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Published June 28, 2022 by @penguinrandom📚. Tweeted for citizens, students, teachers, history buffs. Coauthored by @heffnera.

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Our new @penguinrandom anthology chronicling “Pandemic and Insurrection in the USA: An Era of Cruel Feelings” is out today: amazon.com/Documentary-Histo…
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Alexander Heffner@heffneraOct 7
In the premiere of our ongoing "Mayors of the World" 70th @OpenMindTV anniversary special, I visited with Mayor Carlos @Moedas of Lisbon, Portugal. Here is an excerpt. youtu.be/WneYa1_1Gi8?si=LTiB…

Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas on Housing & History | THIRTEEN

Step inside the historic Lisbon City Hall — the "Paços do Concelho"...

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“As the federal government fails to address skyrocketing costs, the case for a mayor-president has never been stronger,” writes Alexander Heffner time.com/article/2026/09/16/…

We Need a Mayor for President

“As the federal government fails to address skyrocketing costs, the case for a mayor-president has never been stronger,” writes Alexander Heffner.

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Alexander Heffner@heffneraJul 24
Read @RollingStone about “Mayors of the World” and seventy years of @OpenMindTV: rollingstone.com/tv-movies/t…

How to Keep a TV Show Relevant for 70 Years

PBS' 'The Open Mind' host Alexander Heffner talks 70 years on air, famous interview subjects like MLK and honoring his grandfather, the original host.

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Alexander Heffner@heffneraJul 24
Thanks to @Elex_Michaelson/@CNN/@CNNTheStoryIs for exploring "Mayors of the World" with me, our ongoing @OpenMindTV journey from Santiago @desbordes and Athens @h_doukas to Toronto @MayorOliviaChow and Miami @FrancisSuarez
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The Open Mind@OpenMindTVJul 17
For 70 years, @PBS's The Open Mind has championed thoughtful conversations that stand the test of time. We're honored to have @RollingStone spotlight the legacy of the series and its newest chapter, Mayors of the World with Alexander Heffner (@heffnera). rollingstone.com/tv-movies/t…
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Rolling Stone
@RollingStoneJul 11
'The Open Mind' host Alexander Heffner talks about the PBS show's 70th anniversary, famous interview subjects like MLK, whether Zohran Mamdani is the future of the Democratic Party, and more. Interview: rollingstone.com/tv-movies/t…
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audie cornish@AudieCornishJul 4
Gallup poll: Pride in America falls to 25-year low. Historians react. @LeahRigueur @heffnera #History #usa #america250 #reaction #4thofjuly
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The Hollywood Reporter
@THRJul 2
'The Open Mind,' now celebrating its 70th year on the public airwaves, defies all the odds — by keeping its conversation serious, civil and gloriously egg-headed. hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-…

The One PBS Show That Trump Hasn’t (Yet) Killed

'The Open Mind,' now celebrating its 70th year on the public airwaves, defies all the odds — by keeping its conversation serious, civil and gloriously egg-headed.

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Santiago@Muni_StgoJun 16
🎙️ El alcalde de Santiago, @desbordes , fue el único representante de América Latina en "Mayors of the World", el especial de @OpenMindTV (PBS) conducido por @heffnera Conversaron sobre democracia, polarización y crimen organizado, recorriendo la central de televigilancia municipal y el histórico Bar Liguria. 🔗 thirteen.org/openmind/mayors… #Santiago #TheOpenMind #PBS

Mayors of the World: Santiago | The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

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

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Public TV's "The Open Mind" To Debut "Mayors Of The World" Series Spotlighting Public Policy And Innovation Of City Leaders deadline.com/2026/05/the-ope…

Public TV's "The Open Mind" To Debut "Mayors Of The World" Series

The series will spotlight some of the innovations of city leaders.

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Tom Nichols
@RadioFreeTomApr 2
Congrats to @heffnera - who has been the faithful steward of this show (where I've been a guest!) for years. theguardian.com/tv-and-radio…

The anti-Maga talkshow: after 70 years, PBS’s The Open Mind still has it

For decades, the TV programme has made a quiet case for depth, civility and political conversation that doesn’t insult your intelligence

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The Open Mind@OpenMindTVJan 28
An existential examination of human rights in the digital age w/@mariaressa, launching a trio of special episodes recorded at the @OneYoungWorld conference in Munich, Germany: thirteen.org/openmind/civil-…

Social Media as Insidious and Predatory Manipulation | The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

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...

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Alexander Heffner@heffneraJan 15
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Corporate media is missing the moment. We need independent news. | Opinion

When corporate media continue to prioritize their access to sources over critical scrutiny, we must reimagine public media and broadcast culture.

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Center for Ballot Freedom
@fusionvotingJan 15
Fusion voting works even in single-winner elections: multiple parties can nominate the same candidate, form clear pre-election coalitions, and give voters real choices. @leedrutman @newamerica @PolReformNA @heffneram @PBS @OpenMindTV
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Chicago Tribune Opinion@chitribopinions29 May 2025
Alexander Heffner: The hard truths a Democrat must tell to win in 2028 trib.al/reNYCN1

Alexander Heffner: The hard truths a Democrat must tell to win in 2028

Will Democrats be honest about what caused the party’s historic decline?

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Alexander Heffner@heffnera9 Apr 2025
Plumbing the state of democracy harvardmagazine.com/2024/07/…

Alexander Heffner Interviews Republican and Democratic Politicians | Harvard Magazine

Alexander Heffner ’12 plumbs the state of democracy.

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FWD.us
@FWDus8 Apr 2025
Watch: @FWDus Executive Director @zoe_towns make the case for bipartisan criminal justice reform on @OpenMindTV hosted by @heffnera thirteen.org/openmind/justic…

The Case for Bipartisan Justice Reform | The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander Heffner

FWD.us executive director Zoë Towns discusses the path to bipartisan justice reform.

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Alexander Heffner@heffnera28 Nov 2024
Here joining @Rashad_Richey on @TheYoungTurks: youtu.be/KRURkaewqL8
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Washington Journal
@cspanwj28 Nov 2024
Joining us now is television host and author Alexander Heffner (@heffnera) to discuss his series featuring conversations with politicians in an attempt to forge political unity and civility. LIVE: tinyurl.com/ykfd5dnb
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USA TODAY
@USATODAY25 Nov 2024
How to talk politics over Thanksgiving turkey? TV's 'Breaking Bread' host offers tips usatoday.com/story/life/heal…

How to talk politics over Thanksgiving turkey? TV's 'Breaking Bread' host offers tips

Anxious to talk politics during Thanksgiving, TV's "Breaking Bread" host offers some tips on being diplomatic while eating turkey (or tofu).

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