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.
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May 11, 2016 • 28min
Episode 32: Change They Can't Believe In
Professor Christopher Parker shows the role of racial resentment in the rise of the Tea Party and connects it to "the paranoid style" in American politics. Parker points to white fears of America's changing demographics as a driving force in today's GOP.
May 3, 2016 • 28min
Episode 31: Undemocratic and Unaccountable
Professor Lawrence Jacobs reveals how America's central bank, the Federal Reserve, used the 2008 financial crisis to expand its size and authority. With little accountability, this institution has favored big banks and increased economic inequality.
Apr 26, 2016 • 28min
Episode 30: Part 2. What Made America Great, Again?
Professor Jacob Hacker shows how the war on government made America forget the root of its prosperity - a healthy mix of government and business. This was no accident, as a more politicized business community helped shift public discourse and then policy.
Apr 19, 2016 • 27min
Episode 29: Part 1. What Made America Great
Professor Paul Pierson presents the forgotten history of American prosperity: how public and private sectors worked together for economic growth and social progress. This mixed economy increased life spans, built infrastructure, and spurred innovation.
Apr 12, 2016 • 24min
Episode 28: Americans Like Taxes
Vanessa Williamson dispels the misconception that Americans hate taxes. In fact, most Americans support taxes and are willing to increase them for services they care about. She outlines how, despite this, anti-tax policies became so popular.
Apr 5, 2016 • 30min
Episode 6 Archive: Planned Parenthood, Abortion, and Birth Control
In light of recent news about abortion and birth control, this episode revisits Professor Carole Joffe's interview. She discussed the politics of abortion, the economic importance of reproductive choice, and state-level restrictions to abortion access.
Mar 29, 2016 • 27min
Episode 27: Regulating Inequality
Professor Arthur MacEwan explains how market regulations - from patent laws to healthcare to early childhood education - can address the roots of economic inequality. To help us improve our podcast, please take our short survey at http://bit.ly/NJsurvey.
Mar 22, 2016 • 27min
Episode 26: Truth and Reconciliation
Professor Joshua Inwood describes how truth and reconciliation processes address legacies of racism, violence, and conflict and move toward community healing. To help us improve our podcast, please take our short survey at http://bit.ly/NJsurvey.
Mar 15, 2016 • 28min
Episode 25: Shooting Your Brand in the Foot
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy outlines the power of public backlash, shareholder pressure, and consumer boycotts to check corporate spending on political causes. Torres-Spelliscy is an Associate Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law.
Mar 15, 2016 • 2min
Episode 25 Bonus: Bad Timing for "Isis Wallet"
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy stays post-interview to tell the story of a small tech and financial services company with a unique branding problem.
