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Alexander Heffner, whose television series attempts to forge political unity, talked about the current state of political unity in the 2024 election cycle.

Author, journalist, and host Alexander Heffner discussed how to advance civil discourse and bridge political divides this Thanksgiving Day 2023.

TV host and author Alexander Heffner talked about his new series “Breaking Bread” featuring conversations with politicians on both sides in an attempt to forge political civility.

Franklin Pierce University and the Newseum co-hosted a discussion with journalists and academics about the tone and media coverage of the 2016 presidential campaign. Panelists contrasted wha…

Alexander Heffner and Harvey Kaye talked about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech. Professor Kaye is the author of The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest…

David Sehat talked about how Americans have sought the wisdom of the Founding Fathers to defend their policies. He spoke about the rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, as…

Alexander Heffner and Matt Lewis talked about recent news developments, politics, and how new media is changing journalism. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic corresponden…

Mr. Heffner talked about Scoop44.com, a website that features reporting from young journalists covering the Obama administration.

Alexander Heffner talked about issues in the 2008 presidential race of concern to voters under 30, mobilization and get-out-the-vote efforts among younger and first-time voters, and student …