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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

The Scholars Strategy Network

No Jargon, the Scholars Strategy Network’s monthly 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 www.scholarsstrategynetwork.org/nojargon. New episodes released once a month.
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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 230: America's Childcare Crisis

Episode 230: America's Childcare Crisis

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11/02/21 • 29 min

The decades-long childcare crisis in America -- worsened by the pandemic -- continues to deepen: parents all across the nation have been facing immense challenges in finding quality, affordable childcare, all while childcare providers continue to deal with poor working conditions and cripplingly low wages. This month, we spoke to labor economist Mary King, who focuses on the public provision of high quality preschool and childcare. During our conversation, Dr. King offered a detailed examination of the crisis and explained the many advantages of creating a universal preschool program.

For more of Mary King’s work:

Read her three SSN briefs on this topic: New Preschool Program in Oregon is a Model for the Nation -- But Challenges Remain, The Labor Force for Needed Investments in Public Childcare Already Exists, and To Address the Childcare Crisis, Talk to Low Wage Moms

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 35: The Overlooked Section

Episode 35: The Overlooked Section

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05/31/16 • 28 min

Professor Jamila Michener discusses one way the U.S. tries to incorporate low-income and minority individuals into the political system and why the effort has been failing. The core issues are those of partisanship, race, and who implements policies.

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 38: When Workers Become Owners

Episode 38: When Workers Become Owners

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06/21/16 • 28 min

Professors Blasi, Freeman, and Kruse explain how sharing the ownership or profits of a company with workers can improve productivity, pay, and work life quality - all while reducing economic inequality.

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 59: Race and Reaction

Episode 59: Race and Reaction

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11/22/16 • 19 min

Professor Chris S. Parker details why, given America’s racial history, the election of Donald Trump is not a surprise. Reactionary parties have always appealed to voters beyond just the rural, working class, and Trump supporters are no exception.

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 56: Who Votes and Why

Episode 56: Who Votes and Why

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11/01/16 • 28 min

Professor Jan Leighley walks through the factors that influence voter behavior from age to party to voting laws. Elected officials and campaigns are responsive to groups with high turnout and encourage them to vote. The opposite is also true.

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 50: Kindergarten Math

Episode 50: Kindergarten Math

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09/20/16 • 28 min

This special episode tells the story of a professor who helped to inform local policy: Tamara Kay corrected misleading statistics about a labor law in New Mexico. For context, Professor Raymond Hogler provides the history and impact of right-to-work laws.

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 83: 21st Century Safety Net

Episode 83: 21st Century Safety Net

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05/16/17 • 24 min

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.

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 11: Christmas in April

Episode 11: Christmas in April

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12/08/15 • 23 min

Professor Laura Tach discusses the Earned Income Tax Credit and explains why it is one of the most effective anti-poverty programs in America. Tach is an Assistant Professor of Policy Analysis and Management at Cornell University.

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 10: Immigrant and Refugee Deja Vu

Episode 10: Immigrant and Refugee Deja Vu

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12/01/15 • 23 min

Professor Benjamin Railton recounts the short history of US immigration law and the reaction to a historic situation similar to the Syrian refugee crisis. Railton is an Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Fitchburg State University.

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon - Episode 37: Immigration Beyond the Border

Episode 37: Immigration Beyond the Border

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06/14/16 • 22 min

Professor Anna Law lays out meaningful and responsible reforms that the next President could use to address immigration. Law encourages the incoming administration to look beyond the undocumented population and learn from history’s failures and successes.

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How many episodes does Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon have?

Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon currently has 283 episodes available.

What topics does Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Social Sciences, Science and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon?

The episode title 'Episode 230: America's Childcare Crisis' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon?

The average episode length on Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon released?

Episodes of Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon?

The first episode of Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon was released on Oct 28, 2015.

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J.B. Wogan

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Jan 30

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One of the best places to find interviews with researchers at colleges and universities who have compelling findings on timely and policy-relevant topics. As the show's name suggests, the hosts put a premium on translating rigorous research into plain language and zeroing in on what matters.

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