Anindya Kundu
Sociologist and professor focusing on educational leadership and policy, who researches agency versus structural factors in student success and publicized critiques of 'grit'.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 50min
What can you control in this chaotic world?
This episode features Matt Pitcher, a financial advisor known for helping lottery winners navigate sudden wealth; Anindya Kundu, a sociologist studying the balance between personal agency and structural factors in student success; Jennifer Wallace, a journalist exploring how feeling valued impacts mental health; and Bill Burnett, a Stanford professor teaching life design. They discuss the complexities of control in life, the societal effects of wealth, the importance of support systems, and practical steps to create meaningful life plans.
Jan 3, 2020 • 8min
The "opportunity gap" in US public education -- and how to close it | Anindya Kundu
Anindya Kundu, a sociologist and author renowned for his insights into education, tackles the pressing issue of the opportunity gap in U.S. public education. He discusses how socioeconomic factors create disparities that hinder student potential, emphasizing the urgency for systemic change. Kundu highlights community-driven initiatives that foster educational equity and proposes that valuing public education is vital for our collective future. His passion shines through as he inspires actionable solutions to bridge this gap and uplift underserved communities.
