The Aspen Institute Courses

Creating Partnerships in Congress - Strategies for Bipartisan Collaboration

Explore bipartisan collaboration in Congress with insights from Representatives Cole, DeLauro, and Plaskett on building relationships and partnerships to benefit all Americans.

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

The Gifts of Adversity - Navigating DACA and Empowering Communities

Marissa Molina shares her journey as a DACA recipient, discussing how adversity shaped her character and career, and how she's working to improve conditions for her community and support other women.

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

The Promise of Blockchain

Explore the potential of blockchain technology and its transformative impact on various industries and sectors.

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

Control Your Data, Control Your Destiny - Decentralization and Digital Autonomy

Explore how decentralization could revolutionize the web, empowering users to control their data and break the cycle of corporate dominance in our digital interactions.

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

Hunting the Next Virus: Preventing Future Pandemics

Explore viral threats, human-animal interactions, and pandemic prevention strategies with virologist Nathan Wolfe. Learn about early detection, sustainability, and the importance of global preparedness.

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

How Will We Create More Wealth for Everyone? - Addressing Wealth Inequality in America

Explore strategies to address wealth inequality in the US, examining solutions like universal basic income and baby bonds to create a more equitable and prosperous future for all.

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

Impacting the Future with Impact Investing - The Rise Fund's Approach

Explore impact investing's potential to drive social and environmental change while delivering strong business performance, with insights from TPG's Jim Coulter on challenges and opportunities in this growing field.

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

Under the White Sky: The Nature of the Future

Explore the paradox of human intervention in nature with Elizabeth Kolbert, examining how our efforts to save the planet may reshape it further, from carbon removal to geoengineering.

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

Remembering the Past, Imagining the Future - How the Legacy of Slavery Shapes America

Explore how slavery's legacy shapes collective memory and future through monuments and landmarks. Scholars discuss learning from the past to forge a better path forward.

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

Mars Exploration and Blockchain Technology - Frontiers in Space and Economics

Explore Mars exploration and blockchain technology's economic potential with insights from a Mars rover flight director and blockchain experts.

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

The Middle East: Taking the Long View - US Foreign Policy and Regional Dynamics

Explore US-Middle East relations, democracy prospects, and policy impacts. Experts discuss Iran, Arab Spring, Muslim Brotherhood, Saudi Arabia, and Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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

The Evolution of the CEO Role - Driving Positive Change in Society

Explore the evolving role of CEOs in addressing societal challenges, focusing on Levi Strauss & Co.'s approach to issues like gun violence, voting rights, climate change, and racial justice.

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

The Shroom Boom: Therapeutic Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment

Explore the resurgence of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health disorders, including the science behind psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine, and their potential to revolutionize psychiatric treatment.

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

Can National Service Heal America? - Exploring the Potential of Large-Scale Civic Engagement

Exploring the potential of national service to unite and strengthen America, addressing political divisions and shared challenges through large-scale civic engagement initiatives.

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

Back to School - Reimagining Education After a Year of Disruption

Exploring challenges and opportunities in post-pandemic education, including safe reopening, addressing learning disruptions, racial justice impacts, and reimagining teaching for the 21st century.

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