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- State Lawmakers Finding Common Ground · 49 minNational politicians weren’t the only leaders to win races across the country this month. Candidates running at the state and local levels also bravely stepped up to serve…
- The Long View: Understanding the Forces Shaping Our Economy · 42 minWhat will define the next era of economic growth and how can we see what’s ahead? Technological changes like AI, shifting global power, and a changing energy landscape present…
- In Service of the Common Good · 52 minIt might be hard to see–with political attacks in high gear this election season–but there is something hopeful taking root. People with a moral foundation are running for public…
- Rhythm of Belonging · 54 minMusic has the power to unite our brains and bodies and connect us with people on the other side of the world. Humans have been making and sharing music for thousands of years…
- Why Consumers Still Believe in Small Business · 48 minSmall businesses and entrepreneurship play a powerful role in American life. They help people build wealth and strengthen communities. In fact, small businesses are one of the…
- Rules of Engagement: The State of Civil-Military Relations · 52 minCivilian control of the military is a cornerstone of American democracy. But what happens when the relationship between military and civilian leadership comes under strain? Amid…
- News You Can Trust, Maybe · 46 minThe number of people using chatbots for their news is increasing. According to a 2026 report, 10 percent of all people globally use chatbots–that’s up from 7 percent in 2025…
- We the Curious: Teaching Democracy in a Divided Age · 52 minWe don’t all learn in school how to participate in democracy. And a lack of understanding about how our government works can feed frustration, cynicism and apathy. In the age of…
- Journalism’s Next Chapter · 53 minSome internet content creators are building major platforms by analyzing, dispensing and sometimes reporting current events. But how can viewers gauge credibility in this Wild…
- 9/11, DHS, and the Rule of Law · 31 minAfter the deadliest terror attacks in United States history occurred the morning of September 11, 2001, sweeping changes to security were put in place. The 9/11 attacks gave rise…
- The Democratic Reckoning · 59 minThe current appeal of authoritarian regimes around the world is raising questions about whether democracy has a future. What’s sparking these political backlashes and what has…
- Consent of the Governed? The Fight for the Franchise · 57 minWith the midterm elections on the horizon, will voters overcome a fraught electoral battlefield to show up at the polls? Threats to the electoral system such as polarization…
- The China Calculus · 53 minChina’s ups and downs reverberate across the globe, and unpredictability from Washington has been throwing another wrench into the equation. Good diplomacy and an open trade…
- Unchecked: Is American Democracy Out of Balance? · 49 minIn an era of executive overreach, Congress and the Supreme Court are becoming less effective at reigning in presidential power. America’s three branches of government–the…
- What’s Going Right in a World Gone Wrong · 53 minWith so many problems in the world, it can be easy to skip over what’s actually working. But while progress often isn’t linear, history tells us that a lot of societal issues…
- Strait-jacket: The Future of the Iran War · 51 minSince the conflict in Iran began in February, the results have been mixed. It has degraded Iran’s nuclear capacity, reduced its missile arsenal, and sunk its navy. But the war…
- Major Questions, Major Consequences: The Supreme Court’s 2025 Term in Review · 57 minIn an increasingly polarized nation with a divided Congress, the rulings of the Supreme Court’s latest term were as closely watched as ever. The justices took on decisions about…
- The Idea of America · 54 minBefore this month’s semiquincentennial celebration, the United States’ last milestone anniversary was in 1976–during a difficult period. “The 1970s were a rough time–9 percent…
- ENCORE: Brené Brown and Kate Crawford on Artificial Intelligence and the Human Spirit · 53 minAs artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and pervasive, how will it affect our work, our lives, and our ability to connect? Brené Brown, research professor and…
- Unexpected Hope: What Can Religious Traditions Offer Today? · 55 minThe teachings offered by ancient religious texts are timeless and full of wisdom for today’s world. When hope can be difficult to find in contemporary society, sacred traditions…
- ENCORE: Leadership that Lifts Us · 41 minLeaders who truly inspire and get the best out of people are few and far between. How do they learn to gain trust and rally a group to action? Steve Kerr has been coaching the…
- The Complexities of Merit · 47 minOver the last 50 years or so, the divide between winners and losers in the United States has been deepening, says author and philosopher Michael Sandel. In the era of…
- Remembering Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay · 41 minFor those who knew her, Lilly Ledbetter was humble, smart, and determined. For the rest of us, she is a symbol of unequal treatment of women in the workplace. A landmark law, the…
- ENCORE: Hope is a Muscle with Jason Reynolds & Krista Tippett · 56 minWhat does it look like to hope in the face of tough times and undeniable challenges? The speakers in today’s talk might describe true hope as more than a passive platitude, but…
- What Wealth Will Look Like Tomorrow · 51 minVolatile political and economic conditions make projections about building future wealth difficult in today’s world. This discussion with economic and investment experts spans…
