Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

As Republicans move forward with their tax overhaul, this week's episode revisits Vanessa Williamson's interview on the misconception that Americans hate taxes. She outlines how anti-tax policies beca...

24 Okt 201724min

Political rumors are spreading across the country and the widening divide between parties is only making them more potent. Professor Adam Berinsky discusses where these rumors come from and what, if a...

17 Okt 201728min

For the final act of the live show, Professors Erin O'Brien and Peter Ubertaccio tackle Massachusetts politics. They dig into the character of the Democratic and Republican parties in the state, and s...

3 Okt 201725min

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, an...

26 Sep 201723min

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 presid...

19 Sep 201725min

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...

12 Sep 201723min

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 highl...

5 Sep 201727min

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 vote...

29 Aug 201730min