The Open Mind

Congrats to @heffnera - who has been the faithful steward of this show (where I've been a guest!) for years. theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2…

In the final episode of this three-part documentary from @PBS @OpenMindTV @heffnera, Sir @Billbrowder breaks down how corruption, fear, and unchecked power reshape democracies — and why accountability matters now more than ever. Recorded at the One Young World Summit Munich 2025, watch now: thirteen.org/openmind/civil… #Leadership #Democracy #GlobalCommunity #GlobalPolitics #OneYoungWorld

An existential examination of human rights in the digital age w/@mariaressa, launching a trio of special episodes recorded at the @OneYoungWorld conference in Munich, Germany: thirteen.org/openmind/civil…

Fusion voting works even in single-winner elections: multiple parties can nominate the same candidate, form clear pre-election coalitions, and give voters real choices. @leedrutman @newamerica @PolReformNA @heffneram @PBS @OpenMindTV

Pedro: What have you learned about the civility process from how other countries and cultures deal with these issues? Alexander Heffner (@heffnera): "The overwhelming takeaway is that at the municipal level, you've got to get stuff done - and you hear from constituents directly, and you as elected officials are far more accountable for the safety and well-being of your people."

FAMM Senior Counsel @MaryfromFAMM addresses the issue of retroactivity in justice reform with host Alexander Heffner on PBS @OpenMindTV). We invite you to listen to the discussion. pulse.ly/9gyvycltjr

#LaTerceraPM | Alexander Heffner, periodista de EE.UU.: “Muchas de las tácticas de Trump contra la prensa son como las de Nixon, pero con esteroides” latercera.com/mundo/noticia/…

En tiempos en que falta tanto diálogo fue un privilegio y un honor conversar con @heffnera Alexander Heffner conductor de “The Open Mind” un programa que ha tenido entre sus invitados a Martín Luther King o Robert Redford Y que apuesta por el diálogo cívico. De los peligros para la democracia y el presente de EEUU, también dialogamos. cnnchile.com/pais/alexander…

Alexander Heffner: The hard truths a Democrat must tell to win in 2028 trib.al/reNYCN1

Plumbing the state of democracy harvardmagazine.com/2024/07/heffne…

Watch: @FWDus Executive Director @zoe_towns make the case for bipartisan criminal justice reform on @OpenMindTV hosted by @heffnera thirteen.org/openmind/justi…

Here joining @Rashad_Richey on @TheYoungTurks: youtu.be/KRURkaewqL8

Joining us now is television host and author Alexander Heffner (@heffnera) to discuss his series featuring conversations with politicians in an attempt to forge political unity and civility. LIVE: tinyurl.com/ykfd5dnb

How to talk politics over Thanksgiving turkey? TV's 'Breaking Bread' host offers tips usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

In today’s USA TODAY is coverage of our bridge-building @OpenMindTV work over the past two years. Appreciate @terryscollins’s always insightful questions. Read here: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Excited to meet new friends in the Dakotas amid historic times. The only other non-consecutive two-term president was Democrat Grover Cleveland. Over the past two seasons of “Breaking Bread” ⁦@OpenMindTV⁩, we’ve forged consensus across the aisle… linkedin.com/posts/alexande…

We're thrilled to welcome renowned journalist @heffnera to campus as UND's inaugural Journalist in Residence! Don't miss the chance to gain exclusive insights into media, history, and post-election analyses with the host of @PBS's @OpenMindTV. #UNDproud blogs.und.edu/und-today/2024…

I recently joined @openmindtv to discuss National Security and why leadership matters. Take a look The Pursuit of Tranquility: How Many Times Do You Need To Blow Up The World? thirteen.org/openmind/forei…

Peace through energy is a compelling counterproliferation vision/mission from Oppenheimer Project founder @choppen5, who carries forward his grandfather’s legacy. Watch here: thirteen.org/openmind/scien…