Higher ed got its credit report card, and its not straight As

Published: Dec. 7, 2023, 11:46 p.m.

Fitch Ratings issued a warning this week that U.S. colleges and universities are likely to encounter economic headwinds \u2014 bond investors beware. Declining enrollment, higher wages for faculty and staff and 2008 recession-era debt are all at play. In this episode, why some colleges may be affected more than others. Plus, artificial intelligence is already behind the scenes in Hollywood, rent-free housing comes with a cost and an electronic music store bides its time.