the News Literacy Project. Miller was a reporter at the LA Times for 21 years before leaving in March 2008 to establish NLP. He spent nearly 19 years in the Times Washington bureau, the last 14 as a charter member of its high profile investigative team. 

As we experienced the realities, the hemorrhaging of the digital ecosystem, we've covered the misinformation crisis here in our ongoing quest for solutions, and now we presume that all important exchange: what news is real, trustworthy and verifiable. What analysis and opinion are conducive to advancing that trust? 

Miller points out in a recent Washington Post interview, “Not all information is equal and some actually isn't information. It's not seeking to inform.” The News Literacy project is a national education nonprofit working with educators and journalists to equip students and middle school and high school with the tools to discern fact from fiction in the digital age.

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Alan Miller, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, founder and CEO of the News Literacy Project. Miller was a reporter at the LA Times for 21 years before leaving in March 2008 to establish NLP. He spent nearly 19 years in the Times Washington bureau, the last 14 as a charter member of its high profile investigative team. 

As we experienced the realities, the hemorrhaging of the digital ecosystem, we've covered the misinformation crisis here in our ongoing quest for solutions, and now we presume that all important exchange: what news is real, trustworthy and verifiable. What analysis and opinion are conducive to advancing that trust? 

Miller points out in a recent Washington Post interview, “Not all information is equal and some actually isn't information. It's not seeking to inform.” The News Literacy project is a national education nonprofit working with educators and journalists to equip students and middle school and high school with the tools to discern fact from fiction in the digital age.

]]> Alan Miller on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1014399 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1686 Alan Miller, News Literacy Project, fake news, journalism, integrity, reporting, facts, opinion, fact, sources, information, misinformation, disinformation, manipulation, reputable source, filter bubble, Donald Trump, media, news literacy, verified accoun full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Alan Miller, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, founder and CEO of the News Literacy Project. Miller was a reporter at the LA Times for 21 years before leaving in March 2008 to establish NLP. He spent nearly 19 years in the Times Washington bureau, the last 14 as a charter member of its high profile investigative team.  As we experienced the realities, the hemorrhaging of the digital ecosystem, we've covered the misinformation crisis here in our ongoing quest for solutions, and now we presume that all important exchange: what news is real, trustworthy and verifiable. What analysis and opinion are conducive to advancing that trust?  Miller points out in a recent Washington Post interview, “Not all information is equal and some actually isn't information. It's not seeking to inform.” The News Literacy project is a national education nonprofit working with educators and journalists to equip students and middle school and high school with the tools to discern fact from fiction in the digital age. Preserving, Protecting, and Defending Democracy Preserving, Protecting, and Defending Democracy On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Pam Wilmot, electoral reform director for Common Cause and executive director of Common Cause, Massachusetts.

In our 2018 state and federal elections by an overwhelming majority in the popular vote the nation sought to restore democratic accountability, but that may not be possible across the Midwest where GOP gerrymandered majority legislatures are removing the powers of newly elected democratic governors. What Republicans are doing in Wisconsin Michigan and North Carolina too is the stuff of third world regimes. There's no mistaking it. Republican leaderships seem intent on executing the very soul of our democracy, negating “We the People.” And let's not forget too that in two presidential elections within the last 20 years, the majority vote were denied representation in the White House. The national popular vote campaign of states pledges to honor the will of the majority in our Electoral College and today to discuss that and other electoral matters is Pam Wilmot.



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Pam Wilmot, electoral reform director for Common Cause and executive director of Common Cause, Massachusetts.

In our 2018 state and federal elections by an overwhelming majority in the popular vote the nation sought to restore democratic accountability, but that may not be possible across the Midwest where GOP gerrymandered majority legislatures are removing the powers of newly elected democratic governors. What Republicans are doing in Wisconsin Michigan and North Carolina too is the stuff of third world regimes. There's no mistaking it. Republican leaderships seem intent on executing the very soul of our democracy, negating “We the People.” And let's not forget too that in two presidential elections within the last 20 years, the majority vote were denied representation in the White House. The national popular vote campaign of states pledges to honor the will of the majority in our Electoral College and today to discuss that and other electoral matters is Pam Wilmot.



]]> Pam Wilmot on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-1003078 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1637 Pam Wilmot, electoral college, electoral college explained, electoral college vs popular vote, electoral, the electoral college, electoral college votes, electoral college debate, abolish electoral college, 270 electoral college votes, what is the elector full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Pam Wilmot, electoral reform director for Common Cause and executive director of Common Cause, Massachusetts. In our 2018 state and federal elections by an overwhelming majority in the popular vote the nation sought to restore democratic accountability, but that may not be possible across the Midwest where GOP gerrymandered majority legislatures are removing the powers of newly elected democratic governors. What Republicans are doing in Wisconsin Michigan and North Carolina too is the stuff of third world regimes. There's no mistaking it. Republican leaderships seem intent on executing the very soul of our democracy, negating “We the People.” And let's not forget too that in two presidential elections within the last 20 years, the majority vote were denied representation in the White House. The national popular vote campaign of states pledges to honor the will of the majority in our Electoral College and today to discuss that and other electoral matters is Pam Wilmot. Cyber Diplomacy or Mr. Robot Dystopia? Cyber Diplomacy or Mr. Robot Dystopia? On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Christopher Painter, commissioner of The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace. When I recorded my first ever program here in 2014, the subject with digital scholar and educator John Palfrey was the very real possibility of a digital Pearl Harbor or 9/11 in our lifetimes. It's clear from our evaluations on The Open Mind that such a crisis played out during the 2016 campaign, but not as we expected. We lacked the imagination foresight and most of all political will to respond as governments, citizens, and corporations, which often were hosts of malignant disinformation and enablers of massive security breaches. 

For over two decades, painter has been at the helm of American Internet policy as a prosecutor of high-profile cyber crimes. And then as a senior official at the Department of Justice, FBI, National Security Council, and finally the State Department. In his most recent role as the nation's top cyber diplomat, Painter coordinated and led the diplomatic efforts to advance an open internet and information infrastructure, establishing the office of the coordinator for cyber issues dedicated to advancing the diplomatic aspects of cyber issues ranging from national security to human rights.



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Christopher Painter, commissioner of The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace. When I recorded my first ever program here in 2014, the subject with digital scholar and educator John Palfrey was the very real possibility of a digital Pearl Harbor or 9/11 in our lifetimes. It's clear from our evaluations on The Open Mind that such a crisis played out during the 2016 campaign, but not as we expected. We lacked the imagination foresight and most of all political will to respond as governments, citizens, and corporations, which often were hosts of malignant disinformation and enablers of massive security breaches. 

For over two decades, painter has been at the helm of American Internet policy as a prosecutor of high-profile cyber crimes. And then as a senior official at the Department of Justice, FBI, National Security Council, and finally the State Department. In his most recent role as the nation's top cyber diplomat, Painter coordinated and led the diplomatic efforts to advance an open internet and information infrastructure, establishing the office of the coordinator for cyber issues dedicated to advancing the diplomatic aspects of cyber issues ranging from national security to human rights.



]]> Chris Painter on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-994098 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 1686 Cybersecurity, cyber security, cyber-security, cybersecurity defense, cybersecurity awareness, espionage, spies, china espionage, espionage movie, cyber espionage, hacking, ethical hacking, hacker, hackers, hack, China, Russia, election, election interfer full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Christopher Painter, commissioner of The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace. When I recorded my first ever program here in 2014, the subject with digital scholar and educator John Palfrey was the very real possibility of a digital Pearl Harbor or 9/11 in our lifetimes. It's clear from our evaluations on The Open Mind that such a crisis played out during the 2016 campaign, but not as we expected. We lacked the imagination foresight and most of all political will to respond as governments, citizens, and corporations, which often were hosts of malignant disinformation and enablers of massive security breaches.  For over two decades, painter has been at the helm of American Internet policy as a prosecutor of high-profile cyber crimes. And then as a senior official at the Department of Justice, FBI, National Security Council, and finally the State Department. In his most recent role as the nation's top cyber diplomat, Painter coordinated and led the diplomatic efforts to advance an open internet and information infrastructure, establishing the office of the coordinator for cyber issues dedicated to advancing the diplomatic aspects of cyber issues ranging from national security to human rights. The Case for Economic Affirmative Action The Case for Economic Affirmative Action On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Anthony Jack, assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a fellow former resident of Mather House. Jack’s research documents the overlooked diversity among lower income undergraduates, the doubly-disadvantaged, those who enter college from local, typically distressed public high schools, and the privileged poor, his term for those who do so from boarding day and prep schools. 

Jack is the author of the new Harvard University Press title, “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Poor Students.” He writes, “The experiences of low-income undergraduates are not just a product of their family background and economic circumstance. Academic life is inherently social. Focusing solely on grades or graduation rates obscures that fact. Imagine the culture shock that some lower income students experience navigating this hidden curriculum.” 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Anthony Jack, assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a fellow former resident of Mather House. Jack’s research documents the overlooked diversity among lower income undergraduates, the doubly-disadvantaged, those who enter college from local, typically distressed public high schools, and the privileged poor, his term for those who do so from boarding day and prep schools. 

Jack is the author of the new Harvard University Press title, “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Poor Students.” He writes, “The experiences of low-income undergraduates are not just a product of their family background and economic circumstance. Academic life is inherently social. Focusing solely on grades or graduation rates obscures that fact. Imagine the culture shock that some lower income students experience navigating this hidden curriculum.” 



]]> Anthony Jack on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-982424 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1670 higher education, education, higher education system, higher education bubble, diversity, race, poverty, achievement gap, opportunity, college, college acceptance, poor, affirmative action, college acceptance, minority full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Anthony Jack, assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a fellow former resident of Mather House. Jack’s research documents the overlooked diversity among lower income undergraduates, the doubly-disadvantaged, those who enter college from local, typically distressed public high schools, and the privileged poor, his term for those who do so from boarding day and prep schools.  Jack is the author of the new Harvard University Press title, “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Poor Students.” He writes, “The experiences of low-income undergraduates are not just a product of their family background and economic circumstance. Academic life is inherently social. Focusing solely on grades or graduation rates obscures that fact. Imagine the culture shock that some lower income students experience navigating this hidden curriculum.”  Showdown 2020 Showdown 2020 On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Sabeel Rahman, the president of Demos a “think and do” tank committed to advancing policy change on issues of racial justice, democracy and inequality, working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. 

When perspective 2O20 Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke was asked recently if he considers himself to be a progressive, the response was a surprising, if expedient reset. “I don't know,” he expounded. “I'm not big on labels. I don't get all fired up about party or classifying or defining people based on a label or a group, I’m for everyone.” How does congressmen O’Rourke's politics translate for the 2020 campaign and beyond?

Rahman also an associate professor of law at Brooklyn Law School and has previously been a visiting professor at Harvard Law, a fellow at the The Roosevelt Institute, and a fellow at New America. He explores the history, values and policy strategies that animate efforts to make our society more inclusive and democratic and our economy more equitable.  



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Sabeel Rahman, the president of Demos a “think and do” tank committed to advancing policy change on issues of racial justice, democracy and inequality, working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. 

When perspective 2O20 Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke was asked recently if he considers himself to be a progressive, the response was a surprising, if expedient reset. “I don't know,” he expounded. “I'm not big on labels. I don't get all fired up about party or classifying or defining people based on a label or a group, I’m for everyone.” How does congressmen O’Rourke's politics translate for the 2020 campaign and beyond?

Rahman also an associate professor of law at Brooklyn Law School and has previously been a visiting professor at Harvard Law, a fellow at the The Roosevelt Institute, and a fellow at New America. He explores the history, values and policy strategies that animate efforts to make our society more inclusive and democratic and our economy more equitable.  



