Viewpoints 2014

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Here we assemble a host of perspectives and ideas that befit our Festival but transcend any one particular area of investigation. Between interviews with political leaders and deep thinking on morality and character, this collection of discussions and presentations promises the same intellectual hef…

Aspen Ideas 2014


    • Dec 17, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    The Soul in Contemporary America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 48:17


    Arianna Huffington and Leon Wieseltier are speakers for this session.

    Malaysia 370 and Other Tragedies: Rescue, Recovery and Finding Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 50:20


    With the disappearance of Malaysia Air Flight 370 and the capsizing of the Seoul ferry top of mind, Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.), former commandant of the US Coast Guard and national incident commander for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, talks about the overwhelming odds and occasional miracles he has seen and encountered in decades of disaster rescue and recovery. How can we better prevent man-made tragedies and reduce the casualties from natural disasters? What kinds of successes and improvements are there? What happens when international interests and assets don’t align in disaster-scene investigation? Thad Allen, Derek Thompson

    The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 65:08


    Jonathan Alter relates the untold story behind Obama’s highs and lows, from the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound to the frustration of the debt ceiling fiasco to his unexpected run-ins with black and Latino activists. There are fresh details about the Koch brothers, Grover Norquist, Roger Ailes, and the online haters who suffer from “Obama Derangement Syndrome.” Alter takes us inside Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan’s Boston campaign as well as Obama’s disastrous preparation for the first debate. We meet Obama’s analytics geeks working out of “The Cave” and the man who secretly videotaped Romney’s infamous comments on the “47 percent.” Jonathan Alter

    What the States Say About American Politics: Are We Facing a Different Kind of Political Future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 53:29


    24 states with 50% of the nation’s population is moving in one direction. 13 states with 25% of the population is moving in another. What gridlock? Underwritten by Booz Allen Hamilton Grover Norquist, Mickey Edwards

    Breakout: Pioneers of the Future, Prison Guards of the Past, and the Epic Battle That Will Decide America's Fate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 55:56


    Newt Gingrich and Mickey Edwards are speakers featured here.

    A Life Without Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 49:37


    They buzz around, we fear their sting, but they work almost nonstop and their pollination efforts are a critical component to our food system. Honeybees or "Apis mellifera" are faced with health challenges that cause colony collapse and other issues that threaten their ability to pollinate, which in turn threatens our food supply. Will this trend continue, or are the efforts of the public and private sectors addressing this threat? What are those efforts and how are they working? One takes for granted just how much of the food on a plate is because of honeybees. Jerry Hayes, Diana Cox-Foster, Chris Lane

    Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being-Wisdom-and Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 54:27


    Drawing on the latest groundbreaking research and scientific findings in the fields of psychology, sports, sleep, and physiology that show the profound and transformative effects of meditation, mindfulness, unplugging, and giving, Arianna Huffington shows us the way to a revolution in our culture, our thinking, our workplace, and our lives. Arianna Huffington

    Report Card: Ten Years after the 9-11 Commission Report-Are We Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 55:20


    A decade after the 9/11 Commission issued its report on the greatest act of terrorism on US soil, is the nation as safe as it could and should be? Have we been smart in plugging gaps in our security since 9/11, or simply lucky? Will reducing our military footprint in trouble spots overseas help or hurt? And what new and emerging threats—such as attacks on cybersecurity—will the US need to anticipate and thwart in the next ten years? We will discuss how to tackle the nation’s most urgent vulnerabilities and what reforms are still necessary to help ensure our national security. Underwritten by Booz Allen Hamilton Tom Kean, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Jane Harman, Thad Allen

    The Moral Molecule

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 64:07


    Paul J. Zak's proclivity for taking blood samples has earned him a nickname as the "vampire economist." But his sanguinary habit is backed by his scientifiic quest: What if there was a master switch for human behavior? On, and people are loving and generous. Off, and they revert to violence and greed. By studying thousands of blood samples, Zak has pinpointed just such a switch: a brain chemical called oxytocin. Sprinting around the globe and into the human brain, -The Moral Molecule is a dazzling narrative as erudite and entertaining as bestsellers like "Flow", "Drive", and "Why We Love". Paul J. Zak

