Higher Education
Discover key takeaways from 19 podcast episodes about this topic.
Senate Moves To Fire Hegseth As Career Ending Scandal Leaks
Senator Chris Murphy and host Jack Cocchiarella dissect the "cults" of consumption and credentialism, the corruption of democracy, and the need for a "Big Tent" Democratic party, all while criticizing Republican motivations.
Hasan Piker Subpoena + Iran Peace Deal? | PBD #805
This episode dissects major geopolitical shifts, corporate strategy changes, and the societal impact of digital influencers, revealing a landscape of economic disruption, political polarization, and evolving business models.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 21, 2026
Congressional Republicans challenge President Trump's controversial funding requests, while states like New Mexico implement new laws to prevent federal interference in elections, and a Stanford student exposes the university's deep entanglement with Silicon Valley.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 19, 2026
This episode covers a range of critical national and international stories, from a deadly hate crime at a San Diego Islamic center and controversial Trump administration policies on taxes and environmental regulations, to the evolving landscape of higher education and the personal stories of migration and artistic resilience.
Lemon LIVE Special | Don On The Scene: Young Voters Are Struggling to Find Jobs!
Young graduates in major cities like New York are facing a severe job market, unaffordable housing, and a sense of societal insecurity, leading many to question traditional career paths and even the prospect of starting families.
Gov. Landry pushes election back? SC State Students Revolt Over Commencement Speaker. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical developments including Louisiana's election postponement due to gerrymandering, student activism at SC State University, a national workers' rights movement, a new dating app for intentional age-gap relationships, and a personal account of navigating uterine fibroids.
Gov. Landry pushes back mid-terms? SC State Students Revolt Over Commencement Speaker. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues facing Black America, from political gerrymandering and student activism against a controversial commencement speaker to innovative dating apps and the silent struggle of uterine fibroids.
Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes the ongoing battles for democratic integrity, free speech, and social justice, from Virginia's redistricting fight to the media's normalization of political extremism and the critical need for mental health support in Black communities.
Election Results. Black Lawmakers Home Shot At. Delivery Costs Spike. Kanye Fest Axed. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical current events, from the economic impact of immigrant labor and geopolitical conflicts to the social fallout of celebrity remarks and university 'satire,' alongside a deep dive into personal resilience.
TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown
This episode dissects critical issues from a Tennessee voter glitch impacting Black communities and Trump's erratic social media diplomacy on Iran, to the defunding of DEI programs at the University of Missouri and a sustainable denim jewelry business.
Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode exposes a coordinated effort to dismantle DEI initiatives and minority access to higher education, analyzes a Supreme Court setback for Trump's tariff policies, and honors the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. amidst political disrespect.
Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Roland Martin and guests detail the ongoing attacks on DEI initiatives in universities, the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs, and the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., emphasizing the need for Black community mobilization and economic empowerment.
Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Judge Blocks Trump From Ending TPS for Haitians
Democrats demand the ouster of DHS Secretary Christy Gnome over ICE abuses, a federal judge blocks the termination of TPS for Haitians, and a Morehouse security officer arrests a Tuskegee basketball coach in a contentious post-game incident.
Trump Proposes Federal Takeover of LA Rebuild | PBD #727
This episode unpacks major economic and political headlines, from Trump's intervention in California's rebuild to the impact of AI on jobs and corporate leadership challenges at Disney and Levi's.
Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Mississippi lawmakers are enacting a state-level voting rights act to counter federal erosion, while the White House uses AI propaganda against activists and Trump's global threats destabilize alliances, prompting calls for Black community consolidation and strategic action against systemic attacks.
Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
This episode dissects the political battles for Texas's US Senate seat, the fight against felony disenfranchisement in Tennessee, the Trump administration's alleged erasure of Black history from US coins, and the censorship of race and gender studies at Texas A&M University, all framed as critical struggles against white supremacist agendas.
I Thought Republicans Were Against Censorship (w/ Alex Bronzini-Vender)
Campus speech policing has shifted from 'peak woke' social pressure to government-mandated censorship, with the American right repurposing the left's tactics, creating an even more stifling environment.
Maduro CAPTURED! Walz Dropping Out? Mamdani's Price INCREASE + Khamenei's Escape Plan | PBD 712
This episode covers the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, the downfall of Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz due to fraud exposure, Harvard's DEI controversies, and the ongoing decline of legacy media, all framed through a critical lens of political accountability and societal shifts.
How Aggrieved Losers Took Over America
This episode dissects the intellectual and cultural roots of the MAGA New Right, revealing how a vacuum in liberal discourse and economic grievances fueled the rise of fascistic and misogynistic ideologies.
