Slate News What Next: Could Student Debt Relief Still Happen?
Oct 12, 2023
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, senior higher education reporter for Higher Ed Dive, discusses the challenges and potential solutions of student debt relief in the US. Topics include the impact of loan repayment resuming after the pandemic pause, government assistance programs, President Biden's proposal for mass student loan cancellation, niche programs for specific borrower groups, and the challenges of implementing debt relief and addressing fundamental flaws in higher education.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Complexities of Student Debt and Biden's Change of Heart
04:01 • 5min
Challenges and Backlash to Student Debt Relief
08:46 • 3min
Exploring Alternative Approaches to Student Debt Relief
12:00 • 3min
Challenges and Uncertainties of Student Debt Relief
15:18 • 10min