Episode
Is University still worth it?
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- James O'Brien Daily
- Published
- Jun 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2994
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Summary
James asks a deeply uncomfortable question: is university still worth it? For generations, higher education was sold as the great route to opportunity, independence and a better life - but with soaring fees, huge debt and shrinking returns, James wonders whether that promise still holds true, or whether it now belongs to a different era. This episode was recorded on the 9th of June. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.