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On Choosing Optimism in a Dark World — Valerie June
On Choosing Optimism in a Dark World — Valerie June
There’s a sentiment from a song that Grammy-nominated artist Valerie June carries with her: believe that we can live in a wonderful world. Watch her Aspen Ideas Festival conversation and performan...
‘The Happiness Lab’ Live: Joyful, Anyway
‘The Happiness Lab’ Live: Joyful, Anyway
“The Happiness Lab” podcast explores the latest scientific research, sharing surprising and inspiring stories that change the way we think about happiness. In this live podcast taping, the author o...
American Rhapsody: Harmony, Discord, and ​the Cadence of Hope
American Rhapsody: Harmony, Discord, and ​the Cadence of Hope
History tells us where we've been, but music tells us who we are. This conversation explores how ​artistic expression ​and cultural innovation have always been deeply intertwined with struggles for...
The Serious Case for Fun
The Serious Case for Fun
In a culture obsessed with productivity, fun can feel frivolous. Yet research increasingly shows that play, delight, and shared enjoyment are essential ingredients of a good life. Drawing on insigh...
Opening Session: Declarations of Independence – Past, Present, and Future
Opening Session: Declarations of Independence – Past, Present, and Future
On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, the Festival begins with a special musical performance from a beloved artist. Then, two of America’s sharpest minds, Fareed Zakaria and David Brooks, reflect...
The University in a Democracy
The University in a Democracy
Amid ongoing debates about the value of higher education and the contours of free speech in America, Princeton University president and constitutional law scholar Christopher Eisgruber argues that ...
Lindsay Chervinsky on the Declaration of Independence at 250
Lindsay Chervinsky on the Declaration of Independence at 250
On this episode of Democracy in Question, host Katie Dunn Tenpas speaks with Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, about the Declarat...
In 1776, why did Americans think of themselves as British?
In 1776, why did Americans think of themselves as British?
On this episode of Democracy in Question, host Katie Dunn Tenpas speaks with Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, about the Declarat...
Q&A: Freedom of Expression in new frontiers: Big Tech and regulation of digital spaces
Q&A: Freedom of Expression in new frontiers: Big Tech and regulation of digital spaces
... Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, met the media in Geneva to discuss her reporting to the Human R...
David French: What happens when new generations lose trust in democracy? | #TheStakes
David French: What happens when new generations lose trust in democracy? | #TheStakes
When people lose trust in democracy but don’t fully understand the dangers of the alternatives, authoritarian ideas can start to sound appealing. KF Senior Fellow David French joined us on #TheSt...
Roger Ferguson Reflects On Alan Greenspan’s Career
Roger Ferguson Reflects On Alan Greenspan’s Career
“He was more right than wrong about the major issues of the day,” says CFR expert Roger Ferguson, recalling his time working alongside former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, who has passed at...
How Universities Sustain Democracy | Michael Ignatieff & Ron Daniels at CEU
How Universities Sustain Democracy | Michael Ignatieff & Ron Daniels at CEU
...the civic responsibilities of universities and their role in defending academic freedom, critical inquiry, and institutional autonomy. Joining the discussion are Michael Ignatie...
re:publica 26: How to never give up: Investigating (and surviving) techno-authoritarianism
re:publica 26: How to never give up: Investigating (and surviving) techno-authoritarianism
Deutsche Übersetzung How to never give up: Investigating (and surviving) techno-authoritarianism. A conversation with Carole Cadwalladr Join us for a conversation with award-winning investigative...
La liberté d'expression, un droit حرية التعبير، حق
La liberté d'expression, un droit حرية التعبير، حق
حرية التعبير مسؤولية لذا دائما عبر عن رأيك لا تعبر عن كراهيتك La liberté d'expression est un droit, exprimez votre opinion, pas votre haine
35 Years - 35 Voices | Alexander Soros
35 Years - 35 Voices | Alexander Soros
In this edition of 35 Years, 35 Voices, Alex Soros, chair of the Open Society Foundations, reflects on CEU's enduring legacy, its commitment to critical thinking and open society values, and why in...
The space for freedom of expression is shrinking dangerously
The space for freedom of expression is shrinking dangerously
...s Council as Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Her final report to the Council, Ms. Khan examines how the int...
David French on Bad Ideas, Character, and Culture | #TheStakes
David French on Bad Ideas, Character, and Culture | #TheStakes
KF Senior Fellow David French joins #TheStakes with Brad Rourke to discuss the return of “wretched ideas” once discredited by history. As memories of past failures fade and charismatic leaders w...
The Stakes: David French on Bad Ideas, Character, and Culture
The Stakes: David French on Bad Ideas, Character, and Culture
In this episode of The Stakes, host Brad Rourke talks with New York Times Columnist and Kettering Senior Fellow David French about the return of “wretched ideas” earlier generations learned to rej...
UK foreign policy in wars and crises - Lawrence Freedman
UK foreign policy in wars and crises - Lawrence Freedman
Lawrence Freedman, author and international relations authority, reflects on the ‘utter chaos’ of the Trump administration, America’s ‘catastrophic’ foreign policy, the likelihood of an internation...
Russia, vodka and KGB agents - Lawrence Freedman
Russia, vodka and KGB agents - Lawrence Freedman
Lawrence Freedman, author and international relations authority, reflects on the ‘utter chaos’ of the Trump administration, America’s ‘catastrophic’ foreign policy, the likelihood of an internation...