Evan Mandery

Evan Mandery, an author and commentator with degrees from Harvard, critiques how elite colleges funnel students into just three high-status careers. He discusses the troubling patterns that lead to segregated career outcomes and highlights the importance of service-oriented education, drawing from Jesuit values. Mandery also touches on ongoing legal challenges against legacy preferences and the impact of political pressures on institutional change. He offers advice for parents on guiding their children toward meaningful careers rather than merely prestigious ones.

Evan Mandery, professor and author, discusses how elite colleges widen the wealth gap. The podcast explores educational disparities, admissions inequities, Harvard's controversial Z List program, accountability of elite colleges, and the importance of civil libertarianism.