The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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