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How Stagflation Is Creating a Two-Tier College System
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how stagflation is reshaping higher education in the US, creating a two-tier system: elite universities with massive endowments remain insulated, while community colleges and regional public universities face enrollment freezes and budget cuts. Drawing on recent data—including the April CPI at 332.4 and the 4.3% unemployment rate—they discuss how rising costs and stagnant wages are pushing students toward cheaper, career-oriented programs, while affluent families continue to pay full freight at top-tier schools. The episode also examines the ripple…
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