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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 117: The Citizen Expert

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/02/21

Ballot questions let voters decide on big issues. But with ad campaigns and special interests, reliable information can be hard to find. Professor John Gastil outlines an innovative solution—give a small group of citizens all of the information they need to make up their minds and share their findings with fellow voters. For More on this Topic: Read Gastil’s two-page brief on Citizens’ Initiative Reviews. Check out his piece in The Washington Post Further Reading: Building Public Trust and

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22:01

Episode 116: Myth of Millionaire Tax Flight

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/02/14

Raising taxes on the rich encourages job creators to skip town. Or so say some economists and policymakers. This week, Professor Cristobal Young dispels the myth of millionaires leaving high tax states and shows the many ways the wealthy are invested in the places they live. For More on this Topic: Read Young’s piece in The Washington Post on millionaire taxes. Check out Young’s easy to read book, The Myth of Millionaire Tax Flight Further Reading: How States Can Fight Growing Economic

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23:51

Episode 115: Discounted Care

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/02/07

Prescription drugs are expensive. But for years, a little-known program has given some hospitals discounts to help them provide care for low-income and uninsured patients. Professor Sayeh Nikpay explains why this program is now under fire and what this means for America’s safety net. For More on this Topic: Read Nikpay’s piece in the Health Affairs Blog on the 340B program Further Reading: Episode 83: 21st Century Safety Net, Benjamin Veghte, National Academy of Social Insurance How U.S

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22:39

Episode 114: Moonshots

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/01/31

We all want innovative policies that propel our nation forward. But getting things done in DC isn’t always easy. This week, Thomas Kalil joins us to share some of the practical lessons he learned during his years working in the White House—have a concrete plan of action, make it easy, and don’t worry about who gets the credit. For more on this Topic: Read Kalil’s essay, Policy Entrepreneurship at the White House Check out his TEDx talk on 21st Century Moonshots Further Reading: Episode 96:

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21:45

Episode 113: Ballot Blocked

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/01/24

In 1965, the passage of the Voting Rights Act helped secure equal access to the ballot, and it has enjoyed bipartisan support ever since. Right? Professor Rhodes shows how, over the years, politicians who publicly supported this law worked behind the scenes to dismantle it. For More on this Topic: Read Rhodes’ book, Ballot Blocked Check out his opinion piece in The Washington Post Further Reading: The Dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, Dewey M. Clayton, University of Louisville Episode 97:

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24:45

Episode 112: A Campaign Pitch

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/01/17

The 2018 midterms are rapidly approaching and voters want to believe they’re going to make rational choices at the polls. But as Professor Casey Klofstad explains, there is an unexpected factor influencing voter behavior and affecting our elections—the tone of a candidate’s voice. For More on this Topic: Read Klofstad’s article in The Scientific American, How Voice Pitch Influences Our Choice of Leaders Check out his book, Civic Talk: Peers, Politics, and the Future of Democracy Find his brief,

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28:04

Episode 111: Who Pays for Justice?

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2018/01/10

A $50 citation, $100 in court costs—for many Americans navigating the criminal justice system, fines and fees like these add up quickly. Professor Alexes Harris reveals why local governments charge convicts to pay for the justice system and how this disproportionately burdens marginalized people and communities. For More on this Topic: Read Harris’s OpEd in the New York Times, Justice Shouldn’t Come With a $250 Fine Check out her book, A Pound of Flesh: Monetary Sanctions as a Permanent

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26:07

Episode 110: Going Public

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/12/27

Professors all across the country have expertise that can improve public policy, but how can they get their research into the hands that matter? Professor Lee Badgett provides the tips and tools scholars need to make these connections in the new year and tells the stories of a few successful public professors. For More on this Topic: Read Badgett’s book, The Public Professor Find her two-page brief, How Scholars Can Become Influential Public Professors Check out SSN’s new policy engagement

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26:12

Episode 109: Can Governments Earn Our Trust?

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/12/20

Trust in our governments is low, and seems to only be getting worse. Professor Donald Kettl explains why widespread distrust plagues governments around the world, what this means for democracy, and how, if at all, governments can earn back our trust. For More on this Topic: Read Kettl’s book, Can Governments Earn Our Trust? Check out the research mentioned in the episode by Professor Vesla Weaver Further Reading: Episode 47: A Path for Police Reform, Tracey L. Meares, Yale Law School How

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25:59

Episode 45 Archive: Legislating in the Dark

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/12/13

Republicans and Democrats alike have complained about the speed with which the recent tax bills are going through Congress. In light of this, we’re bringing you an archive episode with Professor James Curry who explains that lacking expertise, staff, and time, most members of Congress rarely get to analyze or contribute to the bills on which they vote. For More on this Topic: Read Curry’s two-page brief or his book, Legislating in the Dark Check out Professor Frances Lee, mentioned in the

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06:54

Episode 108 Bonus: Improving Policies on Campus...

