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Every dollar makes a difference and helps Aspen Public Radio provide great podcasts for everyone everywhere.http://aspenpublicradio.org/podcasts/ai/ai_podcast_logo_sm.jpgAspen Public Radio | The Aspen Institutehttp://www.aspenpublicradio.org/support.phpAspen Public Radionikki@aspenpublicradio.orgnoNuclear SecurityCirincione, Gallucci, Garcia, SternLive from the Aspen Security Forum Nuclear Security As President Obama has said, the prospect of nuclear terrorism is “the single biggest threat to U.S. security, both short-term, medium-term and long-term.” How great is the threat of nuclear weapons’ falling into terrorists’ hands and what more can be done to prevent it? Dr. Joseph Cirincione, President, Ploughshares Fund Dr. Robert Gallucci, President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; former Dean, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University; former Assistant Secretary of State for Political and Military Affairs Megan Garcia, Fellow, Nuclear Security Initiative, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Warren Stern, Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, Department of Homeland Security Moderator: Susan Glasser, Foreign Policy Nuclear Security As President Obama has said, the prospect of nuclear terrorism is “the single biggest threat to U.S. security, both short-term, medium-term and long-term.” How great is the threat of nuclear weapons’ falling into terrorists’ hands and what more can be done to prevent it? Dr. Joseph Cirincione, President, Ploughshares Fund Dr. Robert Gallucci, President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; former Dean, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University; former Assistant Secretary of State for Political and Military Affairs Megan Garcia, Fellow, Nuclear Security Initiative, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Warren Stern, Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, Department of Homeland Security Moderator: Susan Glasser, Foreign Policy http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/Nuclear Security_7_29_11.mp3Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteAviation SecurityPistoleLive from the Aspen Security ForumAviation Security Ten years after 9/11 and billions of dollars later, gaps remain in aviation security, as shown by the “underwear bomber” and the cargo bomb plot. Meanwhile, the public’s tolerance for heightened security measures is waning. Is there a way to close the security gaps that remain and, and at the same time, lessen the inconvenience to the traveling public? Or, must we choose between security and convenience? The Honorable John Pistole, Assistant Secretary of the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security Moderator: Jeanne Meserve, CNN Aviation Security Ten years after 9/11 and billions of dollars later, gaps remain in aviation security, as shown by the “underwear bomber” and the cargo bomb plot. Meanwhile, the public’s tolerance for heightened security measures is waning. Is there a way to close the security gaps that remain and, and at the same time, lessen the inconvenience to the traveling public? Or, must we choose between security and convenience? The Honorable John Pistole, Assistant Secretary of the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security Moderator: Jeanne Meserve, CNN http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/AviationSecurity_7_28_11.mp3Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteBorder SecurityFisher, Coppola, Mocny, PrietoLive from The Aspen InstituteBorder Security In all the focus on illegal immigration, how secure are our borders from terrorists and what more can and must be done to secure them? Chief Michael Fisher, Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security Cindy Coppola, Deputy Director, Terrorist Screening Center Robert Mocny, Director, US-VISIT program, Department of Homeland Security Daniel Prieto, Vice President and Practice Lead, Public Sector Strategy & Innovation, IBM Moderator: Shaun Waterman, The Washington Times Border Security In all the focus on illegal immigration, how secure are our borders from terrorists and what more can and must be done to secure them? Chief Michael Fisher, Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security Cindy Coppola, Deputy Director, Terrorist Screening Center Robert Mocny, Director, US-VISIT program, Department of Homeland Security Daniel Prieto, Vice President and Practice Lead, Public Sector Strategy & Innovation, IBM Moderator: Shaun Waterman, The Washington Times http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/Border Security_7_28_11.mp3Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteRole of Special Ops in War on TerrorAdmiral Eric OlsonLive from the Aspen Security Forum The Role of Special Operations Forces in the Global War on Terrorism The commander of Special Operations Forces will explain their role in the successful hunt for Osama bin Laden; the ongoing searches for Ayman al-Zawahiri, Mullah Omar, Anwar al-Awlaki, and other top terrorists; and “the war on terror” in general around the globe. Admiral Eric T. Olson, Commander, US Special Operations Command Moderator: Martha Raddatz, ABC News The Role of Special Operations