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Rupert, Russell, and a Looming Shutdown

Sep 22, 2023
01:08:32
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They discuss the future of Rupert Murdoch's empire and his retirement, the Russell Brand controversy, Elon's Twitter paywall plan, chaos in Congress as a shutdown approaches, and the Senate dress code.
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  • Rupert Murdoch's retirement raises questions about the future of his media empire and his lasting impact.
  • The focus on social mobility and outcomes in college rankings is seen as a positive change for promoting equitable evaluation of universities.

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Relevance of College Rankings

The US News and World Report released its annual college rankings, which faced criticism as elite universities struggled to manipulate their rankings. Vanderbilt University, for example, saw a drop in its ranking and its chancellor sent an email expressing frustration. The rankings have always been controversial, but the focus on social mobility and outcomes is seen as a step in the right direction.

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