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Eliminate the Department of Education? A Conversation with Dr. Beth Akers

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

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Skin in the Game: The Student Loan Dilemma

This chapter explores the idea of 'skin in the game' in higher education, focusing on the student loan crisis and the implications of loan forgiveness policies. It highlights how wealthier individuals, particularly those with advanced degrees, disproportionately benefit from these programs while discussing the financial realities and struggles faced by borrowers. The conversation also addresses the psychological impact of student debt and the changing attitudes towards loan forgiveness among different political groups.

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