Matter of Life and Debt announces a temporary hiatus for January, during which the podcast is regrouping to redefine its... more

This episode of the Matter of Life and Debt podcast features a follow-up interview with Bri Franklin, founder of The... more

Co-host Shanna and Talia are joined by Nikki as they celebrate the 3-year anniversary of Matter of Life and Debt!... more

In this podcast episode, Talia and Nikki discuss The Debt Collective Zine -In The Red: Out of the Darkness. In... more

We kick off this episode by discussing the Debt Collectives, “B**** Better Have Our Money” tool, which leverages the legal... more

🎙️ Update: The world of student debt is buzzing, and we can't wait to share what's in store after the... more

We’re thrilled to announce the release of a bonus episode featuring special guests Thomas Gokey and Luke Herrine, co-founders of... more

In this episode, host Nikki Nolan welcomes back Thomas Gokey, co-founder of the Debt Collective, to discuss the challenges and... more

During this episode, our focus is on the latest updates related to student debt. In our spotlight section, we feature... more

Today's episode features Shanna, Talia, and Nikki delving into the latest student debt news. Our spotlight segment features Alicia Davis... more

In this episode, we discuss the current news surrounding student debt. Our new spotlight section explores theater activism in-depth with... more

Exciting news, we will experiment with the podcast in 2023! And we want your input! Call (510) 479-0323 and leave... more

We are excited to have Maddy MADlines Clifford back on the show to share her journey as the Deputy Press... more

In this week’s episode, we sit with some of the Debt Collective’s 50 Over 50 Strikers, along with Nick Marcil... more

This week producer Talia Molé and host Shanna Bennett speak with Abigail Acheson, an organizer with Rethinking Economics USA. They... more

This week’s guests, Alicia Davis and Theresa Sweet are named plaintiffs in the case titled Sweet v. Cardona (formerly Sweet... more

Kelly Danvers, a member of Local 2110 UAW and the HarperCollins Union, joins Emma and Shanna to discuss the current... more

Extend the Pause, Joe! In a re-release episode Matter of Life and Debt producers Emma and Nikki, and host Shanna... more

What’s happening with Biden’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan? Shanna Bennett and Talia Molé check in with Sparky Abraham, Legal Strategist... more

This week producer Emma Klauber solo hosts with guest Ryan Connelly, a former opera singer, and current Navy musician. Ryan... more

Comedian, podcaster, and travel show host Jon Gabrus joins producer Emma Klauber and host Shanna Bennett to cathartically scream about... more

Comedian River Butcher returns to talk about Biden’s student loan cancellation plan! He talks to Nikki Nolan, Shanna Bennett, and... more

President Biden announced a student loan debt cancellation of $10K for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year, along with... more

This week we’re talking about the power of unions in dealing with debt! Ian Rhodewalt, Eleni Schirmer & Jason Wozniak... more

This week Shanna chats with the team from Debtless, a nonprofit organization that seeks to uplift the communities in need... more

Former guest Ashley Strahm returns with big news — she is student debt free! After a viral LinkedIn announcement about... more

Public health researcher, recent PA Congressional candidate, and student debt cancellation advocate Alexandra Hunt speaks to host Shanna about the... more

📣 Special episode! Shanna and Emma speak to comedian and writer River Butcher about the reality and loneliness of having... more

Shanna speaks with Debt Collective members Thomas Gokey (Debt Collective Co-Founder), Dr. Shamell Bell (Harvard lecturer) and Braxton Brewington (Debt... more