]]> Sabeel Rahman on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-963840 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:00:00 -0500 1686 Sabeel Rahman, Democracy, what is democracy, types of democracy, our democracy, what is democracy, modern democracy, flawed democracy, democratic party, democrats, democratic party (political party), socialist, socialism, progressive, progressive platform full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome Sabeel Rahman, the president of Demos a “think and do” tank committed to advancing policy change on issues of racial justice, democracy and inequality, working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy.  When perspective 2O20 Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke was asked recently if he considers himself to be a progressive, the response was a surprising, if expedient reset. “I don't know,” he expounded. “I'm not big on labels. I don't get all fired up about party or classifying or defining people based on a label or a group, I’m for everyone.” How does congressmen O’Rourke's politics translate for the 2020 campaign and beyond? Rahman also an associate professor of law at Brooklyn Law School and has previously been a visiting professor at Harvard Law, a fellow at the The Roosevelt Institute, and a fellow at New America. He explores the history, values and policy strategies that animate efforts to make our society more inclusive and democratic and our economy more equitable.   Civility of Morals and Manners Civility of Morals and Manners On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome novelist ZZ Packer, the author of a story collection, “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere,” fellow at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research and editor of “New Short Stories from the South.” Born in Chicago and raised in Atlanta and Louisville, Packer has taught creative writing at the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, Tulane, Stanford and Johns Hopkins. 

When is stability at duty and when is it a trap? This was the thought provoking and insightful question delivered in the New York Times Magazine last year. 

“The reality is that our instability often reveals much more profound ruptures and that the obvious kind of civility, the civility of niceness is only the most superficial marker of much deeper moral obligations,” Packer wrote. “This indeed demands us to differentiate between the civility of manners and that of morals after all,” she so compellingly writes, “Deep down we probably all know it's not just civility we're missing, but decency.” 



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome novelist ZZ Packer, the author of a story collection, “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere,” fellow at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research and editor of “New Short Stories from the South.” Born in Chicago and raised in Atlanta and Louisville, Packer has taught creative writing at the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, Tulane, Stanford and Johns Hopkins. 

When is stability at duty and when is it a trap? This was the thought provoking and insightful question delivered in the New York Times Magazine last year. 

“The reality is that our instability often reveals much more profound ruptures and that the obvious kind of civility, the civility of niceness is only the most superficial marker of much deeper moral obligations,” Packer wrote. “This indeed demands us to differentiate between the civility of manners and that of morals after all,” she so compellingly writes, “Deep down we probably all know it's not just civility we're missing, but decency.” 



]]> ZZ Packer on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-956763 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1632 ZZ Packer, civility, civilization, citizen, politics, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, incivility, civility in politics, manners, morals, moral compass, civic duty, polite, civil disobedience, civil rights, civil dialogue, democracy, president trump full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome novelist ZZ Packer, the author of a story collection, “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere,” fellow at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research and editor of “New Short Stories from the South.” Born in Chicago and raised in Atlanta and Louisville, Packer has taught creative writing at the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, Tulane, Stanford and Johns Hopkins.  When is stability at duty and when is it a trap? This was the thought provoking and insightful question delivered in the New York Times Magazine last year.  “The reality is that our instability often reveals much more profound ruptures and that the obvious kind of civility, the civility of niceness is only the most superficial marker of much deeper moral obligations,” Packer wrote. “This indeed demands us to differentiate between the civility of manners and that of morals after all,” she so compellingly writes, “Deep down we probably all know it's not just civility we're missing, but decency.”  Digital War, Espionage, and Dirty Tricks Digital War, Espionage, and Dirty Tricks On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome back the foremost expert on American political communication, Kathleen Hall Jamieson.  Oxford University Press has published her newest work, “Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President - What We Don't, Can't and Do Know.” 

The author of 16 books, including this latest forensic examination of Russian digital dirty tricks. Jamison is director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the Packard Professor of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome back the foremost expert on American political communication, Kathleen Hall Jamieson.  Oxford University Press has published her newest work, “Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President - What We Don't, Can't and Do Know.” 

The author of 16 books, including this latest forensic examination of Russian digital dirty tricks. Jamison is director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the Packard Professor of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. 

]]> Kathleen Hall Jamieson on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-950590 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1644 Kathleen Hall Jamieson, cyberwar, Russia, hackers, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, election, election tampering, hacking, cyberterrorism, security, warfare, attack, fbi, 2016 election, wikileaks full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome back the foremost expert on American political communication, Kathleen Hall Jamieson.  Oxford University Press has published her newest work, “Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President - What We Don't, Can't and Do Know.”  The author of 16 books, including this latest forensic examination of Russian digital dirty tricks. Jamison is director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the Packard Professor of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania.  Republican Dignity Republican Dignity On this episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Ohio Governor and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, a longtime congressman, chairman of the Budget Committee and member of the Armed Services Committee. Kasich was the chief architect of the 1990s deficit-ending deal that ushered into the new millennium, a clean fiscal bill of health for the nation. 

Today of course, Kasich is better known as the two term Governor of Ohio, who's presided over recovery from the great recession, a critic of Donald Trump's hateful rhetoric, nativism, protectionism, and personal conduct unbecoming a president of the United States that have debased the highest office in the land.



]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Ohio Governor and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, a longtime congressman, chairman of the Budget Committee and member of the Armed Services Committee. Kasich was the chief architect of the 1990s deficit-ending deal that ushered into the new millennium, a clean fiscal bill of health for the nation. 

Today of course, Kasich is better known as the two term Governor of Ohio, who's presided over recovery from the great recession, a critic of Donald Trump's hateful rhetoric, nativism, protectionism, and personal conduct unbecoming a president of the United States that have debased the highest office in the land.



