August 17, 2023

PODCAST

The Road Ahead for Immigration Policy

For decades, American policy regarding those who reach our borders has been the subject of intense political disagreement. Why is it so hard to find common ground, and what are some visions for a different immigration future? NBC correspondent Tom Llamas moderates a conversation between former Arizona governor Doug Ducey, the head of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, U.S. representative Tony Gonzales from Texas, and the head of the Service Employees International Union, Mary Kay Henry. Together, these experts discuss what it would take to enact policies that address our security and labor needs while living up to our humanitarian ideals.

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The Mind

What does the latest in neuroscience tell us about human health and consciousness? Aspen Ideas Festival speakers explore how biology is being integrated with technology in unprecedented ways; the science of creativity; nervous system hacks for better living; and tips for navigating mental health when our minds work against us.

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VIDEO

Art as Civic Glue

Beyond supplementing our lives with beauty, the arts can be a critical balm to social division. As a universal language, art invites us to share experiences and creative expression, even sparking conversations that can reshape perspectives. President of The Juilliard School Damian Woetzel moderates a conversation between Kate Levin of Bloomberg Philanthropies, Mayor Melvin Carter of St. Paul Minnesota, and Karen Brunwasser of FeelBeit in Jerusalem to explore how institutions can harness the power of the arts to strengthen communities. 

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