    Civic Engagement, for Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 57:30


    How we engage our citizens in the future will be a marker for the strength of our communities and, ultimately, our democracy. The very good news is the spirit of entrepreneurship that our discussants apply to the formidable task of involving all kinds of people -- young, old, and in between-- in improving the civic life of our communities...for good. Thomas J. Wilson, Jennifer Pahlka, Perri Peltz

    GovStack in the UK: Delivering Government as a Platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 57:23


    Mike Bracken, Tim O'Reilly, and Jennifer Pahlka re speakers here.

    Imagining 2024: How Americans See the Next Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 56:54


    America has changed dramatically since the first Aspen Ideas Festival ten years ago. The Aspen Ideas Festival/Atlantic “Imagining 2024 Survey,” in partnership with Burson-Marsteller, examines where Americans think our country and our lives are heading in the next ten years. The Survey, conducted by Penn, Schoen, Berland, paints a vivid picture of the type of country Americans expect to live in a decade from now, exploring expectations for America’s place in the world, its politics and economy, issues like education and healthcare, forces like climate change and technology, and changes in society and our personal lives. Don Baer, Mark Penn, Elliot Gerson, James Bennet

    Why Philanthrocapitalism can Change the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 44:46


    Matthew Bishop and Corby Kummer are speakers here.

    The Dope on Pot: Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and Katie Couric in Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 54:49


    John Hickenlooper and Katie Couric are speakers here.

    From Global Competitiveness to Restoring America's Promise: Why My Brother's Keeper Matters and What You Can Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 48:03


    The data proves it: from the dropout rate to incarceration to unemployment, boys and young men of color — regardless of where they come from — face startling odds and barriers to success from cradle to college to career. America cannot afford to have millions of youth disengaged, disenfranchised, and disconnected from school or meaningful work. That's why President Obama launched My Brother's Keeper this year — and why so many foundations, corporations and individuals have stepped up in response to this call to action in a major way to tell boys and young men of color if they work hard and play by the rules, we have a responsibility to help them succeed. Learn what’s being done, what recommendations have been made, and what any citizen can do to contribute. Jim Shelton, Pete Dominick

    Our Future: The Best Thinking about the Transformative Power of Women and Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 74:35


    From human rights to economic opportunity, bold and rigorous thinking about gender equality can lead us to a safer, more prosperous, and more just world. As we think about the next ten years, how will the lives of women improve and prosper? What are the big ideas from women, and about women, that will help transform the next decade into one of real opportunity at home and abroad? Remarkable leaders across a variety of sectors will present their thoughts about ways to advance the cause of women and girls, and in so doing, advance the entire world. Underwritten by PepsiCo. Monique Villa, Arianna Huffington, Pamela Reeves, Christina Paxson, Jane Harman, Shiza Shahid, Sally Blount, Lori Gottlieb, Sherrilyn Ifill, Joanna Lipper

    Clean Energy, Climate, and Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 50:43


    Ernest Moniz and David Monsma are speakers.

    The Partisan Standoff: Finding a Path to Common Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014 59:00


    Joe Manchin and Mickey Edwards are featured here.

    California Courts Define a New Way Forward for Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014 49:25


    In a victory for nine students who brought a case against the State of California arguing that laws forced districts to provide tenure despite teacher quality, the Vergara Trial ended in June with a ruling that state laws governing the hiring, firing, and job security of teachers violates the California Constitution. Teacher tenure, layoffs, and teacher talent will be newly evaluated. Will the rest of the country follow suit? What are the means, now, to bring California in line with the requirements of the law? Underwritten by Booz Allen Hamilton John Deasy, Randi Weingarten, Ray Suarez

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