The Weaponization of Student Loans

An episode of the The Jim Stroud Podcast podcast, hosted by Jim Stroud, titled "The Weaponization of Student Loans" was published on December 11, 2025 and runs 5 minutes.

December 11, 2025 ·5m · The Jim Stroud Podcast

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Student loans aren’t just financing college—they’re steering the entire idea of what counts as a “real” future. This episode exposes how a government-backed loan system quietly shapes which majors thrive, which wither, and which dreams get priced out. When credit becomes a political weapon, your kid’s passion isn’t the only thing choosing their path. | To keep up with what's happening now and next in the world of work - Subscribe to "The Recruiting Life" newsletter at https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Student loans aren’t just financing college—they’re steering the entire idea of what counts as a “real” future. This episode exposes how a government-backed loan system quietly shapes which majors thrive, which wither, and which dreams get priced out. When credit becomes a political weapon, your kid’s passion isn’t the only thing choosing their path. | To keep up with what's happening now and next in the world of work - Subscribe to "The Recruiting Life" newsletter at https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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