Politics

Jeff Flake urges cooperation across political divides in appearance at Sandra Day O’Connor Conversation

Former Senator Jeff Flake reflects on his career in conversation with Meryl Chertoff.

July 16, 2019

Understanding the Relationship Between Russia and Syria

Aspen Security Forum Scholar Alexandra Roberts explains how to interpret the dynamics between Russia and Syria.

July 1, 2019
St. Basil's Cathedral on the Red Square in Moscow, covered in snow.

How Much Will the Green New Deal Cost?

Doug Holtz-Eakin talks the Green New Deal, economic growth, and the widening wealth gap.

June 11, 2019
Wind turbines on a hill.

Preet Bharara Opens Up about Trump, Rule of Law, and Transcending Partisan Politics

The former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York told a story about ducking the president’s phone calls.

May 30, 2019

With US Infrastructure Again on the Agenda, Here’s What’s New

America’s infrastructure was graded a D+ by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Congress has the power to change that.

November 21, 2018
Construction in NYC

Jeff Flake: ‘We Can’t Have That on the Court’

The Arizona senator called Brett Kavanaugh’s interactions with lawmakers at a hearing last week ‘sharp and partisan.’

October 4, 2018

Hillary Clinton Laughs at Kavanaugh’s Left-Wing-Conspiracy Claim

In her first public comments on the Supreme Court nominee’s testimony, she swatted away his remark about ‘the Clintons.’

October 4, 2018

Kamala Harris Might Have Just Previewed Her 2020 Message to Trump

The California Democrat, who’s widely rumored as a presidential candidate, urged him to ‘stop being mean.’

October 4, 2018

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Talks Local Action on National Issues

He says Los Angeles is leading the way in creating meaningful public policy.

July 25, 2018

Putting People Before Politics in the US Health Care Debate

Andy Slavitt will speak in the Spotlight Health track, Disrupting Health Systems.

June 18, 2018
Baby at the pediatrician