]]> John Kasich on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-935521 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1613 John Kasich, governor of ohio, republican party, republican ,republicans, republicans hate, politics, republican states, republican debate, republican vs democrats, republican stereotypes, health care, medicaid, health insurance, Affordable Care Act, budg full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Ohio Governor and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, a longtime congressman, chairman of the Budget Committee and member of the Armed Services Committee. Kasich was the chief architect of the 1990s deficit-ending deal that ushered into the new millennium, a clean fiscal bill of health for the nation.  Today of course, Kasich is better known as the two term Governor of Ohio, who's presided over recovery from the great recession, a critic of Donald Trump's hateful rhetoric, nativism, protectionism, and personal conduct unbecoming a president of the United States that have debased the highest office in the land. How to Unlearn Hate How to Unlearn Hate On this episode of The Open Mind, we welcome activist Sally Kohn, author of “The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing our Humanity.” One of the last surviving deep political thinking talking heads, if we can be brutally honest, and the host of the podcast State of Resistance, Kohn has penned an illuminating account of our nation's crisis of hatred, which appears more and more to be an epidemic, infecting our politics, our psyches, and our very American creed. 

Kohn says, “the opposite of hate isn't love, it's connection.” She writes, “You don't have to love people to not hate them. You have to see that you have something at your core: a fundamental humanity. A fundamental goodness.” She adds, “We have to do something about the way in which our lives and our communities are segregated, increasingly ideological, also racial; economic. It's a very interesting thing about the gay thing. You can have these stealth gay people. I was one of them, where I was dormant in my family the whole time. Then suddenly surprise: I'm gay and they already liked me, so it worked out well, and that's why we had such quick progress on gay rights as a country. That doesn't usually happen, say with black people or Muslims. Your cousin doesn't just suddenly one day come out to be Mexican.” 

]]> On this episode of The Open Mind, we welcome activist Sally Kohn, author of “The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing our Humanity.” One of the last surviving deep political thinking talking heads, if we can be brutally honest, and the host of the podcast State of Resistance, Kohn has penned an illuminating account of our nation's crisis of hatred, which appears more and more to be an epidemic, infecting our politics, our psyches, and our very American creed. 

Kohn says, “the opposite of hate isn't love, it's connection.” She writes, “You don't have to love people to not hate them. You have to see that you have something at your core: a fundamental humanity. A fundamental goodness.” She adds, “We have to do something about the way in which our lives and our communities are segregated, increasingly ideological, also racial; economic. It's a very interesting thing about the gay thing. You can have these stealth gay people. I was one of them, where I was dormant in my family the whole time. Then suddenly surprise: I'm gay and they already liked me, so it worked out well, and that's why we had such quick progress on gay rights as a country. That doesn't usually happen, say with black people or Muslims. Your cousin doesn't just suddenly one day come out to be Mexican.” 

]]> Sally Kohn on The Open Mind Buzzsprout-931458 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1664 Sally Kohn, politics, love, hate, nation divided, civil war, compassion, connection, opposite of hate, humanity, Donald Trump, Democrats, Republicans, Bill Clinton, racism, misogyny, mass atrocities, niceness, kindness, civility, justice, opportunity, res full false WNETOn this episode of The Open Mind, we welcome activist Sally Kohn, author of “The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing our Humanity.” One of the last surviving deep political thinking talking heads, if we can be brutally honest, and the host of the podcast State of Resistance, Kohn has penned an illuminating account of our nation's crisis of hatred, which appears more and more to be an epidemic, infecting our politics, our psyches, and our very American creed.  Kohn says, “the opposite of hate isn't love, it's connection.” She writes, “You don't have to love people to not hate them. You have to see that you have something at your core: a fundamental humanity. A fundamental goodness.” She adds, “We have to do something about the way in which our lives and our communities are segregated, increasingly ideological, also racial; economic. It's a very interesting thing about the gay thing. You can have these stealth gay people. I was one of them, where I was dormant in my family the whole time. Then suddenly surprise: I'm gay and they already liked me, so it worked out well, and that's why we had such quick progress on gay rights as a country. That doesn't usually happen, say with black people or Muslims. Your cousin doesn't just suddenly one day come out to be Mexican.”  Algorithmic Justice Algorithmic Justice On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Algorithmic Justice League founder Joy Buolamwini. Her organization's mission is to highlight algorithmic bias through media, art and science, to provide space for people to voice concerns and experiences with coded bias and to develop practices for accountability during the design, development, and deployment of coded systems. 


In her efforts to document bias and restore trust to technology, Buolamwini recently delivered a presentation to the Federal Trade Commission with her MIT thesis “Findings on Gender and Racial Bias in Facial Analysis Technology” developed from IBM, Microsoft, and other cognitive service technologies. Their ultimate effect if unchecked can be a cycle of computer-generated discrimination.

]]> On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Algorithmic Justice League founder Joy Buolamwini. Her organization's mission is to highlight algorithmic bias through media, art and science, to provide space for people to voice concerns and experiences with coded bias and to develop practices for accountability during the design, development, and deployment of coded systems. 