Forces in the Global War on Terrorism The commander of Special Operations Forces will explain their role in the successful hunt for Osama bin Laden; the ongoing searches for Ayman al-Zawahiri, Mullah Omar, Anwar al-Awlaki, and other top terrorists; and “the war on terror” in general around the globe. Admiral Eric T. Olson, Commander, US Special Operations Command Moderator: Martha Raddatz, ABC News http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/Olson_7_27_11.mp3Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteGovernors Haley, Martinez, McDonnell, Perry, WalkerRepublican GovernorsLive from the McCloskey Speaker SeriesMcCloskey Speaker Series Welcomes the Republican Governors Association to the Aspen Institute Featuring South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, Texas Governor Rick Perry and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in Conversation with Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson. McCloskey Speaker Series Welcomes the Republican Governors Association to the Aspen Institute Featuring South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, Texas Governor Rick Perry and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in Conversation with Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/7_22_11_REPUBGOVS.mp3Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteInequality and Recovery in Obama AmericaDonna BrazileLive from The Aspen InstituteFeaturing Donna Brazile in Conversation with Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson. Featuring Donna Brazile in Conversation with Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/7_12_11_DonnaBrazile.mp3Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteThe Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the CosmosBrian GreeneLive from the McCloskey Speaker SeriesBrian Greene, a professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University, discusses his new book, The Hidden Reality (January 2011). His area of research is superstring theory, which purports to give us a quantum theory of gravity as well as a unified theory of all forces and all matter. As such, superstring theory has the potential to realize Einstein's long sought dream of a single, all-encompassing theory of the universe. Brian Greene, a professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University, discusses his new book, The Hidden Reality (January 2011). His area of research is superstring theory, which purports to give us a quantum theory of gravity as well as a unified theory of all forces and all matter. As such, superstring theory has the potential to realize Einstein's long sought dream of a single, all-encompassing theory of the universe. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/07-05-11_Greene1.mp3Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteCan We Reverse Aging?RandoLive from The Aspen InstituteCan We Reverse Aging? Science and Mythology Behind Growing Old Thomas A. Rando Can We Reverse Aging? Science and Mythology Behind Growing Old Thomas A. Rando http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/07_03_11_9am.mp3Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteCan Social Media Benefit the Greater Good?Armstrong, et alLive from The Aspen InstituteCan Social Media Benefit the Greater Good? Lance Armstrong, Pete Cashmore, Matt Flannery, Chris Hughes, Doug Ulman MODERATOR Jerry Murdock Can Social Media Benefit the Greater Good? Lance Armstrong, Pete Cashmore, Matt Flannery, Chris Hughes, Doug Ulman MODERATOR Jerry Murdock http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/07_02_11_9am.mp3Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteWhat is the Future of Cancer?MukherjeeLive from The Aspen InstituteWhat is the future of Cancer? Siddhartha Mukherjee INTERVIEWER: David Agus What is the future of Cancer? Siddhartha Mukherjee INTERVIEWER: David Agus http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/07_02_11_245.mp3Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteHow America Lost its WayTom FriedmanLive from The Aspen InstituteThat Used to Be Us: How America Lost Its Way in the World It Invented and How We Come Back Thomas L. Friedman INTERVIEWER Walter Isaacson That Used to Be Us: How America Lost Its Way in the World It Invented and How We Come Back Thomas L. Friedman INTERVIEWER Walter Isaacson http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_30_11_9AM.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteThe Geography of HappinessGraham, WeinerLive from The Aspen InstituteThe Geography of Happiness Carol Graham, Eric Weiner MODERATOR Daniel Gilbert The Geography of Happiness Carol Graham, Eric Weiner MODERATOR Daniel Gilbert http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_30_11_1030AM.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteAfternoon of Conversation: BreyerJustice BreyerLive from The Aspen InstituteWe the People: Making a Democracy Work Stephen Breyer We the People: Making a Democracy Work Stephen Breyer http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_30_11_BREYER.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteAfternoon of Conversation: MooreWes MooreLive from The Aspen InstituteThe Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates Wes Moore The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates Wes Moore http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_30_11_WE_MOORE.