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Washington Post
05-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
How to calculate the true cost of college
Thursday was 'Decision Day' for many colleges and universities, when bright-eyed high school seniors finalize where they plan to spend their next four years. But fewer students are hitting campuses than before: College enrollment has dropped by 15 percent since 2010, and 40 percent of American adults now believe that a four-year college degree is 'not too or not at all important' to secure a well-paying job in today's economy. On the latest episode of 'Impromptu,' columnists Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Heather Long discuss if college is still worth the sticker price, and if not, what better alternatives are out there.
Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The latest gramophone records
From The Times, May 1, 1925 'His Master's Voice' records for MayIn a list of which the dominant note is emphatically quality rather than quantity, pride of place should perhaps be given to Paderewski's superb rendering of Schubert's famous B Flat 'Impromptu'. Never has this noble pianist shown himself to more advantage than here. Two other interesting records are those of Suggia (who plays a Bach unaccompanied 'Cello Suite) and Thibaud (who has chosen a Sonata by Veracini). Both these composers were born in the same year and these two thoughtful interpretations afford a fine opportunity of comparing the German and Italian styles. Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique is a work that no gramophone company would have thought of attempting to reproduce a few years ago.
Washington Post
28-04-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Does religion need a glow-up?
The death of Pope Francis last Monday has prompted believers, agnostics and atheists alike to reflect on the role of religion in daily life. Religiosity in the Western world has been waning for years, particularly among young people. About half of Americans born since the 1980s say they seldom or never attend religious services. Yet, 83 percent report believing in God or a universal spirit. What explains this disconnect between personal belief and organized religion? On the latest episode of 'Impromptu,' columnists Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Shadi Hamid discuss their different religious upbringings and what, if anything, faith can do for us in the 21st century.
Washington Post
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
What is comedy in the era of Trump?
For some, Donald Trump's second presidency — so far marked by chaos, confusion and a potential constitutional crisis — is no laughing matter. For others, certain comedians in particular, the general state of distress is great material for a set. On the latest episode of 'Impromptu,' columnists Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Ted Johnson discuss whether comedy can still relieve the tension of our political moment, or if everything's much too serious nowadays.
Washington Post
14-04-2025
- Washington Post
How to escape the era of ‘TikTok tourism'
Tourism to the United States has dipped in response to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and uninviting foreign policy positions. Meanwhile, the president's tariff agenda is making some Americans too anxious about their finances to travel. The world might start seeing a lot fewer American tourists — but is that all bad? On the latest episode of 'Impromptu,' Post Opinions writers Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Catherine Rampell discuss how shifts in international travel could alter life at home and abroad.
