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ONE DAY AT A TIME
VIDEO (14 MIN)
Giving the Gift of Life — To a Stranger
What would you do for a stranger? In this episode of One Day at a Time, New York Times op-ed contributor Wajahat Ali catches up with Shawn Zahir who anonymously donated part of his liver to save Ali's two-year-old daughter. Ali and Zahir reflect on how they connected over Twitter, how they’re coping during times of uncertainty, and the incredible power of a single act of kindness.
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ASPEN IDEAS TO GO
PODCAST (55 MIN)
Digital Access: The Haves and the Have Nots
The digital divide is growing during the coronavirus pandemic, but will the crisis force a solution? Kids are learning online, workers are displaced from their jobs, and public services are moving online. An affordable, reliable broadband connection and productivity technology is badly needed. Many Americans don’t have access. Hear fromJim Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, Gigi Sohn, distinguished fellow at the Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy, and others. Presented by Aspen Digital
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ENVIRONMENT
VIDEO (22 MIN)
Are Energy Jobs the Key to Rebuilding the Economy?
Former US Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz sits down with Axios reporter Amy Harder on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day to discuss our climate and energy agenda in a post-COVID world. Will oil make a comeback? What are the implications of public debt on budget-intensive clean energy initiatives? Will the government implement a carbon tax to offset this new debt? How can jobs in the energy sector help our economy bounce back? What is the future of energy? Presented by the Energy and Environment Program
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