Two surprising things

Two surprising things occurred today on public radio's "On Point" discussion of "Free college?"

First host Tom Ashbrook asked followup questions - several. I don't often get to hear On Point so perhaps this is his usual interview style. To me it said he wanted more than reiterated statements of the problem - answers.

At issue was the cost of college. A guest repeated the hardly new idea that tuition and other costs are  out of control and that something needs to be done. Like what? Tom asked. (I'm paraphrasing here) "Lower the cost"
"How would you do that?"
"Use government programs."
"Specifically?"

And here is where the second surprising thing occurred. She answered. Listen to the program for the answers in full context. (Another surprising idea?)

Tom's interview style is surprising because he pushed for a real answer, rather than accepting a platitude. The second is surprising because the guest had an answer.

Many people have answers - good, bad or otherwise. We just have to follow up. Specifically.