Best Why Is College So Expensive Podcasts (2025)

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Is NYC’s Mayoral Race All About Rent? 20:07

16h ago20:07

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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has won over legions of rent-strapped young voters with a platform focused on making housing more affordable — including by freezing rents. This week he cleared an important hurdle, winning the Democratic primary in an upset of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. But his success has panicked the New York real…

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"I'm Thinking I'm 100% Legal." Then ICE Raided His Company. 21:31

2d ago21:31

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Gary Rohwer owns Glenn Valley Foods and lends his name to the company’s signature product: Gary’s QuickSteaks. He says he built his business with the help of mostly immigrant workers, whose legal status he says his company vetted using the government’s E-Verify System. This month, his plant was raided by ICE. He speaks with Annie Minoff about what …

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Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI 21:58

3d ago21:58

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The new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, is making artificial intelligence a signature issue. Last week, the Vatican hosted tech leaders at a two-day international AI conference in Rome. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati reports on why Silicon Valley is watching to see if Leo will use the Church’s moral authority to push for stronger AI rules. Je…

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NCAA President on a New Era for College Sports 24:22

4d ago24:22

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Jessica Mendoza speaks to NCAA president Charlie Baker about the landmark settlement that is ushering in a new professional era for college sports. The deal will create a new system for college athletes to get paid directly by schools. They discuss how payments will be regulated, what impact Title IX could have and how the deal could change college…

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Iran Retaliates After U.S. Strike. How Could This End? 19:13

5d ago19:13

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Today, Iran fired missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Officials said Iran also fired on Iraq. The attacks were in retaliation for a strike over the weekend that hit three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, authorized by President Trump. WSJ’s Shayndi Raice reports on how Iran got backed into a corner and has been forced to decide whether or not t…

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Severed Fingers and Wrench Attacks: A New Era in Crypto Crime 21:04

8d ago21:04

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The most well-known cryptocurrency thefts involve online hacks or phishing attempts via text messages. But WSJ's Sam Schechner has been reporting on a new wave of violent crypto thefts: wrench attacks. Brutal physical attacks against the crypto elite are on the rise. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: -Pig-Butchering: A Texting Scam With a Cryp…

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410 - Taking a Podcast Break—Family in Hospital, Please Pray 5:24

9d ago5:24

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Thank you for your prayers and patience! Come post your prayer requests, too, in the Facebook group → Christian College Girl Community Related Episodes: 172 - 3 Ways to Search and Find the Scholarships Specific To You 158 - How to Graduate College with $10,000 to SPARE! Learn About FREE COLLEGE Here... 287 - Top 5 Cheapest Universities in America! …

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Why Latino Consumers Are Spending Less 19:27

10d ago19:27

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Deportation fears and economic uncertainty is driving changes in shopping behavior in Latino communities. Job losses in industries like construction have also left Hispanics with less money to spend. WSJ’s Laura Cooper travels to Texas and reports that some Hispanic shoppers are forgoing their regular shopping trips and restaurant meals. Companies …

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Iran May Be Running Out of Options 17:13

11d ago17:13

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After five days of escalating conflict with Israel, Iran’s government may be running out of moves. Today, President Trump called on Iran to surrender without conditions. WSJ’s Sune Engel Rasmussen explores how Iran built itself into a regional power and why its government now finds itself imperiled. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: -Iran and …

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EP 593: 10 YEARS AGO TODAY, OUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD CHANGED FOR THE BETTER.... (SO, LET'S HAVE SOME FUN AT THE EXPENSE OF THE HATERS! ) 17:25

12d ago17:25

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[JUNE 16, 2025] The BCP Podcast. Episode 593

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D.C. Mayor Talks DOGE, Trump and Budget 21:11

12d ago21:11

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This year, Washington D.C. has faced thousands of federal jobs cuts due to President Trump’s DOGE work. Also, the city has a $1 billion budget shortfall after Congress passed a funding bill forcing the District to revert to its 2024 budget. Jessica Mendoza sat down with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to discuss the city’s challenges, the weekend’s milita…

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409 - Student Loan Truth Bombs You May Not Want to Know! (Repeat Best-Of Episode) 19:54

14d ago19:54

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Ok we gotta talk. I’ve got some truth bombs to share because, let’s be honest, student loans are getting out of hand! At times, it’s hard to pay for school without them… but it’s also hard to have them hanging over your head for 10, 20, or 30+ years. It’s time to choose your hard! So, I have some details that you may not really want to know… but sh…

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Iran and the U.S. Were Set To Negotiate. Then Israel Attacked. 16:41

15d ago16:41

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U.S. officials planned to meet with an Iranian delegation this weekend to discuss curbs on Iran’s nuclear program. In a twist, those talks ended up as cover for a surprise Israeli attack that killed top Iranian officials and struck key nuclear sites. Now, Iran is retaliating. WSJ’s Michael R. Gordon lays out the U.S.’s diplomacy efforts in the Midd…

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The Conservative Trying to Shift America Rightward... One Movie at a Time 18:19

16d ago18:19

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Leonard Leo is a conservative lawyer and co-chairman of the Federalist Society who played a significant role in shifting the U.S. Supreme Court rightward. Now he is focusing his efforts on reshaping American culture through entertainment. He’s channeling funds towards high production value Christian and conservative television shows and films, incl…

