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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Podcasts:
Attorney Rabia Chaudry discusses the Floyd verdict, the politics of police reform, and the latest on the case of Adnan Syed.
Coyuchi CEO Eileen Mockus discusses sustainable entrepreneurial practices and agriculture policy during the Biden Administration.
President Biden's former director of strategic communications Kamau Marshall discusses how to activate the new consciousness of racial equity in America.
"Hiding in Plain Sight" author Sarah Kendzior discusses if and when the American people will enact an anti-corruption and pro-democracy agenda.
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."
Penn State climatologist Michael Mann discusses the Biden-Harris administration’s actions on climate and how to increase global accountability.
James Beard Award winning chef Donald Link discusses the heritage of cajun cuisine and equity inside the restaurant.
Ugly Drum chef/proprietor Erik Black discusses the successful pop-up model in the pandemic and the secret to his best-in-flavor pastrami.
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.
Adult actress Valerica Steele discusses the stigmatization of body art and when, if ever, the rights of sex workers will be codified.
Academic Freedom Alliance chair Keith Whittington discusses how to preserve freedom of speech and humane discourse.
University of Florida political scientist and election expert Michael McDonald discusses how voter enthusiasm, restrictions, and suppression will influence the 2022 midterm elections.
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."
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.
University of Washington computer scientist Kate Starbird discusses the state of disinformation.
