The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner show

The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

Summary: 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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 Open Heart | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:20

Nobel peace Prise Laureate Elie Wiesel discusses his new book "Open Heart," which deals with his recent open heart surgery.

 Doctor and Patient | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:36

Dr. Pauline Chen discusses the doctor-patient relationship.

 FINAL EXAM, A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:48

Transplant surgeon and writer of The New York Times' "Doctor and Patient" column, Dr. Pauline Chen, discusses the medical profession and its approach to life and death.

 The Price of Everything | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:34

Writer of The New York Times' "Economic Scene" column, Eduardo Porter, discusses money in electoral politics.

 Does the Doctor Know Best? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:55

Dr. Peter Bach B. Bach discusses the issue of terminally ill patients and making decisions about their health care.

 In the Name of the Law... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:07

New York trial and appellate attorney Mark Zauderer discusses changes in law schools and law firms.

 Successful Aging | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:23

Dr. John Rowe discusses health in our aging society.

 Lincoln Center's Mr. President | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:37

Lincoln Center's outgoing president Ronald Levy discusses the institution's last decade and its future, particularly with regard to fundraising and new programs.

 A Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:24

Dr. Ruth Westheimer discusses her new book about caring for those with alzheimer's disease.

 An Extraordinary Woman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:38

First Amendment advocate Floyd Abrams discusses his view on the Citizens United case and related issues.

 Young American Voters and the Coming Presidential Election, Part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:46

A founder and the Editor of the national student outlet Scoop08, Alexander Heffner discusses young voters in the upcoming presidential election.

 Serious Evil, Serious Injury and Citizens United | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:45

First Amendment advocate Floyd Abrams discusses his view on the Citizens United case and related issues.

 Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:18

Diplomat, historian, attorney Ambassador William J. vanden Heuvel discusses Roosevelt Island's Four Freedoms Park.

 Americans' Health Care - Seen With 20/20 Vision, Part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:41

Karen Davis, an economist with a distinguished career in public policy and research, discusses the American health care system.

 Americans' Health Care - Seen With 20/20 Vision | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:12

Karen Davis, an economist with a distinguished career in public policy and research, discusses the American health care system.

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