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.

Where to Stream

1956– Talk Show 44 Seasons680 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, March 22

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, March 23

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, March 23

Stopping Nuclear Inevitability

Season 44 • Episode 19

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

Monday, March 24

Stopping Nuclear Inevitability

Season 44 • Episode 19

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

Saturday, March 29

Counterproliferation and De-escalation in the Middle East

Season 44 • Episode 1

Kelsey Davenport talks about Iran and the geopolitics of Middle East negotiation.

Sunday, March 30

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, March 30

The Great Climate Migrations and Fortifications

Season 44 • Episode 20

Abrahm Lustgarten discusses how environmental conditions are impacting U.S. states and cities.

Monday, March 31

The Great Climate Migrations and Fortifications

Season 44 • Episode 20

Abrahm Lustgarten discusses how environmental conditions are impacting U.S. states and cities.

Sunday, April 6

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.

Sunday, April 6

Demolishing the Monopoly to Inflation Complex

Season 44 • Episode 21

Natalie Foster discusses antitrust policies that will create an economic safety infrastructure.

Monday, April 7

Demolishing the Monopoly to Inflation Complex

Season 44 • Episode 21

Natalie Foster discusses antitrust policies that will create an economic safety infrastructure.