https://www.alexanderheffner.com/welcome daily 1.0 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501634983243-29OEZCI1B6GF6JI11EK8/tvs.jpg Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501949788012-E4JYHPYD9MEBDTJ75VTP/testimonial.jpg Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501516773358-OH2UKZG79TP2ZOK7R76Y/television.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour "The Open Mind is a refreshing change from typical TV fare. Its host Alexander Heffner keep[s] ideas at the forefront, with the probing, yet confident approach of a millennial." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1576850857668-477LYSO584BAEBVLGEC8/Screen+Shot+2019-12-20+at+9.06.54+AM.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Carl Luna, University of San Diego “As our Restoring Respect Keynote, Heffner not only informed our audience but provided a pathway to improve America. Heffner is a tremendously motivating speaker and was ranked among our best.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501516787317-8TRI3MWRBLP0C6G4JJ7D/tv.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Kathleen Richardson, Drake University “Heffner has a gift for energizing, engaging, and inspiring young audiences. He challenged our students to think about the social and political landscape in a new way.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501517856145-M5CGFBGQ2BIB57NX8DV6/abe.jpg Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - John Timpane, Philadelphia Inquirer “Heffner has a keen and thorough understanding of U.S. politics. He writes much more humanely than most political junkies do, and is a master of all media.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1637257339683-JWL5VF9QJZ00720Y8GR3/Screen+Shot+2021-11-18+at+12.42.10+PM.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Patricia Badir, University of British Columbia “Heffner's visit was a tremendous success. The Department of English expresses gratitude for what was a very informative talk. We've been taking up pieces of it with classes." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1576851517230-4M40GQTZA3D250JKNHUX/Screen+Shot+2019-12-20+at+9.06.54+AM.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Anders Schultz, Rysensteen High School “At our Global Citizenship Program, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Heffner gave an outstanding and eloquent presentation, which the students enjoyed immensely.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501516779594-DWCBY5DQYBHYM7RGW7GB/television.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Kristen Nevious, Fitzwater Center “Heffner mobilized a campus of first-time voters to engage in the electoral process. He is a public communicator of conscience in a world that is desperately searching for one.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501516787720-RK7NR2XZ9H8D898XMWLV/tv2.jpg Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Rick Alloway, University of Nebraska “Heffner is a totally engaging, whip-smart and approachable proponent for the country's young people. When he spoke to my class, my students perked up immediately. He is a devoted advocate for civic engagement.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1576851937605-CO5EEKBDB2L67F1AD9J4/Screen+Shot+2019-12-20+at+9.06.54+AM.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Bob Ganung, Taft School “As the annual Paley Lecturer, Heffner was captivating. He instinctually knew how to connect and proved himself to be empathetic.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501516788159-8C3LX8K8U6ZG0R00MH0W/abe.jpg Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - James Hamilton, Stanford University “When Heffner spoke with students, the conversations had all the hallmarks of his PBS series: Original, in-depth, and unbiased discussions about media and public affairs.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1501516792926-DQOT9NAT98AGI0ITNNBN/television.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Matthew Lindstrom, McCarthy Center “Heffner provided poignant commentary…reasoned, balanced, and humorous insights very well received by students, faculty and the surrounding community.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/f7d6b05e-4e04-45f8-b294-e85e4283cdf8/331A8785.jpg Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator - Make it stand out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1502176689836-ESUI5SN9NRKY2BW7BM4E/washpo.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1502176884032-XGQM2RGMSZ70IRWOAGUY/time2.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1502177230148-FVF05AEQ01CMZSOSGDJW/reuters.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1502132668790-UW9DUA5QG08ZLRS6QM1C/christianscience.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/57b89a9a-524e-47e1-8288-9c15bfb04c04/Screen+Shot+2022-03-02+at+8.55.44+PM.png Alexander Heffner - Journalist and Civic Educator https://www.alexanderheffner.com/homepage daily 0.75 2019-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/597d0c0303596eab18a1c950/1559560656534-EE8V6D6X9SSRVOH2MA1B/tv.jpg backup homepage