The Aspen Institute Courses

What to Take Down, What to Leave Up, and Why - Content Moderation Online

10 ratings

Exploring the complex balance between free speech and content moderation online, examining legal and ethical implications for social networks and society at large.

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

The Occupational Safety and Health Act - Past Impact and Future Challenges for Workers' Well-Being

3 ratings

Exploring the impact of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, its successes, and current challenges in ensuring workplace safety across various industries, with a focus on addressing inequities and future improvements.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

No Room for Error - Advising the President on Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

3 ratings

Explore the challenges of homeland security and counterterrorism with Thomas Bossert, discussing strategies, risks, and the high-stakes nature of protecting national security in a post-9/11 world.

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

All Mothers Deserve to Live - Addressing Maternal Health Inequity

2 ratings

Explores maternal health inequities in the US, focusing on higher mortality rates among Black women and women of color. Discusses causes, consequences, and potential solutions to this critical issue.

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

ESG Reporting - Progress or Theater? Evaluating Sustainability Metrics

2 ratings

Explore the impact of ESG reporting on corporate performance and social progress with experts discussing challenges, effectiveness, and future directions in sustainability metrics.

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

Taking the Lead on Global Health - Leadership and Management in Healthcare Systems

2 ratings

Explore leadership's crucial role in global health progress, focusing on political commitment, resource mobilization, and cross-sector strategies to overcome human capital and institutional challenges.

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

Coaching: Building a National Coach Strategy

2 ratings

Explore the development of a framework to organize youth sports coaching, addressing the need for a national strategy and its key components. Gain insights from experts on improving the fragmented coaching system.

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

The Future of Warfare - Technology's Impact on Military Strategy and American Foreign Policy

2 ratings

Explore how cyber attacks, drones, and AI are transforming modern warfare and the strategic challenges they pose for American foreign policy and military operations.

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

Music as Therapy

2 ratings

Explore the therapeutic power of music with musician Moby as he discusses its impact on neurological function, memory, and emotional well-being in various medical contexts.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What Drives Drug Pricing? - Balancing Innovation and Affordability in Pharmaceuticals

2 ratings

Explore the complex factors behind high drug prices, including market fragmentation, profit motives, and regulations. Discuss potential solutions and the role of venture capital in balancing innovation with affordability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Food Security Is National Security

2 ratings

Explore the critical link between food security and national security with experts discussing global challenges, innovative solutions, and policy implications.

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

Foreign Policy Choices - Recommendations from Past National Security Advisors

2 ratings

Insights from former National Security Advisors on global challenges, US foreign policy, and recommendations for future administrations. Covers Russia relations, NATO, defense strategies, and NSC effectiveness.

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

Future of Sports Journalism - Challenges and Opportunities in Enterprise Reporting

2 ratings

Exploring the evolving landscape of sports journalism, examining challenges, opportunities, and innovative approaches to covering important topics in a changing media environment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Narrative Economics

2 ratings

Nobel laureate Robert J. Shiller discusses "Narrative Economics," exploring how viral stories and popular ideas can significantly influence economic behavior, markets, and major financial events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How Photography Shapes Perception

1 rating

Explore how photography dissolves art hierarchies and shapes public perception through beauty, fantasy, and cultural intervention with a celebrated artist and art historian.

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