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Vic Akers Wonderland50 and 51 for MeadoArsenal keep their strong run of form going with yet another win in the WSL. Join Adam and Matt as they discuss Arsenal’s 4-0 win away at Crystal Palace, Beth Mead hitting 50 WSL goals, Chloe Kelly’s form, as well as the potential future of the home of the Arsenal Women and a look ahead to the business end of the season. All this (and a bit more) on this episode of the Vic Akers Wonderland Podcast.2025-04-0443 min
Hustle + HeartThe 3 Circle Process - Price, Competition and the Economy Can Never Impact your SuccessIn this episode of Hustle + Heart, Beth sits down with Dean Akers, a seasoned adjunct CEO with over 40 years of experience leading companies to hyper-growth success to discuss his 3 circle process of how price, competition and the economy can never impact your success. Dean has helped countless CEOs and business owners navigate uncertainty, competition and economic shifts proving that external factors don’t dictate success.We'll uncover game-changing strategies to thrive in any business climate, discuss how mindset trumps market conditions and explore the winning habits of unstoppable entrepreneurs.2025-03-261h 05
Defending IdeasRichard Reeves on why we need to address the challenges boys and men are facing todayThere’s a growing body of evidence that boys and men are struggling in today’s society, from mental health and education to work and family life. On this episode, Nic Dunn is joined by AEI Senior Fellow and Defending Ideas Feature Contributor Beth Akers to sit down with Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and author of the book Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It. They discuss Richard’s findings and some of the political controversies that can make this issue diffic...2025-03-2555 min
The American MindHigher Education Reform Part II | Cincinnatus SeriesTime to tighten the belt. As federal funding scrutiny increases—and with an enrollment cliff fast approaching—state legislators, not internal experts, must take action to put universities under the microscope and ensure faculty hours equate to student academic mastery, promoting attendance. Host and Claremont Institute president Ryan Williams sits down with returning guest Scott Yenor and is joined by Frederick Hess and Beth Akers of the American Enterprise Institute to continue the discussion of how state legislatures may reshape universities, from performance funding to school choice.2025-02-1245 min
Hold These Truths with Dan CrenshawEliminate the Department of Education? A Conversation with Dr. Beth Akers Following this week’s major reforms at USAID, the Trump Administration has signaled that the Department of Education (DoEd) is next on the chopping block. Education expert Dr. Beth Akers joined Rep. Crenshaw to discuss the implications of eliminating DoEd, some much needed reforms to student loan programs, and the pathway to empowering parents and local communities to revamp K-12 education. Dr. Beth Akers is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where she focuses on the economics of higher education. She is the author of Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Mak...2025-02-0853 min
Acquiring MindsBuying & Building a $60m ManufacturerRegister for the webinar:How to Run a 2-Year Search in 2 Months - Friday, Nov 1 - https://bit.ly/3YEN9YEWhen, at age 29, Gat Caperton bought a furniture maker in his native West Virginia, he was also buying himself a career.Topics in Gat’s interview:Working for the legendary Sam ZellAcquiring a furniture manufacturer in 1996You’re better off with smart competitors than dumb competitorsCutting his lead time in half the first yearImplementing lean manufacturingOwning the business with his dadChina devastated US furniture manufacturingJoining John Bassett to sue China for breaking trad...2024-10-281h 52
The Fox News RundownThe Presidential Race Heats Up & Israel Strikes HezbollahDemocrats had their moment last week as they held the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Vice President Harris took the stage on the final night to lay out her vision for America, and to attack former President Trump on foreign policy, abortion, and the border crisis. As American voters assess the political landscape with 10 weeks to go until the election, the Middle East is seeing more violence with Israel launching pre-emptive attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Mike Turner (R-OH-10) joins the Rundown to discuss the third anniversary of the...2024-08-2633 minThe Fox News RundownThe Presidential Race Heats Up & Israel Strikes HezbollahDemocrats had their moment last week as they held the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Vice President Harris took the stage on the final night to lay out her vision for America, and to attack former President Trump on foreign policy, abortion, and the border crisis. As American voters assess the political landscape with 10 weeks to go until the election, the Middle East is seeing more violence with Israel launching pre-emptive attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Mike Turner (R-OH-10) joins the Rundown to discuss the third anniversary of the...2024-08-2633 min
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Elana...2024-06-071h 15Defending IdeasWhat the college protesters get wrongCollege campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas continue to make headlines. Do these protests stand in opposition to American principles?On this episode we discuss the proper role of formative institutions like universities, what the Constitution teaches us about the right way to express political views, and how to assess the recent protests through a civic and constitutional lens. Nic Dunn is joined by AEI Senior Fellow Beth Akers and Sutherland Constitutional Law and Religious Freedom Fellow Bill Duncan. Show notes:Columbia Students Aren’t Protesting. They’re Having a Temper...2024-05-1439 minDefending IdeasIs California’s minimum wage hike a mistake?Is raising the minimum wage a good tool to help low-income workers achieve upward mobility? That's the key question at the heart of the debate over California's new $20-an-hour minimum wage law for fast food workers. Economist Beth Akers joins host Nic Dunn to explore the arguments on both sides and explore the unintended consequences of this policy. They discuss the impact this new law is having on businesses, articulating a principled approach that's both pro-free enterprise and pro-upward mobility. Beth is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a contributor to Defending Ideas. Sh...2024-04-1639 minDefending IdeasUtah's pricey housing market – and how to fix itHousing affordability is one of the most important issues for Utah voters, and for too many families, owning a home may feel out of reach. Amid rising housing costs, many Utahns are wondering what can be done to make homeownership more affordable.On this episode, Nic Dunn welcomes back AEI Senior Fellow and Defending Ideas Feature Contributor Beth Akers for another Defending Enterprise installment. Beth sits down with local and national housing experts to help listeners understand the problem and what state leaders in Utah are doing about it. Guests:Dejan Eskic, senior research fellow w...2024-03-191h 04Defending IdeasAre you economically better off today than four years ago?Are you better off today than you were four years ago? This is a common question voters hear from candidates during an election year. But on this episode, two economists ask that question, then try to answer it using economic data. They say the evidence shows that overall the economy is showing signs of strength, but there's a disconnect: Regular Americans don't believe they're better off. What's causing this?This week's episode features AEI Senior Fellow Beth Akers in another Defending Enterprise feature segment. Beth interviews Claudia Sahm, a former Federal Reserve economist who now runs...2024-01-0944 min
Kelley Drye Ad Law Access PodcastNAAG 2023 CP Fall Conference- Advertising - Honing in on California's ViewersWe return to NAAG’s 2023 Consumer Protection Fall Conference for “Advertising Psychology and Law Primer.” While it lived up to its name covering many basic advertising law concepts, the panel also covered specific perspectives from California on junk fees and other advertising principles that are valuable tips to help stay off their radar. This panel was moderated by Nick Akers, Senior Assistant Attorney general at the California Attorney General’s Office and Beth Blackston, Consumer Fraud Bureau, Chief of the Southern Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Panelists included Rafael Reyneri, an attorney in the Division of Advertising Practices at...2023-11-2907 minDefending IdeasDefending Enterprise with Beth Akers: How to approach 2024 campaign rhetoric on the economyThis week’s episode of Defending Ideas brings you another installment of our feature segment: Defending Enterprise, with contributor and AEI Senior Fellow Beth Akers.Beth joins Nic Dunn to provide listeners with a guide to what candidates for office in 2024 might say about the economy – and how voters can stay focused on policy proposals that support and defend our free enterprise system. Beth dives into the causes and responses to ongoing inflation, including the role of deficit spending and whether current efforts to create a “soft landing” are working. She also touches on economic issues that often find the...2023-10-2440 min
Career Education ReportThe Economics of Higher EducationAn increasing number of Americans are losing confidence in the value of higher education. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with economist Dr. Beth Akers about the value of a college degree, the ramifications of student loan forgiveness policies, and the role of data in higher education accountability.Dr. Akers is a Senior Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, with a focus on the economics of higher education. The conversation further explores the politics of student loan, forgiveness in addition to delving into Dr. Akers’ book Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to...2023-10-1823 minVic Akers WonderlandBeth Mead's Return & Alessia Russo has arrived!!!Lottie and Matt are joined by their good friend Andreas and dive into the return of Beth Mead and the first three points of the season. Alessia Russo has finally arrived to Emirates for The Arsenal.
