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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Podcast: $23B Student Debt Relief: Breaking Down the Sweet v. McMahon Ruling

In this episode of the Seattle Medium’s Rhythm & News Podcast, host Christopher B. Bennett sits down with Charlene Crowell to discuss the monumental Sweet v. McMahon federal appeals court ruling. Together, they break down what this unanimous decision means for the estimated 450,000 borrowers set to receive a share of $23 billion in student loan discharges. The conversation highlights the deceptive practices of over 150 for-profit colleges, the disproportionate financial impact on Black and Latino students, and what affected borrowers need to know about the future of their student loan debt.

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