Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon
The Scholars Strategy Network
No Jargon, the Scholars Strategy Network's bi-weekly podcast, presents interviews with top university scholars on the politics, policy problems, and social issues facing the nation. Powerful research, intriguing perspectives -- and no jargon. Find show notes and plain-language research briefs on hundreds of topics at https://scholars.org/podcast.
Episodes
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Sep 20, 2016 • 29min
Episode 50: Kindergarten Math
This special episode tells the story of a professor who helped to inform local policy: Tamara Kay corrected misleading statistics about a labor law in New Mexico. For context, Professor Raymond Hogler provides the history and impact of right-to-work laws.
Sep 13, 2016 • 1min
No Jargon is on break
No Jargon is on break this week. It's the beginning of the semester and professors and SSN chapters are starting up for the new year. If you need your scholarly fix, read a brief on affirmative action in colleges at www.scholars.org/backtoschool.
Sep 6, 2016 • 21min
Episode 49: Science of Abortion Law
Professor Ushma Upadhyay examined an abortion pill law in Ohio that required health care providers to use outdated FDA rules. Said to protect women's health, the law instead hurt women's health and increased the cost and time spent for the procedure.
Aug 30, 2016 • 31min
Episode 48: Rio, Ryan Lochte, and Resistance
Professor Jules Boykoff places Rio 2016 in historical context from the Olympics' elitist beginnings to their continued strain on host cities. As rising costs burden the public without delivering lasting benefits, fewer cities are "game for the Games."
Aug 23, 2016 • 29min
Episode 47: A Path for Police Reform
Professor Tracey Meares discusses why building community trust must be at the foundation of police reform. Departments can strengthen legitimacy by looking beyond the goal of reducing crime to focus on citizen engagement and addressing past injustices.
Aug 16, 2016 • 24min
Episode 46: Working Yourself to Death
Professor Sarah Horton outlines why so many farmworkers face illness - and even death – on the job. Poor regulation, harsh labor practices, and economic pressures push them to work without shade, water, or breaks and discourage them from speaking up.
Aug 9, 2016 • 24min
Episode 45: Legislating in the Dark
Professor James Curry explains how limited resources have enabled party leaders to write and negotiate most laws in Congress. Lacking expertise, staff, and time, rank-and-file members rarely have the chance to contribute to the bills on which they vote.
Aug 2, 2016 • 29min
Episode 44: Tutoring Through Tech
Professor Carolyn Heinrich lays out how and why technology has a growing presence in America's classrooms. Digital tools offer some benefits, but their effects on student learning can fall behind in-person instruction and may distract more than they help.
Jul 26, 2016 • 29min
Episode 43: Seeking Candidates of Color
Professor Paru Shah discusses why electing people of color is hindered by segregated districts, voter bias, and election rules and timing. Drawing on her experience as an elected school board member, Shah explains the hurdles for minority candidates.
Jul 19, 2016 • 29min
Episode 42: Running Against All Odds
Professor Shauna Shames lays out why running for office often comes with additional costs for women and leads many to stay away from politics. Hillary Clinton has overcome the odds and may inspire others to run, but she is more of an outlier than the norm.
