News, Presidential Candidates On Higher Education Costs, All-White Casts Are Bad For Business In Hollywood

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The total student loan debt in America is hovering around one trillion dollars, and presidential candidates are weighing in on how to deal with the issue. Our guest explains where the candidates stand on the cost of higher education. We also hear an argument that Hollywood executives are making a business mistake when they don’t cast minorities their movies, and U.S. Speaker Paul Ryan unveiled his new plan to alleviate poverty in the country. We learn more about that.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Ron Haskins Guest
  • Doug Lederman Guest
  • Venkat Kuppuswamy Guest

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