Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

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Episode 51: What Does Presidential Look Like? Sep 26, 2016

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Professor Kelly Dittmar discusses how gender impacts attitudes towards candidates and informs voters' expectations. Informed by the Presidential Gender Watch 2016 project, Dittmar flags what to look and listen for in the first presidential debate.

Episode 50: Kindergarten Math Sep 20, 2016

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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.

No Jargon is on break Sep 13, 2016

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No Jargon is on break this week. It's the beginning of the semester and professors and SSN chapters are starting up for the new year. If you need your scholarly fix, read a brief on affirmative action in colleges at www.scholars.org/backtoschool.

Episode 49: Science of Abortion Law Sep 06, 2016

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Professor Ushma Upadhyay examined an abortion pill law in Ohio that required health care providers to use outdated FDA rules. Said to protect women's health, the law instead hurt women's health and increased the cost and time spent for the procedure.

Episode 48: Rio, Ryan Lochte, and Resistance Aug 30, 2016

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Professor Jules Boykoff places Rio 2016 in historical context from the Olympics' elitist beginnings to their continued strain on host cities. As rising costs burden the public without delivering lasting benefits, fewer cities are "game for the Games."

Episode 47: A Path for Police Reform Aug 23, 2016

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Professor Tracey Meares discusses why building community trust must be at the foundation of police reform. Departments can strengthen legitimacy by looking beyond the goal of reducing crime to focus on citizen engagement and addressing past injustices.

Episode 46: Working Yourself to Death Aug 16, 2016

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Professor Sarah Horton outlines why so many farmworkers face illness - and even death – on the job. Poor regulation, harsh labor practices, and economic pressures push them to work without shade, water, or breaks and discourage them from speaking up.

Episode 45: Legislating in the Dark Aug 09, 2016

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Professor James Curry explains how limited resources have enabled party leaders to write and negotiate most laws in Congress. Lacking expertise, staff, and time, rank-and-file members rarely have the chance to contribute to the bills on which they vote.

Episode 44: Tutoring Through Tech Aug 02, 2016

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Professor Carolyn Heinrich lays out how and why technology has a growing presence in America's classrooms. Digital tools offer some benefits, but their effects on student learning can fall behind in-person instruction and may distract more than they help.

Episode 43: Seeking Candidates of Color Jul 26, 2016

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Professor Paru Shah discusses why electing people of color is hindered by segregated districts, voter bias, and election rules and timing. Drawing on her experience as an elected school board member, Shah explains the hurdles for minority candidates.

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