The Rant Podcast
A bi-weekly podcast focused on pulling back the curtain on the American higher education system and breaking down the people, the policies and the politics. The podcast host, Eloy Ortiz Oakley, is a known innovator and leader in higher education. The podcast will not pull any punches as it delves into tough questions about the culture, politics and policies of our higher education system.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Supporting Student Success and Overcoming Setbacks with Tim Storey
What if setbacks could actually fuel your success? This week on The Rant Podcast, we kick off season three with the extraordinary Tim Storey, a global thought leader and life strategist…
Insights on Leadership and Innovation from Paul LeBlanc
What does it take to lead a university through two decades of transformative change? Join us as Paul LeBlanc, the former president of Southern New Hampshire University, unpacks his rema…
Exploring AI and Cloud in Higher Education with Laura Ipsen, CEO of Ellucian
What if the future of higher education is already here, driven by cutting-edge technology and strategic innovation? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Ipsen, CEO of Ellucian, live …
Talking Innovation in Higher Education with Michael Crow, President of ASU
Prepare to unlock the future of higher education as we sit down with Dr. Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University, at the 14th ASU+GSV Summit. Discover how pioneering technol…
Measuring Value in California Higher Education with Michael Itzkowitz, HEA Group
Get behind the data and value of higher education as I engage in a focused conversation with Michael Itzkowitz of the HEA Group. Together, we dissect the College Futures Foundation comm…
Engaging Lost Learners with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUP Education
Unlock the full potential within the millions of Americans who have stepped away from higher education. Join the conversation with Tara Crews, the CEO of ReUp Education, as we dissect …
Reshaping Higher Education: A Deep Dive with Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Academic Partnerships
Unlock the potential of online education as Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Academic Partnerships, joins us to reveal how his company is helping regional universities reach more learners thr…
Federal Funding for Workforce Training with Matt Gandal
Prepare to navigate the latest currents in workforce development as I, Eloy Ortiz Oakley, team up with Matt Gandal of Education Strategy Group to dissect the monumental federal funding …
Short-Term Pell & The ASU+GSV AIR Show
Listen to this episode to unlock the future of education and workforce development with me, Eloy Ortiz Oakley, as we explore a groundbreaking bipartisan initiative that could transform …
Redefining Higher Education and Workforce Skills - A Conversation with Ajita Menon, CEO of Calbright College
Summary:
Embark on a captivating journey with esteemed guest Ajita Talwalkar Menon, the trailblazing President and CEO of Calbright College, as she shares her inspiring educational odyss…
Pushing Back on the NY Times & More Truths about the SAT, Grade Inflation & College Admissions
Prepare to have your assumptions about standardized testing turned on their head as Eloy Ortiz Oakley digs into the heart of the SAT debate with insights from Jon Boeckenstedt and Akil …
Transforming Education Finance: A Conversation with Secretary Miguel Cardona on Student Debt Solutions
Embark on a transformative journey with the 12th Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, as we traverse his remarkable path from the classrooms of Connecticut to the summit of educa…
New Sponsors, More Rants
In this episode I reflect on our recent topics and guests and thank our audience for continuing to tune in. I also announce our new, founding sponsors, Arizona State University, ReUp, O…
Black Learners in America - A Conversation with Zakiya Smith Ellis & Michael Sorrell
In this episode I dive into the state of black learners in America and the very troubling trends in their enrollment and completion that undermine our nations economic strength. I talk …
Are OPM's Dead & Other Ed Tech Predictions - A Conversation with Phil Hill
In this episode, I talk with Phil Hill, Ed Tech market watcher and writer of the Phil on Ed Tech newsletter. We discuss Short-Term Pell and get into the OPM industry. Will 2U survive? T…
Short-Term Pell & the Changing Perceptions of Higher Education - A Conversation with Rachel Fishman, New America
In this episode, I talk with Rachel Fishman, acting Director of Higher Education at New America. I ask Rachel about the bipartisan House proposal to create a short-term Pell program and…
The Skills Revolution - A Conversation with Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage
In this episode, I talk with Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage. Michael and I talk about the transformation of Cengage, a well known global higher education publishing company. Michael ha…
The Skills Revolution - A Conversation with Paul Fain, Higher Education Journalist
In this episode I talk with Paul Fain, higher education journalist and writer for The Job. We talk about the rapid rise in conversations in workforce training & higher education circle…
A New Masterplan for Career Education in California - A Conversation with Ben Chida, Advisor for Gov. Gavin Newsom
In this episode, I present an interview I did as part of a video series for College Futures Foundation, my employer. I interviewed Ben Chida, Chief Deputy Cabinet Secretary & Senior Ad…
Serving Working Learners - A Conversation with Scott Pulsipher, President at WGU
In this episode, I talk with Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University (WGU). We talk about the history of WGU, the growth of enrollments and the evolution of the teach…