#145: UArts Closing & The Higher Ed Crisis

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We discuss the abrupt closing of Chrissie's alma mater, UArts, and whether it is indicative of a trend in higher education. Are "art" degrees (or most degrees) just useless anyway? Did Covid screw everything up for universities? Have schools invested too much in getting "fancy"? Plus, Chrissie discovers that Walmart has cheap prices, we have a few technical difficulties, and end on a hopeful note that maybe Temple will save the day in the end.

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Philadelphia Inquirier article about UArts closing

https://www.inquirer.com/education/uarts-closing-philadelphia-finances-higher-education-20240607.html

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00:00 - Introductions

05:20 - UArts Closing Discussion (article)

12:17 - Higher Education Crisis Discussion

34:13 - Chrissie Discovers Walmart is Cheap

36:20 - UArts "The Big Shot" Discussion (photos)

39:47 - Will Temple Save the Day?

40:36 - The Wrap-Up

41:54 - Pod Theme Song

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🎸 Theme Song, “The Rescue Party” by E.Joseph and the Phantom Heart

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