Author Cathy Davidson argues that the American university is stuck in the past and its approach to education is wholly unsuited to the era of the gig economy. On this episode of The Jefferson Exchange, Davidson discusses why we need a revolution in teaching and learning. 

Coal miners in the heart of Appalachia face unemployment and uncertainty as the expansion of automation and natural gas threatens the industry that’s been an economic bedrock. But a West Virginia nonprofit called the Coalfield Development Corporation is bringing hope — and new work experience — by matching displaced workers to sustainable jobs in agriculture or carpentry while helping them pursue associate degrees.