Student loan debt relief was a successful policy issue that helped galvanize younger voters for the Democratic party.

“student loan debt relief was awesome perhaps you could have [ __ ] galvanized a younger voter base that turned out for a lot of these [ __ ] districts that you maybe were not able to turn out in large enough numbers”

Paying off debt should be balanced with enjoying one's life rather than just aggressively sprinting toward a finish line.

“This isn't just a sprint to pay off debt. So many people live their lives simply sprinting from one panic to the next when it comes to their money. I think of it so much as a marathon and a marathon along which I want to enjoy the ride.”

Universities have a responsibility to ensure students are not graduating with debt burdens for programs that do not lead to job prospects.

“But I think it comes down to the institutions having some responsibility for pushing out students and making sure that they're not serving them in education that then they can't find jobs in. And so as we think about loan burdens and others, I do believe the institutions have a responsibility to the”

Sam claims that the student loan debt has become a source of anxiety that makes him feel despondent and disassociated.

“it's just the numbers so big you're just like yeah it's pretty insurmountable so it's it's very overwhelming for sure”