Jordan Weissmann, Senior Editor at Slate.com, digs into America's staggering $1.7 trillion student debt crisis. He discusses the emotional and economic toll student loans take on individuals and society at large. The conversation includes robust arguments for and against debt cancellation, highlighting its implications for younger voters and marginalized communities. Weissmann also tackles objections to debt forgiveness and compares the U.S. system to more efficient models abroad, making a case for reforming education financing.