The Aspen Institute Courses

Raising Children with Love and Honoring Families

Explore strategies for raising children with love and honoring families, featuring insights from child welfare experts on supporting parents and creating nurturing environments for children to thrive.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Birth, Joy, and Justice: Recentering Black Maternal Health

Exploring the Black Birth Joyline and its impact on reframing Black maternal health narratives, emphasizing joy and possibility in parenthood through expert insights and innovative approaches.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

This is What Civic Imagination Looks Like - Transforming American Politics

Explore transformative ideas for American politics, featuring leaders with bold visions for bridging divides and achieving truly representative government. Gain insights on building consensus and fostering civic engagement.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mental Health as the New Normal - Promoting Wellness in Communities and Systems

Leaders discuss integrating mental health support into everyday life, from state systems to public spaces, shifting from crisis management to proactive well-being promotion across communities.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Secrets Revealed by the Webb Telescope - Looking at Ourselves from the Beginning of Time

Explore the universe's origins with the James Webb Space Telescope. Dr. Bullock discusses its groundbreaking capabilities to observe early stars, galaxies, and nearby planet formation, offering unique insights into our cosmic history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Good Work in the Gig Economy - Building a Sustainable App-based Economy

Exploring alternative models, policies, and research for sustainable gig work. Panel discusses cooperatives, public options, and improvements to create better platform-based jobs and support workers in the evolving labor market.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Silent Spring Revolution - The Environment from JFK to Joe Biden

Explore the rise of environmental activism from 1960-1973, key figures, and lessons for today's climate challenges with historian Douglas Brinkley in conversation with ACES educator Denali Barron.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building a More Resilient US Economy

Explore strategies for navigating economic challenges and maintaining resilience in the face of global shocks, featuring insights from leading experts in finance, policy, and economics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - A Therapist's Journey

Explore the human psyche with therapist Lori Gottlieb as she shares insights from her book, offering a humorous and enlightening perspective on personal transformation and the complexities of the human experience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Democracy and Civics - Fortifying Participation for Change

Explore how strengthening democracy and civic engagement can empower citizens to drive meaningful change, featuring insights from journalist Joanne Lipman and civic leader Eric Liu.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Future of College Sports - Special Admissions and Athlete Recruitment

Exploring the implications of athlete admissions in universities, examining societal impacts, campus contributions, and youth sports industry effects after the Supreme Court's decision on race-based preferences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Prioritizing Joy and Human Thriving

Explore strategies for democratizing human thriving, addressing health disparities, creating opportunities for youth, tackling mental health issues, and fostering inclusive communities for universal well-being.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Leadership and Innovation at the State Level - A Conversation with Republican Governors

Insightful discussion with four Republican governors on state-level leadership, innovation, and progress, moderated by a former foreign aid official.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

US National Security Challenges: Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Future Threats

Explore US military strategies, from Afghanistan withdrawal to Ukraine support, with insights from decorated veteran Elliot Ackerman on current global threats and potential future challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Future of Wealth - Seeding Startup Capital for Life

Explore the potential impact of providing "startup capital" to young adults, discussing research findings, policy implications, and strategies for implementing wealth-building solutions for low-income households.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video