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The Rant Podcast

Eloy Ortiz Oakley
Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence
Economic Mobility
Return On Investment
Prison Reform
Community Colleges
Education Opportunities For Incarcerated Individuals
Working Learners
Workforce Development
Cloud Technology
Leadership
Anti-Recidivism Coalition
Teacher Education
2024 Election
Apprenticeship Model
Empire State University
AI In Education
Reup Education
California
ASU GSV Summit

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.

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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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Recent Guests

Janet Napolitano
Veteran politician, former Secretary of Homeland Security, and leader in higher education
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Navigating the Next Four Years with Janet Napolitano
Mike Madrid
Political consultant, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and author of The Latino Century
The Lincoln Project
Episode: Navigating the Next Four Years with Mike Madrid
Phil Hill
Publisher of the On EdTech newsletter, writes extensively on higher education policy
On EdTech
Episode: Navigating the Next Four Years with Phil Hill
Bijal Shah
CEO of GILD, focuses on education, skilling, and talent mobility solutions for large employers
GILD
Episode: Growing Talent with Bijal Shah, CEO of Guild
Andy Vaughn
President and CEO of Alliant International University
Alliant International University
Episode: Innovation in Professional Degree Programs with Andy Vaughn
Dr. Lisa Vollendorf
President of Empire State University
Empire State University
Episode: Designing a University for Working Learners
Dr. Mallory Dwinil Palish
Former chancellor of REACH University and CEO and co-founder of Kraft Education
Kraft Education
Episode: Reimagining Teacher Education with Dr. Mallory Palish
Scott Budnick
Hollywood film producer and prison reform advocate
Anti-Recidivism Coalition
Episode: Reforming Prison Education with Scott Budnick
Tim Storey
An acclaimed pop culture thought leader, author, speaker, life strategist, and humanitarian.
Episode: Supporting Student Success and Overcoming Setbacks with Tim Storey

Host

Eloy Ortiz Oakley
Host of discussions that pull back the curtain on the American higher education system, focusing on its people, policies, and politics. Known as an innovator and leader in the education sector.

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Engaging Lost Learners with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUP Education
Q: What advice do you have for a learner trying to reengage in higher education?
Find someone on campus who can help navigate the complexities of returning to education.
Engaging Lost Learners with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUP Education
Q: How do you reengage these learners?
By meeting them where they are, using technology for engagement, and providing ongoing support.
Engaging Lost Learners with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUP Education
Q: What are the reasons that these learners stop their education?
Reasons include finances, feelings of not belonging, and lack of time or guidance.
Supporting Student Success and Overcoming Setbacks with Tim Storey
Q: What role does resilience play in overcoming setbacks?
Resilience is key for overcoming setbacks; it involves waking up to the situation, assessing the injury from the setback, and partnering with the right people.
Exploring AI and Cloud in Higher Education with Laura Ipsen, CEO of Ellucian
Q: How do you explain to a higher ed leader why is this a good thing? How does this make their operation more efficient?
Moving to the cloud increases efficiency and productivity by automating workflows and improving data security.

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1. Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
2. College Matters from The Chronicle
3. The Ezra Klein Show
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5. The NPR Politics Podcast

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2. Mike Madrid
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4. Bijal Shah
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