← All Episodes

Dec 23 2014

How the GED Test Works

32 min 3 movies discussed
Listen

The GED test was once part of a non-profit organization. That all changed in 2014, when it was privatized, made more expensive and more difficult to pass. But that also brought about a couple of more testing options. Learn all about how high school dropouts can earn their equivalent degree in today's episode.

AI Summary

Josh and Chuck dive into the world of the GED, exploring what those three letters actually stand for (hint: it's not "General Equivalency Diploma") and how this high school alternative has evolved over the decades. They cover everything from the test's military origins during World War II to the recent controversial shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit model, plus practical details about taking the test today and why nearly a million people pursue this educational path each year.


Movies Discussed

Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"Hey Dude, the 90s called David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show — Mentioned in a promotional segment for another podcast about 1990s nostalgia featuring the show's stars."
Love Is Blind
Love Is Blind
2020
★ 6.2
"We're going to be talking to Nancy Rodriguez from Netflix's Love is Blind Season 3 — Referenced in a promotional segment for another podcast featuring a contestant from the reality dating show."
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Used as a comparison to describe the sound of dial-up internet in a nostalgic reference to the 1990s."

💬 Comments

Log in to leave a comment.

No comments yet. Be the first!