Ryan Boyd teaches in the Writing Program at the University of Southern California. His website collects much of his excellent writing, including a number of pieces on pedagogy and the state of higher education that we discuss in this episode. From crippling student loans and shitty mask policies to racist administrations and right-wing censorship, Ryan helps us explore what's wrong, what can be done about it, and why our beleaguered colleges and universities are such critical battlegrounds for the future. Subscribe to support the show and access our huge bonus library: patreon.com/nostalgiatrap.