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| Genre | Health and science national, weekly public radio program. |
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| Running time | One hour |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | Lichtenstein Creative Media |
| Starring | John Hockenberry, Fred Goodwin, and Peter Kramer. |
| Created by | Bill Lichtenstein, Lichtenstein Creative Media. |
| Produced by | June Peoples (Show producer), Marit Haahr; Emily Fisher; Dempsey Rice, Devorah Klahr, Mary Carmichael, Eva Neuberg, Sharon Lerner, Jennifer Chu, Jennifer Ehrlich. |
| Executive producer(s) | Bill Lichtenstein (1998 - 2004; 2006 - 2008); June Peoples (2003 - 2005); |
| Original release | December 20, 1997 (pilot) – November 20, 2008 |
| Opening theme | The Infinite Mind theme, by Art Labriola. |
| Ending theme | The Infinite Mind closing theme, by Art Labriola |
| Website | LCMedia.com |
| Podcast | Webstore |
The Infinite Mind was a radio series airing on NPR between 1998 and 2008 in the United States. The series, which aired for one hour per week, focused on aspects of mental health, neuroscience, and the biology of human behaviour. The series was independently produced and distributed by Lichtenstein Creative Media.
The program was first hosted by Frederick K. Goodwin (the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health) in 1998, and then by best-selling author Peter D. Kramer until 2008. Goodwin also served as guest host on various shows during this latter time period. Public radio's John Hockenberry provided weekly commentary.[1][2][3] The program was dropped from NPR's satellite feed after news stories reported that Goodwin had a conflict of interest. Though Goodwin drew on his thirty-plus years of clinical experience when interviewing guests who sometimes discussed pharmaceutical treatments for mental illness, it was revealed that he had been receiving financial compensation from pharmaceutical companies for consulting and physician education.
The program examined many aspects of neuroscience, mental health and the mind; and it had nearly one million listeners weekly.[4] It received 30 major journalism honors, including a UN Media Award for a program on "War", five National Headliner Awards, and three Gracie Awards. According to the show's producers, "The Infinite Mind" looked at "how the brain works, and why it sometimes does not, covering mental health, neuroscience and the mind/body connection from scientific, cultural and policy perspectives."[5]
The series was a non-profit production with a team of 10, including three producers, and was reportedly budgeted for approximately $20,000 per episode.[6] Lichtenstein Creative Media's president, Bill Lichtenstein, was the show's creator and executive producer. June Peoples served as show producer.[6]
- ^ "On an Expedition Through the Mind," Meisler, Andy, Sunday New York Times, (August 12, 2001)
- ^ Feeney, Mark (May 9, 2005). In its eighth year, public radio's 'The Infinite Mind' continues its exploration of the thought process. Boston Globe
- ^ Simon, Clea (October 11, 2007). Public radio's new morning show set to go. Boston Globe
- ^ Harris, Gardiner (November 21, 2008). "Radio Host Has Drug Company Ties". The New York Times. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ^ "On an Expedition Through the Mind," Meisler, Andy, Sunday New York Times, August 12, 2001
- ^ a b On an Expedition Through the Mind," Meisler, Andy, Sunday New York Times, August 12, 2001.