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Aspen Ideas is a conversation-packed event series exploring big ideas and pressing issues in society. #AspenIdeas #AspenIdeasHealth #AspenIdeasClimate
⚖️ From the Supreme Court to the state judiciaries, legal decisions are dramatically reshaping health policy. During Aspen Ideas: Health, journalist Kimberly Atkins Stohr sat down with legal experts Melissa Murray (@profmmurray) and Kannon Shanmugan (@KannonShanmugam) to examine…



As a transformative treatment option, GLP-1s are reshaping obesity care amid a broader shift. Explore patient access and the future of obesity care w/ Negelle Morris (@novonordiskus), @drangelafitch & Tracy Zvenyach (@ObesityAction) ➡️ bit.ly/4nNj8AC #AspenIdeasHealth
✨ How can museums and cultural institutions ignite imagination and expand access to the arts? Actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith (@AnnaDeavereS, @Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III (@SmithsonianSec), @LincolnCenter CEO Mariko Silver, and @CHANEL Head of Arts &…




💡Big Idea from @MountSinaiNYC: a system of care that doesn’t just treat disease—but optimizes health at every stage of life. Check out their #AspenIdeasHealth conversation on stem cells, AI, wearables & the future of personalized, preventive care ⬇️ bit.ly/4nFmMvZ
🎙️ Coming to you from #AspenIdeasHealth... tune into the latest episode of @chcradio to hear from @commonwealthfnd President Joseph Betancourt about how the health philanthropy is investing for impact ⬇️
. @commonwealthfnd, is committed to “affordable, quality health care for everyone.” Hear more from its President Dr. Joseph Betancourt about what the nearly $1 billion foundation's top concerns are and what they're investing in: chc1.co/786. #healthcare #news #podcast
What does it mean to live well? ✨ New York Times (@nytimes) columnist David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks), Aspen Institute Philosophy & Society Director Samuel Kimbriel (@sckimbriel), Harvard Law Lecturer Adam Sandel, and University of Chicago Philosophy Professor Agnes Callard…




“Communities hold the solutions." During #AspenIdeasHealth, @mhmstx’s Jaime Wesolowski joined @JohnQABC, Alyson Niemann (@MindfulPhilanth) & David Ansell (@RushMedical) to discuss solutions for building generational health 💪 bit.ly/40bQjUc
Last week, I spoke with @DeepakChopra at @aspenideas. Here's his advice for people who are feeling depressed and anxious because of the current state of the world. upworthy.com/depressed-by-t…
Meet Nicholas Kee (@keenicholas), a 2025 Festival Fellow and the executive director of Kee Farms (@KeeFarmsHQ). He’s partnering with frontline fishing communities in Jamaica to grow seaweed, regenerate marine ecosystems, and create sustainable livelihoods. Learn how Kee’s network…

What do you think is the most important value to Americans? The inaugural @Gallup-Aspen Ideas American Values Index, shared at the @aspenideas Festival, reveals that 49% of U.S. adults across demographic groups prioritize family, nearly 20 percentage points ahead of the next…
I sat down with WaPo’s @CapehartJ at the @aspenideas Festival to chat about his new memoir, “Yet Here I Am,” why Americans should remain hopeful for the future of our politics, and what Democrats can do to win: cafe.visitlink.me/Lm2i0a
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking at #AspenIdeasHealth about what fuels a good life. Special thanks to @AubreyNPR for asking wonderful questions and @aspenideas for having me! Check out the full conversation: aspenideas.org/sessions/what-… #Wellbeing #PsychologicalRichness
🎙️ Coming to you from #AspenIdeasHealth: In the latest episode of The Other 80, host @claudiawilliams & "How to Be Well" author Amy Larocca discuss how the $6 trillion dollar wellness industry blurs the line between healing & branding ⬇️ theother80.com/snake-oil-and-…
Can artificial intelligence help us become better versions of ourselves? MIT researcher Pat Pataranutaporn (@patpat_mit), "Hard Fork" co-host Kevin Roose (@kevinroose), and Professor Hal Hershfield (@HalHershfield) explored how emotionally intelligent machines and AI-driven…



In June, a delegation from Methodist Healthcare Ministries travelled to Aspen, Colorado to engage with other thought leaders and explore innovative ways to advance better health outcomes for communities. Read more here: bit.ly/44Jz65S @aspenideas
At 1 AM, after another day of kitchen abuse, Chef @ericripert of @LeBernardinNY tried to imagine a field of flowers. He couldn't. "I was in the dark." Watch @CKummer's full @AspenIdeas interview → youtu.be/K67QREzHZ40?si… #Leadership #Vulnerability #FoodAndSociety
Shortly before Congress passed the “One #BigBeautifulBill Act,” we interviewed @CMSGov Deputy Administrator & Chief of Staff Stephanie Carlton @aspenideas: Health. Carlton discussed what she & the administration see as the law’s benefits: chc1.co/785 #Healthcare #News
The youth mental health crisis is often framed around girls’ struggles—but boys are facing an epidemic of isolation, disconnection, and aimlessness. Health educator Christopher Pepper (@mrhealthteacher) calls for urgent, gender-responsive solutions to support the emotional…

Meet Monica Bharadwaj, a 2025 Festival Fellow and the Development Coordinator for Abara House, a peace-building center at the U.S.-Mexico border. Learn about how she is working with Abara House to transform four historic acres into a center for dialogue, advocacy, and community…

Watts, California, once defined by gang violence, is now home to an extraordinary story of reckoning and renewal. A groundbreaking documentary — created by gang members, police officers, and victims — shares raw, unscripted stories that sparked understanding and led to a 90%…



