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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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23:36

Episode 101: Live Show Act II

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/09/26

For the second act of the live show, Professors Deondra Rose and Gunther Peck dive deep into North Carolina’s contentious politics, the impacts of the state’s voting laws and redistricting efforts, and what these deep divides say about national politics. For More on This Topic: Read Peck’s piece, Learning the Right Lessons from Defeat: Organizing a New Democratic Majority in North Carolina Listen to Rose’s interview on North Carolina Public Radio Further Reading: How Conservatives Rewrote

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25:36

Episode 100: Live Show Act I

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/09/19

In the first of three acts for the 100th episode live show, Professors Theda Skocpol and René Flores discuss the role of national and local organizations on the 2016 election outcome, the Trump presidency so far, and what comes next. For More on This Topic: Read Skocpol’s briefs, Making Sense of the Koch Network and Why U.S. Conservatives Shape Legislation across the Fifty States Much More Effectively than Liberals Check out Flores’ brief, How Restrictive Laws Can Influence Public Attitudes

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23:03

Episode 99: Funding Foster Care

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/09/12

Foster parents and social workers help children in difficult situations, but too often they lack the resources they need. Professor Antonio Garcia describes how this impacts foster children and what a focus on prevention could look like. For More on This Topic: Read Garcia’s brief, To Counter Child Abuse, Administrators and Case Workers Need Support to Implement Evidence-Based Improvements Further Reading: Why U.S. States Vary in Their Responses to Child Abuse and Neglect, Frank Edwards,

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27:28

Episode 98: The Cost of College

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/09/05

High costs are making college unaffordable, or even impossible, for many Americans. Professor Nicholas Hillman outlines why student loan debt has become such a major issue. Professor Laura Perna highlights a potential solution -- free tuition programs. For More on This Topic: Read Hillman’s brief, Designing Better Ways to Regulate Colleges with Too Many Students Who Default on Federal Loans Check out Perna’s research project on college promise programs. Further Reading: Episode 52: Paying the

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30:57

Episode 97: Who Has the Right to Vote?

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/08/29

Voting is a pillar of American democracy, but for many, the vote has been out of reach. Professor Doug Spencer explains the past and present of the right to vote in America, and how debates about voter fraud are missing the mark. For More on This Topic: Read his brief, How Surveys Can Strengthen the Voting Rights Act Further Reading: The Dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, Dewey M. Clayton, University of Louisville Restoring the Voting Rights Act Will Not Do Enough to Ensure Fair Elections,

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17:48

Episode 96: Informing Policy

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/08/23

How do policymakers sort through all the information they get? Jenni Owen discusses how she and the office of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper engage with research, and offers do’s and don’ts for researchers and advocates who want to inform policy.

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23:43

Episode 95: Who is Affirmative Action For?

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/08/15

Colleges highlight how affirmative action increases diversity on campus. Professor Natasha Warikoo discusses new investigations into school admissions and how focusing on diversity ignores the real reasons for affirmative action. For More on This Topic: Read her brief, How the Ways College Authorities Talk about Diversity Can Undercut Efforts to Fight Racial Inequality Check out her recent piece for The Boston Globe Read this article for an in-depth look at the effects of the affirmative action

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01:34

Announcing: No Jargon live show!

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/08/11

Come to the first-ever LIVE taping of the Scholars Strategy Network’s podcast, No Jargon. To celebrate No Jargon’s 100th episode, Avi will be joined by researchers from across the country to talk about America’s divided politics, how we got here, and what comes next. Buy tickets at scholars.org/liveshow. In three acts, Avi and his guests will explore our nation’s politics today, and then zoom in on battleground North Carolina and bright blue Massachusetts. Audience members will have the chance to

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27:15

Episode 94: Vaccination Education

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/08/08

Fueled by misinformation, some parents are wary of vaccinating their kids. But this seemingly personal choice can cause disease outbreaks. Dr. Matthew Woodruff explains the science behind vaccines and how we can better educate people on their value. For More on This Topic: Read his brief, Why "Personal Belief" Vaccine Exemptions Place Many Vulnerable Americans at Risk Check out his podcast, Audiommunity Further Reading: Assessing the Effectiveness of the U.S. Vaccine Injury Compensation Court,

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25:01

Episode 93: Melting Pot, Boiling Pot

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/08/01

A decade ago, the immigration debate divided Hazleton, PA when the mayor blamed a wave of immigrants for crimes and passed a harsh bill against them. Professor René Flores lays out what happened and how laws like this can actually lead to more violence. For More on This Topic: Read his brief on Hazleton and Arizona, How Restrictive Laws Can Influence Public Attitudes towards Immigrants Check out the NPR story about the history of the town and how it has transformed. Further Reading: Why Does