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteAfternoon of Conversation: Borda, GehryBorda, GehryLive from The Aspen InstituteLeading Design Deborah Borda, Frank Gehry MODERATOR Gwen Ifill Leading Design Deborah Borda, Frank Gehry MODERATOR Gwen Ifill http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_30_11_BORDA_GEHRY.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteAfternoon of Conversation: Livni, MuasherLivni, MuasherLive from The Aspen InstituteProspects for Peace Tzipi Livni, Marwan Muasher MODERATOR James Bennet Prospects for Peace Tzipi Livni, Marwan Muasher MODERATOR James Bennet http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_30_11_LIVNI.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteAfternoon of Conversation: DuncanDuncanLive from The Aspen InstituteTeaching and Learning for a Global Economy Arne Duncan INTERVIEWER Andrea Mitchell Teaching and Learning for a Global Economy Arne Duncan INTERVIEWER Andrea Mitchell http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_30_11_DUNCAN.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteAfternoon of Conversation: GoolsbeeGoolsbeeLive from The Aspen InstituteAmerica—The Great Debate Austan Goolsbee INTERVIEWER Maria Bartiromo America—The Great Debate Austan Goolsbee INTERVIEWER Maria Bartiromo http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_30_11_GOOLSBEE.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteDoes the Supreme Court Follow the People?Breyer, Kramer, Day O'ConnorLive from The Aspen InstituteDoes the Supreme Court Follow the People? Stephen Breyer, Larry Kramer, Sandra Day O’Connor MODERATOR Jeffrey Rosen Does the Supreme Court Follow the People? Stephen Breyer, Larry Kramer, Sandra Day O’Connor MODERATOR Jeffrey Rosen http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_29_11_9AM.mp3Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteThe Economics of HappinessFrank, WolfersLive from The Aspen InstituteThe Economics of Happiness Robert Frank, Justin Wolfers MODERATOR Daniel Gilbert The Economics of Happiness Robert Frank, Justin Wolfers MODERATOR Daniel Gilbert http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_29_11_1030AM.mp3Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteThe Modesty ManifestoDavid BrooksLive from The Aspen InstituteThe Modesty Manifesto David Brooks The Modesty Manifesto David Brooks http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_29_11_noon.mp3Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteThe Challenge of Nation BuildingBremer, DobbinsLive from The Aspen InstituteThe Challenge of Nation Building and the Lessons from Iraq L. Paul Bremer, III, James Dobbins MODERATOR Mickey Edwards The Challenge of Nation Building and the Lessons from Iraq L. Paul Bremer, III, James Dobbins MODERATOR Mickey Edwards http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_29_11_115pm.mp3Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteProtecting Public HealthLisa JacksonLive from The Aspen InstituteProtecting Public Health and Innovating for a New Energy Future: A Discussion with EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson INTERVIEWER Michele Norris Protecting Public Health and Innovating for a New Energy Future: A Discussion with EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson INTERVIEWER Michele Norris http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_28_11_9am.mp3Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteFreedom of the PressFallows, Lessig, Rosen, ZittrainLive from The Aspen InstituteSTATE OF THE UNION The Freedom of the Press in the Age of (Wiki)Leaks James Fallows, Lawrence Lessig, Jeffrey Rosen, Jonathan Zittrain MODERATOR Richard Wilhelm STATE OF THE UNION The Freedom of the Press in the Age of (Wiki)Leaks James Fallows, Lawrence Lessig, Jeffrey Rosen, Jonathan Zittrain MODERATOR Richard Wilhelm http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_28_11_1030_am.mp3Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteGreat Shifts in American PoliticsDavid AxelrodLive from The Aspen InstituteSTATE OF THE UNION Great Shifts in American Politics: A Conversation with David Axelrod INTERVIEWER Joe Klein STATE OF THE UNION Great Shifts in American Politics: A Conversation with David Axelrod INTERVIEWER Joe Klein http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_28_11_5pm.mp3Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteImmigration ReformMelody BarnesLive from the Aspen Ideas FestivalMelody Barnes, domestic policy advisor at the White House, on Immigration and its Impacts on Society. INTERVIEWER Ronald Brownstein.Melody Barnes, domestic policy advisor at the White House, on Immigration and its Impacts on Society. INTERVIEWER Ronald Brownstein.