The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

Nov 04 2024 496 ep. 27 mins 789
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The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across media, politics, technology, the arts and all realms of civic life.

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Peace Policies

Nov 04 2024 28 mins  
Win Without War director Sara Haghdoosti discusses strategies for counterproliferation.

The Great Buildup

Oct 28 2024 28 mins  
Carnegie Endowment fellow Tong Zhao discusses central and rogue nuclear powers of Asia.

Unwinding the Doomsday Clock

Oct 21 2024 28 mins  
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists CEO Rachel Bronson discusses a potential nuclear event.

Counterproliferation and De-escalation in the Middle East

Oct 14 2024 28 mins  
Arms Control Association nonproliferation policy director Kelsey Davenport discusses Iran.

The Reverend Senator

Oct 04 2024 27 mins  
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 the Land of Eisenhower

Oct 03 2024 27 mins  
In Hays, Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran and Alexander break bread over chili and milkshakes; then visit the local library.

Dreams of Aloha

Oct 02 2024 28 mins  
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.

Fiesta in Pueblo

Sep 30 2024 27 mins  
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 Pursuit of Tranquility: How Many Times Do You Need To Blow Up The World?

Sep 05 2024 28 mins  
American fighter pilot Amy McGrath discusses U.S. security policies.

Accountability and Disarmament

Sep 04 2024 28 mins  
Project on Managing the Atom researcher Mariana Budjeryn discusses the Russia-Ukraine war.