In her efforts to document bias and restore trust to technology, Buolamwini recently delivered a presentation to the Federal Trade Commission with her MIT thesis “Findings on Gender and Racial Bias in Facial Analysis Technology” developed from IBM, Microsoft, and other cognitive service technologies. Their ultimate effect if unchecked can be a cycle of computer-generated discrimination.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-917118 Sat, 12 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1678 Joy Buolamwini, facial recognition, facial recognition system, face recognition, recognition, facial recognition iphone, facial recognition software, facial recognition technology, face recognition app, artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence rob full false WNETOn this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Algorithmic Justice League founder Joy Buolamwini. Her organization's mission is to highlight algorithmic bias through media, art and science, to provide space for people to voice concerns and experiences with coded bias and to develop practices for accountability during the design, development, and deployment of coded systems.  In her efforts to document bias and restore trust to technology, Buolamwini recently delivered a presentation to the Federal Trade Commission with her MIT thesis “Findings on Gender and Racial Bias in Facial Analysis Technology” developed from IBM, Microsoft, and other cognitive service technologies. Their ultimate effect if unchecked can be a cycle of computer-generated discrimination. New Dealers Reborn New Dealers Reborn On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome the Justice Democrats’ executive director, Alexandra Rojas. When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did the improbable and defeated an incumbent party leader and possible successor to the next speaker of the house. It was because of a new movement of dedicated Democratic Party activists. They call themselves the Justice Democrats, their mandate: it's time to usher in a new generation of diverse working class leaders into the Democratic Party, a party that fights for its voters, not corporate donors, it's platform emphasizes popular initiatives that Senator Sanders champion during the ‘16 campaign, ones increasingly adopted across the party today, a Green New Deal, a Living Wage, Medicare for All, Free College Tuition, criminal justice reform, immigrant rights, and a ban on corporate PAC money. Representative Ocasio-Cortez alongside three other newly elected House Justice Democrats are already influencing the trajectory of House leadership, including a proposal for a Green New Deal Select Committee.

]]> On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome the Justice Democrats’ executive director, Alexandra Rojas. When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did the improbable and defeated an incumbent party leader and possible successor to the next speaker of the house. It was because of a new movement of dedicated Democratic Party activists. They call themselves the Justice Democrats, their mandate: it's time to usher in a new generation of diverse working class leaders into the Democratic Party, a party that fights for its voters, not corporate donors, it's platform emphasizes popular initiatives that Senator Sanders champion during the ‘16 campaign, ones increasingly adopted across the party today, a Green New Deal, a Living Wage, Medicare for All, Free College Tuition, criminal justice reform, immigrant rights, and a ban on corporate PAC money. Representative Ocasio-Cortez alongside three other newly elected House Justice Democrats are already influencing the trajectory of House leadership, including a proposal for a Green New Deal Select Committee.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-909035 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0500 1629 Alexandra Rojas, democrats, democrat, democratic party, democrat party, democrats vs republicans, democrats beliefs, donald trump, democrats civil rights, democratic platform, politics, what do democrats believe, democratic, justice democrats, democrat st full false WNETOn this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome the Justice Democrats’ executive director, Alexandra Rojas. When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did the improbable and defeated an incumbent party leader and possible successor to the next speaker of the house. It was because of a new movement of dedicated Democratic Party activists. They call themselves the Justice Democrats, their mandate: it's time to usher in a new generation of diverse working class leaders into the Democratic Party, a party that fights for its voters, not corporate donors, it's platform emphasizes popular initiatives that Senator Sanders champion during the ‘16 campaign, ones increasingly adopted across the party today, a Green New Deal, a Living Wage, Medicare for All, Free College Tuition, criminal justice reform, immigrant rights, and a ban on corporate PAC money. Representative Ocasio-Cortez alongside three other newly elected House Justice Democrats are already influencing the trajectory of House leadership, including a proposal for a Green New Deal Select Committee. Disequilibrium on the Supreme Court Disequilibrium on the Supreme Court On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Columbia law professor and inaugural Knight Institute Fellow David Pozen. David teaches and writes about constitutional law, national security law, and information law, among other topics.

The future of American law and morality, the jurisprudence that will define America is our topic today. The High Court is reaching a potential crossroads, return to an aspirational consensus or deepen a polarizing divide. Can the court veer from a partisan legitimacy crisis to neutral constitutional arbiter? We invite David Pozen to consider this question, the bruising nomination battle confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and if and how the Court can salvage democracy. 

For the 2017-2018 academic year, Pozen is the inaugural visiting scholar at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. From 2010 to 2012, Pozen served as special advisor to Harold Hongju Koh at the Department of State. Previously, Pozen was a law clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court and for Judge Merrick B. Garland on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and a special assistant to Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee.



]]> On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Columbia law professor and inaugural Knight Institute Fellow David Pozen. David teaches and writes about constitutional law, national security law, and information law, among other topics.

The future of American law and morality, the jurisprudence that will define America is our topic today. The High Court is reaching a potential crossroads, return to an aspirational consensus or deepen a polarizing divide. Can the court veer from a partisan legitimacy crisis to neutral constitutional arbiter? We invite David Pozen to consider this question, the bruising nomination battle confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and if and how the Court can salvage democracy. 

For the 2017-2018 academic year, Pozen is the inaugural visiting scholar at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. From 2010 to 2012, Pozen served as special advisor to Harold Hongju Koh at the Department of State. Previously, Pozen was a law clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court and for Judge Merrick B. Garland on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and a special assistant to Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee.



]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-873216 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 1679 David Pozen, Knight Institute, Knight Foundation, supreme court, us supreme court, supreme court justice, supreme court nominee, supreme court appointment, packing the court, high court, trump supreme court, law, law school full false WNETOn this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Columbia law professor and inaugural Knight Institute Fellow David Pozen. David teaches and writes about constitutional law, national security law, and information law, among other topics. The future of American law and morality, the jurisprudence that will define America is our topic today. The High Court is reaching a potential crossroads, return to an aspirational consensus or deepen a polarizing divide. Can the court veer from a partisan legitimacy crisis to neutral constitutional arbiter? We invite David Pozen to consider this question, the bruising nomination battle confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and if and how the Court can salvage democracy.  For the 2017-2018 academic year, Pozen is the inaugural visiting scholar at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. From 2010 to 2012, Pozen served as special advisor to Harold Hongju Koh at the Department of State. Previously, Pozen was a law clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court and for Judge Merrick B. Garland on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and a special assistant to Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Discovering Genes Discovering Genes On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we consider the human genome, eugenics, the story of science with the author of “She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions and Potential of Heredity.” Carl Zimmer has authored 13 books about science and is the New York Times“Matter” columnist on which he explores the stuff of everything scientific discovery and inquiry. 

