Episode 28

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18th Mar 2025

Breaking the Tuition Trap: Can We Make College Affordable Again?

With college tuition skyrocketing and student debt climbing past $1.7 trillion, is traditional education still worth the cost? In this episode, Jerremy Newsome and Dave Conley examine the real cost of college, the future of humanities and arts, and the biggest barriers to educational reform. How can we make learning more affordable, innovative, and accessible? Tune in as experts reveal the hidden flaws of higher education and what can be done to fix them.

Timestamps:

(00:00) The College Affordability Crisis: What Went Wrong?

(10:03) Are Humanities and Arts Degrees Still Relevant?

(18:11) Designing the Perfect Education System: What Would It Look Like?

(22:13) Why Debate and Conflict Are Essential for Growth

(24:26) The Power of Play in Learning: An Underrated Solution?

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