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, Nov 24 7:30 A.M. What's Next for America?     NH World (11.3)

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

Sun, Nov 24 3:00 P.M. What's Next for America?     NH World (11.3)

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

Mon, Nov 25 1:30 P.M. What's Next for America?     NH World (11.3)

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

Sun, Dec 1 7:30 A.M. The State of American Justice     NH World (11.3)

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discusses his prescriptions for reform.

Sun, Dec 1 3:00 P.M. The State of American Justice     NH World (11.3)

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discusses his prescriptions for reform.

Mon, Dec 2 1:30 P.M. The State of American Justice     NH World (11.3)

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discusses his prescriptions for reform.

Sun, Dec 8 7:30 A.M. Tree Policy     NH World (11.3)

Scientist Lauren Oakes discusses her new book "Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future.

Mon, Dec 9 1:30 P.M. Tree Policy     NH World (11.3)

Scientist Lauren Oakes discusses her new book "Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future.

Sun, Dec 15 7:30 A.M. Ending Mass Incarceration on the Back End     NH World (11.3)

The Sentencing Project research director Nazgol Ghandnoosh discusses mass incarceration data.

Sun, Dec 15 3:00 P.M. Ending Mass Incarceration on the Back End     NH World (11.3)

The Sentencing Project research director Nazgol Ghandnoosh discusses mass incarceration data.

Mon, Dec 16 1:30 P.M. Ending Mass Incarceration on the Back End     NH World (11.3)

The Sentencing Project research director Nazgol Ghandnoosh discusses mass incarceration data.

Sun, Dec 22 7:30 A.M. State Constitutional Imperatives     NH World (11.3)

State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry discusses how state constitutions inform legal outcomes.

Sun, Dec 22 3:00 P.M. State Constitutional Imperatives     NH World (11.3)

State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry discusses how state constitutions inform legal outcomes.

Mon, Dec 23 1:30 P.M. State Constitutional Imperatives     NH World (11.3)

State Law Research Initiative director Kyle Barry discusses how state constitutions inform legal outcomes.

Sun, Dec 29 7:30 A.M. A Parole to Possibility Pipeline     NH World (11.3)

Louisiana Parole Project founder Andrew Hundley discusses his personal journey in the justice system.

Sun, Dec 29 3:00 P.M. A Parole to Possibility Pipeline     NH World (11.3)

Louisiana Parole Project founder Andrew Hundley discusses his personal journey in the justice system.

Mon, Dec 30 1:30 P.M. A Parole to Possibility Pipeline     NH World (11.3)

Louisiana Parole Project founder Andrew Hundley discusses his personal journey in the justice system.


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