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The Cusp explores AI’s impacts on education and work. Hosted by veteran journalist Paul Fain, The Cusp features interviews with decision makers and innovators at the forefront of how new technologies are changing the ways we learn and work.

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Paul Fain

A veteran higher education reporter, Paul is perhaps the nation’s top journalist focused on connections between education and work. He writes the must-read newsletter, The Job. And in 2021, he co-founded Work Shift, which quickly became the go-to news site for people who care about workforce education. An experienced podcast host, Paul is excited to launch The Cusp and turn his attention to AI’s impacts on education and economic mobility.

Elyse Ashburn

An award-winning journalist and analyst, Elyse has spent her career focused on economic mobility and equity in postsecondary education. In 2021, she co-founded Work Shift and she continues to lead the publication today as editor. She is delighted to collaborate on and support The Cusp.

Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer is a media consultant and podcast producer focused on emerging trends in the education sector. He’s the Founder of Palmer Media and the host of the Trending in Ed podcast. Through his role as producer of The Cusp, he’s excited to bring relevant expertise to bear on the complex problem space of AI and its impact on jobs.

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