diehardargyle

Any reputable PhD program in the U.S. will be fully funded and pay you a salary.

If you have to pay for a PhD, it’s a red flag that the program isn’t very good. This goes for the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities.

The Elegant Mr. S?

I listen to your podcast. How does it make you feel that I, a complete stranger, know how you lost your virginity?

I have to know: is Jordan Schlansky really like that in real life?

I lived in Dakar for a couple years myself, and had many friends who were journalists. My question is: in the context of such informal networks, how do you go about finding stories to report on? And when you're reporting on government officials, do these informal networks and chains of command make the task more difficult?

I always admired my friends who were patient enough to be kept waiting at the Ministry of the Interior's office for 3 hours just so they could get a 15-minute interview.

Bonus, less-serious question: What's your favorite restaurant in Dakar??