The Aspen Institute Courses

Reddit: 15 Years of Building Online Community

Insights into Reddit's community-based model, history, and future vision from CEO Steve Huffman, discussing privacy, tech giants, and online political discourse.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Latino-owned Businesses: Challenges and Solutions in Accessing Capital During COVID-19

Exploring challenges and solutions for Latino entrepreneurs during COVID-19, including capital access, policy measures, and strategies for survival and recovery in the US economy.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nurse Innovators Leading Health Equity During COVID-19

Nurse innovators discuss strategies for addressing health inequities, focusing on frontline experiences, cross-departmental collaboration, mental health resilience, and community-based approaches.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The State of Housing - Will Cancelling Rent and Halting Evictions Lead to Recovery?

Explore housing affordability crisis, impacts of COVID-19, and potential solutions. Learn about nationwide housing struggles, lessons from past crises, and tools for building stable, accessible housing across America.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stress Test: People, Technology, and the Safety Net in Response to COVID-19

Explore challenges in public benefits systems during COVID-19, examining experiences of applicants and providers, and discussing tech and policy solutions for a more effective 21st-century safety net.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Crisis in Local News: Challenges and Solutions for Independent Journalism

Examining solutions for the local news crisis, addressing job losses and the critical need for trustworthy information amid declining advertising, print markets, and industry consolidation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Innovators in Resilience

Explore innovative approaches to building resilience in communities and organizations, featuring insights from leading experts and practitioners in the field.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The State of COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Expert discussion on COVID-19 response, covering pandemic severity, US preparedness, reopening strategies, testing availability, global lessons, and protecting vulnerable populations.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Breaking Up Big Tech: Antitrust Investigations and Industry Transformation

Explore potential impacts of antitrust investigations on tech giants with experts Tim Wu and Kara Swisher, discussing industry transformation and consumer experience shifts.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

COVID-19 on Kenya's Front Lines - Community-Led Solutions

Explore community-led solutions to combat COVID-19 in Kenya, featuring entrepreneurs providing essential resources and support to vulnerable populations.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Are Energy Jobs the Key to Rebuilding the Economy in a Post-COVID World?

Exploring post-COVID energy landscape: oil's future, clean energy initiatives, carbon pricing, and the potential of energy jobs in economic recovery.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Thinking About National Security and Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Exploring pandemic-exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, cybersecurity, and information integrity. Discusses short-term adaptations and long-term reforms to prevent future catastrophic failures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

COVID-19 and the Digital Divide - Challenges and Opportunities for Broadband Access

Explores challenges and opportunities in providing affordable, reliable broadband access to disadvantaged communities during COVID-19, highlighting the impact on education, work, and public services.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Schools Ensure Social Connections During Physical Isolation

Exploring innovative strategies for maintaining student relationships and social-emotional development during distance learning, with insights from education leaders and researchers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Local Government Purchasing During COVID-19 - Challenges and Solutions

Insights on local government procurement challenges during COVID-19, featuring experiences from NYC and LA County officials and expert practitioners.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video