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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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Episode 137: Big Data

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/07/05

Since the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, Americans have been talking about data: what online information is saved, what we should do with it, and who gets to decide. But these conversations often miss an important piece — government data. Professor Matthew Weber lays out what is currently happening with data collection and why we should actually save more information than we currently do. For More on this Topic: Read about the impossibility of comprehensive digital archives in the Atlantic

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21:59

Episode 136: (Paper)Work Requirements

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/06/28

Everyone needs healthcare. But Americans can’t agree on how to fix our troubled healthcare system. Now, the Trump Administration and a number of states are pushing one idea — require people on Medicaid to work. Professor Philip Rocco explains what’s behind these new requirements, what they would mean for people on Medicaid, and why they should really be called paperwork requirements. For More on this Topic: Read Rocco’s two-page brief, Why Work Requirements Will Not Improve Medicaid

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27:26

(Special) Episode 135: Zero Tolerance

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/06/22

The Trump Administration’s zero tolerance policy for migrants produced widespread outrage. Specific policies are in flux, so we asked researchers for the important context to understand what’s happening. For this special episode, professors Heide Castañeda and Nara Milanich describe who these migrants are, how zero tolerance policies impact them and their health, and what – if any – historical precedents exist for these policies. For More on this Topic: Check out Nara’s 2017 piece in The Washington

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18:56

Episode 134: How Democracies Die

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/06/21

Democracy is under threat. From Venezuela to Turkey, from Hungary to the Philippines, powerful leaders are rewriting their countries norms and laws to secure power at the expense of their citizens. Professor Steven Levitsky tells us how democracies die – and what the outlook is for America. For More on this Topic: Check out Levitsky’s book with Daniel Ziblatt, How Democracies Die Read their OpEd on threats to democracy

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20:35

Episode 133: Black Teachers Wanted

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/06/14

America is getting more diverse, and that means more children of color are students in our schools. But teachers are still overwhelmingly white, so many of these students rarely see teachers who look like them. Professor Michèle Foster tells the little-known story of why America lost many of its black teachers, what that means for students, and what can be done to change things. For More on this Topic: Read Foster’s brief, “Why America Needs More African-American Teachers and How to Recruit and

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22:24

Episode 132: Get Organized

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/06/06

There are thousands of civic organizations in America, from big-time lobbying groups to local grassroots organizations, and they all want your time and support. But some organizations are more effective at creating change than others. Professor Ziad Munson explains what kinds of organizations have been most successful in shaping American public life – and why. For More on this Topic: Read Munson’s brief, How People Become Pro-life Advocates Check out the original “A Nation of Organizers” article

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21:38

Episode 131: Another Blow to Unions?

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/05/30

Unions used to be a major political force in America. But over the last few decades they have steadily declined, and now a Supreme Court case might deal another severe blow to their strength. Professor Jake Rosenfeld explains what the Supreme Court is deciding on and what it means for the future of organized labor in America. For More on this Topic: Read Rosenfeld’s SSN brief “Union Decline and Rising U.S. Wage Inequality” Check out his book, What Unions No Longer Do Find this New York Times

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19:33

Episode 130: Informing Women’s Choices

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/05/23

In 1973, the Supreme Court made access to abortions a legal right. Since then, crisis pregnancy centers have popped up across the country to dissuade women from getting abortions. Professor Kimberly Kelly explains the history and organization behind these centers and how their current case before the Supreme Court could shape reproductive rights in America. For More on this Topic: Read Kelly’s SSN brief “Why False Claims About A Nonexistent "Post Abortion Syndrome" Influence Access To Abortion In

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26:45

Episode 129: Information vs. Opioids

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/05/16

The opioid epidemic is ravaging communities across America and there’s no silver bullet to fix it. But communicating to people about risks and steps to prevent addiction is a start. Professor Itzhak Yanovitzky describes how New Jersey uses information to help fight the opioid epidemic and how his research partnership with the state helps to improve these efforts. For More on this Topic: Read this My Central Jersey article about Yanovitzky’s latest research Check out the Partnership for a Drug-Free

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22:25

Episode 128: The Women Rebooting Democracy

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/05/09

Following the 2016 election, suburban well-educated women got together in PTA groups, libraries, and coffee shops to organize—some for the first time. Professor Lara Putnam shares insights on how these groups work, what their goals are, and why they have been so effective at mobilizing voters. For More on this Topic: Read Putnam's pieces in the Democracy Journal, Middle America Reboots Democracy with Theda Skocpol and Who Really Won PA18? Check out her article in The American Prospect, Digital

