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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

The Scholars Strategy Network
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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 scholars.org/podcast.

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Latest Episodes

Labor Day is supposed to be about honoring workers—but what about the essential work that happens at home, often without a paycheck? Professor Jennifer Greenfield explains why caregiving, paid family and medical leave, and the rising cost of child ca... more

As families head back to school, many students may find themselves in a new school this year because their original school has closed. In the U.S., more than 1,000 schools closed in 2025–26. Professor Mara Tieken explains what's driving closures, why... more

As the U.S. birth rate continues to decline, some politicians are calling for policies that encourage Americans to have more children, otherwise known as pronatalism—even as abortion access, contraception, and maternal health care face growing challe... more

College closures are becoming an increasingly common part of higher education, largely driven by declining enrollment, shifting federal funding, and rising operating costs. As more campuses face financial strain, what happens when a college can't sur... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Greenfield
Associate Professor at University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work
University of Denver
Episode: Episode 307: The Cost of Caregiving
Mara Tieken
Professor of Education at Bates College, Maine
Bates College
Episode: Episode 306: When Schools Close
Carolette Norwood
Professor and Black feminist sociologist, former chair of the Sociology and Criminology Department at Howard University, president of the DC Sociological Society
Howard University; DC Sociological Society
Episode: Episode 305: The Politics of Reproduction
Mary Churchill
Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Episode: Episode 304: When Colleges Close
Anna Law
Associate Professor of Political Science and Herbert Kirst Chair of Constitutional Rights at CUNY Brooklyn College
CUNY Brooklyn College
Episode: Episode 303: Who Gets to Be an American?
Katie Gaddini
Sociologist, associate professor at University College London, visiting scholar at Stanford University
University College London; Stanford University
Episode: Episode 302: The Christian Women Behind MAGA
Brittany Friedman
Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California; expert on politics, cover-ups, and the dark side of institutions
University of Southern California
Episode: Episode 301: The Cost of Incarceration
Mark Schmitt
New board chair of SSN; leads the Political Reform Program at New America
Scholars Strategy Network; New America
Episode: Episode 300: Can America's Political Parties be Fixed?
Ali Groves
Associate Professor at Drexel University and Research Chair at the Mother and Infant CASH Coalition
Drexel University; Mother and Infant CASH Coalition
Episode: Episode 299: Can Cash Improve Pregnancy Outcomes?

Hosts

Lisa Hernandez
Host/Co-host with recurring presence on No Jargon, frequently guiding conversations with scholars.
Avigayal Oran
Host and co-host facilitating conversations with researchers; appears across episodes.
Abigail Oren
Co-host coordinating discussions with scholars and practitioners.
Lizzie Gettierlich
Host/Co-host guiding conversations with researchers, often focusing on policy topics.
Lizzie Getty-Ehrlich
Host engaging scholars on policy topics with an emphasis on equity and inclusion.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 233 ratings
  • I love it!

    This is a podcast that views everything through a liberal filter which is such an affirmation for me. It’s an opportunity to listen to news that I agree with, without having to tolerate the things that I don’t. The variety of guests is fantastic. The only drawback is that the hosts sound a little like teenagers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill C
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing info & insightful speakers

    Love to share this podcasts with my friends on what’s going on in U.S. policy. Every month a new episode is released that details a topic in plain language that’s interesting, up-to-date and super informative. Love listening to this + using it for school papers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K.sardine
    United States4 years ago
  • Concise, Academic, Interesting, and Accessible

    This is the type of podcast that appreciates thoughtfulness and bringing academic consideration without the jargon. I would suggest this podcast to anyone looking for an interdisciplinary podcast to social science without the language that can make most scholarly subjects inaccessible to everyone but the professional researcher. No Jargon simultaneously balances this with not talking down to their audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickname1792804
    United States6 years ago
  • No Jargon?

    Pregnant “people”?

    Good substantive discussions too often subordinated to PC jargon.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Michael Jerome
    United States7 years ago
  • Easy listen, easy learning

    What a great show! No Jargon consistently puts out episodes with researchers that are easy to understand, not overly complex, but boy do they teach you a thing or two. Definitely check them out if you want to dig a little deeper on some fascinating subjects, without getting caught up in the jargon or methodolgy that often make academia so inaccessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zpsmith
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical takeaways for policy and society.
Accessible and engaging, with wide-ranging guests.
Some listeners perceive occasional biases or partisan framing in certain episodes.
High-quality, research-based insights delivered without jargon.

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#98
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#109
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#120
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#139
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Episode 306: When Schools Close
Q: Why focus on school closures as one element of school equity and educational quality?
She discusses how closures are tied to historical trends (desegregation, policy accountability) and how the story is more complex than enrollment figures, urging nuanced measures and community voices.
Episode 306: When Schools Close
Q: What drew you to this particular line of study?
Mara explains her long-standing focus on rural education, the personal connections from living and teaching in threatened schools, and how these experiences shaped her approach to studying closures beyond mere numbers.
Episode 307: The Cost of Caregiving
Q: How do paid family and medical leave policies typically work, and what do they cover?
She outlines that leave has multiple components (medical leave, family leave, caregiving leave) with income replacement through a state fund in some models, and notes variations by state and the need for inclusive designs.
Episode 307: The Cost of Caregiving
Q: What first got you interested in studying the relationship between work and caregiving?
Greenfield explains that caregiving is a form of work and describes how she shifted toward healthcare policy and long-term care, which revealed gaps in universal access and the burdens placed on families.
Episode 304: When Colleges Close
Q: What broader lessons can other institutions learn from this case?
Approach requires clear mission alignment, board-leadership unity, transparent communication with students and alumni, and strategic use of a partner institution's resources to sustain the mission without sacrificing core programs.

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A research-focused interview podcast that translates academic work on politics, policy, and social issues into accessible, jargon-free discussions. Episodes frequently center on topics like higher education policy, democracy and party reform, immigrant and citizenship policy, reproductive justice, housing, climate and health policy, and the practical implications of policy choices for real people. Notable strengths include strong guest rosters drawn from universities and think tanks, a clear emphasis on policy relevance, and an approachable style that makes complex research understandable for non-experts. A potential standout is its consistent use of in-depth expert interviews paired with grounded, real-world examples, useful for listeners ... more

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3. Carolette Norwood
4. Mary Churchill
5. Anna Law
6. Katie Gaddini
7. Brittany Friedman
8. Mark Schmitt

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