Dig: Student Debt w/ Ryann Liebenthal, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Mike Pierce
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The Student Loan Dilemma: Examining Policy and Profit
This chapter explores the current trends in student loan policies, emphasizing a shift towards privatization in the context of right-wing agendas that aim to undermine progressive reforms in higher education. The discussion also addresses the complex interplay of power dynamics, societal perceptions of debt, and the persistent push for profit-driven motives within educational institutions. By critically examining legislative changes and the evolution of for-profit colleges, the speakers highlight the systemic corruption affecting student welfare and access to higher education.
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