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Ideas, Speakers & Lectures

Ideas, Speakers & Lectures

Aspen Public Radio is proud to present select lectures, discussions, and conversations from area events and festivals, thanks to a remarkable collection of community partners. Events are recorded at no cost to the partner and archived here online; select recordings are broadcast on Aspen Public Radio Sunday nights at 7 p.m.
  • Aspen Words
    The Aspen Words Literary Prize is a $35,000 annual award for an influential work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture.
  • Dry soil conditions mean when snow melts much of it will soak into parched ground rather than flow to rivers such as the Crystal River in Colorado, pictured above.
    Heather Sackett
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    Aspen Journalism
    Demand for water is increasing while availability is decreasing. How do we balance the needs of the environment, recreation, and agriculture? Presented by Aspen Journalism and Colorado Water Trust in partnership with The Arts Campus At Willits (TACAW) and Aspen Public Radio, the community packed the house with more than 200 members in attendance to listen to and engage with an expert panel discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by our collective need to stretch a limited resource.
  • The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve selected rivers in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Learn how these free-flowing rivers provide essential habitat for aquatic species in a changing world.
  • Artificial neural networks are everywhere now because they are so useful. They do everything from predicting the weather to writing essays and translating them into Spanish. Their abilities have exploded during the last dozen years because they have grown far bigger. Unfortunately, though, bigger neural networks require more energy to train and run.
  • Listen in for an insightful exploration into "The State of Venture Capital" in an exclusive panel featuring distinguished guests Howard Morgan and Karen Page from B Capital, along with Cory Finney from the Greater CO Venture Fund. This is a dynamic discussion, delving into crucial topics that are shaping the venture capital landscape globally. Moderated by Candice Carpenter Olson.
  • Taylor Rabe works as a biological technician for the Yellowstone Wolf Project, where she spends her days tracking and observing radio-collared wolves and sharing invaluable insight and knowledge about these special animals with millions of park visitors. In this presentation, Taylor shares the stories, data collected, and controversies surrounding Yellowstone Wolves and their future going forward.
  • An enlightening event featuring prominent speakers Dr. Hambright and Jake Pates, delving into the intersection of neuroscience, sports, and longevity. Dr. Hambright, a seasoned Healthy Aging Expert, provides insights into neurobiology, cellular senescence, and regenerative medicine. Jake Pates, a retired Olympic athlete and founder of Ascenti, shares his personal journey with brain health, ignited by repetitive head injuries, leading to the creation of the Happy Healthy Brain Foundation and Baseline Neuro.
  • Creating New Universes Inside of Quantum Materials with Erica Carlson, Purdue University.
  • Susan Dalton's Aspen Journey: Past to Present traces the story of the transformation of a pure and pristine valley into a 21st-century mecca for culture and powder skiing. Dalton sees the story of Aspen as by far the most interesting history of small Colorado towns that began as mining communities and transformed into 20th-century resort destinations.
  • Brooke Lockyer speaks at Explore Booksellers about her new novel "Burr." Mixing realism and the fantastic, Lockyer's debut novel investigates the nature of grief and longing that reach beyond the grave.
  • Listen in for a spoken word poetry performance featuring teaching artists Natasha “natty” Carrizosa, Logan Phillips and Joaquín Zihuatanejo, who perform their original work. Carrizosa is a poet, writer, speaker, and creative writing teacher and the author of the poetry collections “mexiafricana,” “heavy light,” and “crown;” Phillips teaches at the University of Arizona and is the author of “Sonoran Strange;” and Zihuatanejo is the author of the poetry collection “Arsonist,” and the current poet laureate of Dallas, TX.
  • In this groundbreaking guide, Jillian Gibbs demystifies the world of creative production and equips marketers and agencies alike with the tools to approach their creative productions with confidence. From planning and budgeting to execution and distribution, the book covers every aspect of video and photography production, providing practical tips and real-life examples. The Marketer's Guide to Creative Production empowers marketers to harness the power of their investment and make the most of the partners involved in their film and photography projects.