- Roadblock: Have Progressive Politics Slowed Development? · 51 minPublic exhaustion with top-down decisions about our built environment spurred American progressivists to work successfully over the past several decades to democratize…
- Anxious Girls, Lonely Boys · 45 minYoung people today report feeling sad, anxious, hopeless, and lonely. The youth mental health crisis in the United States has grown in recent years but the adults in kids’ lives…
- As Temperatures Rise, Could Dimming the Sun Be a Solution? · 43 minWhat are the solutions to slowing the harmful effects of climate change? Could a plausible one be to block some sun to cool the planet? It may sound far-fetched but scientists…
- Between Two Americas with Jonathan Capehart · 54 minGrowing up in New Jersey without any connections to media, it wasn’t obvious that Jonathan Capehart would become the successful journalist and commentator he is today. But the MS…
- What Fuels a Good Life? · 48 minFor those searching for a good life (and who isn’t), psychologist and author Shigehiro Oishi says there’s more to it than happiness and meaning. In his book, “Life in Three…
- Can We Un-Isolate Ourselves? · 53 minSocietal changes and world events have converged to create our current loneliness epidemic. Despite being in constant contact in some ways, we’ve become extremely isolated in…
- The Ancient Art of Being Human · 52 minHumans have had plenty of time to think about it, but still rarely agree on what it means to live a good life. What actually motivates us toward particular actions, and is that…
- Tech and Modern Warfare: A Former General and Former Security Advisor Weigh In · 50 minThe nature of war is changing quickly. In hot spots around the world, the battlefield is increasingly tech-driven. It’s clear in the Russian-Ukraine conflict where drone…
- Can Humility Be Taught? NBA Coach Steve Kerr on Staying Grounded Amidst Success · 54 minSteve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, has a long list of accolades. He has nine NBA championship rings–five as a player and four as a coach. At the 2024 Paris…
- Capitalism in Crisis · 48 minAs younger generations encounter tough job and housing markets and many Americans feel left behind, it’s become more popular to question the utility of the capitalistic system…
- The Root Causes of Infertility May Not Be What You Think · 59 minFertility may be more about the daily choices we make rather than factors like delayed maternal age, says fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford. Markers of metabolic health…
- Losing Our Religion – Keeping What Matters · 57 minAs fewer and fewer Americans attend traditional houses of worship, the role religion plays in our society is shifting. People will always hunger for spiritual fulfillment and…
- The Case for Compassion · 48 minWe all have the ability to be more compassionate, which is scientifically proven to make us healthier, happier, and more connected. It almost sounds like a miracle cure – and it…
- Fulfillment Redefined — Creating a Meaningful Life · 52 minIt’s tough to prepare for a future that’s impossible to see, but also critical. How are today’s younger generations balancing the need to save money while responding to current…
- Mattering: The Most Overlooked Pillar of Wellbeing · 1 u 12 minAs humans, we have a deep desire to know we’re needed and that our community values who we are and our contributions. Jennifer Wallace is the author of the forthcoming book…
- Are Psychedelics the Master Key to Our Brains? · 1 u 2 minGül Dölen is a pioneering neuroscientist in the emerging field of psychedelics. She’s studied how psychedelics may assist in treating trauma, addiction, depression, and even…
- Can AI Make You a Better You? · 49 minThe jobs artificial intelligence could replace and the blunders it makes tend to steal all the headlines. But are there also ways we could use AI to actually make us better…
- Cosmic Communion: Scaling the Universe with Brian Greene · 49 minTheoretical physicist Brian Greene says science gives him a sense of meaning and purpose because it uncovers how reality is shaped. “When you use physics to understand reality’s…
- When Women Run the Game · 56 minInvesting in women’s sports is an increasingly appealing and sound business decision, but the sector still has a lot of room for growth. When someone like WNBA star Caitlin Clark…
- Muscle Matters with Bonnie Tsui · 50 minConversations about wellness and our bodies usually don’t focus on what makes all movement possible – our muscles. But these parts of us are more complex than we give them credit…
- Pico Iyer on Living with Fire · 53 minWriter Pico Iyer stumbled into a lifelong practice of periodic retreat and reflection after he lost nearly everything in a 1990 wildfire that burned his family’s house down. A…
- Mary Louise Kelly’s Life in Seven Songs · 39 minAspen Ideas to Go teamed up with our friends at the podcast “Life in Seven Songs” for this special episode recorded live at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Host Sophie Bearman…
- ENCORE: Hope in Troubling Times · 55 minHope seems like a simple concept, but the feeling can be difficult to hold onto. And when times are difficult and chaos swirls around us, it’s more important than ever. How do we…
- Is There Anything GLP-1s Can’t Do? · 1 u 6 minWeight loss and diabetes drugs in the class called GLP-1s have exploded onto the market, starting to put a real dent in the obesity epidemic. And as doctors are gathering more…
- Life in Seven Songs: Walter Isaacson’s New Orleans · 32 minAspen Ideas to Go teamed up with our friends at the podcast “Life in Seven Songs” for this special episode recorded live at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Host Sophie Bearman…
