Matter of Life and Debt

By: Nikki Nolan
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  • Join us as we delve into the world of student debt. Leave us a voicemail with your story at (510) 479-0323. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform.
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Episodes
  • Temporary Hiatus

    Temporary Hiatus
    Jan 5 2024
    Matter of Life and Debt announces a temporary hiatus for January, during which the podcast is regrouping to redefine its broader goals. We invite listeners to share their ideas and feedback via email at Matter of Life and Debt@gmail.com or by leaving a voicemail at 510-479-0323. The podcast aims to return soon with updates.
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    1 min
  • 70: Debt Constrained

    70: Debt Constrained
    Dec 7 2023
    This episode of the Matter of Life and Debt podcast features a follow-up interview with Bri Franklin, founder of The Prosp(a)rity Project, a non-profit focused on eliminating student debt for Black women. Bri discusses the organization’s growth over the past 3 years, including new initiatives around financial literacy and policy advocacy. She also opens up about the personal toll of student debt on her life, relationships, and plans for the future. While still carrying student loans herself, Bri remains committed to expanding the organization’s impact through avenues like a new podcast, conference events, a financial literacy app for kids, and more. Despite ongoing challenges, she aims to help millions of debt-burdened individuals and drive systemic change in predatory lending practices.

    Trigger warning: we briefly discuss suicide, sexual assault, and sexual violence

    References 
    • The Prosp(a)rity Project
    • UnDEBTfeated
    • Episode 12: The Prosp(A)rity Project
    • Alex Kearns
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    52 mins
  • 69: Three Years!

    69: Three Years!
    Nov 2 2023
    Co-host Shanna and Talia are joined by Nikki as they celebrate the 3-year anniversary of Matter of Life and Debt! In this special episode, they look back on how the podcast has created community and helped destigmatize student debt over the years.

    For the spotlight section, Nikki interviews Sarah Thibault, an artist, writer, and podcaster who was one of the earliest guests on the podcast. Sarah reflects on how her views on her student loans have changed, especially now that the art school she attended has declared bankruptcy. She discusses taking a more spiritual approach to considering what she actually owes.

    After the insightful interview, Talia, Shanna, and Nikki discuss how Sarah’s perspective uniquely highlights the complexity of people’s relationships with student debt. To close out the celebratory episode, the hosts share what brings them joy right now - improved health, upcoming events, fall weather, and the community built over the podcast’s 3-year journey. Join them for a thoughtful and uplifting conversation!

    References:

    • Education Department punishes student loan servicer for billing mistakes
    • Theatre Activism Troupe: Art Activism Festival Overview
    • Debt Collective Events
    • Sarah's Instagram
    • Sarah's Podcast The Side Woo
    • Art Date with Sarah Thibault (Substack)
    • Panel Talk on Unblocking Creativity with The Side Woo Live @ the ICA SF November 5, 3-5pm PT 
    • Student Debt Release Tool
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    54 mins

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