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#711: Is a Computer Science Degree Still Worth the Debt?, with Ron Lieber

Friday, May 1, 2026Paula PantView original

I sat down with Ron Lieber, the New York Times “Your Money” columnist, to tackle one of the most stressful financial decisions any family faces: the cost of college.

With headlines screaming about AI-driven job market disruptions and tuition hitting record highs, we’re digging into the math and the mindset shifts required to navigate [...]