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Do locals matter? Aspen Ideas Festival faces criticism over programming choices and accessibility

Aspen Public Radio
Published July 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM MDT
Journalist Fareed Zakaria, left, interviews BlackRock CEO Larry Fink during an Aspen Ideas Festival panel on Tuesday, July 30, 2026. During the talk, Fink expressed excitement about AI’s contribution to the U.S. economy.
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Aspen Institute
Journalist Fareed Zakaria, left, interviews BlackRock CEO Larry Fink during an Aspen Ideas Festival panel on Tuesday, July 30, 2026. During the talk, Fink expressed excitement about AI’s contribution to the U.S. economy.