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Malcolm Gladwell has long relished the opportunity to skewer the upper echelons of higher education, from the institution of U.S. News & World Report’s Best College rankings to the LSATs to the luxe Bowdoin College cafeteria. I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite Education, upends the traditional thinking around how education should work and tries to get to the bottom of why we often reward the wrong people.

During the Cold War, the most decisive battles were often the ones no one ever saw. While missiles stood on alert and submarines prowled the oceans, a quieter war unfolded beneath the surface, fought with patience, engineering brilliance, and extraordinary nerve. Operation Ivy Bells was one of the boldest operations of that hidden conflict, a mission so audacious that its success depended entirely on remaining invisible.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reveals how America’s elite universities, once proud symbols of academic excellence, have become centers of far-left indoctrination, division, and moral rot in this riveting, behind-the-scenes inside account. Drawing on her experience as the highest-ranking woman...

*Now a major motion picture—Rob Peace—starring Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, and Chiwetel Ejiofor* *Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, and more* The New York Times bestselling account of a young African-American man who escaped Newark, NJ, to...

On November 23, 1849, in the heart of Boston, one of the city's richest men vanished. Dr. George Parkman, a Brahmin who owned much of Boston's West End, was last seen that afternoon visiting his alma mater, Harvard Medical School. Police scoured city tenements and the harbor - some leads put Parkman at sea or in Manhattan - but a Harvard janitor held a much darker suspicion: that their ruthless benefactor had never even left the Medical School building. His shocking discovery engulfed America in one of its most infamous trials.

Two girls, zero filters, and all the real talk. Nothing Untouched is the podcast where we dive into breakups, hookups, dating disasters, and everything in between. From hilarious stories to honest advice, we’re saying what everyone else is thinking — and leaving nothing un-touched!

Bloomsbury presents Ebony and Ivy by Craig Steven Wilder, read by Kenneth Medford. A groundbreaking exploration of the intertwined histories of slavery, racism, and higher education in America, from a leading African American historian. A 2006 report commissioned by Brown University revealed...

Poison Ivy tells the bigger, seedier story of how elite colleges create paths to admission available only to the wealthy, despite rhetoric to the contrary. Evan Mandery reveals how tacit agreements between exclusive "Ivy-plus" schools and white affluent suburbs create widespread de facto segregation. And as a college degree continues to be the surest route to upward mobility, the inequality bred in our broken higher education system is now a principal driver of skyrocketing income inequality everywhere.

When America's beloved "Aunt Becky" was caught paying $500,000 to fake her daughters' athletic credentials, it exposed a shadow network where wealth could buy what hard work couldn't earn. This gripping series unravels the Operation Varsity Blues scandal, from mastermind Rick Singer's elaborate fraud scheme to Lori Loughlin's dramatic fall from grace, revealing uncomfortable truths about privilege, celebrity entitlement, and the broken promise of meritocracy in elite college admissions. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help ...

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Ivy League Trucker, where stories and conversations bridge the gaps to connect people with different backgrounds and lived experiences. Hosted by Clint Files, a big rig trucker with an Ivy League education. How do we connect with those unlike us, challenge our own perspective and foster empathy? Join us on a journey to build understanding in a world desperately needing it! A perfect show for those who are tired of the divisions, polarization and rage-baiting tearing us apart - who want to reverse the tide and move toward others. Who want to heal our social fabric and restore empathy, ...

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The Podcast is an honest, feel-good podcast rooted in beauty, growth, and real life. Hosted by the women behind August & Ivy Salon, this is a space for open conversations about womanhood, motherhood, relationships, self worth, business, and becoming who you’re meant to be — in every season.Follow us on instagram@Augustandivysalon@lillyferenceihair@ccleehairTikTok@augustandivypodcastYouTubeAugust & Ivy Podcast

Dan-el Padilla Peralta has lived the American dream. As a boy he came here legally with his family. Together they left Santo Domingo behind, but life in New York City was harder than they imagined. Their visas lapsed, and Dan-el's father returned home. But Dan-el's courageous mother was determined to make a better life for her bright sons. Undocumented is a classic story of the triumph of the human spirit. It also is the perfect cri de coeur for the debate on comprehensive immigration reform.

Join the collective with Leah and Natalie as they share stories and give their endless opinions on what is going on in the world today!

In the winter of 1969, from big cities to small towns, young women across the country sent in applications to Yale University for the first time. The Ivy League institution dedicated to graduating "1,000 male leaders" each year had finally decided to open its doors to the nation's top female students. The landmark decision was a huge step forward for women's equality in education. Or was it?  

"Tea with Ivy E" is a podcast hosted by Ivy Enyonam, celebrating the strength of women. Each episode features powerful conversations and insights on empowerment, self-care, and personal growth. Ivy Enyonam also shares tea and plant care tips, offering a well-rounded listening experience. Join Ivy Enyonam for experiences as a creative and an advocate, good laughs, and life's simple pleasures over a comforting cup of tea, reminding all women that "We Are Not Basic!"

Bricks Behind the Ivy is the ultimate podcast for die-hard Chicago Cubs fans, blending insightful analysis, weekly in-season recaps, and fan-focused discussions. Hosted by Jeffrey Ragauskis, the show features engaging segments like the beloved ‘Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray’ impersonations, adding humor and nostalgia. Join the vibrant ‘Brick Heads’ community for exclusive insights, and get early access to episodes through our Patreon. Tune in for in-depth coverage and fun that keeps Cubs fans connected all season long and beyond!

As a Husband and Wife team we are passionate about the subject and institution of Marriage. We have never come across a perfect marriage but we have seen some perfectly good marriages out there and those couples will be the first to tell you that it is not a stroll in the park to get there. Our hope is that as we interact we will spark some conversations that will help us and you attain a state of perfectly good marriage.