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Back Story Radio: Degrees of Freedom: Higher Education in America ArticleBack Story Radio: Degrees of Freedom: Higher Education in America Article
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Backstory Radio
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9th - 10th
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Back Story Radio: Degrees of Freedom: Higher Education in America

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BackStory podcast with the American History Guys discussing the history of higher education in America including struggle over the purpose and nature of college and what the debate is about today. Audio and transcripts are provided in segments.

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