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.”)
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Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin? (Update)
Like tens of millions of people, Stephen Dubner thought he had a penicillin allergy. Like the vast majority, he didn’t. This misdiagnosis costs billions of dollars and causes serious health problems, so why hasn’t it been fixed? We find out in this update of a 2025 episode. SOURC ... Show More
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How a Great Architect Thinks, with Bjarke Ingels | Better in Person
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#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
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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