We talk about where the most government funding for higher education goes — and why the recipients may not be the most needy. Then we look at what’s happening with a compromise bill that former President Trump could be holding up to energize his 2024 campaign. And we reflect on the demise of a major taste-making music enterprise.
Featured in this Episode
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UW report explores how to address funding disparities in higher education
Earlier this month, UW-Madison’s Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab released a new report revealing how, in higher education, students and schools with the least financial need often receive the most government funding. We talk to the lead author of the report about the causes of funding disparities and how “equity-based” funding models could address them.
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Trump's influence on a border and Ukraine funding bill
We talk about the future of a potential deal in Congress that ties border security measures with additional funding for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
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End of the Pitchfork era
Last week, it was announced that Pitchfork, the digital music publication known for covering alternative and independent music, is being folded into legacy men’s magazine GQ. We talk to a music critic about what this could mean for the future of music journalism.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Nick Hillman Guest
- Lauren Gambino Guest
- Ann Powers Guest
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
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