The Besties are back for their first episode of 2024. We delve into the latest national issues across media, education and politics.
Discussing the existential challenges news outlets are facing and the knock-on effects on journalism, glitches in the FAFSA site leaving students anxious about financial aid, and last but not least, early reactions to the ongoing Republican primaries highlighting the divided political landscape in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
Show Notes
(00:00) Pre-Amble Chit Chat
(03:40) Introduction & Episode Start
(05:31) Insights into the Airline Industry
(08:20) The State of Journalism & Media
(20:58) Mr Beast's $250,000 Video on X
(23:10) Discussion on Education and Admission Cycles
(25:23) The Nightmare of Financial Aid Software
(26:03) The Hidden Pitfalls of Student Loans
(26:49) The Struggle of Modernizing Financial Aid Systems
(27:07) The Impact of FAFSA Changes
(27:58) The Trade-Offs in Financial Aid Data Collection
(28:39) The Challenges Faced by Financial Aid Departments
(31:24) The Need for a Better Financial Aid System
(33:11) The Role of Schools in Financial Aid
(33:27) The Impact of Financial Aid on Student Enrollment
(38:03) The Implications of Republican Primaries on 2024’s Presidential Election
Follow Today's Besties:
- Amaan Badruddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/
- Cornelius McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/
- Jihad Esmail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/
- Mateo Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/
- Michael Rubino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-rubino/
Produced by Everyday: https://everydayco.us
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