The Open Mind.

The Open Mind

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sun, 11/24 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

What's Next for America?

Actress Melissa Fitzgerald of "The West Wing" talks about her justice reform advocacy and a generation of President Bartlet-inspired activism.

Sun, 11/24 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

What's Next for America?

Actress Melissa Fitzgerald of "The West Wing" talks about her justice reform advocacy and a generation of President Bartlet-inspired activism.

Mon, 11/25 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

What's Next for America?

Actress Melissa Fitzgerald of "The West Wing" talks about her justice reform advocacy and a generation of President Bartlet-inspired activism.

Sun, 12/1 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The State of American Justice

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson talks about his prescriptions for reform.

Sun, 12/1 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The State of American Justice

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson talks about his prescriptions for reform.

Mon, 12/2 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The State of American Justice

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson talks about his prescriptions for reform.

Sun, 12/8 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Tree Policy

Scientist Lauren Oakes talks about her book, "Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future."

Mon, 12/9 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Tree Policy

Scientist Lauren Oakes talks about her book, "Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future."