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βœŠπŸ€– Welcome to episode 22, where we discuss the weight of student loan debts and how they affect marginalized groups and the youth in our country. Listen along as we have an open and relatable conversation with our panelists about student loans and tuition evolution over the decades and personal experiences surrounding them. This podcast is broadcast live every Sunday on Youtube; please subscribe!


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This Week’s Panel

MelanieAthenaSusanChristine

Chapters

0:00 Intro0:56 Melanie Introduces the Show2:05 Introducing the Panel2:07 Athena Fulay2:45 Susan Stutz3:05 Christine Lu4:36 Student Loan Debt Over The Years7:25 Student Loan Debt and Women10:08 Tuition: Past vs. Present18:37 Student Loan Forgiveness21:28 Pell Grants25:27 Petitions and Student Loans30:15 Eyes on This! Panelist’s Petitions37:42 Panelists Closings40:11 Monthly Donors40:28 Closings

Episode edited by Angel Barrera. You can find her on Twitter here if you need a show edited!

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