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The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Show About NothingThe end of another week brings another unfocused, ultra-rambling Ruminant, which finds Jonah aggravated by a fresh potpourri of political asininity. Featured topics today include the crisis at the border and Biden’s declining credibility, similarities between the radicalism of the young right and left, and the incoherence of arguments for student loan debt forgiveness. There’s even some brief criticism of the Clintons mixed in for anyone feeling nostalgic.Show Notes:- The Remnant, hosted by Brother Stirewalt, with toga community ambassador Mike Duncan...2023-10-071h 04Defending IdeasRep. Blake Moore on urgency of reining in federal spendingRep. Blake Moore of Utah's 1st Congressional District joins the show to discuss runaway federal spending and how to shift away from America's "debt culture." The congressman talks with Beth Akers, AEI senior fellow and Defending Ideas feature contributor, on our new monthly feature segment: Defending Enterprise. Show notes:Sutherland Institute Congressional Series 2023: Rep. Blake Moore - YouTubeDefending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good...2023-09-0541 min
RebelCastRebelCast Season 3 Ep.3It’s a good episode today! Got to hear from Coach Akers, Sara Beth Key, Norah Kendall and many others. Stay tuned for episode 4 and as always…Go Rebels!2023-08-2421 minDefending IdeasBest Defense of Capitalism Acknowledges its ImperfectionsThese days it’s popular in some circles to be very critical of capitalism and free enterprise. In fact, some polling data shows a decline in American voters' support for capitalism. But the polarization around America's economic system is actually harming our ability to advance a principled and pragmatic approach to economic opportunity. American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Beth Akers joins the show to rebut the overly simplistic "capitalism vs. socialism" polarized framing you usually hear. In this episode, you'll be equipped with the best approach to acknowledge capitalism's shortcomings, while still being a firm defender of our fr...2023-08-0142 minDefending IdeasSupreme Court Protects Separation of Powers in Student Loan CaseIn a win for the constitutional separation of powers, the United States Supreme Court overturned Pres. Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Sutherland Institute's court expert Bill Duncan and guest Beth Akers of American Enterprise Institute weigh in on what the ruling means for the rule of law and the student loan issue moving forward. Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, by equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy. Visit defendingideas.org2023-07-1338 min
Balance of PowerSupreme Impact On AmericaBloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr breaks down the decision to throw out President Biden's student-loan relief plan & the court's decision to let a web designer refuse to make sites for same-sex weddings Former US Deputy Attorney General & Former-Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States Donald Ayer shares his perspective on the rulings from the Supreme Court...2023-06-301h 00
Political Economy with Jim PethokoukisBeth Akers: Why College Is So ExpensiveWe hear a lot about student debt in the news these days, but why has college gotten so expensive to begin with? My colleague Beth Akers joins Political Economy to discuss that question and to weigh in on the Biden administration's moratorium on student loan repayment.Beth is a senior fellow here at the American Enterprise Institute, where her work focuses on the economics of higher education.2023-05-2422 min
New Books in American PoliticsTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-2240 min
New Books in FinanceTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance2023-05-2240 min
New Books in EconomicsTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics2023-05-2240 min
New Books in EducationTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education2023-05-2240 min
New Books in Economic and Business HistoryTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-2240 min
Driven To Win167 | Unleashing Business Success: How this Dynamic Duo Combine Forces to Transform The Real Estate GameIn this episode, Chaz Wolfe is joined by Beth Johnson and Alex Breshears to discuss private lending, business motivations, and the importance of embracing uncertainty in entrepreneurship. They explore strategies to overcome business overwhelm, the significance of team dynamics, and the value of having the right people in the right positions. The trio also delves into the relationship between a visionary and an integrator, the role of happiness in business productivity, and the importance of networking in entrepreneurship. They end with a thought-provoking scenario: What if you lost it all?
Are you a business owner looking to take your...2023-03-1143 min
The Report Card with Nat MalkusStudent Loan Forgiveness In Court with Beth Akers and Adam WhiteLast week, the Supreme Court heard two cases—Biden v. Nebraska and Department of Education v. Brown—concerning the legality of the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. In this episode, Nat speaks with Beth Akers and Adam White about these two lawsuits and their potential ramifications for our higher education system and American democracy.Beth Akers is a Senior Fellow at AEI, the author of Making College Pay, and the coauthor of Game of Loans: The Rhetoric and Reality of Student Debt. Adam White is a Senior Fellow at AEI, where he focuses on Ame...2023-03-0840 min
New Books in American StudiesTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes. Learn...2023-02-0241 min
New Books in EconomicsTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes. Learn...2023-02-0241 min
New Books in American PoliticsTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes. Learn...2023-02-0241 min
New Books in FinanceTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes. Learn...2023-02-0241 min
New Books in Higher EducationTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes. Learn...2023-02-0241 min
New Books in Economic and Business HistoryTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes. Learn...2023-02-0241 min
New Books in EducationTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes. Learn...2023-02-0241 min
New Books in Politics and PolemicsTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve.You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program’s podcast, Madison’s Notes. Learn...2023-02-0241 min
The NoSleep PodcastNoSleep Podcast S18E16Tune in to Episode 16 of Season 18 for stranger strangers.
