30 Issues: Student Debt

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 30, 2018

Julie Margetta Morgan, fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, describes the current state of the student debt crisis in America, and explains why it's an important issue to think about in the days leading up to the midterms.

Listening to @BrianLehrer discuss the sad state of student loan debt and loan forgiveness with #juliemargettamorgan
— Debbie Schwartz (@Rd2College) October 30, 2018

Student loans are the safest possible loans. Why are the rates so high. Rates should be very low. @BrianLehrer
— Timothy Feldis (@tfeldis) October 30, 2018

@jmargetta: Students across the country are being told they should go to college, need an education to get ahead and that it's ok to take on student loan debt bc it will pay off in long run. Our research shows that's not what's happening. pic.twitter.com/mM4S0edrBZ
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) October 30, 2018

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