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Aspen Ideas to Go is a show about bold ideas that will open your mind. Featuring compelling conversations with the world’s top thinkers and doers from a diverse range of disciplines, Aspen Ideas to Go gives you front-row access to the Aspen Ideas Festival.

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In an era of executive overreach, Congress and the Supreme Court are becoming less effective at reigning in presidential power. America’s three branches of government–the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial–were created to regulate each other. But t... more

With so many problems in the world, it can be easy to skip over what’s actually working. But while progress often isn’t linear, history tells us that a lot of societal issues have actually improved. The experts on this panel help us see those bright ... more

Since the conflict in Iran began in February, the results have been mixed. It has degraded Iran’s nuclear capacity, reduced its missile arsenal, and sunk its navy. But the war has also closed the Strait of Hormuz, divided America’s Gulf allies, fract... more

In an increasingly polarized nation with a divided Congress, the rulings of the Supreme Court’s latest term were as closely watched as ever. The justices took on decisions about birthright citizenship, voting rights, transgender athletes and many oth... more

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Recent Guests

Karim Sadjadpour
Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Strait-jacket: The Future of the Iran War
Kim Ghattas
Financial Times contributing editor, journalist
Financial Times
Episode: Strait-jacket: The Future of the Iran War
Mark Dubowitz
CEO of Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Strait-jacket: The Future of the Iran War
Colleen Sinzdak
Supreme Court and Appellate Partner at Milbank
Milbank
Episode: Major Questions, Major Consequences: The Supreme Court’s 2025 Term in Review
Melissa Murray
Professor of Law at NYU Law School, legal analyst
New York University
Episode: Major Questions, Major Consequences: The Supreme Court’s 2025 Term in Review
Sarah Isgur
Editor of SCOTUSblog and host of Advisory Opinions
SCOTUSblog / ABC News
Episode: Major Questions, Major Consequences: The Supreme Court’s 2025 Term in Review
Danielle Allen
Harvard professor and democracy advocate
Harvard Kennedy School / Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation
Episode: The Idea of America
Shilo Brooks
President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center
George W. Bush Presidential Center
Episode: The Idea of America
Reihan Salam
President of the Manhattan Institute
Manhattan Institute
Episode: The Idea of America

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Trisha Johnson
Host and key facilitator on Aspen Ideas to Go, associated with Aspen Institute

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 268 ratings
  • Have “Progressive” politics slowed development? lol

    Get outta here with this garbage. We ain’t buying it. The harder you try to sell it the harder we move the other way.

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    jas_8998
    United States2 months ago
  • Aspen Ideas to Go

    Hi Apple Podcasts, I hope you have a good day. My name is David Zavala and I manage and operate a very good and a very successful Business called Sense Counseling LLC. We are filed in Texas. Aspen Ideas to Go, I enjoy the podcasts a lot because they encourage me to become smatter and open windows that allow State-wide Businesses like me to offer, sell, meet, coordinate, stay in the same cabin, and otherwise work with numerous of today’s leading, forward thinkers.

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    Sense Counseling LLC
    United States8 months ago
  • I love the variety of topics and people

    I’ve been listening to this show for a long time and it continues to make the cut in my weekly rotation. Why? Because it covers so many topics. There’s an interesting mix of people in the news and unexpected/unknown (to me) people doing fascinating work.

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    Bookish📚
    United Statesa year ago
  • Worst interviewer

    You need to have someone knowledgeable or can at least listen to do this interview. Interviewer is so self involved an important opportunity was lost. The issues the author writes about are pervasive and damaging to our world and the interviewer was truly clueless to this. Listen to Kirista Tippet’s interview if you are interested in Van der Kolk’s work.

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    khy414
    United States3 years ago
  • Please improve the sound quality of the speakers.

    Please improve the sound quality of the speakers.

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    glimadoll
    United States5 years ago

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Major Questions, Major Consequences: The Supreme Court’s 2025 Term in Review
Q: What was the most important case of the term, and why?
The Terrace case was highlighted as the most important because it signaled a deliberate rebalancing of powers by limiting the presidency and reinforcing Congress's role, a theme that governed the term.
ENCORE: Leadership that Lifts Us
Q: Coach Kerr, how do you build trust before the big moment?
Trust comes from daily, genuine interactions, showing you stand for something, and by inviting people into the process rather than only judging outcomes.
Unexpected Hope: What Can Religious Traditions Offer Today?
Q: Do you think Christianity would have survived if the Gospel of John hadn't been included in the New Testament?
The interviewees suggest that the survival of Christianity depended more on the broader move of the Christian communities and how these texts were used to shape belief and practice, rather than any single book; the John text added a particular theological emphasis rather than being strictly essential for continuity.
Can We Un-Isolate Ourselves?
Q: What tools can help people reconnect with themselves without losing social engagement?
Skills for emotion regulation and introspection, plus practical routines like scheduling solitude and negotiating with others to protect that time, enable purposeful self-connection that enhances later social interactions.
Cutting Through the Noise to Find Today’s Economic Signals
Q: Are GDP, CPI, and unemployment still the best indicators for understanding well‑being, or do we need new metrics?
They are still the best, but not perfect; the data have become noisier, and adding sentiment can sometimes degrade forecasts, so it's about using a portfolio of indicators rather than relying on one measure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aspen Ideas to Go

What is Aspen Ideas to Go about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Aspen Ideas to Go hosts conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners across policy, science, culture, and philosophy, often weaving data-driven analysis with human stories. Episodes frequently explore big ideas—from urban development and climate solutions to adolescent well-being and humane leadership—featuring high-profile interviewers and a rotating roster of guests who bring both expert insight and practical implications. The show stands out for its ability to frame complex issues through accessible narratives, live-event dynamics, and a mix of panel discussions and intimate conversations that translate ideas into actionable takeaways for listeners and potential collaborators. Potential guests or sponsors can expect a thoughtful... more

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3. Mark Dubowitz
4. Colleen Sinzdak
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