Atlanta magazine calculates students who graduate from some of Georgia’s largest schools end up with an average of $27,000 in debt. Before it’s time to go back to school, examine the real price of higher education. On Second Thought is joined by freelance journalist Sean Keenan.

On Second Thought for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

Meanwhile in Tennessee, the state university system plans to offer free tuition for qualified students, starting next year. On Second Thought is joined by Randy Boyd, the interim president of University of Tennessee, to find out how the schools there plan to pull it off.

A grant recipient in Macon plans to offer free mental health care that’s accessible to the community. Learn about how the program will work.

Charles Isbell, the new dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Computing, specializes in artificial intelligence. Hear his take on why AI is a double-edged sword in today's culture. 

 

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