Education

American Journalism At Home And Abroad
Washington Post feature writer Manuel Roig-Franzia has profiled national figures, major world events, and more


Nicotine And The Adolescent Brain
Jim Pavlik, MA, NCTTP will discuss the risks of nicotine addiction and its role in developing other mental health conditions.


La Nicotina Y El Cerebro Adolescente
Acompáñenos a descubrir cómo ha cambiado el consumo de nicotina entre los adolescentes en los últimos diez años con la aparición de

Science To Power
Josef Korbel, Rachel Epstein and Oliver Kaplan discuss how to best communicate with policymakers about the research process.

Listening To America
Get in the spirit of America's 250th birthday in 2026 with a lively conversation between two historians.

Monopolies And Antitrust
This in-depth panel discussion dives into two of the most talked-about antitrust cases in recent history: the attempted Kroger-Albertsons

The Real Reason Solar Energy Is Beating Oil And Gas
Join our panel of experts as they take us through a deep look at the costs of electricity and solar grids, the technology as it exists

The Enduring Power Of Shakespeare: A Panel Discussion
In this hour-long conversation, a powerhouse of experts in “Shakespeare and Violence Prevention,” “Applied Shakespeare,” theatre and


Understanding The Brain-Gut-Immune Connection
Dr. Worden guides attendees on a journey of self-assessment to identify health concerns and develop strategies for prevention and wellness.


Ordinary Women In Extraordinary Circumstances
Major General Mari K. Eder, a retired Army major general, knows quite a bit about being in extraordinary circumstances. A historian, she

Trust Issues: Is There Hope For America's Institutions?
In October 2020 in The Atlantic, David Brooks wrote “Social trust is a measure of the moral quality of a society—of whether the people and

Why DO Dinosaurs Matter?
We’ve all been there — first as a child ourselves, and then watching our children, nieces and nephews and maybe our grandchildren —

The Promise And Perils Of Artificial Intelligence
AI is moving into our lives at the speed of light. It's the subject of multiple headlines and, while it brings numerous benefits, it can

Why Journalists Go In When Everyone Else Wants Out
Conversations on Controversial Issues moderated by Clay Jenkinson: Books under Siege in America PEN America, a first amendment watchdog

Book Banning: Controversial Conversations
Conversations on Controversial Issues moderated by Clay Jenkinson: Books under Siege in America PEN America, a first amendment watchdog

Doing Well By Doing Good: Business, Art And Nonprofit Collaboration
Zeal Optics, Snowboard Outreach Society and Artist Pat Milberry collaborate for profit, community well-being and environmental


Workshop! Leaders At All Levels With Chuck Wachendorfer
These trying times invite each of us to contribute to the creation of a better world. Through inspiring stories of leaders at all levels,


What Is The Reality Of The Clean Energy Transition?
The changing climate is a reality in 2023 but how will the world realistically meet its growing energy needs? The panelists are experts in


Ethical Leadership Forum Featuring Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray, Dr. Karambu Ringera & Logan Thompson
The Ethical Leadership Forum is a collaborative event that brings together emerging and experienced leaders across sectors—education,


The Fox Hunt: An Evening With Mohammed Al Samawi
During the Yemeni civil war, Mohammed Al Samawi became the target of death threats because of his work with interfaith groups promoting

Bill Browder: Fraud, Murder And Vladimir Putin
William Browder was once the largest foreign portfolio investor in Russia until being declared "a threat to national security" in 2005.

Gun Violence In America
In the first four months of 2023, we had more than 140 mass shootings in the United States. And yet mass shootings are a small fraction of

Native Americans 101: Ten Things You Should Know
Most Americans don’t know much about Native Americans beyond pow wows, dream catchers, poverty and a sense that Native Americans were

Bravo! Vail: The Building Of A Festival
Every year, Bravo! Vail brings the finest orchestras in the world to Vail to present classical repertoires, world premieres and popular

Exploring Our Oceans With The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution With Dr. Peter De Menocal
Dr. Peter de Menocal is a paleoclimatologist and oceanographer with a passion for understanding the ocean and Earth’s past climate and for

Higher Education And The Culture Wars
A rising tide of intolerance characterizes higher education. The crisis in higher education comes chiefly from the left, though the

YIMBY Jamboree: Local Housing Solutions In Vail And Eagle County
YIMBY (/ˈyimbē/) noun, informal Definition: A person who supports new development in the area where they live.

The Latest From Ukraine With Former Ambassador To Ukraine William Taylor
As the harsh Ukrainian winter ends, Ambassador William Taylor will speak to the most recent developments on the ground and discuss what to