Jillian Berman

Jillian Berman, assistant managing editor at MarketWatch and author of 'Sunk Cost,' dives deep into the complexities of the U.S. student loan system. She discusses how well-intentioned policies have led to crippling debt for many students. Berman highlights the challenges faced as loan repayments resume post-pandemic and critiques the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. She also explores the historical shift in educational funding and the impact of socio-political changes on tuition, posing tough questions about the true value of higher education today.