This year's college application process was supposed to get easier.
That's because last year, the U.S. Department of Education announced changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
The problems with the FAFSA form began last fall.
And with August and September around the corner, some applicants continue to experience technical issues.
Before this year, students would already know how much aid they're getting. But in 2024, not knowing, which is the case for many, could mean they can't go to college.
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The Bulwark Podcast - George Packer: Phoenix, the Most American City
Phoenix is a microcosm of the big issues in the election and the country generally, including political extremism, climate change, and the border. But when it comes to the state's water crisis, Arizonians are showing signs of sanity—by accepting facts and downplaying partisanship. Could the city be a guide for America's future? George Packer joins Tim Miller.
show notes:
George's piece on Phoenix
George's 2019 piece on his son's education
show notes:
George's piece on Phoenix
George's 2019 piece on his son's education
Federalist Radio Hour - ‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 102: Never-Ending Election
There's no such thing as Election Day anymore. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they diagnose the biggest shenanigans marring the 2024 election, compare President Joe Biden and Donald Trump's polling numbers, and explain what Americans should expect for the nation come November 5.
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Audio Poem of the Day - The Piano Speaks
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Supplements, Part Two: Nootropics
What if you could take a pill, an injection, or a series of substances to make you fundamentally smarter? To gift yourself with eidetic memory, superior reasoning skills, and higher cognitive function? In the second part of this continuing series, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the bleeding edge science, grifts and innovation within the world of nootropics -- better known as 'smart drugs.'
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Amnesty International is calling on Egypt to stop arresting Sudanese people seeking refuge from war. The human rights watchdog says Egypt must also stop sending refugees back to Sudan. Our correspondent in Cairo tells us how these refugees are perceived and treated.
Also why is violence once again on the rise in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province?
And how did Famo, a genre of music in Lesotho, came to be associated with gang violence?
Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Bella Hassan, Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorn and Nyasha Michelle Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Will Trump Stuff a Bean Up His Nose?
People who do not want Donald Trump to win the November election seem convinced he is going to do their work for him and get himself defeated, but that is not what his behavior—not to mention theirs—actually seems to suggest will happen. And what's all this nonsense about "cheapfakes"? Give a listen.
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Time To Say Goodbye - Dimension Apple, Biden’s Age, and Modern Tiger Parenting
Hello!
Today we’re doing a Pardon The Interruption-styled show in which we go down a list of topics. We’re experimenting a bit with format these days and so please let us know if this more rapid fire version works for you!
Today’s topics:
Hobby Horsing as a sport?
Dimension Apple from a great post from the Read Max Substack.
Tiger parenting in 2024. Are you a crazy sports parent or a math/violin parent? Is there a difference?
Joe Biden’s age and the promise of President Harris.
The jumps in this are incredible fwiw.
Just a warning: We will be taking July 4th weekend off but should have a fun post for you that week. Enjoy!
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Native America Calling - Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – Focusing on protecting, enhancing digital sovereignty
As digital technology increasingly becomes the main infrastructure for information and commerce, tribes will need to create an informed strategy to make sure their voices are included. That is one of the driving factors behind the new Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty that just launched by Arizona State University and the National Congress of American Indians. The project will research and help tribes navigate important trends and issues including broadband connectivity, AI, and data privacy protection. CBS News Roundup - 06/19/2024 | World News Roundup
Triple threat -- with a sweltering heat dome in the east, a serious storm threat in Texas and destructive fires in southwest. Willie Mays dead at 93. Putin-Kim meeting. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
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