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_27_11_am.mp3Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteRevolution in Food Security and PopulationLive from the Aspen Environment ForumThe Revolution We Need in Food Security and Population. Introduction: Dennis Dimick Discussants: Dan Glickman, Roger-Mark De Souza, Roz Naylor, John Foley Moderator: Elliot Gerson The Revolution We Need in Food Security and Population. Introduction: Dennis Dimick Discussants: Dan Glickman, Roger-Mark De Souza, Roz Naylor, John Foley Moderator: Elliot Gerson http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/06_01_11.mp3Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteGreat Energy ChallengeLive from The Aspen InstituteThe Aspen Institute's Environment Forum, 2011, The Great Energy Challenge. With Jeff Bingaman, Jim Rogers, Russ Ford, Dan Kammen Moderator: David Owen The Aspen Institute's Environment Forum, 2011, The Great Energy Challenge. With Jeff Bingaman, Jim Rogers, Russ Ford, Dan Kammen Moderator: David Owen http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/05_13_11.mp3Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteOpening SessionMcKibben etcLive from The Aspen InstituteThe Opening session of 2011 Aspen Environment Forum featuring Marcia McNutt, Bill McKibben, Thomas Lovejoy and Stewart Brand. Moderated by Joel Achenbach.The Opening session of 2011 Aspen Environment Forum featuring Marcia McNutt, Bill McKibben, Thomas Lovejoy and Stewart Brand. Moderated by Joel Achenbach.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/05_30_11.mp3Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, npr, aspen instituteT. Boone Pickens and Ted Turner at ARE DayAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteT. Boone Pickens and Ted Turner talk about their environmental ethics, ideas for the future and how to change the American paradigm about energy and oil consumption. They spoke at ARE Day.T. Boone Pickens and Ted Turner talk about their environmental ethics, ideas for the future and how to change the American paradigm about energy and oil consumption. They spoke at ARE Day.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/tuner_pickens.mp3Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteKhaled Hosseini and James LehrerAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteKhaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, and James Lehrer, anchor of PBS Newshour.Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, and James Lehrer, anchor of PBS Newshour.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/Aspen Institute Aug 7 with Lehrer.mp3Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteAmbassador Peter GalbraithAspen Institute Live from the McCloskey Speaker SeriesPeter W. Galbraith was chosen in March 2009 to be the United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan. However, Galbraith abruptly left the country in mid-September 2009 at the request of UN Special Representative to Afghanistan Kai Eide following a dispute over the handling of the reported fraud in the 2009 Afghan presidential election. Formerly Ambassador to Croatia, Galbraith wrote Unintended Consequences: How War in Iraq Strengthened America’s Enemies. Peter W. Galbraith was chosen in March 2009 to be the United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan. However, Galbraith abruptly left the country in mid-September 2009 at the request of UN Special Representative to Afghanistan Kai Eide following a dispute over the handling of the reported fraud in the 2009 Afghan presidential election. Formerly Ambassador to Croatia, Galbraith wrote Unintended Consequences: How War in Iraq Strengthened America’s Enemies. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/petergalbraith.mp3Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute, peter galbraith, mccloskeyThe Promise: President Obama, Year OneAspen Institute Live from the McCloskey Speaker SeriesJonathan Alter is a senior editor at Newsweek, where, since 1991, he has written an acclaimed column on politics, history, media, and society at large. He is also an analyst and contributing correspondent for NBC News. Alter speaks about his new book, The Promise: President Obama, Year One (May 2010, Simon & Schuster). His 2006 book, The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope, was a national bestseller.Jonathan Alter is a senior editor at Newsweek, where, since 1991, he has written an acclaimed column on politics, history, media, and society at large. He is also an analyst and contributing correspondent for NBC News. Alter speaks about his new book, The Promise: President Obama, Year One (May 2010, Simon & Schuster). His 2006 book, The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope, was a national bestseller.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/mccloskeyjonathanalter.mp3Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute, mccloskey, jonathan alter, the promise president obamaWater in the WestAspen Institute Live from the Aspen Environment ForumHot and Dry: Water in the West includes four speakers: Senior Environment editor for National Geographic, Rob Kunzig, former US Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbit, the head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority Pat Mulroy and director of the Global Water Policy Project Sandra Postel. Hot and Dry: Water in the West includes four speakers: Senior Environment editor for National Geographic, Rob Kunzig, former US Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbit, the head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority Pat Mulroy and director of the Global Water Policy Project Sandra Postel. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/EnviroForum_7_26_10.mp3Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteVartan GregorianAspen Institute Live from the McCloskey Speaker SeriesVartan Gregorian is the president of the Carnegie Corporation. He was born in Tabriz, Iran to Armenian parents. He graduated from Stanford University with honors. He is a scholar, author, educator and philanthropist.Vartan Gregorian is the president of the Carnegie Corporation. He was born in Tabriz, Iran to Armenian parents. He graduated from Stanford University with honors. He is a scholar, author, educator and philanthropist.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/vartan-gregorian.mp3Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteLessons from the Gulf Oil CrisisAspen Institute From the Aspen Environment ForumA discussion on the Gulf oil crisis between Tulane University President Scott Cowen and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as we watch and wait for some good news from this seemingly endless oil spill that has become by far the nation's largest, and ranks among the worst environmental disasters in American history. The spill symbolizes our heavy dependence on oil and the increasing risks we take to power our modern economy. Nature's economy in the Gulf has been traded for a human economy based on fossil fuels. What prospects and plans are there to rehabilitate the coast, fisheries, and people of the region? How can we realistically move ourselves away from risky and environmentally damaging energy choices?A discussion on the Gulf oil crisis between Tulane University President Scott Cowen and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as we watch and wait for some good news from this seemingly endless oil spill that has become by far the nation's largest, and ranks among the worst environmental disasters in American history. The spill symbolizes our heavy dependence on oil and the increasing risks we take to power our modern economy. Nature's economy in the Gulf has been traded for a human economy based on fossil fuels. What prospects and plans are there to rehabilitate the coast, fisheries, and people of the region? How can we realistically move ourselves away from risky and environmentally damaging energy choices?http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/gulf_oil_crisis_ef.mp3Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteDaniel Pink: The Truth About What Motivates Us Aspen Institute Live from the McCloskey Speaker SeriesDaniel Pink speaks at the Aspen Institute on July 20th as part of the McClosky Speaker Series. The topic is motivation, drawing from material in his most recent book, "Drive: The Truth About What Motivates Us." He takes a scientific approach to looking at issues of motivation and productivity. Pink has written three other books about business and technology, has a law degree and also worked as a speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore from 1995 to 1997.Daniel Pink speaks at the Aspen Institute on July 20th as part of the McClosky Speaker Series. The topic is motivation, drawing from material in his most recent book, "Drive: The Truth About What Motivates Us." He takes a scientific approach to looking at issues of motivation and productivity. Pink has written three other books about business and technology, has a law degree and also worked as a speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore from 1995 to 1997.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/daniel_pink.mp3Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute, daniel pink, drive: the truth about what motivates us, motivation, productivity, mccloskey, Design and Sustainability: Living on a Fundamentally Altered PlanetAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteAuthor and Founder of 350.org, Bill McKibben, talks about "Living on a Fundamentally Altered Planet." McKibben is an environmentalist who wrote one of the first books for a general audience on global warming, in 1989. Since then he's written a dozen more books.Author and Founder of 350.org, Bill McKibben, talks about "Living on a Fundamentally Altered Planet." McKibben is an environmentalist who wrote one of the first books for a general audience on global warming, in 1989. Since then he's written a dozen more books.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/McKibben_7_10_10.mp3Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteA Conversation with Michael Oren Israeli AmbassadorAspen Institute Live from the Aspen Ideas FestivalIsraeli Ambassador Michael Oren speaks about the current state of Israel and the Middle East with Jeffrey Goldberg, national correspondent for The Atlantic.Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren speaks about the current state of Israel and the Middle East with Jeffrey Goldberg, national correspondent for The Atlantic.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/michael_oren.mp3Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteThe Neuroscience of Play: What Play Does for You and Your Brain--and What Happens if You Don't PlayAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstitutePresident of the National Institute of Play, Dr. Stuart Brown presents "The Neuroscience of Play: What Play Does for You--and What Happens if You Don't Play." Brown discovered the essential contributions of play by finding its absence in murderers and felony drunk drivers.President of the National Institute of Play, Dr. Stuart Brown presents "The Neuroscience of Play: What Play Does for You--and What Happens if You Don't Play." Brown discovered the essential contributions of play by finding its absence in murderers and felony drunk drivers.