Author Archive
What Americans Get Wrong About ADHD
Paul Tough joins host Derek Thompson to discuss his recent New York Times Magazine article on ADHD. “Plain English with Derek Thompson,” April 25, 2025
Millions of American kids have an ADHD diagnosis. Are they being treated effectively?
Paul Tough joins Dave Davies to discuss his recent New York Times Magazine article about ADHD. “Fresh Air,” NPR, April 24, 2025.
Redefining ADHD with Author Paul Tough
The Phil Luciano Show welcomes author Paul Tough, who recently wrote an article which was published by the New York Times, about how we need to redefine the way we approach treatment of ADHD. WMDB-FM, Peoria, Illinois. April 23, 2025.
Paul Tough on LearningWell Podcast
Author Paul Tough discusses his latest reporting on higher education’s value proposition and how that influences the enduring mission (or myth) of college as a path towards greater social equity. Interview with Marjorie Malpiede. March 2024.
“It’s the inequality of higher education that makes me mad.”
Paul Tough discusses with Mark Isero his New York Times Magazine article about the value of college. Part of Article Club, an online community. January 18, 2024.
A Smart Investment: Affordability & Value in Higher Ed
Paul Tough discusses the value of college with Steve Katsouros, Susan Burns, and James Danko, February 28, 2024.
Is College Still Worth It?
Paul Tough discusses the value of college with Denisa Gándara, David Deming, Stephanie Cellini, and Sarah Reder. Presented by the Brookings Institution. December 7, 2023.
Opinion: Why university presidents are under fire
Fareed Zakaria, CNN, December 10, 2023
Ontario Universities Call for More Funding
Paul Tough discusses his recent New York Times Magazine article and the relevance of its findings to colleges and universities in Canada. The Current with Matt Galloway, CBC Radio, November 23, 2023. [Interview starts at 13:00.] [Another link here.]