Topic: Politics

Before the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Denver, Aug. 25, Republican presidential candidate John McCain paid yet another visit to Aspen.

While McCain has come to Aspen before to meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this trip he sat down with Walter Isaacson at The Aspen Institute to discuss the seriousness of the crisis in Russia, climate change, the strength of the dollar, and solutions to the energy crisis. Find out what the Arizona senator had to say about these pressing issues and more.

ABC and NPR’s Cokie Roberts talked to Plum about her latest book, Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation, the power of the political wife, and the path that the women of the early Republic have made for women today.

Who knew secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice used to be a student at the Aspen Music Festival and School? Rice recently visited the Benedict Music Tent to tickle the ivory keys and talk to Walter Isaacson about Iran and civil nuclear power.

Staff writer for The Washington Post, Joel Achenbach, was in town for the Aspen Ideas Festival where he talked about the intricacies of our first President, George Washington.

Don't forget to check out all of Plum's in-depth and daily coverage of the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival.

Admiral Gary Roughead talked to Plum about the many ways that the Navy is progressing and as well as their strategy of maritime security.

Don't forget to check out all of Plum's in-depth and daily coverage of the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival.

Jeffrey Goldberg doesn’t shy away from the heavy issues we face, talking candidly to Plum about the history and future of terrorism.

Don't forget to check out all of Plum's in-depth and daily coverage of the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival.