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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.

When author Jeff Hobbs arrived at Yale University, he became fast friends with the man who would be his college roommate for four years, Robert Peace. Robert's life was rough from the beginning in the crime-ridden streets of Newark in the 1980s, with his father in jail and his mother earning less than $15,000 a year. But Robert was a brilliant student, and it was supposed to get easier when he was accepted to Yale, where he studied molecular biochemistry and biophysics.

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.

J. Ivy is a true pioneer and trendsetter who's bridged the worlds of hip-hop and poetry through his appearances on HBO's Def Poetry and his collaborations with Kanye West and Jay-Z. But throughout his success, he carried with him the pain of being abandoned by his father and growing up in the tough neighborhoods of Chicago's South Side. So he sat down with pen and paper and processed his pain the only way he knew how - through poetry. he resulting poem, Dear Father, became his vehicle of forgiveness and healing.

In Pimpology, star of the documentaries Pimps Up, Ho's Down and American Pimp and Annual Players Ball Mack of the Year winner Ken Ivy pulls a square's coat on the unwritten rules that took him from the ghetto streets to the executive suites. Ken's lessons will serve any person in any interaction. Whether at work, in relationships, or among friends, somebody's got to be on top. To be the one with the upper hand, you've got to have good game, and good game starts with knowing the rules.

A 2006 report commissioned by Brown University revealed that institution's complex and contested involvement in slavery - setting off a controversy that leapt from the ivory tower to make headlines across the country. But Brown's troubling past was far from unique. In Ebony and Ivy, Craig Steven Wilder, a rising star in the profession of history, lays bare uncomfortable truths about race, slavery, and the American academy.

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.

Our first responders are uniquely strong, brave, and emotionally flexible. They are called to support us on the worst days of our lives. They see and hear things that are burned into their memories forever. They see the worst in humanity and then do their best to be a loving partner, parent, and friend.

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.

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Big Little Stories is a place for conversations that inspire, educate and build community. It’s where no story is too small, and no impact is too big. The show celebrates how every little stroke in the story of our lives paints a bigger picture - and can ultimately shape the world around us in meaningful and positive ways.

Ivy Lyons takes a look at news stories to ask what we know, what we don't know, and what we could learn from impactful stories. When they can't grab the answers, they search for a way using credible sources. Sometimes serious, sometimes silly, always sincere.

"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!"

Everybody knows that the schools of the Ivy League - universally touted as the pinnacle of American higher education - have graduated countless political leaders, corporate titans, and global power brokers. But did you know these schools have also produced murderers, warmongers, traitors, plagiarists, slave traders, pederasts, and every other variety of moral reprobate?

Welcome to Yoked by Love, where we explore the intersections of God, sex, and relationships through the heartfelt stories of everyday women and men. Join Ivy as she engages with guests who share their courageous journeys of love, religion, and spiritual alignment, offering valuable insights and practical wisdom for navigating complex relationships.

Join paranormal investigator Ivy Boyd as she helps you embrace the unknown through famous ghost stories told with historical context, new perspectives, and paranormal theories! New episode every Wednesday.

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!

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!

Join Laura and Sarah as they discuss the most haunting cases to spin out of some of America's most elite corners.