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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 7 MIN

Higher Education and the Cost of Easy Money

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College tuition didn’t spiral out of control by accident. This episode examines how unlimited access to subsidized money, non-dischargeable student loans, and administrative bloat turned higher education into one of the most profitable—and least disciplined—industries in America. From the Bennett Hypothesis to the explosion of bureaucracy and low-value degrees, the discussion argues that the crisis in higher education isn’t about learning or compassion, but about incentives—and why prices will keep rising until those incentives change.To learn about advertising and sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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