The Open Mind

Since 1956, the longest-running PBS series 📺 hosted by @heffnera, maker of “Mayors of the World 🌎” and “Breaking Bread 🥖 w/Alexander”

[Deadline @DEADLINE]

Public TV's "The Open Mind" To Debut "Mayors Of The World" Series Spotlighting Public Policy And Innovation Of City Leaders https://t.co/q63CM2NMGR

[Tom Nichols @RadioFreeTom]

Congrats to @heffnera - who has been the faithful steward of this show (where I've been a guest!) for years.

https://t.co/1fMRKX5kdj

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

In the final episode of this three-part documentary from @PBS @OpenMindTV @heffnera, Sir @Billbrowder breaks down how corruption, fear, and unchecked power reshape democracies — and why accountability matters now more than ever.

Recorded at the One Young World Summit Munich 2025, watch now: https://t.co/aRdfnSRGXu

#Leadership #Democracy #GlobalCommunity #GlobalPolitics #OneYoungWorld

[The Open Mind @OpenMindTV]

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: https://t.co/MUPPFNmGH3

[Alexander Heffner @heffnera]

https://t.co/4ceo88213y

[Center for Ballot Freedom @fusionvoting]

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

[Washington Journal @cspanwj]

Pedro: What have you learned about the civility process from how other countries and cultures deal with these issues?

Alexander Heffner (@heffnera): "The overwhelming takeaway is that at the municipal level, you've got to get stuff done - and you hear from constituents directly, and you as elected officials are far more accountable for the safety and well-being of your people."

[FAMM Foundation @FAMMFoundation]

FAMM Senior Counsel @MaryfromFAMM addresses the issue of retroactivity in justice reform with host Alexander Heffner on PBS @OpenMindTV). We invite you to listen to the discussion.

https://t.co/eFI7bl9tdb

[La Tercera @latercera]

#LaTerceraPM | Alexander Heffner, periodista de EE.UU.: “Muchas de las tácticas de Trump contra la prensa son como las de Nixon, pero con esteroides” https://t.co/GIZWfAUYwU

[Mónica Rincón González @tv_monica]

En tiempos en que falta tanto diálogo fue un privilegio y un honor conversar con @heffnera Alexander Heffner conductor de “The Open Mind” un programa que ha tenido entre sus invitados a Martín Luther King o Robert Redford
Y que apuesta por el diálogo cívico.
De los peligros para la democracia y el presente de EEUU, también dialogamos.

https://t.co/UkF9G0x39g

[Chicago Tribune Opinion @chitribopinions]

Alexander Heffner: The hard truths a Democrat must tell to win in 2028 https://t.co/u90dfhOc18

[Alexander Heffner @heffnera]

Plumbing the state of democracy https://t.co/RLBBWXyXuy

[FWD.us @FWDus]

Watch: @FWDus Executive Director @zoe_towns make the case for bipartisan criminal justice reform on @OpenMindTV hosted by @heffnera

https://t.co/dPASx9mW4A

[Alexander Heffner @heffnera]

Here joining @Rashad_Richey on @TheYoungTurks: https://t.co/kGIJs2EOAd

[Washington Journal @cspanwj]

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: https://t.co/wVn0msMAvM

[USA TODAY @USATODAY]

How to talk politics over Thanksgiving turkey? TV's 'Breaking Bread' host offers tips https://t.co/5gS1Ht5tWT

[Alexander Heffner @heffnera]

In today’s USA TODAY is coverage of our bridge-building @OpenMindTV work over the past two years. Appreciate @terryscollins’s always insightful questions. Read here: https://t.co/yzLinErCNU

[Alexander Heffner @heffnera]

Excited to meet new friends in the Dakotas amid historic times. The only other non-consecutive two-term president was Democrat Grover Cleveland. Over the past two seasons of “Breaking Bread” ⁦@OpenMindTV⁩, we’ve forged consensus across the aisle… https://t.co/DS7tOLxhgl

[U of North Dakota @UofNorthDakota]

We're thrilled to welcome renowned journalist @heffnera to campus as UND's inaugural Journalist in Residence!

Don't miss the chance to gain exclusive insights into media, history, and post-election analyses with the host of @PBS's @OpenMindTV.

#UNDproud

https://t.co/0UiZewN1tp

[Amy McGrath @AmyMcGrathKY]

I recently joined @openmindtv to discuss National Security and why leadership matters. Take a look

The Pursuit of Tranquility: How Many Times Do You Need To Blow Up The World? https://t.co/1JOBinU69W