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Hear what some of the most interesting thinkers and leaders from around the world had to say from the stages of the Aspen Ideas Festival. While not strictly 60 seconds in length, each Aspen Minute is a short excerpt — some inspiring, some provocative, some funny — from a notable presenter at the Fes…

Aspen Ideas Festival


    • Feb 11, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Melody Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:31


    Melody Barnes discusses the polarization of Congress and how the mode towards positive change depends on the attitude of people in Congress and their willingness to work towards compromise.

    Charles Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:26


    Author Charles Murray believes we have lost a specific dimension to our lives — community. He challenges us to make small changes that will in turn resurrect the American way of life.

    Randi Weingarten

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:07


    Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, stresses the importance of engaging children in meaningful learning and assuring that all students are taught critical thinking skills.

    Steven Leder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:29


    Rabbi Steven Leder describes a world without organized religion and why we need to keep religious faiths and traditions alive and well for the sake of society.

    Erika Christakis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:35


    An early childhood educator, Erika Christakis, discusses the perils of the “no accidents” mentality of parenting.

    Thomas Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:13


    Thomas Friedman speaks at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

    Julie Taymor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:05


    Theater and film director Julie Taymor on the temptation to give children easy entertainment instead of encouraging them discover the world and learn to be creative through low-tech means.

    Lawrence Summers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:30


    Economist Lawrence Summers says that even in these challenging times, there is much to be optimistic about in America. As a country, we have a great capacity to work together. 

    Marissa Mayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:10


    Tech industry leader Marissa Mayer cites compelling evidence about why our country needs more computer scientists and technologists. Recruitment for these industries should start at the high school level.

    Stanley McChrystal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:10


    Retired four-star US Army general Stanley McChrystal makes the case for mandatory national service. Would a shared experience in serving our country strengthen us? 

    Brian Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:20


    Physicist Brian Greene gives an entertaining and impassioned speech about the transcendence of mathematics. Really. He’ll make you want to stop what you’re doing and work a quick Algebra equation. 

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    Arne Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:20


    Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, stresses that the US educational system desperately needs more talent in the profession, as other countries with more successful systems invest in.

    Jamie Betchtel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:41


    New Course founder Jamie Betchtel tells the moving story of visiting slave quarters in Tanzania.

    David Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:23


    David Brooks contends that while our culture is deeply individualistic, we have it wrong when it comes to our interconnectedness.

    Michael York

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:16


    Actor Michael York reading “Perhaps” by Shu Ting

    Thomas Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:13


    Thomas Friedman speaks at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

    Ingrid Inema

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:19


    Ingrid Inema, who was just six years old when the Rwandan Genocide devastated her country, on the importance of forgiveness. 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival.

    Sarah Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:25


    Playwright Sarah Jones in character as ‘Anna,’ a 13 year old from Kenya who gives an impassioned plea for equality.

    Jessye Norman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:24


    Opera singer Jessye Norman on the transformative power of art.

    Michael Sandel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:07


    Michael Sandel on the importance of reconnecting to politics and governance

    Eldar Shafir

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:30


    Eldar Shafir, Princeton professor & Ideas42 co-founder Eldar Shafir sheds light on the psychology of poverty.

    Ari Shavit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 2:34


    Journalist Ari Shavit stresses the need to liberate and empower women globally.

    Tu Weiming

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:25


    Tu Weiming on the importance of cultural dialogue.

    Jamie Bechtel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:41


    Jamie Bechtel, the president and CEO of NewCourse tells about how meeting a man named Elvis, in Tanzania, impressed her to use the technologies we have at hand – for social good.

    Wes Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:45


    Author Wes Moore describes how mentoring and supporting children, in simple ways, can greatly impact their future.

    Cory Booker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2014 1:40


    Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker speaks about the power of courage.

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