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 43 Seasons649 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.

Saturday, April 27

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, April 28

Living With (And Ending?) Pandemics

Season 43 • Episode 28

Science journalist Richard Conniff talks about historical and contemporary public health policies.

Sunday, April 28

A Multiplicity of Generational Crises

Season 43 • Episode 24

"The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life."

Monday, April 29

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, May 5

A Multiplicity of Generational Crises

Season 43 • Episode 24

"The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life."

Sunday, May 5

The Origin of the FDA Mandate

Season 43 • Episode 37

"Wonder Drug: The Secret History of Thalidomide in America and Its Hidden Victims."

Monday, May 6

The Origin of the FDA Mandate

Season 43 • Episode 37

"Wonder Drug: The Secret History of Thalidomide in America and Its Hidden Victims."

Saturday, May 11

A Multiplicity of Generational Crises

Season 43 • Episode 24

"The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life."

Sunday, May 12

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, May 12

American Amnesia

Season 43 • Episode 38

Documentarian David France talks about "How to Survive a Pandemic."

Monday, May 13

American Amnesia

Season 43 • Episode 38

Documentarian David France talks about "How to Survive a Pandemic."