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From national security and the rule of law to art, creativity and performance, the Afternoon of Conversation brings together some of today’s most compelling voices. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly leads a discussion on the legacy of 9/11, DHS and the future of American democracy, while Sarah Lewis sits down with Jodie Foster to explore the actor-director’s approach to creativity and art as vocation. Featuring a special performance by violinist and composer Charles Yang.
The Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 1, 2026 business and civic leaders, innovators and artists, fellows, scholars, and attendees from around the world gathered in the Rocky Mountains. Engaging discussions unified by the Festival’s theme “Declarations of Independence” explore the issues of today, challenge perceptions of the past, and shape our shared future. #AspenIdeas
For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org.
From national security and the rule of law to art, creativity and performance, the Afternoon of Conversation brings together some of today’s most compelling voices. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly leads a discussion on the legacy of 9/11, DHS and the future of American democracy, while Sarah Lewis sits down with Jodie Foster to explore the actor-director’s approach to creativity and art as vocation. Featuring a special performance by violinist and composer Charles Yang.
The Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 1, 2026 business and civic leaders, innovators and artists, fellows, scholars, and attendees from around the world gathered in the Rocky Mountains. Engaging discussions unified by the Festival’s theme “Declarations of Independence” explore the issues of today, challenge perceptions of the past, and shape our shared future. #AspenIdeas
For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org.
