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 https://scholars.org/podcast.

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  1. 2026-11-10 · 32 min · Episode 311

    The 2026 midterm elections may be over, but the effort to understand the results is just beginning. Who voted, and what shaped their decisions? Political scientist Carrie LeVan offers a different way to think about what…

  2. 2026-10-27 · 35 min · Episode 310

    New Medicaid rules could make it harder for millions of Americans to keep their health coverage. Professor Jamila Michener explains how work requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, and higher out-of-pocket costs…

  3. 2026-10-13 · 35 min · Episode 309

    Is it Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day—and what does that choice say about whose history America celebrates? The Trump administration has reaffirmed Columbus Day, praising Christopher Columbus as an American hero…

  4. 2026-09-29 · 36 min · Episode 308

    Cuts to federal funding have made headlines for months. But what actually happens to nonprofits when that government money dries up? Professor Claire Dunning explains how federal funding helped build the modern…

  5. 2026-09-08 · 34 min · Episode 307

    Labor Day is supposed to be about honoring workers—but what about the essential work that happens at home, often without a paycheck? Professor Jennifer Greenfield explains why caregiving, paid family and medical leave,…

  6. 2026-08-25 · 39 min · Episode 306

    As families head back to school, many students may find themselves in a new school this year because their original school has closed. In the U.S., more than 1,000 schools closed in 2025–26. Professor Mara Tieken…

  7. 2026-08-11 · 33 min · Episode 305

    As the U.S. birth rate continues to decline, some politicians are calling for policies that encourage Americans to have more children, otherwise known as pronatalism—even as abortion access, contraception, and maternal…

  8. 2026-07-28 · 22 min · Episode 304

    College closures are becoming an increasingly common part of higher education, largely driven by declining enrollment, shifting federal funding, and rising operating costs. As more campuses face financial strain, what…

  9. 2026-07-14 · 35 min · Episode 303

    Birthright citizenship has been part of the U.S. Constitution for more than 150 years, but why has it become the focus of such intense political debate in recent years? Professor Anna Law breaks down the Supreme Court's…

  10. 2026-06-30 · 38 min · Episode 302

    Conservative Christian women are often portrayed as followers in American politics, but sociologist Katie Gaddini says that stereotype misses the bigger picture. Drawing on the research from her new book, she explains…

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Owner
Dominik Doemer
Oldest episode in feed
10/2015 · over 11 years
Typical length
27 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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