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106th New York City Mayor David Dinkins reflects on his mayoralty.

A Mayor and His City The Open Mind

Premiered November 15, 2014
A Mayor and His City

106th New York City Mayor David Dinkins reflects on his mayoralty and comparisons of his cool political persona to that of President Barack Obama in a candid portrait of Dinkins's fascinating political career.

About the Program

The Open Mind

Hosted by Alexander Heffner, The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, the arts, and all realms of civic life. First broadcast in 1956, it explores challenges of the digital age, American politics and emerging issues. These conversations are a primary resource to the public, students, teachers, researchers, and archivists.

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