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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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Housing costs keep rising across the United States, and policymakers are scrambling for solutions. In Congress, policymakers from across the aisle are advancing legislation aimed at encouraging more housing construction, based on the idea that increa... more

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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
Hilary Botein
Associate Professor at the Mark School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College, CUNY
Baruch College, City University of New York
Episode: Episode 295: The Affordable Housing Myth
Joseph Harris
Associate Professor of Sociology at Boston University; expert in global health politics; incoming chair of the ASA section on the sociology of development; former vice chair of the ISA Global Health Section
Boston University
Episode: Episode 294: What Did We Learn From Covid?
Evan Auguste
Assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and forensic psychologist.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Episode: Episode 293: Haiti and the Weight of Uncertainty
Menzie Chinn
Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Episode 292: When Tariffs Hit Home
Professor Anthony Hernandez
Teaching faculty member in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education and author on critical transformational leadership in higher education.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Episode 291: The Ripple Effects of Attacks on Higher Education
Dyana Mason
Associate professor at the University of Oregon and director of its master's program in nonprofit management.
University of Oregon
Episode: Episode 290: When Nonprofits Can't Count on Washington
Miranda Yaver
Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Healthcare Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute.
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Episode 289: The Rising Costs of Healthcare

Hosts

Lisa Hernandez
Host and co-host on No Jargon with a focus on policy and governance.
Lizzie Gettierlich
Co-host and interviewer with a background in policy-oriented sociology.
Avigail Oren
Host and co-host focused on policy and nonprofit governance.

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 States3 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 value clarity and expert guests, though a subset perceives occasional editorial bias.
Overall positive reception for accessible, research-based policy discussions.
Praise for practical insights and breadth of topics, with some calls for more balance in viewpoints.
Appreciation for jargon-free explanations of complex subjects.

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Episode 294: What Did We Learn From Covid?
Q: What global health lessons could inform U.S. policy going forward?
Key lessons include adopting universal or broad-based health coverage models, strengthening local health infrastructure and workforce, and embracing international cooperation (e.g., WHO involvement) to ensure resilient systems capable of rapid response and equitable access to treatments and vaccines.
Episode 294: What Did We Learn From Covid?
Q: Why did mask-wearing and vaccination become so politically polarized, and what can be done to rebuild trust?
Polarization, driven by political and economic interests and historical mistrust in institutions, undermined public health efforts; rebuilding trust requires sustained public health investment, transparent communication, community engagement, and consistent messaging that centers protecting vulnerable populations.
Episode 294: What Did We Learn From Covid?
Q: What stands out to you from the early days of the pandemic and how prepared did the U.S. seem to be?
The early days showed a stark lack of preparedness across local and national institutions, with insufficient protective measures and a rapid shift to working from home being implemented only later; this highlighted systemic gaps in health infrastructure and communication that are still relevant today.
Episode 293: Haiti and the Weight of Uncertainty
Q: What do you wish they understood about the psychological and emotional ripple effects of doing something like ending TPS?
Ending TPS creates legal insecurity for the Haitian community, exacerbating their mental health challenges and deepening their connection to their homeland.
Episode 293: Haiti and the Weight of Uncertainty
Q: How does that setting specifically differ from what we'd consider a traditional mental health setting?
The Lakutanama healing circles integrate cultural practices and community memory into the healing process, differing from traditional psychological settings that may impose a one-size-fits-all solution.

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This show features university researchers and policy experts discussing politics, policy problems, social issues, and the practical implications of academic work for public life. Episodes consistently cover topics like health equity, education policy, immigration, climate justice, voting and redistricting, and the economics of policy decisions, all presented in accessible language. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex scholarship into actionable insights for practitioners, journalists, and policymakers, often connecting research to real-world outcomes and advocacy. Listeners may appreciate the rigorous, data-informed approach and the range of perspectives from economics, public policy, sociology, law, and political science... more

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4. Joseph Harris
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6. Menzie Chinn
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