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/12/06

Nicole Bedera and Miriam Gleckman-Krut stay post-interview to discuss their ideas for changing university policies on campus sexual assault.

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26:22

Episode 108: The Politics of Campus Sexual Assault

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/12/06

Campus sexual assault is a problem across the country, but colleges differ widely in how they respond to these cases. PhD candidates Nicole Bedera and Miriam Gleckman-Krut lay out why national standards are changing under the Trump administration and how they are shifting protections and resources to the accused. For More on This Topic: Read Bedera and Gleckman-Krut’s piece in The New York Times Listen to their interview on Michigan Radio Further Reading: Episode 80: Unequal Play to Unwanted

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31:38

Episode 107: Guest Show - The Measure of Everyday Life

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/11/28

This week we are showcasing an episode from The Measure of Everyday Life, a podcast hosted by SSN member Brian Southwell. He spoke with Professor Deondra Rose about the policy moves that helped opened doors for women in higher education. For More on This Topic: Read Rose’s piece for Inside Higher Ed in defense of “me” studies Check out Rose’s brief, How Federal Government Policies Have Helped Women Earn College Degrees Read her piece in Talking Points Memo on women in higher education Further

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27:02

Episode 21 Archive: Big Money, Big Power

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/11/22

Congress is on the verge of passing major tax reform that many say is tilted in favor of the wealthy. This week we’re looking back at an episode with Professor Rick Hasen to explore why the wealthy often enjoy such outsized benefits and power in American politics - and how changing the Supreme Court is the best way to fix that. For More on This Topic: Check out Hasen’s book, Plutocrats United Read his piece in The LA Times on Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Further Reading: Evidence that

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22:38

Episode 106: Investing in Our Neighborhoods

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/11/15

The neighborhoods we live in help shape our mental and physical health. Professor Antwan Jones explains what happens when some neighborhoods benefit from private and public investments while others are left behind, and what can be done to change this. For more on This Topic: Check out Jones’ brief, The Health Consequences of Moving from Place to Place Read his opinion piece in The Baltimore Sun Further Reading: Episode 19: Changing Neighborhoods for Better or for Worse, Jackelyn Hwang,

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28:57

Episode 105: The Captured Economy

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/11/08

Inequality is on the rise in America, but what’s behind it? Professor Steven Teles and Dr. Brink Lindsey lay out how federal and state policies help the rich get richer, slow economic growth, and promote inequality. For More on This Topic: Check out Teles and Lindsey’s book, The Captured Economy Read their opinion piece in the New York Times Further Reading: How States Can Fight Growing Economic Inequality, Megan E. Hatch, Cleveland State University, Elizabeth Rigby, The George Washington

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28:42

Episode 104: Guest Show - Have You Heard

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/10/31

This week we are highlighting an episode from Have You Heard, a podcast co-hosted by SSN member Jack Schneider and journalist Jennifer Berkshire. They spoke with Sally Nuamah about the long-term effects of school closures on communities, like declining voter turnout. For more on this topic: Read Nuamah’s paper, The paradox of educational attitudes: Racial differences in public opinion on school closure or check out her website. Find more episodes of Have You Heard online or wherever you get your

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24:21

Episode 28 Archive: Americans Like Taxes

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/10/24

As Republicans move forward with their tax overhaul, this week’s episode revisits Vanessa Williamson’s interview on the misconception that Americans hate taxes. She outlines how anti-tax policies became popular despite the fact that most Americans support increasing taxes for services they care about. For more on this topic: Read her brief, Who Pays America’s Taxes?, with Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, Columbia University Check out her opinion piece on Trump’s original tax plan during the 2016

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28:56

Episode 103: The Political Rumor Mill

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/10/17

Political rumors are spreading across the country and the widening divide between parties is only making them more potent. Professor Adam Berinsky discusses where these rumors come from and what, if anything, can be done to combat them. For More on This Topic: Read Berinsky’s brief, What Works - and What Doesn’t - To Discredit Harmful Rumors And Correct Information Check out his feature and a web extra on an episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Further Reading: How a Citizen’s Initiative

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25:06

Episode 102: Live Show Act III

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/10/03

For the final act of the live show, Professors Erin O’Brien and Peter Ubertaccio tackle Massachusetts politics. They dig into the character of the Democratic and Republican parties in the state, and show how the state isn’t as deep blue as many think. For More on This Topic: Check out O’Brien, Ubertaccio, and other scholars on WGBH’s MassPoliticsProfs blog Watch the live show video to see full show and audience Q&A Further Reading: Massachusetts as a Surprising Pioneer in the Turn to Mandatory

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