Episode 25

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Published on:

4th Mar 2025

Skip College, Get Ahead: The New Rules of Success

What if you could build a successful career—without college and without debt? Anya Kamenetz explores the game-changing education models redefining learning: trade schools, hybrid degrees, online universities, and debt-free skill-building programs. Who is most affected by the student debt crisis? And what’s the boldest solution for fixing the system? Get ready for a no-BS conversation about what works—and what doesn’t—in modern education.

Connect with Anya Kamenetz at https://thegoldenhour.substack.com/ and her web site: anyakamenetz.net 

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] The Future of Learning: How College is Being Replaced

[00:02:28] Innovative Education Models You’ve Never Heard Of

[00:14:07] The Rise of Influencer-Led Education—Does It Work?

[00:16:40] The Accessibility Gap: Who Gets Left Behind?

[00:17:59] MOOCs, Bootcamps, and Online Degrees—The Truth

[00:18:42] What Are Low-Residency Programs & Are They Worth It?

[00:20:20] The Real Student Debt Crisis: Who’s Most Affected?

[00:23:36] Real Solutions—How We Can Fix Education for Good


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