
A bi-weekly podcast focused on pulling back the curtain on the American higher education system and breaking down the people, the policies and the politics. The podcast host, Eloy Ortiz Oakley, is a known innovator and leader in higher education. The podcast will not pull any punches as it delves into tough questions about the culture, politics and policies of our higher education system.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsEducation | |||

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What if AI actually made college more human—more supportive, more accessible, and more affordable? We sat down with Arizona State University CIO Lev Gonick to unpack how agentic AI, low-code tools, and faculty communities are transfor... more
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A single number now threatens to define whether a program survives: does it deliver an earnings premium over a high school diploma? We sit down with Phil Hill to unpack how federal accountability just shifted from dashboards to conseq... more
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Trust in college is slipping, yet the desire for opportunity is stronger than ever. We dig into that tension and lay out a clearer path forward: build programs around working learners, publish honest numbers, and align skills with job... more
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Americans still believe a college education opens doors, but patience is running out for a system that too often feels overpriced, inflexible, and out of touch. We sit down with New America’s Sophie Nguyen to unpack the Varying Degree... more
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What does it look like when a “global campus” is truly global—and built for working learners from the ground up? We sit with UMGC president Dr. Greg Fowler to trace a line from faculty boarding planes after WWII to teaching through ev... more
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Season four of the Rant Podcast kicks off with a deep dive into educational value and economic mobility. Host Eloy Ortiz-Oakley welcomes returning guest Michael Itzkowitz to discuss their groundbreaking "Golden Returns" report examini... more
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The education landscape has transformed dramatically over the past six months, and we're only at the beginning of what promises to be a defining era for colleges and universities nationwide. As we wrap up Season 3 with our milestone 6... more
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The higher education landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with a new focus on measuring value and ensuring economic mobility for students. In this revealing conversation with Kelly McManus, Vice President of Higher Educa... more
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A bi-weekly exploration of the American higher education system offers listeners insight into its culture, policies, and politics. Each episode features deep discussions with experts, educators, and politicians, addressing pressing issues such as economic mobility, student outcomes, and the evolving landscape of education amidst political changes. The content is characterized by candid conversations that tackle tough questions, making it an informative resource for those seeking to understand the complexities facing students and institutions alike in today's educational environment.
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Recent guests on The Rant Podcast include:
1. Janet Napolitano
2. Mike Madrid
3. Phil Hill
4. Bijal Shah
5. Andy Vaughn
6. Dr. Lisa Vollendorf
7. Dr. Mallory Dwinil Palish
8. Scott Budnick
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