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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

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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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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?
Alejandro Camacho
Professor of law at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Episode 298: The Fight Over Climate Rules
Julie Park
Professor of education at the University of Maryland and author of Race, Class, and Affirmative Action, College Admissions in a New Era
University of Maryland
Episode: Episode 297: New Rules for College Admissions
Pasquale Rummo
Associate professor at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health
New York University
Episode: Episode 296: The Politics of What We Eat

Hosts

Lisa Hernandez
Host of No Jargon with a focus on policy-informed scholarship; long-running presence across collaborations and research networks.
Avigayal Oran
Co-host with strong focus on connecting scholarly research to policy discussions.
Lizzie Gettierlich
Co-host with emphasis on translating research for public audiences; often guides conversations.
Lizzie Getty-Ehrlich
Host focusing on policy-relevant scholarship and engagement with the scholarly community.
Lise Hernandez
Host bringing historical and policy-informed perspectives to episodes.

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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Occasional perceived partisanship; hosts strive for non-jargon explanations.
Some listeners call for more balanced viewpoints across the spectrum.
High-quality guests and thorough exploration of issues.
Strong academic rigor paired with practical policy insights.
Thoughtful, accessible research-based policy discussions.

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#119
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#135
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#161
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Episode 304: When Colleges Close
Q: How did the merger affect faculty and student experiences?
Faculty were retained with tenure paths preserved where possible; many were placed into BU units, while students benefited from stronger resources, advising, and a broader program portfolio, though some programs were downsized or rebalanced to fit the new structure.
Episode 304: When Colleges Close
Q: What were the conditions that made the Wheelock-Boston University merger feasible?
The guest explains that financial precarity was a key driver; the board and leadership aligned on mission, and the university offered a compelling vision that preserved Wheelock's mission while leveraging BU's strengths, including an endowment and resources to support new programs and centers.
Episode 301: The Cost of Incarceration
Q: What is civil lawfare, and how does it relate to the penalties faced by incarcerated people?
Civil lawfare is the strategic use of civil lawsuits and asset seizures to recover costs from incarcerated individuals, sometimes freezing assets and using the civil system to extend punishment beyond confinement.
Episode 301: The Cost of Incarceration
Q: Can you explain pay-to-stay and how it operates as part of this system?
Pay-to-stay involves charging individuals for incarceration time, services, and related costs, often resulting in six-figure bills and perpetuating debt simply for the time someone spends in custody.

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This show centers on bringing academic research to practical policy and civic questions, with a steady cadence of expert guests across economics, education, public health, housing, immigration, and environmental law. Episodes typically unpack how evidence from scholars translates into real-world policy, often weighing trade-offs, equity considerations, and political feasibility. A recurring strength is translating wonky research into accessible explanations and concrete implications for policymakers, practitioners, and engaged citizens. A few episodes highlight local pilots or national policy shifts, offering actionable takeaways for advocates and decision-makers while maintaining a rigorous, non-jargon dialogue that aims to illuminate rath... more

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