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23:29

Episode 127: Surviving Poverty

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/05/02

America—the world’s wealthiest country—is home to over 40 million people living under the poverty line. And for many, there is no safety net to fall back on. Professor Joan Maya Mazelis explains how we got here and highlights one innovative organization, run by and for poor people, that builds community among the poor and provides help when the safety net is missing. For More on this Topic: Check out Mazelis’ book, Surviving Poverty: Creating Sustainable Ties among the Poor Read her brief, How to

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31:59

Episode 126: Checking the President

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/04/25

The Founding Fathers made sure to put checks in place that would prevent a president from becoming a king. But Professor Larry Jacobs explains that when it comes to foreign policy, the president goes largely unchecked. Next, Professor Frances Lee outlines the ways Congress has rebuked presidential power, even under the current administration. And finally, Professor Keith Whittington takes us to the courts, which have been skeptical of many of President Trump’s executive orders. For More on this

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29:25

Episode 125: Losing the Party

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/04/18

US politics is built around two parties, but recently there have been growing rifts between and within them. First, Professor Eliot Cohen explains why some Republicans, like himself, left the party after the 2016 election. Next, Professor Didi Kuo highlights the importance of political parties for democracy and why many voters feel disconnected from them. For More on this Topic: Read Cohen’s articles in The Atlantic and Foreign Affairs Check out Kuo’s article in The American Interest, The

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27:53

Episode 124: Outrage in the Media

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/04/11

From Sean Hannity to Rachel Maddow, TV and radio hosts are taking stronger ideological stances, telling audiences what is right and wrong in America. Professor Sarah Sobieraj examines this “outrage industry” and what it means for the millions who tune in. Later, she dives into new research on the attacks women face in online spaces. For More on this Topic: Read Sobieraj’s and Berry’s book, The Outrage Industry: Political Opinion Media and the New Incivility Check out her academic article on

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Episode 123: Closing the Gender Gap

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/04/04

At only 20 percent, the number of US Congressional seats held by women ranks 101st in the world. Saskia Brechenmacher explains why this underrepresentation is bad for our democracy and looks at examples abroad to see how we might close the gap. For More on this Topic: Read Brechenmacher’s paper, Closing the Gender Gap in U.S. Politics: Lessons from Europe Read her OpEd in The Hill, American Political Parties Must Do More to Get Women in Government

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19:52

Episode 122: Show Me Your Papers

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/03/28

Immigration enforcement measures used to be concentrated on America’s borders. But as Professor Yalidy Matos outlines, federal agencies are increasingly partnering with local law enforcement to carry out deportations, leaving immigrant communities uncertain about their futures. For More on this Topic: Read Matos’ brief, How America's 1996 Immigration Act Set the Stage for Increasingly Localized and Tough Enforcement Further Reading: Will State and Local Crackdowns Prevent Immigrants from

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Episode 121: The American DREAM

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/03/21

For undocumented youth, the chance to receive legal status would be a life changer. Professor Amy Hsin shows how legalization could encourage young immigrants to get a college degree and even reduce the national deficit, all without threatening the wages of U.S. born workers. For More on this Topic: Read Hsin’s opinion piece in The Hill, How the DREAM Act Can Actually Lower the Deficit Check out an Econofact memo on her research, The Economic Gains from Legalizing DREAMers Further Reading: How

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Episode 120: Growing Up Undocumented

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/03/14

Family, education, and work—for undocumented people in the U.S., these areas of life are filled with uncertainty. As Professor Roberto Gonzales explains, growing up undocumented can throw your future into limbo. For More on this Topic: Read Gonzales’ book, Lives in Limbo: Undocumented and Coming of Age in America Check out his piece for Vox, “I Study Young Undocumented Immigrants. Here’s How DACA Changed Their Lives.” Further Reading: The Impact of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

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Episode 119: Democracy in Decline

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/03/07

It’s no secret. Our political future is uncertain and unpredictable. Author and scholar Yascha Mounk outlines how economic inequality, a backlash against increasing diversity, and the rise of social media all threaten democracies across the globe—and what we can do to save them. For More on this Topic: Read Mounk’s new book, The People vs. Democracy: Why Our Freedom Is in Danger and How to Save It Check out his interview in The Atlantic Further Reading: How Today's Populism Dismantles

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Episode 118: Power to the Pharmacy?

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/02/28

Birth control has helped many avoid unwanted pregnancies, but getting access to it can be a challenge. Professor Anu Manchikanti Gómez dives deep into a law that tried to change this by giving pharmacists the power to prescribe birth control. The only problem, is anyone using it? For More on this Topic: Read Gómez’s brief, Tracking the Implementation of a California Law Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control Further Reading: Why Coverage of Prescription Contraception Matters for Men as

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