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/Brown_7_9_10.mp3Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteThe Promise of Play: Imagination and PlayAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteArchitect and designer David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group speaks with editor-at-large of Fortune Magazine Patricia Sellers about "Imagination and Play."Architect and designer David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group speaks with editor-at-large of Fortune Magazine Patricia Sellers about "Imagination and Play."http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/rockwell_7_9_10.mp3Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteGeneral George Casey: Our 21st Century ArmyAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteThe New York Times' chief Washington Correspondent David Sanger moderates a conversation with General George W. Casey Jr., the 36th Chief of Staff of the US Army. The New York Times' chief Washington Correspondent David Sanger moderates a conversation with General George W. Casey Jr., the 36th Chief of Staff of the US Army. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/GeneralCasey.mp3Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute, general george casey, david sanger, us armyOur Nuclear Future: Global Strategies and Regional ThreatsAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteU.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg speaks with David Sanger, the Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, about strategies going into "our nuclear future."U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg speaks with David Sanger, the Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, about strategies going into "our nuclear future."http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/Steinberg_Sanger_7_8_10.mp3Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteA Conversation With Bill GatesAspen Institute Live from the Aspen Ideas FestivalCo-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates talks with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson about education and the work of his foundation.Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates talks with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson about education and the work of his foundation.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/bill_gates.mp3Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute3D Technology In the Service of StorytellingAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteMatthew Bishop, US business editor and New York bureau chief for The Economist, moderates a talk with Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO, Co-Founder, and Director of DreamWorks Animation SKG. DreamWorks Animation SKG is the largest animation studio in the world and has released 18 feature films, including Oscar winners Shrek and Wallace & Gromit. DreamWorks Animation SKG is also the first studio to produce all of its feature films in 3D. Matthew Bishop, US business editor and New York bureau chief for The Economist, moderates a talk with Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO, Co-Founder, and Director of DreamWorks Animation SKG. DreamWorks Animation SKG is the largest animation studio in the world and has released 18 feature films, including Oscar winners Shrek and Wallace & Gromit. DreamWorks Animation SKG is also the first studio to produce all of its feature films in 3D. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/Katzenberg.mp3Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute, jeffrey katzenberg, matthew bishop, 3D, ipad, shrekThe Great Reset: How New Ways of Living and Working will Drive Post-Crash ProsperityAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteAuthor and Professor Richard Florida discusses his book, "The Great Reset." Florida directs the Martin Prosperity Institute and is a professor of Business and Creativity at the Rotman School of Management, at the University of Toronto. He founded the Creative Class Group, a firm charting new trends in business.Author and Professor Richard Florida discusses his book, "The Great Reset." Florida directs the Martin Prosperity Institute and is a professor of Business and Creativity at the Rotman School of Management, at the University of Toronto. He founded the Creative Class Group, a firm charting new trends in business.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/Florida_7_7_10.mp3Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteCan We Rethink Consumer Behavior? Going Green in AmericaAspen Institute Live from the Aspen Ideas FestivalFred Dust, partner at IDEO discusses how design affects our behavior as consumers in the USA.Fred Dust, partner at IDEO discusses how design affects our behavior as consumers in the USA.