The Open Mind | |
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Genre | Interview |
Created by | Richard Heffner |
Presented by | Alexander Heffner |
Country of origin | United States |
Production | |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production company | The Open Mind Legacy Project |
Original release | |
Network | National Educational Television |
Release | May 1956 present | –
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The Open Mind is a nationally broadcast public affairs interview program. It is the longest running program in the history of American public television.[1] First broadcast in May 1956, this "thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas" across politics, media, technology, the arts and realms of civic life currently originates from CUNY TV studios and airs on public television stations. Its creator, Richard Heffner, was host until his death on December 17, 2013.[2] Alexander Heffner, Richard Heffner's grandson, took over as the program's host in 2014 renewing its commitment to civil discourse for the new generation.[3] In 2023, the producer of The Open Mind released a special series of conversations with elected officials over meals in their home states, Breaking Bread with Alexander, that premiered on Bloomberg TV and are now available on The Open Mind.[4][5] Season 2 will launch on July 4, 2024 and be released on Bloomberg Originals and The Open Mind.[6]
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