#199 – What Can We Do About Higher Education? College Cartels, Monopolies & The Problematic Political Elite With Sahaj Sharda

Sahaj Sharda; author of College Cartel is our guest this week, to talk about the issues in higher education, how the political elite are monopolising important industries of the western world and more, in this politically fuelled, passionate conversation.

In more detail, Sahaj starts by giving his background, noting the value in education and speaking about his experience in education, how education & qualifications are not the same thing, the alternatives to college/university education, the burden of debt and Sahaj’s optimism for the future. The duo then discuss monopolies & duopolies in & outside of education, how Sahaj wrote his book; College Cartel, what his hopes are going forward and more – this is one for any interested in politics, education and alternatives to the mainstream!

Sahaj’s Site: https://sahajsharda.substack.com - Sahaj’s Twitter: @HajSharda

Sahaj’s Book, UK: https://amzn.eu/d/jeSYJfy - US: https://www.amazon.com/College-Cartel-Sahaj-Sharda-ebook/dp/B0C2JCCS5B

Article On The Varsity Admission Scandal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56427793

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