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/fred_dust_sustainable_design.mp3Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteWhat Will the Century of Biology Mean to the Global Economy?Aspen Institute Live from the Aspen Ideas FestivalJuan Enriquez, academic, author and manager for a venture capitalist firm that invests in life sciences, discusses how advances in biology could affect the global economy and change lives. Juan Enriquez, academic, author and manager for a venture capitalist firm that invests in life sciences, discusses how advances in biology could affect the global economy and change lives. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/biology_economy_juan_enriquez.mp3Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute, juan enriquez, biotech, life sciencesThe Financial Crisis: Will it Lead to America's Decline?Aspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteNiall Ferguson, History and Business professor at Harvard University and David Gergen, director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government discuss the financial crisis in America and around the world.Niall Ferguson, History and Business professor at Harvard University and David Gergen, director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government discuss the financial crisis in America and around the world.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/financial_crisis_niall_ferguson.mp3Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteWhat Is a Learning Ecosystem and How Does it Advance Educational Innovation?Aspen Institute Live from the Aspen Ideas FestivalJoel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education talks with Constance Yowell, the director of education at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, about education.Joel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education talks with Constance Yowell, the director of education at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, about education.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/education_ecosystem_final.mp3Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteFormer Secretary of Homeland Security Michael ChertoffAspen Institute Live from the Aspen Security ForumFormer Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff in conversation with Catherine Herridge of FOX News.Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff in conversation with Catherine Herridge of FOX News.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/CHERTOFF_SECURITY.mp3Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteFran Townsend in Conversation with Walter IsaacsonAspen Institute Live from the Aspen Security ForumCEO and President of the Aspen Institute, Walter Isaacson, is in conversation with Fran Townsend, the former Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism during the Bush Administration. CEO and President of the Aspen Institute, Walter Isaacson, is in conversation with Fran Townsend, the former Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism during the Bush Administration. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/FRAN_TOWNSEND_SECURITY.mp3Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteMichael Leiter: The Terror Threat Picture and Counterterrorism StrategyAspen Institute Live from The Aspen InstituteNational Counterterrorism Center Director Michael Leiter speaks with Michael Isikoff of NBC. Their discussion is called, "The Terror Threat Picture and Counterterrorism Strategy." National Counterterrorism Center Director Michael Leiter speaks with Michael Isikoff of NBC. Their discussion is called, "The Terror Threat Picture and Counterterrorism Strategy." http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/LEITER_ISIKOFF_6_30_10.mp3Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen instituteAdmiral Mike Mullen on Afghanistan/Pakistan: The National Security ChallengeAdmiral Mike MullenLive from The Aspen InstituteAdmiral Michael Mullen (US Navy) is the 17th and current chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mullen previously served as the Navy's 28th chief of Naval operations from 2005 to 2007. He spoke on June 28, 2010 as part of The Aspen Institute's McCloskey Speaker Series.Admiral Michael Mullen (US Navy) is the 17th and current chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mullen previously served as the Navy's 28th chief of Naval operations from 2005 to 2007. He spoke on June 28, 2010 as part of The Aspen Institute's McCloskey Speaker Series.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/mullen_062810.mp3Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute, mike mullen, afghanistan, pakistan, national security, mccloskey speaker seriesSaving the World in Your Spare TimeNicholas D. KristofMcCloskey Speaker Series on Aspen Public RadioNicholas D. Kristof spoke from Paepcke Auditorium on August 4, 2009 as part of the Aspen Institute's McCloskey Speaker Series. Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, writes a twice weekly op-ed in The New York Times. His columns often focus on global health, poverty, and gender issues in the developing world, as well as on US foreign policy.Nicholas D. Kristof spoke from Paepcke Auditorium on August 4, 2009 as part of the Aspen Institute's McCloskey Speaker Series. Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, writes a twice weekly op-ed in The New York Times. His columns often focus on global health, poverty, and gender issues in the developing world, as well as on US foreign policy.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/mccloskey_kristof_8-4-09.mp3Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, nicholas kristof, aspen institute, npr, mccloskey speaker series, politics, poverty, gender issues, foreign policy, New York Times, global health, Pulitzer Prize-winnerEzekiel EmanuelEzekiel Emanuel at the Aspen InstituteMcCloskey Speaker Series on Aspen Public RadioEzekiel Emanuel, head of the Department of Bioethics at The Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health, spoke from the Paepcke Auditorium on August 1, 2009 as part of the Aspen Institute's McCloskey Speaker Series. Emanuel is on extended detail as a special advisor for health policy to the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.Ezekiel Emanuel, head of the Department of Bioethics at The Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health, spoke from the Paepcke Auditorium on August 1, 2009 as part of the Aspen Institute's McCloskey Speaker Series. Emanuel is on extended detail as a special advisor for health policy to the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/mccloskey_emanuel_8-1-09.mp3Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, ezekiel emanuel, bioethics, health, politics, white house, aspen insituteRichard N. HaassAspen Institute on Aspen Public RadioMcCloskey Speaker Series on Aspen Public RadioRichard N. Haass spoke from the McCloskey Speaker Series about his book 'War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars.' He is president of the Council on Foreign Relations, former director of policy planning for the Department of State under Colin Powell from 2001-2003, and special assistant (and senior Middle East advisor) to President George H. W. Bush. Richard N. Haass spoke from the McCloskey Speaker Series about his book 'War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars.' He is president of the Council on Foreign Relations, former director of policy planning for the Department of State under Colin Powell from 2001-2003, and special assistant (and senior Middle East advisor) to President George H. W. Bush. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/mccloskey_haass_7-30-09.mp3Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, iraq war, richard haass, president bush, colin powell, foreign relations, politicsDan Rather in conversation with Walter IsaacsonAspen Institute on Aspen Public RadioMcCloskey Speaker Series on Aspen Public RadioAward-winning journalist Dan Rather spoke with Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute on July 28 as part of the 2009 McCloskey Speaker Series. Rather's distinguished career includes 24 years as anchor on the CBS Evening news, earning numerous Emmys and a Peabody Award.Award-winning journalist Dan Rather spoke with Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute on July 28 as part of the 2009 McCloskey Speaker Series. Rather's distinguished career includes 24 years as anchor on the CBS Evening news, earning numerous Emmys and a Peabody Award.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/mccloskey_rather_7-28-09.mp3Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, dan rather, mccloskey speaker series, aspen institute, news, politics, journalismArlen Specter at the McCloskey Speaker SeriesSenator Arlen SpecterMcCloskey Speaker Series on Aspen Public RadioSenator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) is the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and his five terms have made him the longest-serving US senator in Pennsylvania's history. He spoke from Paepcke Auditorium on July 11, 2009.Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) is the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and his five terms have made him the longest-serving US senator in Pennsylvania's history. He spoke from Paepcke Auditorium on July 11, 2009.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/mccloskey_specter_7-11-09.mp3Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -040001:00:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, aspen institute, Paepcke Auditorium, Senator Arlen Specter, McCloskey Speaker SeriesStumbling on HappinessDaniel GilbertIdeas Festival on Aspen Public RadioMost of us think we know what would make us happy and that our only problem is getting it. But research in psychology and economics show that people routinely mispredict who they feel when they do and don't get what they are seeking. Daniel Gilbert, psychology professor at Harvard University talks about what science has to tell us about why we seem to stumble "on" happiness rather than "upon it."Most of us think we know what would make us happy and that our only problem is getting it. But research in psychology and economics show that people routinely mispredict who they feel when they do and don't get what they are seeking. Daniel Gilbert, psychology professor at Harvard University talks about what science has to tell us about why we seem to stumble "on" happiness rather than "upon it."http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/ai/ideas_gilbert_7-4.mp3Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400