The Aspen Institute Courses

Leaders for Our Times, Solutions for Our Future

Visionary leaders discuss innovative solutions to complex societal issues, focusing on family prosperity, equity, and well-being. Insights from policymakers and changemakers on transforming systems and implementing impactful ideas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Law that Remade Sports and the World - Title IX's Global Impact

Olympian Eileen Gu and WNBA owner Sheila Johnson discuss Title IX's global impact on women's sports, equality in pay, workplace treatment, and business opportunities beyond the playing field.

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

Democratizing Beauty

Explore the evolving landscape of beauty standards with industry leaders, discussing inclusivity, social media's impact, and the future of representation in fashion and cosmetics.

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

Trusting "The Other" - Bridging Partisan Divides in America

Explore strategies to bridge partisan divides, rebuild trust, and foster open-mindedness towards those with differing views in America's polarized society.

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

Philanthropy's Role in Systems Change

Exploring how philanthropy can catalyze lasting systems change, address inequality, and innovate for participatory grantmaking in an era of institutional distrust.

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

A Firsthand Report of Ukrainian Suffering and Resolve

Yuliya Tychtivska shares personal experiences and insights on the human impact of the war in Ukraine, exploring emotions, challenges, and resilience of Ukrainians.

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

What to Eat in a Warming World - Deep Dive

Exploring sustainable food production: vegan fine dining and innovative air-based protein technologies. Chefs and entrepreneurs discuss transforming the culinary landscape to address climate change and ensure food security.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Solve and Afford the Healthcare We Need

Experts discuss building a population-health model focused on wellness, equity, and preventive care to address healthcare disparities and costs in the US, highlighting lessons from the pandemic.

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

Climate Change and You - Personal Impact and Coping Strategies

Explore personal impacts of climate change, combat eco-anxiety, and discover effective ways to address the crisis with insights from leading experts in psychology and science communication.

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

Aspen Ideas Festival 2022 - Morning Update

Explore key themes like Heat, Power, Connection, Trust, Money, and Beauty in this thought-provoking discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival, featuring insights from leaders across various fields.

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

Through the Lens of Bayer - The Aesthetic Beauty of Bauhaus in Aspen

Explore Herbert Bayer's multifaceted legacy in Aspen, from architecture to sculpture. Discover how this Bauhaus artist's work embodies the movement's fullest expression in America, as discussed by curator Bernard Jazzar.

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

Memes for Good - Gen Z Taking the Lead on Mental Health

Gen Z leaders discuss using social media to normalize mental health conversations, form peer connections, and combat rising depression rates among youth through innovative community-building initiatives.

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

U.S. Foreign Policy in the New World Order - Challenges and Leadership

Experts discuss global power shifts, US foreign policy challenges, and leadership role amid Ukraine conflict, China's rise, and Middle East dynamics in a changing geopolitical landscape.

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

The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century

Análisis de estrategias autocráticas globales y cómo contrarrestarlas para preservar la democracia, con énfasis en temas de poder, política exterior y desafíos geopolíticos actuales.

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

Power to the People? Free and Fair Elections in a Deeply Divided America

Exploring challenges to fair elections in the US, including gerrymandering, new voting laws, and election administration issues, with insights from legal and political experts.

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