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CRD White House Special Report 2022. Free for college radio stations in the USA to download and play on the air.

In recognition of World College Radio Day 2022, and on behalf of the College Radio Foundation, a group of students, staff, and faculty (19 in total) representing the medium of college radio from across the United States, visited the White House yesterday.

The visit was to meet with White House officials and interview them on issues that are of importance to the students. The students did all the interviewing and were able to meet with the following officials in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building:

Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States – to discuss leadership, democracy, and the importance of journalism

Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary – to discuss the news of the day and her role working with the media

Nick Conger, Senior adviser – to discuss climate change and energy policies

Bharat Ramamurti, Deputy Director for the National Economic Council – to discuss student loans, student debt, and college affordability

Sheila Nix, Chief of Staff, Department of Education – to discuss post-high school education, college affordability, and student loans

(c) 2022, College Radio Foundation.