In our interview with Joselyn Cousins, first generation college student and community development practitioner, you’ll learn about Joselyn’s journey as a first-gen student, two key mentors who changed her trajectory, and why she thinks college

#47 Reimagining High School for a High Tech World: The Phoenix Coding Academy

Sep 5th, 2017 24m 36s

Reimagining High School for a High Tech World: The Phoenix Coding Academy Description: We visit a new kind of high school that’s blurring the lines between school, college, and work. In this episode, you’ll learn about how a novel coding academ

#46 Redefining Education: An Interview with Nikhil Goyal

Aug 28th, 2017 24m

In our interview with Nikhil Goyal (journalist, activist, and author of Schools on Trial), you’ll learn about what makes him an extreme learner, whether he believes college still matters, and how his desire to see a more just world continues to

#45 Don't Be Afraid to Not Know: An Interview with Alivia Blount

Aug 14th, 2017 23m 42s

In our conversation with Alivia Blount, a Code2040 fellow, Data Analytics intern at Intuit, Winner of the 2015 USC "Hack the Gender Gap", and sophomore at UC Davis, you'll learn about how she pivoted into tech, what makes her an extreme learner

#44 The Future of Work & Learning : An Interview with Parminder Jassal

Aug 7th, 2017 33m 42s

In our interview with Parminder Jassal (Learn & Work Futures Group Director at Institute for the Future), you'll learn about why she thinks the future of work and learning is already here, how to prepare for a world of automation, and why the f

#43 How Gaming Can Make You a Better Problem Solver: An Interview with Jane McGonigal

Jul 31st, 2017 35m 4s

In our interview with Jane McGonigal (Chief Creative Officer, SuperBetter Labs and Research Affiliate at Institute for the Future), you'll learn about how gaming can help you become a better problem solver, why games are transforming the way we

#42 Imagining Possibilities for the Future: An Interview with Marina Gorbis

Jul 24th, 2017 34m 42s

In our interview with Marina Gorbis, Executive Director for the Institute for the Future, you'll learn about how IFTF helps people imagine the possibilities of what's to come, how to spot signals of the future, and whether Marina thinks college

#41 Your Financial Well-Being: An Interview with Jason Young

Jul 17th, 2017 32m 45s

In our conversation with Jason Young, the founder of Mindblown Labs, you'll learn about how gamification can help millennials make better financial decisions, the importance of empowering communities, and why in today's world, college still act

#40 There Are No Throwaway People: An Interview with Kenyatta Leal

Jul 10th, 2017 36m 2s

In our conversation with Kenyatta Leal, you’ll learn about his transformative journey from former convict to management, how education turned his life around, and why ultimately, in life, there are no throwaway people.

#39 Learn to Code with Her: An Interview with Laurence Bradford

Jul 3rd, 2017 24m 17s

In our conversation with Laurence Bradford, the creator of Learn to Code with Me, you’ll hear about Laurence’s own transformation from non-techie to programmer, techniques she uses to keep herself accountable, and how men and women differ, when

#38 Welcome to Change: An Interview with Dr. Teri Delane

Jun 25th, 2017 24m 51s

In our conversation with Dr. Teri Delane, the founding principal of Life Learning Academy Charter School, you’ll learn about Teri’s own journey as an everyday hero, why students who may not have been successful in traditional settings are thriv

#37 Special Episode: Exploring the Power of Texting with Up Next

Oct 12th, 2016 16m

Believe it: 10 text over the summer can increase college enrollment by 10%. A joint effort between digital creative agency Huge, non-profit Civic Nation & the White House’s Office of Public Engagement, UP NEXT is a texting program designed to p

#36 Special Episode: Overcoming the Odds with Reach Higher

Oct 5th, 2016 28m 1s

The Reach Higher initiative is the First Lady's effort to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, or a four

#35 Reflecting on Education & This Season: Conversations with Mary Daly and Our Team

Jun 16th, 2016 38m 37s

In our final episode of Season 2, we talk to Mary Daly, “the people’s economist,” about what roles economic mobility and economic inequality play in education. Also in the episode: Jody’s own college story and reflecting on this season with our

#34 The Truth About Higher Ed Debt: An Interview with Isabel Sawhill & Beth Akers

Jun 9th, 2016 18m 45s

In our interview with Isabel Sawhill and Beth Akers, two Research Fellows from the Brookings Institution, we talk about college affordability, why college debt is usually worth it (though it’s not without risks), and what advice they would give

#33 Demystifying Student Debt: An Interview with Susan Dynarski

Jun 1st, 2016 19m 40s

In our interview with Susan Dynarski, a professor at the University of Michigan and writer for the New York Times’ Upshot column, she dispels commonly held myths about college debt and explains how she stays innovative with her research.

#32 The Well-Educated Barista: An Interview with Jaison Abel

May 25th, 2016 16m 40s

In our conversation with economist Jaison Abel, he talks about the “well-educated barista” and how new grads fare in the job market.

#31 The Art of Smart Apparel: An Interview with Maddy Maxey

May 19th, 2016 21m

In our conversation with Maddy Maxey, the Co-Founder and President of The Crated, she talks about how she came up with her company’s name, her experience as a Thiel Fellow, and why the ah-ha moment is a myth.

Taking a Break This Week

May 12th, 2016 1m 40s

We’re taking a quick break from “Does College Matter?” this week. We’ll be back next week with the founder of The Crated, Maddy Maxey.

#30 The Power of Storytelling: An Interview with Matt Lieber ft. Vanessa Ishii

May 5th, 2016 16m 34s

In this interview, guest-host Vanessa Ishii (from Stitcher Radio) and Matt Lieber (co-founder of Gimlet Media) explore the world of storytelling, the power of audio, and what role podcasts will play in the future.

#29 Being Honest About Your Biases: An Interview with Teuila Hanson

Apr 27th, 2016 26m 17s

In our conversation with Teuila Hanson, SVP of HR, Diversity andInclusion at the San Francisco Fed, she talks about what’s at stakein conversations about diversity and why we need to be honest aboutour own biases.

#28 Accelerate Your Career: An Interview with Kathleen Mullaney

Apr 20th, 2016 27m 57s

In our conversation with Kathleen Mullaney, Udacity’s VP of Careers, she talks about Udacity’s mission, her mentors, and what advice she would give to career switchers and

#27 Exploring What's Possible: An Interview with Steve Davee

Apr 14th, 2016 16m 44s

In our interview with Steve Davee, Maker Ed's Chief Maker Educator, we talk about the power of play, what inspires people to learn, and how he thinks the modern maker movement can impact college.

#26 Inside a Reporter’s Head: An Interview with Tyler Kingkade

Apr 7th, 2016 22m 43s

In our interview with Tyler Kingkade, Senior Editor and Reporter at Huffington Post College, we ask him about hot topics on campus and whether he thinks college still matters.

#25 Don't Doubt Yourself: An Interview with Scholar Match Staff & Students

Mar 31st, 2016 27m 58s

Scholar Match is a non-profit, founded by author Dave Eggers. Designed to guide low-income students through the college application process, they continue to be a resource to students after high school, steering them through college and on towa