Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this episode, Lorelle Atkinson, vice president for communications and marketing at the Aspen Institute, speaks with Charles W. Dent, executive director and vice president of Congressional Programs, about the history and impact of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program.

Established in 1983, the Congressional Program is a nongovernmental, nonpartisan educational program serving the U.S. Congress. Its focus on scholarly engagement gives senators and representatives opportunities to explore complex and pressing public policy issues with internationally recognized experts in a neutral, off-the-record setting.

Learn more about the Congressional Program: aspeninstitute.org/programs/congressional-program