http://www.aspeninstitute.org en-us The Institute hosts a variety of public programs in Aspen, Colorado; Washington, DC; New York City; and on its campus in Eastern Maryland. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:12:03 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ai230209coates.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ai230209coates.mov /aspen/ai230209coates.mov Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ai060209bollier.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ai060209bollier.mov David Bollier discusses his book Viral Spiral: How the Commoners Built a Digital Republic of their Own. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/270109kinsley.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/270109kinsley.mov Michael Kinsley discusses his new book, Creative Capitalism. When Time magazine columnist Michael Kinsley wanted to know more about the effects of Corporate America’s role in philanthropic pursuits, he started a blog—and asked world-renowned economists and business leaders to participate. What began as an experiment to generate a discussion became a book and then a movement. So what is "creative capitalism" and what does it mean in today's financial climate? Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/280109econcrisis.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/280109econcrisis.mov With a new administration on the brink of passing the largest stimulus bill in history, David Wessel, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, and Steven Weisman came to the Institute to discuss the ramifications of a broken financial system, a failing automotive industry, and a nation taking debt to new extremes. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/rossking.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/rossking.mov Experts on Florentine art and culture will discuss the times, the genius, and the long term impact of Leonardo da Vinci in a panel moderated by Arts & Ideas Series Director Ken Adelman. Guest speakers: Simonetta Brandolini d'Adda, founder of Friends of Florence, CEO of The Best in Italy, and Florence II seminar leader; Bulent Atalay, professor of physics at the University of Mary Washington and co-author of Leonardo’s Universe; William R. Cook, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of History at the State University of NY at Geneseo, author of celebrated books on the Renaissance; and Ross King, author of best-selling books on Brunelleschi’s dome and Michelangelo's ceiling. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/101208gellman.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/101208gellman.mov Washington Post writer Barton Gellman will discuss his new book, Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/081208ghaniroundtable.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/081208ghaniroundtable.mov Dr. Ashraf Ghani, Chairman of the Institute for State Effectiveness and former Finance Minister of Afghanistan, and Clare Lockhart, Director of the Institute for State Effectiveness, join us for the Aspen Roundtable Series to discuss their book, Fixing Failed States: A Framework for Rebuilding a Fractured World (Oxford University Press). Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/241108weymouth.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/241108weymouth.mov Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth On the Future of Print. How does a major American newspaper compete in a new-media world? Katharine Weymouth is determined to find out. The granddaughter to the legendary Katharine Graham discusses the Internet, the election, and her favorite local newspaper, The Washington Post, at a roundtable discussion hosted by Walter Isaacson. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/191108.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/191108.mov Georgetown Professors Dyson and Tannen discussed Dyson’s new book, April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Death and How It Changed America, in a passionate dialogue that spanned the history of black rhetoric from Dr. King to Jesse Jackson, from Jeremiah Wright to Jay Z. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/101108.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/101108.mov The Institute Hosts Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski and Gen. Brent Scowcroft for a Roundtable Discussion hosted by The Washington Post's David Ignatius. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/301008.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/301008.mov A week before America heads to the polls, political prognosticators Stuart Rothenberg and Amy Walter joined AEI's Norman J. Ornstein for pre-election analysis and debate. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/blair.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/blair.mov Institute Hosts Cherie Blair, wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair and human rights lawyer, discusses her book, Speaking for Myself. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ai211008.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ai211008.mov After two decades as president of George Washington University, Stephen Joel Trachtenberg has left his perch and written a book, Big Man On Campus. Trachtenberg regaled the crowd with tales of faculty fights, parent complaints, and even a lucky hippopotamus. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/useurelations.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/useurelations.mov Introduced by Aspen Institute President & CEO Walter Isaacson, this dialogue between U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright and the Honorable Margot Wallström, Vice-President of the European Commission (2004-present), will analyze current E.U.-U.S. relations to draw recommendations for the next American president with respect to the transatlantic alliance, and will debate critical questions, such as: What are the first steps for the incoming American president to evaluate the transatlantic alliance? How can the E.U. and U.S. cooperate on issues of global concern? How would they compare the status of women as leaders in the E.U. and U.S.? Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/011008podesta.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/011008podesta.mov Author John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, will discuss his new book, The Power of Progress. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/290908.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/290908.mov Author and former Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister Marwan Muasher argues for the urgency of putting a two-state peace plan in place now—before there are no longer any Arab moderates with whom to make peace. Muasher discussed his latest book, The Arab Center: The Promise of Moderation (Yale University Press). Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/220908.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/220908.mov James K. Glassman joined Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson for a roundtable discussion on the new age of public diplomacy and what he calls "the war of ideas." Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/leadership.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/leadership.mov Central American and South African leaders discuss the opportunities and challenges globalization has placed at their doorsteps. Panelists for this event include Marisol Argueta de Barillas, Secretary of State of El Salvador; Alberto Solano, Latin American programs director at Global Partnerships; Raisibe Morathi, executive director of Group Services at Sanlam Limited; and Derek Thomas, executive director of Letsema Holdings. Peter Reiling, Executive Vice President of Leadership and Seminar Programs at The Aspen Institute moderates the dialogue. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/180908.