Why hasn’t student debt been canceled‪?‬ The Weeds

Dylan and Dara are joined by Vox’s Libby Nelson to talk about the policy merits and political implications of plans to cancel some or all student loans. They also discuss whether President Joe Biden has the power to cancel student debt unilaterally. And, Vox’s Jerusalem Demsas joins Dylan and Dara for a white paper about prisoners of war and genetics. 
References:

Brookings Institution’s Andre Perry on why student loan forgiveness isn't regressive


How canceling student debt helps beneficiaries get out of other debt


The racial justice case for student loan cancellation

Luke Herrine arguing that the Department of Education can erase debt unilaterally


Is there a secret memo saying Biden can erase the debt?

David Leonhardt’s case against debt cancellation

White Paper of the Week: “Health Shocks of the Father and Longevity of the Children's Children”



Hosts:

Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox

Jerusalem Demsas (@jerusalemdemsas), policy reporter, Vox

Dara Lind (@dlind), immigration reporter

Libby Nelson (@libbyanelson) policy editor, Vox


Credits:

Sofi LaLonde, producer and engineer

Libby Nelson, editorial adviser

Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts


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