Episode 282: The Unequal Costs of Climate Change

Episode 282: The Unequal Costs of Climate Change

In the U.S., 2025 began with devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, followed by hundreds of tornadoes across the central states, and has recently been marked by catastrophic flooding in Texas and across the South and Midwest. These escalating weather disasters aren't isolated events—they're part of a global pattern in which climate change is making disasters worse, with the most vulnerable communities often getting hit hardest. Professor Farhana Sultana explains how the history of colonialism and ongoing inequalities shape who suffers most from climate disasters, both in the U.S. and around the world. Drawing from her experiences in Bangladesh and her global research, she makes the case for climate justice that addresses power dynamics, not just pollution.

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Episode 302: The Christian Women Behind MAGA

Episode 302: The Christian Women Behind MAGA

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 b...

30 Kesä 37min

Episode 301: The Cost of Incarceration

Episode 301: The Cost of Incarceration

For many Americans, contact with the criminal legal system comes with a hidden price tag. Without their knowledge, incarcerated people can often rack up large bills owed to the government to pay for t...

16 Kesä 39min

Episode 300: Can America's Political Parties be Fixed?

Episode 300: Can America's Political Parties be Fixed?

No Jargon celebrates its 300th episode with a conversation about where American democracy and politics stand today, featuring the Scholar Strategy Network's new board chair, Mark Schmitt. Americans ar...

2 Kesä 39min

Episode 299: Can Cash Improve Pregnancy Outcomes?

Episode 299: Can Cash Improve Pregnancy Outcomes?

Pregnancy is often treated as a personal responsibility, but the effects don't stay personal. When expectant parents can't afford basics like stable housing or healthy food, it can have ripple effects...

12 Touko 26min

Episode 298: The Fight Over Climate Rules

Episode 298: The Fight Over Climate Rules

The EPA's 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding has been the legal foundation for U.S. climate regulation under the Clean Air Act for over a decade. In February, the Trump administration repealed i...

28 Huhti 34min

Episode 297: New Rules for College Admissions

Episode 297: New Rules for College Admissions

By now, most students who applied to college for the fall semester have received their decisions, bringing a mix of emotions, from excitement and relief to disappointment and uncertainty. For many, es...

14 Huhti 45min

Episode 296: The Politics of What We Eat

Episode 296: The Politics of What We Eat

Nutrition policy is back in the spotlight. Under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, the federal government has been especially vocal about...

31 Maalis 42min

Episode 295: The Affordable Housing Myth

Episode 295: The Affordable Housing Myth

Housing costs keep rising across the United States, and policymakers are scrambling for solutions. In Congress, policymakers from across the aisle are advancing legislation aimed at encouraging more h...

17 Maalis 35min

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