“The Moonlight and Me” written by John Beardify (Story starts around 00:02:00)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Matthew Bradford
“The Masks We Wear” written by K.G. Lewis (Story starts around 00:10:45)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Lukas – Jeff Clement, Joel – Kyle Akers, Father – Jesse Cornett, Mother – Nikolle Doolin
“There’s Something Wrong with Aunty Beth” written by Mark Towse (Story starts around 00:29:30)
TRIGGER WARNING!
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Madison's NotesTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here.2022-10-1140 min
New Books in American StudiesTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies2022-10-1140 min
New Books in Politics and PolemicsTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics2022-10-1140 min
New Books in Higher EducationTruth, Fiction, and Student Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation with Beth AkersWith the Biden Administration's student loan relief coming down the pike, Annika sits down with Dr. Beth Akers, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in higher education finance. Beth discusses the issue of student debt, and what the Biden relief plan will and will not achieve. You can find more information about Dr. Akers and her recent writing and appearances here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-1140 min
Risk TalkingHigher Ed: What Went Wrong?American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Beth Akers joins Allison Schrager to discuss student loans, the rising cost of college, and policy alternatives to blanket debt forgiveness.2022-09-2343 min
Gathering The Kings Real EstateThe Integrator & The Visionary W/ Alex Breshears & Beth JohnsonJoin Chaz Wolfe as he kicks off his first episode of Gathering The Kings Real Estate with two queens, Alex Breshears and Beth Johnson. Alex and Beth have a passion for educating others on private lending. They joined forces after meeting in a Facebook group Alex started. Since then, they have co-authored a book, ‘Lend to Live.’ Alex is a lover of horses, a military wife and a chemistry professor. Beth and her family own Flynn Family Lending.In this discussion, you’ll hear them both talk about how they got started in private lending, their advice to hel...2022-09-1940 min
HubwonkEp. 121: Gargantuan Graduation Gift: Biden Writes Check From Taxpayers To College GradsThis week on Hubwonk, host Joe Selvaggi talks with Dr. Beth Akers, AEI Senior Fellow, about the recent presidential executive order to cancel an estimated $500 billion in outstanding student debt. They explore who benefits, who pays, and the likely effects on tuition and the borrowing habits of future students.2022-09-1335 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergHappy FamiliesPoised to return from Maine, Jonah’s in especially scatterbrained form on today’s eclectic Ruminant. He begins the program by expanding on Wednesday’s “news”letter and offering some further thoughts on the problematic relationship between data and audiences in today’s media space. Afterward, he addresses Biden’s “morally and politically indefensible” student loan forgiveness plan, the foolishness of politicians who don’t know what they believe, and the nature of a life well lived. Stick around until the end for ruminations on nationalism and fulfillment.Show Notes:- The Wednesday G-File- James C. Scott’s...2022-08-271h 10The Report Card with Nat MalkusBeth Akers on Student Loan ForgivenessOn this episode of The Report Card, Nat interviews Beth Akers, senior fellow at AEI and the coauthor of Game of Loans: The Rhetoric and Reality of Student Debt. Nat and Beth discuss student loans, student loan forgiveness, why student loan forgiveness might make college more expensive, whether student loan forgiveness would be a good way to address the racial wealth gap, whether it makes sense to forgive student loans in order to encourage entrepreneurship, the dangers of working during college, how to fix income-driven repayment, the benefits of income share agreements, whether for-profit colleges can be good, and...2022-06-0144 min
What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?Get to the bookstore! (20220527-8)Dennis gave a list of books on financial aid, student loans, and higher education that he recommends for ALL to read.
