The Real Cost of College: Should America Wipe Out Student Debt?

Is student debt a necessary burden or a broken system? In this episode, Jerremy Newsome and guests debate the ethics of student loan forgiveness, the true impact of debt on financial futures, and whether education costs should be restructured entirely. With millions struggling under crippling debt, is loan forgiveness the right answer, or does financial literacy hold the key to solving the crisis?
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction – The true price of a college degree
(00:50) Personal Stories – How student debt affects financial freedom
(03:00) The First Stock Market Trade – A financial awakening
(07:39) What’s Working in College – Networking & soft skills
(11:58) Beyond College – Building alternative learning communities
(16:46) Reflections – Is college still worth the cost?
(30:35) Conclusion – The future of education reform