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May 29, 2013 For-Profit Colleges, June 4, 2013

Whistleblowers speak out about for-profit colleges, and the fact that the majority of their income now comes from taxpayer dollars in the form of federally backed student aid. The number of for-profit colleges in the United States rose dramatically during the recession, as did the number of American returning to school, hoping a college degree would help their jobs prospects. But former students say the degree was not worth the price. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on AXS TV. “For Profit Colleges” airs June 4, 2013.

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March 20, 2013 College on the Cheap, March 26, 2013

Building a better college, at a fraction of the price. Two California entrepreneurs say they have the answer to an affordable higher education. Also, a rapidly growing population of pythons in Florida. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on AXS TV. “College on the Cheap” airs March 26, 2013

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September 12, 2012 College on the Cheap, September 18, 2012

Building a better college, at a fraction of the price. Two California entrepreneurs say they have the answer to an affordable higher education. Also, a rapidly growing population of pythons in Florida. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm and 11pm ET on AXS TV.

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September 21, 2011 Trouble on the Land

As populations expand and food prices hit record highs, international investors are hoping to strike it rich in an unlikely place, Africa. We investigate one controversial deal and the surprising cast of players involved – including one of America’s oldest land grant universities. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET.

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