Game of Loans: The Rhetoric and Reality of Student Debt - Beth Akers and Matthew Chingos
Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education - Beth Akers
Why Does College cost So Much? - Robert Archibald and David Feldman
Redesigning America's Community Colleges: A Clearer Path to Student Success - Thomas Bailey
Student Debt: Rhetoric and Realities of Higher E...2022-05-2818 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergPaying UpBeth Akers, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins The Remnant for extreme wonkery on student debt and the economics of higher education. Why have the Democrats become so fixated on the issue of forgiving student loan debt, and can a moral argument be made for forgiveness? Furthermore, are most graduate programs pointless? How can we fix America’s universities? And can anyone match Jonah’s raw disdain for journalism schools? Show Notes:- Beth’s page at AEI- Beth’s first book, Game of Loans- Beth’s la...2022-05-111h 10The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergBreaking the VeilOn the mend from his sudden bout of illness, Jonah approaches today’s Ruminant with his standard level of nerdy panache. After offering a few thoughts on how The Tyranny of Clichés holds up today, he commences a lengthy rant on why canceling student debt would be a serious moral and political blunder, before turning to Francis Fukuyama’s work on liberalism. What does the relationship between virtue and responsibility look like? When is grad school worthwhile? And is John Rawls one of history’s greatest monsters?Show Notes:- The Remnant with David French ...2022-04-301h 07
An Economist Goes to CollegeThe History of College Earnings DataGuest host Jason Delisle speaks with Amy Laitinen, director for higher education with the Education Policy program at New America. In this episode, they discuss college earnings metrics: though knowing how much a student who pursues a particular major at a particular university seems like obvious information, in fact, that data has only recently become available. Amy discusses the history of this data, its potential, and its limitations.2022-02-0840 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeMeasuring College Outcomes: Limits and PotentialBeth speaks with Kristin Blagg, a senior research associate in the Center on Education Data and Policy at the Urban Institute who focuses on educational funding and finance policy. In this episode, they discuss how data can be used to measure college outcomes and influence decisions about where to go to college, and how geography impacts student choice.2022-01-2526 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeMeasuring college qualityBeth speaks with Mike Itzkowitz, the founder and president of the HEA group and a senior fellow at Third Way, a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. In this episode, they discuss the college scorecard, which is a tool for publishing college outcomes data, and the massive leaps forward we’ve seen in transparency in higher education in the last decade.2021-12-2127 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeDoes college teach us to be unhappy?Beth speaks with Ben and Jenna Storey, visiting fellows in Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and professors of politics and international affairs at Furman University. They are the authors of "Why We Are Restless," which discusses how the pursuit of happiness can wind up making us less happy. In this episode, they discuss whether college is really fulfilling its purpose and helping students find direction.2021-12-0740 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Continuing Debate Over Student DebtAuthors Beth Akers and Josh Mitchell join the podcast to talk about what's next for student loans as the Covid-19 pause in payments is lifted in January.The Future U Podcast is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Follow Future U on Twitter • Facebook
2021-12-0739 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeFederal funding for higher education: what’s happened and what’s coming, post-reconciliation?Beth speaks with Barmak Nassirian, Vice President for Higher Education Policy at Veterans Education Success, about the rise of higher education finance as a political phenomenon. They discuss the problems that lead to its prominence, and what we can expect to happen next.2021-11-1633 min
Lessons Earned2. Beth Akers on making the most of your college investmentIs the so-called “student debt crisis” really a crisis? Author Beth Akers brings an economist’s view of the ROI on education and says, on average, college is still worth the price — if you do it right.2021-11-1625 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeWhat’s the deal with Public Service Loan Forgiveness?Beth is joined by Justin Draeger, the president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), to discuss the fraught Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: what it is, why it exists, how it's working, and what should be done about it.2021-11-0228 min
The NoSleep PodcastS16: NoSleep Podcast 2021 Haunted HalloweenThe NoSleep Podcast presents its 2021 Halloween Celebration!
“Butch Cassidy and The Scarecrow Kid” written by S.H. Cooper (Story starts around 00:09:30)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Robbie Dink – Matthew Bradford, Bishop “Butch” Cassidy – Atticus Jackson
“Soul Hunting” written by Davis Walden (Story starts around 00:28:10)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Conor – Kyle Akers, Mom – Kristen DiMercurio, Grandma – Erin Lillis, Sheet Ghost – Dan Zappulla, Scarecrow – Atticus Jackson, Fairy – Nichole Goodnight, Pumpkin – Danielle McRae, Marcie – Sarah Thomas, Alex – Jeff Clement, Matt – Graham Rowat, Vampire Girl – Mary Murphy, Children – Erika Sande...2021-10-312h 30An Economist Goes to CollegeIncome-share agreements and the future of paying for collegeBeth speaks with Kevin James, founder and CEO of Better Future Forward, about income-share agreements, their role in the future of paying for college, and what might stand in the way of this promising innovation.2021-10-1928 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeCollege admissions: The good, the bad, and the illegalBeth speaks with Melissa Korn, a higher education journalist for The Wall Street Journal, about the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, its impact on the admissions process so far, and what the scandal has revealed about our higher education system.See Melissa and co-author Jennifer Levitz's recent book about the Varsity Blues scandal: "Unacceptable: Privilege, Deceit & the Making of the College Admissions Scandal" (Penguin Random House, 2020).2021-10-0526 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeWhy is college so expensive and what can be done about it?Beth speaks with Jon Meer, a professor of economics at Texas A&M University, about why college tuition keeps rising and what we can do to change its upward trajectory. 