The impact of student debt on social mobility and critical thinking in modern society is discussed as a barrier to exploring alternative ways of living.
The issue of student debt and the need to address it is discussed as part of the broader challenges around college affordability.
The podcast episodes provided cover the topic of student debt from various angles, highlighting its impact on different generations and its connection to wider economic and social issues.
Several episodes examine the widening generation gap and how factors like student debt contribute to the economic challenges facing younger generations, discuss Generation Z's perspectives on the burden of student debt, and mention recent developments in student debt cancellation.
Other episodes delve into the specific issues surrounding the FAFSA process and its disproportionate impact on low-income students, as well as the broader economic struggles of millennials and the unique challenges faced by peak millennials. The topic is also discussed in the context of utopian experiments and alternative societal structures that could address systemic issues, and the history and significance of the Pell Grant program in providing financial aid to underserved communities.