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Inside UnitedHealth’s Dramatic Faltering 23:51

17d ago23:51

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UnitedHealth is the largest healthcare company in the U.S. But over the last 18 months, a string of challenges, including several Justice Department probes, have tested the company. WSJ’s Anna Wilde Mathews and Christopher Weaver report on how the company rose to prominence, why its CEO is out, and how it has weathered the setbacks. Annie Minoff ho…

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Inside ICE’s Aggressive Approach to Arresting Migrants 20:20

18d ago20:20

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To fulfill a key campaign promise, the Trump administration has been pushing ICE to arrest more migrants. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman explains how that’s led to more aggressive tactics and raids like the ones that unfolded in Los Angeles on Friday, sparking major protests. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Deportations Could Upend This Parachu…

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Are Trump and Musk Done for Good? 20:59

19d ago20:59

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The storybook bromance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk seems to have come to an end. WSJ’s Rebecca Ballhaus unpacks what happened and what the stakes are for the two powerful men. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk - Elon Musk’s Secret Conversations With Vladimir Putin - Inside USAID as Elon Musk…

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408 - Will Scholarships Pay Me or My School? Who Gets the Money!? (Repeat Best-Of Episode) 10:19

21d ago10:19

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Who actually gets the scholarship money? Is it awarded straight to you or sent to your college/university on your behalf? Does it really make any difference either way? What if you're in high school and won't be going to college for another year or two? What if you aren't enrolled in a college yet? Then where do the scholarship funds go? Answers in…

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Medicare, Inc. Part 2: Taxpayers Paid for Care Denied by Insurers 22:52

21d ago22:52

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Some of the sickest Medicare Advantage patients ran into problems getting end-of-life care. Ultimately many patients switched to traditional Medicare, costing taxpayers billions, according to an investigation by the Wall Street Journal. This is one of many Medicare Advantage practices that is now under government scrutiny. Both Congress and Medicar…

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Medicare, Inc. Part 1: How Insurers Make Billions From Medicare 25:24

22d ago25:24

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Medicare Advantage was designed to save the government money. But a Wall Street Journal investigation found that private insurers used the program to generate extra payments through questionable diagnoses. The investigation uncovered instances of potentially deadly illnesses like AIDS, where patients received no follow-up care, as well as diagnoses…

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Deportations Could Upend This Parachute Factory 19:07

23d ago19:07

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A special immigration status helped Mills Manufacturing, which makes parachutes for the U.S. military, keep its workforce fully staffed. But last week, an order from the Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to revoke temporary protections for about 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, and Nicaragua. WSJ’s Ruth Simon explains wh…

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The Struggle to Get Aid Into Gaza 23:26

24d ago23:26

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An Israeli-backed system meant to deliver aid and food into Gaza launched last week to scenes of chaos and violence. WSJ's Anat Peled breaks down the new system, and explains why getting aid to the region is difficult and dangerous. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - A Fragile Cease-Fire Deal in Gaza - The UN Agency Accused of Links to Ham…

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The Everyday American Who Hustled for North Korea 18:43

25d ago18:43

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Christina Chapman presented herself as just another influencer on TikTok. In reality, she operated a “laptop farm” that allowed North Koreans to take jobs as U.S. tech workers and scam more than 300 U.S. companies out of millions of dollars. WSJ’s Robert McMillan breaks down the scam and Chapman’s crucial role in it. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Lis…

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Stop Making Cents: The End of the Penny 19:53

26d ago19:53

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Minting one penny costs the United States nearly four cents. After 233 years, the Treasury Department has decided to phase out the coin. This will mean that businesses will have to round cash transactions up or down, and some fear it could lead to inflation. We reminisce about the cultural significance of the one-cent coin with WSJ’s Oyin Adedoyin …

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Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood 29:13

27d ago29:13

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Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are the Oscar winning director and producer behind some of Hollywood's most memorable movies like A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13 and The Da Vinci Code. The duo, who co-founded Imagine Entertainment in 1985, sat down with WSJ's Ben Fritz at the Future of Everything Festival to talk about longevity in Hollywood, AI in movie p…

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407 - Got Words? Win $1,000 For College, Just for Storytelling! 13:00

29d ago13:00

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Got a thing for stories—reading, writing, watching, or listening to them? What if you could snag $1,000 just for making up a story yourself!? In this episode, we’ll break down how to enter, share some easy tips to make your submission shine, and chat about why this is a great chance for anyone who loves writing, whether it’s for fun or something mo…

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Trump's Plan B After Trade Court Setback 19:14

29d ago19:14

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This week, an obscure trade court dropped a bombshell ruling: President Trump did not have the authority to issue sweeping tariffs under a 1977 law. The government has appealed the court’s decision. WSJ’s James Fanelli and Gavin Bade dig into the ruling and what it could mean for the future of Trump’s trade agenda. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Liste…

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NPR’s CEO on the Fight Over Public Media 25:13

1M ago25:13

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In May, President Trump signed an executive order cutting off federal funding for public broadcasters, including NPR and PBS. In his order, Trump said “neither entity presents a fair, accurate or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens.” WSJ’s Joe Flint breaks down the decades-long fight over public media, and NPR’s CEO Katherine…

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