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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, Dec 22 7:30 A.M. State Constitutional Imperatives     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 22 3:00 P.M. State Constitutional Imperatives     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 23 1:30 P.M. State Constitutional Imperatives     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 29 7:30 A.M. A Parole to Possibility Pipeline     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 29 3:00 P.M. A Parole to Possibility Pipeline     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 30 1:30 P.M. A Parole to Possibility Pipeline     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 5 7:30 A.M. The Public Defense     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 5 3:00 P.M. The Public Defense     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jan 6 1:30 P.M. The Public Defense     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 12 7:30 A.M. Clemency for America     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 12 3:00 P.M. Clemency for America     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jan 13 1:30 P.M. Clemency for America     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 19 7:30 A.M. Regressive and Inhumane     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 19 3:00 P.M. Regressive and Inhumane     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 26 7:30 A.M. Compassion and Renewal     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 26 3:00 P.M. Compassion and Renewal     NH World (11.3)


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