2021-09-2233 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeHow student loans became a national catastropheBeth speaks with Josh Mitchell, who covers economics and student debt for the Wall Street Journal, about his newest book, “The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe” (Simon and Schuster, 2021). They discuss the history of the student loan system, what the student debt crisis is precisely, and what it means for the future of higher education policy.Link to "The Debt Trap": bit.ly/DebtTrapBook 2021-09-0726 minHubwonkHubwonk Ep. 66: College Debt Explained: Education Pays When Students Choose WiselyHubwonk host Joe Selvaggi talks with American Enterprise Institute resident fellow and education economist Beth Akers about the American student debt crisis (totalling $1.6 trillion). They explore who borrows, who is in debt, and which policy choices might best serve the financial needs of every student.2021-08-0336 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 148: The Biggest Financial Decision of Their LivesDr. Beth Akers, author of Making College Pay and an economist, takes a cold hard look with Andy at what the data says about “investing” in college. What’s more important: choice of major or choice of college?Full show notesDeciding on a college is one of the biggest decisions teens will make in their lives. There are so many factors to consider. How big are the classes? Will they be able to make connections in their chosen field? What do the dorms look like? With so many different schools and so many majors, findin...2021-07-2523 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeShould college be free?Beth speaks with Ari Rabin-Havt, legislative director and chief policy advisor forSenator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) about the merits and drawbacks associated withmaking college tuition-free, how to create better market incentives in thehigher education space, and what it takes to have a middle-class life andachieve the American dream in the 21st century.2021-06-3036 min
Talking to Teens TeasersEp 148: The Biggest Financial Decision of Their Lives (So Far)Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episodeDeciding on a college is one of the biggest decisions teens will make in their lives. There are so many factors to consider. How big are the classes? Will they be able to make connections in their chosen field? What do the dorms look like? With so many different schools and so many majors, finding the right fit can feel impossible.But there’s one aspect of the college search we don’t always talk about, even though it’s arguabl...2021-06-2702 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeNon-college alternativesBeth speaks with Kristin Sharp, CEO of the Education Quality Outcomes Standards Board (EQOS) and Alison Griffin, SVP of Whiteboard Advisors, about the landscape of non-college alternatives, how aspiring students should think locally when it comes to job training, challenging the stigma surrounding vocational programs, and advice for aspiring students on how to find high quality programs.2021-06-1530 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeAEI Web Event – Making College Pay: An economist explains how to make a smart bet on higher educationOn May 18, AEI hosted a panel discussion on how to make data-driven decisions about higher education. The University of North Carolina System’s Andrew P. Kelly, The Wall Street Journal’s Josh Mitchell, and Braven’s Vince Marigna discussed Beth Akers’ new book, “Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education” (Penguin Random House, 2021). The conversation addressed how aspiring students can make strategic rather than romantic decisions about college, how parents can be practical when assisting their children in this process, and how higher education can remain an engine for opportunity, upward mobility, an...2021-06-0840 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeThe case against collegeBeth speaks with Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, about his book, “The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money” (Princeton University Press, 2018). They both talk about the signaling model vs the human capital model of higher education, the current “arms-race” surrounding postsecondary degrees, the non-economic benefits of education, misconceptions about the cost of college, and practical advice for aspiring students. 2021-06-0126 min
The AEI Events PodcastMaking college pay: An economist explains how to make a smart bet on higher educationThe cost of college makes for frightening headlines. The outstanding balance of student loans is more than $1.5 trillion nationally, while tuitions continue to rise. And after a pandemic that nearly dismantled the traditional “college experience,” many wonder if college is really worth it.Join the University of North Carolina System’s Andrew P. Kelly, The Wall Street Journal’s Josh Mitchell, and Braven’s Vince Marigna for a discussion with AEI’s Beth Akers about her new book, “Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education” (Penguin Random House, 2021). The conversation wil...2021-05-2740 min
The Key with Inside Higher EdEp. 47: Gauging College Value Primarily in Economic Terms: Pro and ConMost Americans say they pursue a degree or other credential after high school to improve their job or career prospects. So many efforts to judge the value of a college credential have focused exclusively on graduates’ income. A new report from the Postsecondary Value Commission expands that definition, considering other, longer-term economic measures (such as economic mobility and wealth) and recognizing the non-economic benefits that accrue to individuals and society when people get more postsecondary education.
But ultimately, the report from the commission recommends that institutions and programs be judged primarily by economic outcomes – and analysts are divi...2021-05-2633 minThe Report Card with Nat MalkusHow to Make College Worth the ExpenseCollege is expensive. How can students and parents make sure that it pays off? On this episode of The Report Card with Nat Malkus, Beth Akers, resident scholar in education policy at AEI, discusses her new book, Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education (Penguin Random House, 2021). You can purchase Making College Pay at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local bookstore. 2021-05-2031 min
Discover a New Way to Enjoy Books With Full AudiobookMaking College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education Audiobook by Beth AkersListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 453038
Title: Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education
Author: Beth Akers
Narrator: Melinda Wade
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Length: 4:51:55
Language: English
Release date: 05-18-21
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Genres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Career Development, Education
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A leading economist makes the case that college is still a smart investment, and reveals how to increase the odds of your degree paying off.
