12 Best Open Minded Podcasts

1. Open to Debate

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America is more divided than ever—but it doesn't have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world's most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs...MORE Host John Donvan
Producer/Network Open to Debate
Email ****@opentodebate.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Jake Tapper, Alex Thompson +14 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.6KFacebook 42.5KTwitter 23.7KInstagram 22.6K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. To The Best Of Our Knowledge

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'To the Best of Our Knowledge' is a Peabody award-winning national public radio show that explores big ideas and beautiful questions. Deep interviews with philosophers, writers, artists, scientists, historians, and others help listeners find new sources of meaning, purpose, and wonder in daily life. Whether it's about bees, poetry, skin, or psychedelics, every episode is an intimate, sound-rich journey into open-minded, open-hearted conversations...MORE Host Leigh Ann Henion
Producer/Network TTBOOK
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Monica Gagliano
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 157Facebook 87.9KTwitter 28.1K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Open Minds with Christopher Balkaran

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Imagine if you could explore, with genuine curiosity, the most controversial and divisive topics of our time. The conversations would push you to explore new areas and uncover insightful 'a-ha' moments that pique your interest. These talks could help answer the questions you may have, like: why would anyone support capital punishment? Or, what are the pros and cons to tobacco control, or public healthcare, or legalizing sex work? I'm Christopher, and I have created engaging Podcast discussions since 2018 to do exactly this...MORE Host Christopher Balkaran
Email ****@openmindspodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Mario Canseco, Peter Sloly +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Rest is Uncertain

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At the intersection of philosophy and public life . Hosted by philosopher and educator Dr. Laurance Splitter, the show embraces curiosity and complexity over easy answers. From truth and morality to knowledge, purpose, and the kind of world we want to create, each episode offers thoughtful reflections that inspire open-minded dialogue and deeper understanding, all without pretending to have the final word.MORE Email ****@splitter.com.au
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. THE UNSIDED PODCAST

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Our world is divided - economically, racially, morally, spiritually, and politically divided.  We are divided by sexuality and by gender.  We are divided by belief which has been handed down by our family and foisted upon us by our community. Social media and the 24-hour news cycle only further muddy the waters of understanding. In a world brimming with divisions, staying open-minded is more challenging than ever. But what if we could change that narrative? UNSIDED leaps headlong into these divides, not to widen them, but to bridge them through conversation...MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Robb Ryerse
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Curiosity Invited

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A video podcast driven by curiosity, inviting open minded conversations. Tune in & learn something new with your host, David Bryan💡 #curiosityinvited
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jeff Schoep, Dr. Tracie Canada +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. PUBLIC HEARING with BODIE JENKINS

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Public Hearing breaks down Supreme Court cases and major social issues by examining both sides with clarity, fairness, and real analysis - not political spin. Hosted by Bodie Jenkins, the show focuses on understanding before judgment, using evidence and open-minded discussion to get closer to the truth.A deeply engaged high school student, Bodie is involved in the judicial process and public policy, examining multiple perspectives on current court cases and the issues shaping our nation at both the federal and local levels...MORE Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Elephant

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The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero. Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary. To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or www.nzherald.co.nzThe Elephant is made with support from NZ on AirMORE Email ****@nzme.co.nz
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests David Graham, Russell Brown +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Dissemination

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This show brings together thinkers and academics to sift through the complex issues of this world and break it down for you through curious and open-minded conversations.
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10. Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene

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Insightful and open-minded pieces conversations that help you see the world with greater clarity. The bi-weekly roadmap to a more intentional and fulfilling life.
Producer/Network Tom Greene
Email ****@tomgreene.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Get Email Contact

11. Open Minded Podcast

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The only philosophy and psychology podcast you need. With Jacob's curiosity, Joel's brain, and a variety of knowledgable guests, we discuss life's questions in the pursuit of the truth (or close to it)MORE Producer/Network Jacob and Joel
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Spirituality for Skeptics

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Spirituality for Skeptics is for curious, open-minded seekers exploring the shift from doubt to belief without dogma or commercialization. In each episode, host and curator Nicole Spencer facilitates conversations with people who moved beyond skepticism into the expansive world of non-religious spirituality, offering a compass for those who want to explore meaning, truth, and purpose on their own terms.MORE Email ****@spiritualityforskeptics.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Sabrina Soto, Dr. Christian Gonzalez +6 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact