In her new memoir, Mary Louise Kelly candidly explores the delicate balance between career and motherhood, sharing her insights as the host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” in the year leading up to her son’s departure for college. She and Kelly Corrigan, host of PBS’s “Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan,” sit down for a … Continued

For Shanta Thake of Lincoln Center, Kate Levin of Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Karen Brunwasser of FeelBeit (a community center that bridges divides between East and West Jerusalem), the arts aren’t just a supplement to life — they are a crucial balm to social division. Find out how institutions can harness the power of the arts … Continued

As A.I.-generated images and deepfake videos flood our feeds, what tools do news organizations have to vet their validity? Journalists share how they’re preparing for and being impacted by a new frontier in artificial intelligence. Chris Berend, Nilay Patel, Joanna Stern Moderator: Jenn White

The Colorado River Compact is 100 years old, and its guidelines for water use across the American West are about to expire. Facing drought, increased population, and disagreements on how to share the water, what policies and technologies could get a new agreement across the finish line? John Entsminger, Nevada’s lead negotiator for the Compact; … Continued

“Self-care” is the buzzword of the moment. But far before face masks and digital detoxes, ancient philosophers were thinking about ways to enhance human flourishing. Tamar Gendler, Yale’s dean of arts and sciences, sits down with Dan Harris, host of the “Ten Percent Happier” podcast, to discuss five ancient secrets to self — and life … Continued

Renowned psychologists Lisa Damour, author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, and Laurence Steinberg, author of You and Your Adult Child, delve into the complex landscapes of adolescence and young adulthood in today’s society. Each has devoted their career to studying and understanding adolescents — Damour as a clinical psychologist working with families and organizations … Continued

Part of the Dorothy DeLay Week celebrations, spotlighting this legendary Aspen teacher from 1971 to 2001, and illuminating the deep mentoring that has been taking place in Aspen between professionals and young artists since 1950. This special expanded High Notes panel features Aspen teachers and their students discussing this very special type of relationship. Moderated … Continued

Have you often wondered what you should be doing to live a longer, healthier life? David McLain, National Geographic photographer, founding member of Sony Artisans, filmmaker, and storyteller, has traversed the globe with author Dan Buettner to uncover the secrets of longevity. For over 15 years, David has been meeting and studying centenarians from the … Continued

The Aspen Design Conference (ADC) led by locals and young innovators, is an open, inclusive space where designers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries come together to challenge conventions. Born from the pioneering Bauhaus spirit of the International Design Conference in Aspen (IDCA), a new conference emerges, free from commercial barriers. We break beyond the traditional conference model … Continued

Life as a mom of six and work as a world-renowned primatologist is no monkey business. Join world-renowned scientist and National Geographic explorer Mireya Mayor on a wild and inspiring romp through her unconventional path to success. Mireya hosts a wide variety of TV series, including the Discovery Channel’s hit series Expedition Bigfoot. Between field … Continued

Join us for a game-changing day as world-renowned speakers unfold a new story of the universe and reality that deepens our sense of belonging through discoveries in cosmology, quantum physics, neuroscience, the origin of life and consciousness. Learn more at: aspenpublicradio.org.