Zimmer's writing has earned a number of awards including the 2016 Stephen Jay Gould prize and a 2017 Online Journalism Award for his series of articles in which he explored his genome. A professor at Yale University, Zimmer is a familiar voice on programs like Radio Laband we welcome him here today. Thank you for joining us today. 

]]> On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we consider the human genome, eugenics, the story of science with the author of “She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions and Potential of Heredity.” Carl Zimmer has authored 13 books about science and is the New York Times“Matter” columnist on which he explores the stuff of everything scientific discovery and inquiry. 

Zimmer's writing has earned a number of awards including the 2016 Stephen Jay Gould prize and a 2017 Online Journalism Award for his series of articles in which he explored his genome. A professor at Yale University, Zimmer is a familiar voice on programs like Radio Laband we welcome him here today. Thank you for joining us today. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-863326 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:00:00 -0500 1674 Carl Zimmer, The Open Mind, Genome, human genome, human genome project, genome sequencing, science, dna, gene, genetics, cancer genome, chromosome, Mendel full false WNETOn this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we consider the human genome, eugenics, the story of science with the author of “She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions and Potential of Heredity.” Carl Zimmer has authored 13 books about science and is the New York Times“Matter” columnist on which he explores the stuff of everything scientific discovery and inquiry.  Zimmer's writing has earned a number of awards including the 2016 Stephen Jay Gould prize and a 2017 Online Journalism Award for his series of articles in which he explored his genome. A professor at Yale University, Zimmer is a familiar voice on programs like Radio Laband we welcome him here today. Thank you for joining us today.  The Splintering of the American Mind The Splintering of the American Mind On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, William Egginton, Decker Professor in the Humanities and the director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University, discusses his new book, "The Splintering of the American Mind: Identity Politics, Inequality and Community on Today's College Campuses.”

Sloan Foundation President and Williams College President Emeritus Adam Falk praised Edmonton's book as “an incisive and nuanced diagnosis of the ruptures in our society that so challenge higher education today. His call for a universal experience of the liberal arts as essential to democracy is as compelling as any I have seen.” I likewise applaud Egginton central thesis and illumination of the crisis. As my past guest, William Deresiewicz testified to here on The Open Mind, Egginton rightly concerns himself and us with the expensive, exclusive, elite clubs that lack commitment to community that will better our country. Bill, pleasure to have you here today. 

]]> On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, William Egginton, Decker Professor in the Humanities and the director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University, discusses his new book, "The Splintering of the American Mind: Identity Politics, Inequality and Community on Today's College Campuses.”

Sloan Foundation President and Williams College President Emeritus Adam Falk praised Edmonton's book as “an incisive and nuanced diagnosis of the ruptures in our society that so challenge higher education today. His call for a universal experience of the liberal arts as essential to democracy is as compelling as any I have seen.” I likewise applaud Egginton central thesis and illumination of the crisis. As my past guest, William Deresiewicz testified to here on The Open Mind, Egginton rightly concerns himself and us with the expensive, exclusive, elite clubs that lack commitment to community that will better our country. Bill, pleasure to have you here today. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-858136 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0500 1682 State school, state university, education, liberal education, liberal arts education, liberal education benefits, school, private school vs state school, quality education, education reform full false WNETOn this week’s episode of The Open Mind, William Egginton, Decker Professor in the Humanities and the director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University, discusses his new book, "The Splintering of the American Mind: Identity Politics, Inequality and Community on Today's College Campuses.” Sloan Foundation President and Williams College President Emeritus Adam Falk praised Edmonton's book as “an incisive and nuanced diagnosis of the ruptures in our society that so challenge higher education today. His call for a universal experience of the liberal arts as essential to democracy is as compelling as any I have seen.” I likewise applaud Egginton central thesis and illumination of the crisis. As my past guest, William Deresiewicz testified to here on The Open Mind, Egginton rightly concerns himself and us with the expensive, exclusive, elite clubs that lack commitment to community that will better our country. Bill, pleasure to have you here today.  The Microbes Among Us The Microbes Among Us On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Rob Dunn, author of “Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel, Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live.” Rob Dunn is a professor in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University and in the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen. He is the author of five previous books including “Never Out of Season” and “Every Living Thing,” Dunn lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. “In the process of sanitizing our own homes,” Dunn reveals in “Never Home Alone,” “we've created a playground of revolution for bacteria and parasites in our not very tranquil homes.” 


Rob’s discovery of 200,000 new species living incognito in our bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, bathrooms, basements, attics, astounds. Some can kill. Some are benign and some may actually help us enhance our health, but most of them, if not all of them, until Rob’s investigation, were unknown to us. Together, we discuss these organisms, how we combat them and how we need them.

]]> On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Rob Dunn, author of “Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel, Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live.” Rob Dunn is a professor in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University and in the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen. He is the author of five previous books including “Never Out of Season” and “Every Living Thing,” Dunn lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. “In the process of sanitizing our own homes,” Dunn reveals in “Never Home Alone,” “we've created a playground of revolution for bacteria and parasites in our not very tranquil homes.” 