“Full of easy-to-understand advice grounded in deep expertise and research.”—Martin West, William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Education, Harvard University
The cos...2021-05-184h 51An Economist Goes to CollegeUsing insurance to take the risk out of paying for collegeBeth talks with Wade Eyerly, the founder and CEO of Degree Insurance, about the potential role for insurance in the world of higher education, the risk involved in postsecondary education, and what this emerging industry is doing for students. 2021-05-1828 min
Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentMaking College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education by Beth AkersPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/453038 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education Author: Beth Akers Narrator: Melinda Wade Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 51 minutes Release date: May 18, 2021 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: A leading economist makes the case that college is still a smart investment, and reveals how to increase the odds of your degree paying off. “Full of easy-to-understand advice grounded in deep expertise and research.”—Martin West, William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Education, Harvard University The cost of college makes for frightening headlines. The outst...2021-05-1810 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeCollege can be a risky bet. Here’s how to come out ahead.In this episode, Beth speaks with Douglas Webber, a professor of economics at Temple University, about the risks associated with picking and paying for college, which factors (i.e. major, institution, etc) matter most when it comes to your degree paying off, and advice for aspiring students on how to mitigate risk.2021-05-0430 min
dotEDUIs College a Risky Investment? An Economist Weighs InJon, Sarah, and Mushtaq are joined by Beth Akers, an economist and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss the debate over the cost of college and what policymakers, students, and parents should be considering when it comes to investing in postsecondary education. But first, Mushtaq explains why higher education leaders should be concerned about voting rights challenges, Sarah explains all you need to know about CFIUS (The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) and Jon talks about what higher ed thinks of President Biden’s nominee for under secretary of education, James Kvaal. **Tweet su...2021-04-2245 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeWe’re too sentimental about collegeBeth talks with Michelle Singletary, a personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, about what parents should consider before enrolling their children into college, the role of student debt in financing a degree, and advice for aspiring students and parents about how they can think critically about paying for college.2021-04-2030 min
Tia Berta#11 - Para que falar de moda no audiovisual?Nesse episódio do Podcast Tia Berta, trouxemos a antropóloga e consultora de estilo Cibelle Canto (@cibelle.canto) para falar com a gente sobre figurinos, e sobre as múltiplas relações entre moda e audiovisual. Conversamos bastante sobre como as roupas, os cortes de cabelo e a maquiagem podem auxiliar as narrativas audiovisuais, seja na ambientação da obra ou na criação da personalidade de personagens.
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Filme "Black is King" (2019), figurino de Zerina Akers, disponível na Disney+
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AEI Podcast ChannelPresenting "An Economist Goes to College"Today, the AEI Podcast Channel presents our newest podcast, An Economist Goes to College. Economist and scholar Beth Akers seeks to inform aspiring students about how to make strategic decisions about their higher education. Speaking on topics like how to use data to shop for college or non-college alternatives, how to utilize the student loan system to your advantage, and more, Beth cuts through the romanticism we often attach to college decision making and teaches listeners how to make decisions that are grounded in data and fact.In this episode, Beth speaks with Ron Lieber, a personal...2021-04-0925 minAn Economist Goes to CollegeWhat we get wrong when it comes to paying for collegeIn this episode, Beth speaks with Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist for The New York Times and author of the book, “The Price You Pay for College,” about the ins and outs of the college decision-making process. They talk about what aspiring students and their families most often get wrong about the system, and what they really can’t afford to misunderstand, when it comes to picking and paying for college.2021-03-3125 min
Vox Quick HitsStudent debt, part 2: The case against forgiveness | Tell Me MoreAs the argument for student debt forgiveness has been fleshed out in recent years, so has the case that it’s not the right way to go. Some experts, economists, and ordinary Americans are skeptical of forgiving student debt. They argue that while debt is certainly a problem for the people who have it, forgiveness isn’t a really effective way to stimulate the economy or to tackle equity goals. Beth Akers, an economist at the American Enterprise Institute, lays out the case against broad-based student debt forgiveness in Tell Me More’s two-part series on student debt. 2021-03-2310 min
