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August 8, 2024
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PODCAST
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On the Record With Peter Thiel
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U.S. technology companies play a powerful role in politics, cultural issues and the way we live. Founder and investor Peter Thiel is one of the more visible and outspoken Silicon Valley figures, and drew attention in the lead-up to the 2016 election when he became an avid supporter and funder of the Trump campaign. In this interview, he explains why he’s pulled back on direct involvement in the upcoming presidential election, though is still likely to vote for Trump. Co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Andrew Ross Sorkin presses Thiel with questions on tech’s future, economic progress, Silicon
Valley culture and the potential ramifications of another Trump presidency. Listen
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Hope in Troubling Times
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The 21st century is throwing a lot at us. It seems that everywhere you turn, there’s a grim headline that gives us something new to worry about. How can faith and religious traditions ground us in these unsettling times? Hear from Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber, rabbi Sharon Brous, humanist chaplain Greg Epstein, and Simran Jeet Singh, executive director of the Religion and Society Program at the Aspen Institute. These spiritual leaders and lifelong seekers reflect on how to cope and find optimism in dark times. Watch
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COLLECTION
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How the Arts Shape Society
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The arts are not just forms of expression, but powerful forces that shape culture and the human experience, both reflecting and influencing our world. Join renowned artists, writers, musicians, actors, and thought leaders — including comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus, award-winning musician Common, legendary producer Brian Grazer, and public intellectual Henry Louis Gates Jr. — as they celebrate the timeless and transformative power of human creativity. Explore
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