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In their lively and entertaining weekly discussion of issues related to higher education, KUT’s Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger explore the topics of higher education, lifelong learning, and exercising the brain. Ed and Jennifer practice what they preach, too, by introducing math puzzlers and brain teasers to keep listeners on their toes.

Higher Ed: Learning and Regret

"Regrets, I've had a few. But then again, too few to mention. I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption."

Frank Sinatra sings about regret in "My Way."  In this week's episode of KUT's podcast Higher Ed, KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger talk about the decisions we make along the way in our formal education, and the role regret can play in lifelong learning.

Clickhere to hear more about how regret can motivate - rather than discourage - our pursuit of knowledge. Ever make a decision about your hair color that you have come to regret? Listen on to find out the solution to last week's puzzler about truth, lies, and hair color.

This episode was recorded on November 18, 2015.

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Jennifer Stayton is the local host for NPR's "Morning Edition" on KUT. Got a tip? Email her at jstayton@kut.org. Follow her on X @jenstayton.