Plus, women’s basketball scores big 🏀
| | August 1, 2024 | | | PODCAST | Living Through Revolutionary Times | The global experiment in liberalism seems to be suffering a setback, as sizable electorates around the world look to populist candidates who promise power, domination and a return to better times. In his latest book, “Age of Revolutions,” journalist Fareed Zakaria teases apart the geopolitical inflection points that have led to the erosion of the democratic vision. “What I realized was that the central challenge of maintaining that world order is that we've lost faith in it ourselves,” he says. “And at the center of it is the United States.” New York Times columnist David Brooks interviews Zakaria about the causes and catalysts of this turbulent era. Listen | | | SESSION | Women's Basketball Scores Big | After a record-breaking year for women’s NCAA basketball, the WNBA rookie class kicked off its season with more fans than ever. But legends like Candace Parker remind us that this isn’t a moment — it’s momentum. Coming off the announcement of her retirement, the trailblazing forward sat down with NBC’s Lester Holt to discuss her legacy and what’s to come for her and the sport. Watch | | | COLLECTION | Can Capitalism Change Course? | In a time of growing wealth disparity and changing societal values, can capitalism adapt? How is the economy being transformed by investments in infrastructure, AI, energy, and more? With ESG and DEI initiatives facing pushback, how will businesses continue building a more inclusive economy? Can we reinvigorate the American dream for young generations? Hear from Aspen Ideas Festival speakers who are tackling these questions and more. Learn More
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