
Mayors of the World: Detroit
On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mike Duggan.

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The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across media, politics, technology, the arts and all realms of civic life.
WNET hosts The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner, a news show with 553 episodes published.

On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mike Duggan.

On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Francis Suarez.

On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Mario Desbordes.

On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Olivia Chow.

On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Andre Dickens.

On the “Mayors of the World" special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Haris Doukas.

In the premiere of “Mayors of the World,” a 70th anniversary Open Mind special, host Alexander Heffner visits with Mayor Carlos Moedas of Lisbon, Portugal.

Behavioral neuroscientist Eduardo Mercado discusses his discovery of whale songs and their social implications.

Geographer Chris Fitch discusses his exploration of nature across global metropolises.

Yale University political scientist Hélène Landemore discusses her groundbreaking new book "Politics Without Politicians."

Taos's Harwood Museum executive director Juniper Leherissey discusses the legacy and future of art.

Climate experts Ellen Prager and Dave Jones discuss perceptions and realities about the weather.

"Collisions" author Alec Nevala-Lee discusses his landmark biography of physicist Luis Alvarez.

MIT scholar Yasheng Huang discusses the inflation landscape in China versus the United States and the Needham Question.

"The Stronger Sex" author Starre Vartan discusses the latest research on women's mental and physical capacities.

In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, financier and human rights advocate Bill Browder discusses the future of Russia and Putin. One Young World is a global community of young

In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, South Africa Public Protector Thuli Madonsela discusses the nation's constitution and economy. One Young World is a global community of y

In a special series recorded at the One Young World conference in Munich, Germany, Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa discusses digital disinformation networks. One Young World is a global community of young leaders whose

"A Wall Is Just a Wall" author Reiko Hillyer discusses an innovative teaching model.

Attorney Mark Zauderer discusses key legal and constitutional issues.
Olivia Chow
Mayor of Toronto · City of Toronto
1 appearance on this show
Chris Fitch
Vulnerability Lead · Money Advice Trust
1 appearance on this show
Hélène Landemore
Yale University political scientist · Yale University
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Dave Jones
Sky Sports Lead Football presenter · Prepper Camp
1 appearance on this show
Luis Alvarez
District 6 Legislator · Alvarez Technology Group
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Yasheng Huang
professor · MIT's Sloan School of Management
1 appearance on this show
Bill Browder
Sir
1 appearance on this show
Thuli Madonsela
South Africa Public Protector
1 appearance on this show
Maria Ressa
Nobel Prize–winning author and journalist · Rappler
1 appearance on this show
Tim Draper
Billionaire Venture Capitalist and Entrepreneur · Draper Associates
1 appearance on this show
Ross Halperin
investigative journalist
1 appearance on this show
Alec Karakatsanis
founder and executive director · Civil Rights Corps
1 appearance on this show
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