Everyday Entrepreneur With Cornelius Mcgrath

The Besties are back for their first episode of 2024. We delve into the latest national issues across media, education and politics. Discussing the existential challenges news outlets are facing and the knock-on effects on journalism, glitches in the FAFSA site leaving students anxious about financial aid, and last but not least, early reactions to the ongoing Republican primaries highlighting the divided political landscape in the lead-up to the 2024 elections. Show Notes 00:00 Pre-Amble Chit Chat 03:40 Introduction & Episode Start 05:31 Insights into the Airline Industry 08:20 The State of Journalism & Media 20:58 Mr Beast's $250,000 Video on X 23:10 Discussion on Education and Admission Cycles 25:23 The Nightmare of Financial Aid Software 26:03 The Hidden Pitfalls of Student Loans 26:49 The Struggle of Modernizing Financial Aid Systems 27:07 The Impact of FAFSA Changes 27:58 The Trade-Offs in Financial Aid Data Collection 28:39 The Challenges Faced by Financial Aid Departments 31:24 The Need