The Times podcast: Less loan debt, more midterm love for Democrats?
Pasadena City College graduates in 2019.
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Listen to this episode of The Times:
Millions of Americans who attended college could have their debt completely canceled or reduced under a plan announced by President Biden last week. But the move is unsurprisingly stirring debate among the right and left, but for completely different reasons.
Today, we talk about how this announcement might affect the midterm elections. Read the full transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guest: L.A. Times national reporter Arit John
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and Shani Hilton. And our theme music is by Andrew Eapen.
and Shani Hilton. And our theme music is by Andrew Eapen.