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/180908.mov Richard Thompson Ford, George E. Osborne Professor of Law, Stanford University, will discusses his new book, The Race Card How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, January 2008). Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/pickensplan150808.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/pickensplan150808.mov Special Event Featuring T. Boone Pickens on "The Pickens Plan" T. Boone Pickens is currently the chairman and CEO of BP Capital, which operates energy focused commodity and equity funds. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/McCain.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/McCain.mov Presumptive Presidential Nominee McCain discusses the world economy with Institute president and CEO Walter Isaacson. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/AnthonyFauciWeb.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/AnthonyFauciWeb.mov Anthony Fauci, MD, an immunologist who has made significant contributions to research in the areas of AIDS and other immunodeficiency disorders, both as a scientist and the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), spoke on the AIDS Era: A Historical Perspective. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/McCloskeyWeb.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/McCloskeyWeb.mov John D. Negroponte, Deputy Secretary of State, former Director of National Intelligence spoke on "Enduring U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/020808crice.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/020808crice.mov The Words and Music series offered a rare opportunity for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to talk diplomacy and play piano in the packed Benedict Music Tent. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/010808.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/010808.mov Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution, former Washington bureau chief with Time Magazine, and former Deputy Secretary of State in the Clinton administration, spoke about the challenges of climate change and nuclear proliferation against the backdrop of history. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/crobertsladiesofliberty.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/crobertsladiesofliberty.mov Cokie Roberts, best-selling author and renowned political commentator, spoke about her book, Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation (HarperCollins). Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/290708albright.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/290708albright.mov Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State, and Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute, discussed issues of the day and her new book, Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership (HarperCollins). Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/dalailama.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/dalailama.mov His Holiness the Dalai Lama in conversation with Pico Iyer and Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson at the Aspen Institute July 25, 2008. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/260608dvd.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/260608dvd.mov Martin J. Sherwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Knopf) and Professor of History at George Mason University, spoke on Hiroshima's Shadow: The First Nuclear World and Ours. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/220708mccloskyseries.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/220708mccloskyseries.mov Christopher Buckley, an American political satirist, former chief speechwriter for Vice President George H. W. Bush, and the author of several novels, discussed "What's in a Title?" Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/abdullah2.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/abdullah2.mov King Abdullah II of Jordan speaks about the unique relationship between the United States and Jordan. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/iraq.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/iraq.mov Tom Korologos, a former senior counselor with the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad and immediate past US Ambassador to Belgium, spoke on "Iraq: A Perspective 5 Years Later." Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/120708enchanttunestales.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/120708enchanttunestales.mov Part of the Arts & Ideas Series symposium, Enchantment in Tunes and Tales, reflected on the wonders of Hans Christian Andersen and the role of enchantment and story-telling in life. Panelists Diana and Jeffrey Frank, Alan Fletcher, and James Conlon. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/240608juliaread.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/240608juliaread.mov Julia Reed, a writer at Newsweek and Vogue magazines, was our guest author at this season's final installment of the Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn book series. Her memoir, The House on First Street: My New Orleans Story (Ecco, June 2008) offers a "brilliantly funny, original portrait of New Orleans and its eccentric denizens." Walter Isaacson moderated. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/160608.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/160608.mov Derek Chollet and James Goldgeier discuss their book, America Between the Wars From 11/9 to 9/11 (Public Affairs, June 2008). Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/successfulpresall.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/successfulpresall.mov "What Makes a Successful President?" featuring: Moderator Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News; historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, former presidential advisor David Gergen. Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/swilentz.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/swilentz.mov Author and historian Sean Wilentz will discuss his forthcoming book The Age of Reagan: A History, 1974-2008 (Harper, May 2008). Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/events/150408/150408cokie.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/events/150408/150408cokie.mov Cokie Roberts, best-selling author and renowned political commentator, spoke about her book, Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation (HarperCollins). Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/070408.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/070408.mov "The President and the Constitution" featuring: Moderator Linda Greenhouse, The New York Times Supreme Court Correspondent; former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/presidentcivil.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/presidentcivil.mov "The President and Civil Rights" featuring: Moderator Ellis Cose, Newsweek Contributing Editor; historian Taylor Branch, legal scholar Kathleen Sullivan. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/events/190208/190208.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/events/190208/190208.mov Atlantic Media Political Director Ronald Brownstein Explores the Causes of Today’s Political Partisanship. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/bumiller.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/bumiller.mov In the first of the year’s Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series events, Elisabeth Bumiller, national affairs correspondent for The New York Times, spoke candidly with Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson about her new book, Condoleezza Rice: An American Life: A Biography (Random House). Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/presidentatwar.mov http://dl.nmmstream.net/media/aspen/presidentatwar.mov "The President at War" featuring: Moderator Tom Brokaw, NBC News; historians David M. Kennedy and Joan Hoff. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST