Open Mind

A half hour weekly public affairs broadcast, THE OPEN MIND is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas, exploring issues of national and public concern with the most compelling minds of our times. Hosted by Alexander Heffner.

Sun, Dec 3 7:30 A.M. The Future of Science Journalism     NH World (11.3)

Guest: Deborah Blum. Knight Science Journalism @MIT director Deborah Blum discusses the challenges and tactics of contemporary science journalism.

Mon, Dec 4 1:30 P.M. The Future of Science Journalism     NH World (11.3)

Guest: Deborah Blum. Knight Science Journalism @MIT director Deborah Blum discusses the challenges and tactics of contemporary science journalism.

Sun, Dec 10 7:30 A.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Sun, Dec 10 3:00 P.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Mon, Dec 11 1:30 P.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Sun, Dec 17 7:30 A.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Sun, Dec 17 3:00 P.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Mon, Dec 18 1:30 P.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Sun, Dec 24 7:30 A.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Sun, Dec 24 3:00 P.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Mon, Dec 25 1:30 P.M. The Open Mind     NH World (11.3)

Sun, Dec 31 7:30 A.M. The Persistence of Eugenics     NH World (11.3)

Guest: Ashley Smart. Undark magazine editor Ashley Smart discusses the groundbreaking digital outlet exploring the intersection of science and society.

Sun, Dec 31 3:00 P.M. The Persistence of Eugenics     NH World (11.3)

Guest: Ashley Smart. Undark magazine editor Ashley Smart discusses the groundbreaking digital outlet exploring the intersection of science and society.

Mon, Jan 1 1:30 P.M. The Persistence of Eugenics     NH World (11.3)

Guest: Ashley Smart. Undark magazine editor Ashley Smart discusses the groundbreaking digital outlet exploring the intersection of science and society.

Sun, Jan 7 7:30 A.M. The Next Hub of American Innovation     NH World (11.3)

Guest: Robert Buderi. Tech journalist Robert Buderi discusses his new book Where Futures Converge: Kendall Square and the Making of a Global Innovation Hub.

Sun, Jan 7 3:00 P.M. The Next Hub of American Innovation     NH World (11.3)

Guest: Robert Buderi. Tech journalist Robert Buderi discusses his new book Where Futures Converge: Kendall Square and the Making of a Global Innovation Hub.

Mon, Jan 8 1:30 P.M. The Next Hub of American Innovation     NH World (11.3)

Guest: Robert Buderi. Tech journalist Robert Buderi discusses his new book Where Futures Converge: Kendall Square and the Making of a Global Innovation Hub.


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