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.”)
Oct 23
692. What Will A.I. Do to (and for) Human Creativity?
Writers, designers, actors, coders, musicians, thinkers — they’re all worried about being replaced by machines. But what if the A.I.s are actually here to help? (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES:Sean Astin, actor, president of SAG-AFTRA.Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired.Eth ... Show More
59m 9s
Oct 16
691. Is This What a “Good Billionaire” Looks Like?
David Rubenstein, a product of the old bipartisan D.C., made his fortune in private equity. He’s been spending it on “patriotic philanthropy” and institutions like the Kennedy Center, where Trump fired him as chairman. Now he wonders if the center can hold. SOURCES:David Rubenste ... Show More
43m 23s
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