Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

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 re...

23 Elo 201717min

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 re...

15 Elo 201723min

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 abou...

11 Elo 20171min

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...

8 Elo 201727min

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 h...

1 Elo 201725min

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 c...

26 Heinä 201721min

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-...

18 Heinä 201725min

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...

12 Heinä 201730min