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the 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.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 19 seconds

Episode Number: 4346


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Sun, Nov 3 7:30 A.M. Peace Policies     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Nov 3 3:00 P.M. Peace Policies     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Nov 4 1:30 P.M. Peace Policies     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Nov 10 7:30 A.M. Wikipedia's Survival and Resilience     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Nov 10 3:00 P.M. Wikipedia's Survival and Resilience     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Nov 11 1:30 P.M. Wikipedia's Survival and Resilience     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Nov 17 7:30 A.M. Generation Refrigerant     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Nov 17 3:00 P.M. Generation Refrigerant     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Nov 18 1:30 P.M. Generation Refrigerant     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Nov 24 7:30 A.M. What's Next for America?     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Nov 24 3:00 P.M. What's Next for America?     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Nov 25 1:30 P.M. What's Next for America?     NH World (11.3)


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