Abdullah Al-Bahrani 10/31/26 Abdullah Al-Bahrani 10/31/26

The Power of Mentorship

Dr. A, Brooklyn Stephens and Frannie Staley, three links in one mentoring chain, on why the first job stopped training new grads and what professors and students can do about it.

Abdullah Al-Bahrani 10/24/26 Abdullah Al-Bahrani 10/24/26

The Leaky Cup with Meena Beri and Brian Lynch

Meena Beri and Brian Lynch teach inflation with leaky cups and supply and demand with pool noodles and crochet hooks. They explain why community college students need strong foundations and support, and why relevance and rigor are not enemies.

Abdullah Al-Bahrani 10/10/26 Abdullah Al-Bahrani 10/10/26

Economics Student Mindset

The economy is still moving sideways. Brandon Sheridan on the Fed, classroom headlines, and new research showing who walks into Econ 101 already doubting they belong.

Abdullah Al-Bahrani 10/8/26 Abdullah Al-Bahrani 10/8/26

Would You Hire you?

This week, Dr. Jeni Al-Bahrani joins me to talk about the job market on the ground. Jeni teaches the senior capstone at Miami University. In fall 2024, about 80% of her seniors had a job lined up before graduation. This fall, it's about 30%. You are probably seeing the same at your university.

Abdullah Al-Bahrani 9/21/26 Abdullah Al-Bahrani 9/21/26

What Study Abroad Teaches That a Classroom Can’t

In a classroom, I can teach you how the world is supposed to work. Study abroad shows you how it actually works. Dr. Darshak Patel on taking students to Kenya to see universal basic income up close.