Rob’s discovery of 200,000 new species living incognito in our bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, bathrooms, basements, attics, astounds. Some can kill. Some are benign and some may actually help us enhance our health, but most of them, if not all of them, until Rob’s investigation, were unknown to us. Together, we discuss these organisms, how we combat them and how we need them.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-849071 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1685 Rob Dunn, Never Home Alone, bacteria, microbes, microbe, bacterium, good bacteria, science, bacterial diseases, microbiology, bad bacteria, what is bacteria, growing bacteria, types of bacteria, virus, health, purpose of good bacteria, bacteria,biology, i full false WNETOn this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Rob Dunn, author of “Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel, Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live.” Rob Dunn is a professor in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University and in the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen. He is the author of five previous books including “Never Out of Season” and “Every Living Thing,” Dunn lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. “In the process of sanitizing our own homes,” Dunn reveals in “Never Home Alone,” “we've created a playground of revolution for bacteria and parasites in our not very tranquil homes.”  Rob’s discovery of 200,000 new species living incognito in our bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, bathrooms, basements, attics, astounds. Some can kill. Some are benign and some may actually help us enhance our health, but most of them, if not all of them, until Rob’s investigation, were unknown to us. Together, we discuss these organisms, how we combat them and how we need them. Truth and Lies of Education Truth and Lies of Education On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education. Prior to joining the Obama administration, Duncan served as CEO of Chicago public schools and won praise for uniting the city stakeholders behind a consensus education agenda. Today as managing partner at Emerson Collective, Duncan has returned to Chicago on a mission to improve the livelihoods of young adults in his hometown and create job and life opportunities for disconnected youth. Established by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective spearheads social justice initiatives. Now, Duncan is author of the new Simon and Schuster book, “How Schools Work: An Inside Account of Failure and Success From One of the Nation's Longest Serving Secretaries of Education,” an authentic account of these real world struggles, Duncan focuses acutely on the big political lies and crises plaguing American education from the halls of Congress and state houses to the principal's office and classrooms. 

Together, we discuss the American education system, where it needs to go, and who is doing it right. We explore topics from expanding our system to include pre-K through 14 to the importance of keeping our children safe in the schools they attend.

]]> On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education. Prior to joining the Obama administration, Duncan served as CEO of Chicago public schools and won praise for uniting the city stakeholders behind a consensus education agenda. Today as managing partner at Emerson Collective, Duncan has returned to Chicago on a mission to improve the livelihoods of young adults in his hometown and create job and life opportunities for disconnected youth. Established by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective spearheads social justice initiatives. Now, Duncan is author of the new Simon and Schuster book, “How Schools Work: An Inside Account of Failure and Success From One of the Nation's Longest Serving Secretaries of Education,” an authentic account of these real world struggles, Duncan focuses acutely on the big political lies and crises plaguing American education from the halls of Congress and state houses to the principal's office and classrooms. 

Together, we discuss the American education system, where it needs to go, and who is doing it right. We explore topics from expanding our system to include pre-K through 14 to the importance of keeping our children safe in the schools they attend.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-844350 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1668 Education, Arne Duncan, Obama Administration, education secretary, education reform, secretary of education, former u.s. education secretary arne duncan, arne duncan how education works, american education, arne duncan book, arne duncan interview, white h full false WNETOn this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we welcome Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education. Prior to joining the Obama administration, Duncan served as CEO of Chicago public schools and won praise for uniting the city stakeholders behind a consensus education agenda. Today as managing partner at Emerson Collective, Duncan has returned to Chicago on a mission to improve the livelihoods of young adults in his hometown and create job and life opportunities for disconnected youth. Established by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective spearheads social justice initiatives. Now, Duncan is author of the new Simon and Schuster book, “How Schools Work: An Inside Account of Failure and Success From One of the Nation's Longest Serving Secretaries of Education,” an authentic account of these real world struggles, Duncan focuses acutely on the big political lies and crises plaguing American education from the halls of Congress and state houses to the principal's office and classrooms.  Together, we discuss the American education system, where it needs to go, and who is doing it right. We explore topics from expanding our system to include pre-K through 14 to the importance of keeping our children safe in the schools they attend. Immigration, Dignity & U.S.-Mexico Relations Immigration, Dignity & U.S.-Mexico Relations On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we invite Jean Guerrero, investigative reporter covering immigration for KPBS. Named one of “San Diego's best people” by the San Diego City Beat. Jean Guerrero is author of “Crux: A Cross-Border Memoir.” Guerrero’s memoir is a spellbinding account of Mexican American heritage, a daughter's coming of age and to terms with her father's mental health, and the way forward on immigration, political reform and border security in America. Guerrero’s reporting was cited by a congressional inquiry about the Trump Administration's family separations policy, months before they captured the national attention. Prior to joining our ranks in public media, Guerrero was Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswire commodities correspondent in Mexico City. 

Together, we discuss Guerrero’s childhood and her father’s experience with paranoid schizophrenia. Guerrero explains that this questioning of reality informed her path to investigative journalism and interest in Mexico and Central America. Guerrero describes her relationship to Mexico throughout her life, and how the long-term effects of the current border and family separation issues.



]]> On this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we invite Jean Guerrero, investigative reporter covering immigration for KPBS. Named one of “San Diego's best people” by the San Diego City Beat. Jean Guerrero is author of “Crux: A Cross-Border Memoir.” Guerrero’s memoir is a spellbinding account of Mexican American heritage, a daughter's coming of age and to terms with her father's mental health, and the way forward on immigration, political reform and border security in America. Guerrero’s reporting was cited by a congressional inquiry about the Trump Administration's family separations policy, months before they captured the national attention. Prior to joining our ranks in public media, Guerrero was Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswire commodities correspondent in Mexico City. 

Together, we discuss Guerrero’s childhood and her father’s experience with paranoid schizophrenia. Guerrero explains that this questioning of reality informed her path to investigative journalism and interest in Mexico and Central America. Guerrero describes her relationship to Mexico throughout her life, and how the long-term effects of the current border and family separation issues.



]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-844343 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1617 Family Separation, KPBS, Jean Guerrero, Central America, Mexico, Illegal Immigration, Border, Trump Administration, Mexico Wall, ACLU full false WNETOn this week’s episode of The Open Mind, we invite Jean Guerrero, investigative reporter covering immigration for KPBS. Named one of “San Diego's best people” by the San Diego City Beat. Jean Guerrero is author of “Crux: A Cross-Border Memoir.” Guerrero’s memoir is a spellbinding account of Mexican American heritage, a daughter's coming of age and to terms with her father's mental health, and the way forward on immigration, political reform and border security in America. Guerrero’s reporting was cited by a congressional inquiry about the Trump Administration's family separations policy, months before they captured the national attention. Prior to joining our ranks in public media, Guerrero was Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswire commodities correspondent in Mexico City.  Together, we discuss Guerrero’s childhood and her father’s experience with paranoid schizophrenia. Guerrero explains that this questioning of reality informed her path to investigative journalism and interest in Mexico and Central America. Guerrero describes her relationship to Mexico throughout her life, and how the long-term effects of the current border and family separation issues. Truth Decay in America Truth Decay in America RAND CEO Michael Rich and political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh discuss their new book “Truth Decay” and the importance of media literacy.

