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.

Monday, October 27

The State of American Justice

Season 44 • Episode 8

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson talks about his prescriptions for reform.

Saturday, November 1

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, November 2

The State of American Justice

Season 44 • Episode 8

Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson talks about his prescriptions for reform.

Sunday, November 2

Stopping Nuclear Inevitability

Season 44 • Episode 19

Emma Belcher discusses how to reverse the increasing probability of nuclear violence.

Monday, November 3

Stopping Nuclear Inevitability

Season 44 • Episode 19

Emma Belcher discusses how to reverse the increasing probability of nuclear violence.

Saturday, November 8

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, November 9

Tree Policy

Season 44 • Episode 9

Scientist Lauren Oakes talks about her book, "Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future."

Sunday, November 9

Wikipedia's Survival and Resilience

Season 44 • Episode 5

Wikimedia Foundation Vice President Rebecca MacKinnon on the future of the encyclopedia platform.

Monday, November 10

Wikipedia's Survival and Resilience

Season 44 • Episode 5

Wikimedia Foundation Vice President Rebecca MacKinnon on the future of the encyclopedia platform.