Student Loans: The Fund-Eating Dragon (2022)
At the start of the 20th century, only the most privileged could afford to go to college. Today, millions of students pursue higher ed — and owe $1.7 trillion in debt. Would you believe us if we said it started with Sputnik? This week on Throughline, we explore the origins of federal student loans, the promises the…
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