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21:53

Episode 92: A Seat at the Table

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/07/26

Residents are experts on their neighborhoods, but their voices often go unheard in local decision making. Professor Tia Gaynor discusses initiatives that bridge the gap between local governments and citizens – and explains how some have fallen short. For More on This Topic: Read her article for the PA Times on the Los Angeles Fire Department Check out her brief, The Unmet Challenge of Fighting Racially Discriminatory Practices in Local U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies Further Reading: Episode 16:

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25:59

Episode 91: Heat or Eat

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/07/18

Millions of Americans struggle to pay their utility bills, and some families are even forced to choose between groceries or energy bills. Professor Tony Reames lays out energy’s unequal burden on low-income Americans and suggests ways to move forward. For More on This Topic: Read his brief, Improving the Effectiveness of Federal Energy Assistance for Low-Income Households Check out a Q&A with Professor Reames about his energy justice work Further Reading: Assessing the Accomplishments of the

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30:05

Episode 90: The Past and Future of the Constitution

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/07/12

Is the U.S. Constitution about to change? Professor David Marcus lays out why some states are calling for a constitutional convention to introduce amendments. And Professor David Robertson delves into the history behind this founding document. For More on This Topic Read Dave Robertson’s book, The Original Compromise: What the Constitution’s Framers were Really Thinking Checkout David Marcus’s blog post, “The Misguided Article V Convention” Further Reading Why U.S. Conservatives Shape

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25:57

Episode 89: Charismatic Campaigning

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/06/27

The Sanders and Trump presidential campaigns both capitalized on emotional speeches and rallies. But politics weren’t always this way. Professor Jeremy Young examines the history of how charisma and emotional speaking became essential in elections. For More on This Topic Read his brief, What Emotional Politics More than a Century Ago Says about Winning U.S. Elections Today Check out his book, The Age of Charisma: Leaders, Followers, and Emotions in American Society, 1870-1940 Further Reading

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25:44

Episode 88: How Discrimination Hurts

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/06/21

Many transgender Americans report being denied a job because of their identity, but that’s just one result of the discrimination they face. Professors Eric Grollman and Lisa Miller explain how unfair treatment also harms their mental and physical health. For More on This Topic: Read Miller and Grollman’s two-page brief, Discrimination as an Obstacle to Wellbeing for Transgender Americans Check out the blog that Professor Grollman mentions, Conditionally Accepted -- and the blog post by Professor

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26:17

Episode 87: NAFTA Winners and Losers

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/06/13

Since the North American Free Trade Agreement, American processed foods have flooded the Mexican food market -- with dramatic effects on people’s health. Professor Alyshia Gálvez explains how Mexico became a dumping ground for America’s corn. For More on This Topic: Read her OpEd in the Dallas Morning News, How NAFTA got Mexicans hooked on U.S. junk food, co-authored with Nicholas Freudenberg Check out the book she referenced, The Making of NAFTA: How the Deal Was Done by Maxwell A. Cameron

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25:59

Episode 86: Unequal Protection from Pollution

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/06/06

As Congress and the Trump Administration roll back environmental protections, some communities are especially harmed. But Professor David Konisky explains that unequal protection is nothing new, and lays out a history of failed promises by the government. For More on This Topic: Read his two-page brief, The Challenge of Achieving Environmental Protection for All Check out his book, Failed Promises: Evaluating the Federal Government’s Response to Environmental Justice Further Reading:

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25:55

Episode 85: Iran Deal or No Deal?

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/05/30

What do Iran’s elections and Trump’s international trip mean for the nuclear deal and US-Iran relations? Professor Kevan Harris discusses the history behind the latest news and paints a different picture of Iranian politics than usually seen in America. For More on This Topic: Look for his upcoming book, A Social Revolution: Politics and the Welfare State in Iran Further Reading: Attacking Iran's Nuclear Facilities Would Likely Radicalize the Islamic Republic's Government and Politics,

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25:18

Episode 84: Pregnancy in Prison

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/05/23

Quality of healthcare for women in jail varies widely, but it is the only place in the U.S. where they have a legal right to it. Professor Carolyn Sufrin outlines the policies that led to the contradictory system and suggests ways to move forward. For More on This Topic: Read her 2-page brief, Unsettling Realities Of Care – Especially For Pregnant Women – In U.S. Jails Look for her upcoming book, Jailcare: Finding the Safety Net for Women Behind Bars Further Reading: How "Tough on Crime"

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24:39

Episode 83: 21st Century Safety Net

Scholars Strategy Network"s No Jargon ·

2017/05/16

Social security, health insurance, and unemployment insurance help Americans through life’s ups and downs. Benjamin Veghte explains the benefits and challenges to these programs and offers ways they can adapt to changing jobs and family structures. For More on This Topic: Read his 2015 brief on social security and inequality. Or find the most recent research in his full report, Report to the New Leadership and the American People on Social Insurance and Inequality. Further Reading: How

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