The Open Mind

The Open Mind - PBS

PBS

Talk Show

1956

TVG

Talk

Public affairs

A thoughtful excursion into civic life — the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, and the arts.

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1956– Talk Show 44 Seasons698 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, September 14

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, September 14

What Does a Tariff-Driven Economy Mean?

Season 44 • Episode 39

Robert Kaplan discusses the historical and contemporary U.S. economy.

Monday, September 15

What Does a Tariff-Driven Economy Mean?

Season 44 • Episode 39

Robert Kaplan discusses the historical and contemporary U.S. economy.

Saturday, September 20

Copaganda and Feartopia

Season 44 • Episode 40

Alec Karakatsanis talks about "Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News."

Sunday, September 21

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, September 21

Copaganda and Feartopia

Season 44 • Episode 40

Alec Karakatsanis talks about "Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News."

Monday, September 22

Copaganda and Feartopia

Season 44 • Episode 40

Alec Karakatsanis talks about "Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News."

Saturday, September 27

How to Overcome a Liberal Arts Backlash

Season 44 • Episode 41

St. John's College president J. Walter Sterling talks about liberal arts.

Sunday, September 28

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, September 28

How to Overcome a Liberal Arts Backlash

Season 44 • Episode 41

St. John's College president J. Walter Sterling talks about liberal arts.

Monday, September 29

How to Overcome a Liberal Arts Backlash

Season 44 • Episode 41

St. John's College president J. Walter Sterling talks about liberal arts.