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Truth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth Akers
Truth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth Akers
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
With the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.
You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.
Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes.
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You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.
Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes.
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Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics
Released:
Feb 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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