College Uncovered

Most college advice tells you how to get in. This podcast asks whether you know what you are actually getting into. College Uncovered comes from GBH News and The Hechinger Report, two respected journalism outlets, and it investigates American higher education with the kind of depth you rarely see in the student podcast space. Hosts Kirk Carapezza and Jon Marcus are experienced education reporters who dig into systemic issues — the demographic cliff that is reshaping enrollment, gender imbalances on campus, the future of liberal arts, dual enrollment programs, and the growing debate about whether traditional four-year degrees are worth the price tag. The current fourth season tackles timely questions about online learning, international student recruitment, and alternative career pathways. With 44 episodes across four seasons, it is a focused and well-produced show rather than a sprawling weekly dump. Each episode feels like a mini documentary. The 4.6-star rating reflects an audience that appreciates investigative rigor without academic stuffiness. If you are a student trying to understand the bigger forces shaping your education, or a parent wondering whether the investment still makes sense, this podcast offers the kind of context that college brochures never will.