This Morning With Gordon Deal This Weekend with Gordon Deal April 05, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
This discussion dives into the tangled web of the student loan crisis, highlighting it as a pressing national issue. It brings attention to the alarming decline of pollinators, vital for our food systems, and the ecological threats they face. The demand for a unique viral baseball bat is shaking up a factory in Pennsylvania. Consumer confidence is on shaky ground, driven by economic anxieties and changing tariff policies. Finally, the show explores the complex dynamics of housing markets, social interactions, and the power of names in our everyday conversations.
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Job Market Unease
- Americans feel uneasy about the current job market, despite stable headline numbers.
- Consumer confidence is declining due to worries about job security and income.
Student Loan Paradox
- The student loan system, intended to aid low and middle-income students, now traps borrowers in debt.
- Jillian Berman's book, "Sunk Cost," explores this issue and potential solutions.
Fixing Student Loans
- Congress needs to overhaul the student loan system for meaningful change.
- States can help by controlling or eliminating public college costs.
