Ideas 2012
Our annual guide to modest proposals that can change the world—plus full coverage of the Aspen Ideas Festival.

The Future of X: Julie Taymor on Film vs. Theater
The award-winning director discusses her upcoming projects and how she approaches storytelling across media, from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare.

The Future of X: Charlie Rose on the Conversation
From the Aspen Ideas Festival, the PBS host describes his vision for the role of television in the years to come.
Do Kids Need to Hate Their Parents Sometimes?
Yes, says a panel of parenting experts. Children need nurturing, but they also need "something to bump up against."
Has the Tea Party Run Out of Steam?
E.J. Dionne talks to Molly Ball about the group's ongoing influence and its true motivations.