 | | February 20, 2025 |  | | The Secret of Making Hits
| | From silent films and television to DVD and streaming, the entertainment industry is constantly adapting to changes in format, business models and attention spans. Award-winning producer Brian Grazer has been able to stay ahead of the curve, turning conceptual ideas into box-office hits again and again. Entertainment leader and former Disney CEO Michael Eisner interviews Grazer about how he got into the entertainment business in the first place, and how he decides what to work on and who to work with. Grazer also lets us in on the unconventional rules and guidelines that have served him well over the past 40 years while making classics like “Apollo 13” and “A Beautiful Mind.” Listen
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 | | Last Call for Savings!
| | There’s just one week left to save $500 on your pass to the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival. Don’t miss out — prices go up on March 1, and passes are selling fast!
Your Festival pass includes: -
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Expert-led roundtable discussions -
Mind-Body-Spirit activities such as yoga, hikes to the Maroon Bells, and art tours -
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily as well as culinary delights around campus -
Evenings at Ideas: exclusive nighttime programming in the Marble Garden -
Opportunities to network with fellow attendees, speakers, and moderators -
A special Aspen Ideas bag -
Travel concierge support to assist you in exploring your lodging options
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| | Opera is experiencing an evolution. Since its inception in the early 1880s until just a few years ago, the Met Opera in New York had only hosted four women to conduct, ever. In 2024, four female conductors performed at the Met in just one week. Women are playing pivotal roles not only as performers but as composers and opera house leaders. “1A” radio host Jenn White interviews soprano Renée Fleming, composer and producer Missy Mazzoli and Houston Grand Opera CEO Khori Dastoor as these remarkable women discuss breaking barriers and setting new standards for opera worldwide. Watch
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