]]> RAND CEO Michael Rich and political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh discuss their new book “Truth Decay” and the importance of media literacy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-828757 Sat, 13 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1636 full false WNETRAND CEO Michael Rich and political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh discuss their new book “Truth Decay” and the importance of media literacy. Security, Nationalism, and the Four Freedoms Security, Nationalism, and the Four Freedoms Jeffrey Prescott of the Penn Biden Center and National Security Action talks about an alternative to Trump's foreign policy.

]]> Jeffrey Prescott of the Penn Biden Center and National Security Action talks about an alternative to Trump's foreign policy.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-821946 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1641 Jeffrey Prescott, National Security Action, National Security, Iran Deal, North Korea, Trump Administration, Trump, National Security Council, Diplomacy, full false WNETJeffrey Prescott of the Penn Biden Center and National Security Action talks about an alternative to Trump's foreign policy. United Against the Citizens United Against the Citizens Tiffany Muller, President and Executive Director of End Citizens United, talks about her mission to undo the Supreme Court decision. 

]]> Tiffany Muller, President and Executive Director of End Citizens United, talks about her mission to undo the Supreme Court decision. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-815610 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1673 Citizens United, Super PAC, political funding, big corporations, Tiffany Muller, End Citizens United, 2018 midterms, Kavanaugh, vote, voters, supreme court, congress, american government, democracy full false WNETTiffany Muller, President and Executive Director of End Citizens United, talks about her mission to undo the Supreme Court decision.  News, Disinformation, and Free Expression News, Disinformation, and Free Expression Richard Gingras, Vice President of News at Google, talks about journalism, citizenship, and disinformation in the digital age.

]]> Richard Gingras, Vice President of News at Google, talks about journalism, citizenship, and disinformation in the digital age.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-810638 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1758 Google News, Richard Gingras, Google Corporate, Alphabet, misinformation, disinformation, media integrity, journalism, news media, data journalism, free expression, free speech, global speech, local issues, local data, information age full false WNETRichard Gingras, Vice President of News at Google, talks about journalism, citizenship, and disinformation in the digital age. Rage at the Ballot Box Rage at the Ballot Box Soraya Chemaly Director of the Women's Media Center Speech Project, talks about her new book “Rage Becomes Her” and political equality. 

]]> Soraya Chemaly Director of the Women's Media Center Speech Project, talks about her new book “Rage Becomes Her” and political equality. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-803506 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1650 Soraya Chemaly, gender politics, feminist, feminism, teaching emotion, Rage Becomes Her, Simon and Schuster, women’s rights, women’s studies, Supreme Court, body politics, elections full false WNETSoraya Chemaly Director of the Women's Media Center Speech Project, talks about her new book “Rage Becomes Her” and political equality.  Manchurian President and Alternative Realities Manchurian President and Alternative Realities Tom Nichols, U.S. Naval War College professor and author of “The Death of Expertise,” talks about the contemporary political climate. 

]]> Tom Nichols, U.S. Naval War College professor and author of “The Death of Expertise,” talks about the contemporary political climate. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-796319 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1682 McCarthy, Tom Nichols, Helinski, Trump, press, fake new, Watergate, vote, election, hacking, facebook, Russia, Putin, propaganda, partisan, bi-partisan full false WNETTom Nichols, U.S. Naval War College professor and author of “The Death of Expertise,” talks about the contemporary political climate.  The Creative Wealth of Nations The Creative Wealth of Nations Patrick Kabanda, musician and consultant to the World Bank, talks about his new book “The Creative Wealth of Nations” and the importance of the arts in development. 

]]> Patrick Kabanda, musician and consultant to the World Bank, talks about his new book “The Creative Wealth of Nations” and the importance of the arts in development. 

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-791091 Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1636 Patrick Kabanda, music, dance, song, art, creative, ideas, Adam Smith, human development, imagination, economic development, creative economy, Wealth of Nations, Creative Wealth of Nations full false WNETPatrick Kabanda, musician and consultant to the World Bank, talks about his new book “The Creative Wealth of Nations” and the importance of the arts in development.  Guts, Heart, and Minoritarian Rule Guts, Heart, and Minoritarian Rule Al Cross, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky, discusses informing rural communities, counties, and states.

]]> Al Cross, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky, discusses informing rural communities, counties, and states.

]]> The Open Mind on PBS Buzzsprout-785930 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1655 newspapers, fake news, local news, national news, Kentucky, Al Cross, Rural south, Mitch McConnell, swing state, red state, community, Trump, 2018 midterm, urban cities, Justice Kennedy full false WNETAl Cross, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky, discusses informing rural communities, counties, and states. Quarantining Hate Speech Quarantining Hate Speech Joan Donovan of Data & Society on technologies that degrade democracy and civil society

]]> Joan Donovan of Data & Society on technologies that degrade democracy and civil society

]]> WNET https://www.thirteen.org/openmind/?p=6003 Sat, 18 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1682 wnet,thirteen,open,mind,richard,heffner,pbs full false WNETJoan Donovan of Data & Society on technologies that degrade democracy and civil society Documenting a Fascist Ascent Documenting a Fascist Ascent Jack Smith IV, senior writer for Mic, on American nationalism and White Supremacy.

]]> Jack Smith IV, senior writer for Mic, on American nationalism and White Supremacy.

]]> WNET https://www.thirteen.org/openmind/?p=5995 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1671 wnet,thirteen,open,mind,richard,heffner,pbs full false WNETJack Smith IV, senior writer for Mic, on American nationalism and White Supremacy.