# Episode 82: 4 Alien Species & Student Loans

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Podcast: [Ben Kissel Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ben-kissel-politics-7385379)
Published: 2026-05-19T04:42:10+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bkpolitics/episodes/Episode-82-4-Alien-Species--Student-Loans-e3jitb0
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Duration seconds: 3024

## Resource

Ben discusses students not appreciating A.I., student loan debt, ICE raiding classrooms, and more alien information disclosed. If you'd like to call in to leave us a message, please ring us at: 323-515-9095

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