Ryann Liebenthal, author of 'Burdened: Student Debt and the Making of an American Crisis', discusses the staggering $1.7 trillion student debt crisis affecting millions of Americans. She reveals how the student loan system evolved from supportive initiatives to a heavy financial burden, especially for lower-income students. Liebenthal critiques current debt cancellation measures and advocates for a complete overhaul of the education financing system, emphasizing the need to view education as a public good rather than a personal investment.