Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 4 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)
Sep 4
685. How to Survive the A.I. Shock
Gina Raimondo, a former commerce secretary and governor, thinks A.I. will create plenty of jobs in the long run. She also thinks a poorly managed transition could tear the country apart. So she came up with a plan. SOURCES:Gina Raimondo, co-chair and C.E.O. of RAISE US. RESOURCES ... Show More
57m 37s
Aug 2025
#431 — What Is Happening on College Campuses?
Sam Harris speaks with Michael Roth about the state of higher education in the U.S. They discuss whether concerns about wokeness were overblown, how colleges should handle campus protests, where universities should draw the line on extreme political views, DEI, why Jews should be ... Show More
23m 29s
Jun 2024
E045 - “Young Men are FAILING”: The Masculinity Crisis | Scott Galloway
<strong>Joining me today is Scott Galloway</strong>, NYU professor, best-selling author, and host of the <em>Prof G</em> and <em>Pivot</em> podcasts. <em>In this episode, Scott shines a light on the global crisis facing young men—from rising loneliness to declining economic mobil ... Show More
1h 3m
<p>Economist Michael D. Smith says universities are scrambling to protect a status quo that deserves to die. He tells Steve why the current system is unsustainable, and what’s at stake if nothing changes.</p><p> </p><p>RESOURCES:</p><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3sK5t5r"><i>Th ... Show More
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Why college enrollment numbers are down. And how one solution to climate change could threaten an endangered species.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Rea ... Show More
