Whither the English degree? Major Trade-offs with Corey Moss-Pech

Believe it or not, an English degree is still worth pursuing in a capitalist economy, even if one is not independently wealthy! Of this we can be hopeful according to a new book called Major Trade-offs by Corey Moss-Pech.

References mentioned this episode:

• Corey Moss-Pech. 2025. Major Trade-offs: The Surprising Truths about College Majors & Entry-Level Jobs. University of Chicago Press.
• Robert Penn Warren. 1946. All the King’s Men.
• Jesmyn Ward books
• Maya Angelou books
• Harry Crews. 1978. Childhood: The Biography of a Place.
• Library of America Complete Novels of William Faulkner
• Corey Moss’s Pech’s website, Bluesky, and Twitter

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