The Aspen Institute Courses

Community Power Building as Community Resiliency

Explore community-led efforts for building resilience and power in response to historical injustices. Learn from leaders about sustainable change through leadership development, advocacy, and organizing.

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

Lessons in Leadership: Public-Private Sector Collaboration in Global Health

Insights on public-private collaboration in global health, featuring GSK's CEO discussing leadership strategies and the role of private sector in advancing healthcare solutions for developing nations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Race and Resegregation in America - A Discussion with Jeff Chang

Explore contemporary issues of race, resegregation, and cultural diversity with Jeff Chang, examining recent tragedies, protests, and societal shifts through the lens of arts and culture.

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

Democracy at Work - Citizen Action and the Fight for $15

Exploring labor movements, wage inequality, and democratic action to improve working conditions. Discusses strategies for policy change and worker empowerment in the fight for fair wages and labor rights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Guns and the Supreme Court

Explore the complex relationship between firearms legislation and Supreme Court rulings, examining key cases and their impact on gun rights in America.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Youth Sports: How to Give Kids What They Want and Need

Explore strategies for enhancing youth sports experiences, focusing on children's desires and developmental needs, with insights from industry experts and researchers.

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

Football and Contact Sports - When to Put Brains and Bodies on the Line?

Explore the risks and ethical considerations of contact sports with insights from experts on brain health, player safety, and sports culture.

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

To Russia With No Love - Where Now on Anti-Doping?

Explore the future of anti-doping in sports with Olympic medalist Gretchen Bleiler, former cyclist Jonathan Vaughters, and HBO correspondent Jon Frankel as they discuss challenges and potential solutions.

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

Elections That Speak to Us Today - A Historical Perspective

Explore key U.S. elections through Ken Burns' film clips, uncovering historical parallels and insights relevant to contemporary politics and the 2016 election cycle.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Activism: Can Athletes Be Agents of Change?

Explore the role of athletes as agents of social change, examining their influence, challenges, and potential impact through insights from prominent sports figures and experts.

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

College Sports at a Crossroads - Entertainment or Education?

Explore the identity crisis in NCAA sports, examining scandals, lawsuits, reform calls, and conference realignments that challenge the balance between entertainment and education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Leadership Lessons from Afghanistan and Iraq - A Conversation with Stanley McChrystal

Explore leadership insights from a former general's experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, covering evolving leadership, media challenges, military technology, and national service.

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

Inequality and Recovery in Obama's America

Insightful discussion on economic recovery and inequality during Obama's presidency, featuring political analyst Donna Brazile in conversation with Walter Isaacson.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reinvigorating the American Dream - Restoring Economic Opportunity in America

Evaluates strategies to revive the middle class, restore economic mobility, and strengthen financial security in America through expert discussion and policy analysis.

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

Justice: Ethical Dilemmas at Home and Abroad

Interactive session exploring ethical dilemmas like torture justification and cross-cultural debates. Led by Harvard professor Michael Sandel, it challenges participants to examine complex moral issues through real-world scenarios.

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