Where We LiveWhat's Next For Student Loan Debt?Over 40 million Americans have student loan debt owing an average of $36,520 alone, for federal loans. Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona, and President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Department of Education, says student debt relief would be a priority. This hour, we talk about what cancelling student debt means for borrowers and lenders alike. Students of color and first generation college students are more likely to get saddled with heavy student loan debt. Are you one of millions of Americans that has student loan debt? We want to hear from you. GUESTS Michelle Singletary - p...2021-02-0949 min
EdNext PodcastEp. 218 - Nov. 18, 2020: Can Biden Forgive Student Loan Debt?A senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Beth Akers, joins Education Next Editor-in-chief Marty West to discuss the prospects of student loan forgiveness in a Biden presidential administration.2020-11-1820 min
Wall Street WeekBloomberg Wall Street Week: Hubbard, Zell, RiederOne of the most iconic brands in financial television returns for today's issues and today's world. This week's Wall Street Week features David Westin's interviews with Former Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Glenn Hubbard, Equity Group Investments Founder & Chairman Sam Zell, BlackRock CIO of Global Fixed Income Rick Rieder. The conversations highlight the uncertainty following U.S. Elections, the legal challenges that need to be overcome to get an outcome, and what it will mean for policies. Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Goldman Sachs Wealth Management CIO and Beth Akers, Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow analyze how investors and economists are factoring in...2020-11-0732 min
POLITICO MoneyHow Trump might approach the economy if he wins reelectionHost Ben White talks with Larry Kudlow, the Director of the United States National Economic Council, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), and Beth Akers, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about how the Trump administration would approach economic and labor policies if he wins reelection.Ben White is the chief economic correspondent for POLITICO.Larry Kudlow is the director of the United States National Economic Council.Congressman Patrick McHenry is a Republican serving North Carolina's 10th congressional district. Beth Akers is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Nirmal Mulaikal is a hos...2020-08-2848 min
Hold These Truths with Dan CrenshawWhy Is College So Expensive? Myths and Facts about Tuition, Student Loan Debt, and the New Alternatives - with Beth AkersWe dive into the depths of the student loan debate with higher education expert Beth Akers, co-author of Game of Loans: The Rhetoric and Reality of Student Debt. Progressive politicians have made student loan forgiveness one of their major talking points this election cycle, citing astronomical numbers on student debt. But who really owes that money? Do loan forgiveness programs already exist for people in the worst financial hardship? What alternative tuition financing models are emerging in the free market? Beth also shares invaluable advice for students applying to colleges. Beth Akers is a senior fellow at...2020-03-1246 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdGame of LoansMichael and Jeff sat down with Beth Akers, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the co-author of “Game of Loans: The Rhetoric and Reality of Student Debt.” Among the student debt issues she discusses, she explains why she thinks student loan forgiveness is a “pie in the sky idea.”
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The Report Card with Nat MalkusCan income share agreements address college affordability and accountability concerns? (with Beth Akers and Tonio DeSorrento)Last year, student loan debt hit $1.5 trillion. From free college to loan forgiveness, there are plenty of ideas to lower student debt.
The post Can income share agreements address college affordability and accountability concerns? (with Beth Akers and Tonio DeSorrento) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.2019-07-2548 min
The Boilerplate PodcastWorking with the MediaIn our latest episode, Beth and Brandon sit down with Greg Akers, Editor-in-Chief of the Memphis Business Journal, and Associate Editor, Meagan Nichols, to discuss what journalists are seeking from PR professionals. They provide an in-depth look at the importance of building strong, genuine relationships with the media.2018-11-1300 min
The PolicyViz PodcastEpisode #59: Beth Akers and Matt ChingosWelcome back to the PolicyViz Podcast! I’m taking a bit of a turn on the show. Instead of talking with people directly creating visualizations or building visualization tools, I talk to two people working in the field of education research...
The post Episode #59: Beth Akers and Matt Chingos appeared first on PolicyViz.2016-10-0417 min
IntersectionsCollege education and student debt: Evaluating the investment“…A lot of the conversation around college education is that tuition is increasing very rapidly, debt is increasing very rapidly and what does that mean for everyone? If we take a bigger step back we want to reframe the discussion around higher education as the potential investment available to people in our economy to help them be more productive in the labor market and to help them have better financial lives themselves. So when we think about higher education, rather than focusing all on the costs like we have been doing with the focus on the narrative about tuition and d...2016-06-2234 min
Does College Matter? Featured EpisodesHigher Ed Debt is Worth It, But It’s Not Risk FreeIn our interview with Isabel Sawhill and Beth Akers, two Research Fellows from the Brookings Institution, we talk about college affordability, why college debt is usually worth it (though it’s not without risks), and what advice they would give to a room full of high school students.2016-06-0905 min