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Radically Pragmatic, a podcast from the Progressive Policy Institute

PPI
Charter Schools
Rural Broadband Funding
Congress Testimony
K-12 Education
Public Education
Political Process
Hbcus
Affordable Connectivity Program
Mosaic Project
Education
Educational Policy
Workforce Development
Gender Representation
Texas Education System
Education Policy
Election Outcomes
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Higher Education
Career Navigation Skills
Democrats For Education Reform

Radically Pragmatic is a podcast from the Progressive Policy Institute that brings together pragmatic policy experts, leaders in Congress, and advocates for change for dynamic conversations aimed at moving America beyond ideological and partisan deadlock. PPI has been spearheading radically pragmatic ideas since 1989.

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Latest Episodes

In the last episode of his "Back to School Series," PPI's Bruno Manno sits down with Stig Leschly to talk about the need to accredit more universties that focus on innovation and successful outcomes for their students.

In the third episode of PPI's Back to School Series, PPI's Bruno Manno sits down with Richard Kahlenberg and Steven Wilson to discuss DEI in both K-12 and Higher Education and what educators can do to lessen the current cultural divide in the US.

In the second episode of his "Back to School" series, PPI's Bruno Manno sits down with Colorado Governor Jared Polis to talk about his new report "Let’s Get Ready! Educating All Americans for Success."

In the first episode of his "Back to School" series, PPI's Bruno Manno sits down with Preston Cooper from the American Enterprise Institute to talk about the effects on higher education from the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Stig Leschly
President and CEO of the Post-Secondary Commission
Post-Secondary Commission
Episode: A New College Accreditor Focused on Employment and Upward Mobility ? ft. Stig Leschly
Rick Kahlenberg
Director of Housing Policy and Director of the American Identity Project at PPI
Progressive Policy Institute
Episode: Is There a Way Out of The DEI Wars? With Rick Kahlenberg and Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson
Senior Fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and author of 'The Lost Decade'
Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research
Episode: Is There a Way Out of The DEI Wars? With Rick Kahlenberg and Steven Wilson
Governor Jared Polis
43rd governor of Colorado, previously represented Colorado's second congressional district and served on the State Board of Education.
State of Colorado
Episode: How Governors Can Empower All Students, ft. Governor Jared Polis
Preston Cooper
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute focusing on higher education policy
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Higher Education and the OBBB, ft. Preston Cooper
Darren Bush
Leonard B. Rosenberg Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center
University of Houston Law Center
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Hans Meeder
Founder at Blue Crab Talent Strategy
Blue Crab Talent Strategy
Episode: Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce, ft. Hans Meeder
Dr. Said Sewell
11th president of Morris College
Morris College
Episode: Untapped Expertise: HBCUs as Charter Authorizers, Part 4
Kathleen Velasquez
Founder of the Education Design Lab and author of the book Who Needs College Anymore
Education Design Lab
Episode: Who Needs College Anymore? ft. Kathleen deLaski

Hosts

Diana Moss
Host of In Competition We Trust
Bruno Manno
Senior Advisor at PPI
Curtis Valentine
Co-director of the Reinventing America's Schools Project with the Progressive Policy Institute

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Higher Education and the OBBB, ft. Preston Cooper
Q: What is the Department of Education now required to do over the next year or so regarding these provisions?
The Department of Education must begin a negotiated rulemaking process to implement regulations for the One Big Beautiful Bill, addressing specifics like accountability and workforce Pell Grant outcomes.
Higher Education and the OBBB, ft. Preston Cooper
Q: What do you think would be the most immediate effects on borrowers transitioning to the new system?
Current borrowers can choose between old and new plans, but the new Repayment Assistance Plan offers financial benefits like interest waivers that may lead to quicker loan payoff.
Higher Education and the OBBB, ft. Preston Cooper
Q: What are some of the accountability provisions that are now part of the program?
A new earnings test in the One Big Beautiful Bill compares the median earnings of graduates from specific programs to those of comparable high school graduates, disqualifying underperforming programs from federal loans.
Untapped Expertise: HBCUs as Charter Authorizers, Part 1
Q: How can having a school like this on the campus of Stillman help better position Stillman to be a leader in research and innovation in artificial intelligence?
It can expose students to industry leaders and align educational curriculums with future job demands, particularly in technology sectors.
Untapped Expertise: HBCUs as Charter Authorizers, Part 4
Q: What would it mean to you if Morris College had the power as a charter school authorizer?
It would be a game changer, enabling the college to influence educational outcomes for students in South Carolina.

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The discussions prioritize pragmatic policy solutions and the challenges of balancing ideology with effective governance. A recurring theme is the examination of educational reform and workforce development, particularly the innovative roles of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as they relate to charter school authorizations and K-12 education systems. Additionally, there is a focus on the impact of policy decisions on working-class communities, especially in the context of economic recovery and social equity. The conversations often include insights from educational leaders and policy-makers, making this an essential resource for those interested in contemporary policy debates and reforms.

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