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Aspen Ideas to Go

The Aspen Institute
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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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Leaders who truly inspire and get the best out of people are few and far between. How do they learn to gain trust and rally a group to action? Steve Kerr has been coaching the Golden State Warriors NBA team for 11 years, four of which have been champ... more

Over the last 50 years or so, the divide between winners and losers in the United States has been deepening, says author and philosopher Michael Sandel. In the era of globalization, inequalities in income and wealth have widened and changed attitudes... more

For those who knew her, Lilly Ledbetter was humble, smart, and determined. For the rest of us, she is a symbol of unequal treatment of women in the workplace. A landmark law, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, bears her name and was the result of year... more

What does it look like to hope in the face of tough times and undeniable challenges? The speakers in today’s talk might describe true hope as more than a passive platitude, but something closer to a muscle that needs exercise. Krista Tippett, the cre... more

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Michael Sandel
Harvard professor and author of The Tyranny of Merit
Harvard University
Episode: The Complexities of Merit
Patricia Clarkson
Actress who portrayed Lilly Ledbetter in the film Lilly
Actor, Lilly Ledbetter portrayal
Episode: Remembering Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay
Jon Goldfarb
Civil rights trial attorney who represented Lilly Ledbetter
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Episode: Remembering Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay
Jason Reynolds
Author of books for children and young adults; 2024 MacArthur Fellow
Author; Track Series author; All American Boys
Episode: ENCORE: Hope is a Muscle with Jason Reynolds & Krista Tippett
Krista Tippett
Creator and host of On Being
On Being Project
Episode: ENCORE: Hope is a Muscle with Jason Reynolds & Krista Tippett
Nouriel Roubini
Economist, Professor Emeritus at NYU Stern; noted as Dr. Doom
NYU Stern School of Business; Roubini Macro Associates
Episode: What Wealth Will Look Like Tomorrow
Arjun Sethi
Co-founder, co-CEO of Kraken; Chairman of Tribe Capital
Kraken; Tribe Capital
Episode: What Wealth Will Look Like Tomorrow
David Rubenstein
Co-founder and co-chair of the Carlyle Group; interviewer
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Episode: What Wealth Will Look Like Tomorrow
Vishaan Chakrabarti
Architect and founder of PAU, Practice for Architecture and Urbanism
PAU
Episode: Roadblock: Have Progressive Politics Slowed Development?

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

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 267 ratings
  • 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 States6 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
  • I am so thankful!

    I have always read David Brooks and love his scholarship. I am a huge fan of Kate Bowler. They are both real, thoughtful, caring💗

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    56rick
    United States6 years ago

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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.
Can Humility Be Taught? NBA Coach Steve Kerr on Staying Grounded Amidst Success
Q: What are your values for the team?
He shares four core values—joy, competition, mindfulness, and compassion—and describes how they were identified and must be activated in daily practice to shape culture and performance.
Can Humility Be Taught? NBA Coach Steve Kerr on Staying Grounded Amidst Success
Q: Do you look for humility when you're picking players? And can humility be taught?
Kerr explains that humility can set a tone for a team if it is a core value, but he acknowledges that not all players naturally exhibit it; it requires leadership and the environment to model and reinforce humble, team-focused behavior.
The Root Causes of Infertility May Not Be What You Think
Q: What is the definition of infertility and why is it on the rise?
Infertility is defined as trying to conceive for 12 months without success, and it is increasingly common due to many factors, including chronic inflammation and not solely age.

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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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1. Michael Sandel
2. Patricia Clarkson
3. Jon Goldfarb
4. Jason Reynolds
5. Krista Tippett
6. Nouriel Roubini
7. Arjun Sethi
8. David Rubenstein

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