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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

Booking Overview

This is a biweekly public-policy and social-issues interview show featuring university scholars who explain research on politics, policy problems, and national debates for a general audience. PR agencies could credibly pitch professors, policy researchers, academic authors, and public intellectuals with original research and clear expertise in education, immigration, reproductive rights, caregiving, or higher education; booking difficulty is high because the show typically selects established scholars with notable research or publications.

Metrics

Episodes: 326

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nojargon@scholarsstrategynetwork.org

nojargon@scholars.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
University professors, established policy researchers, and academic authors with specialized expertise, original research, and the ability to explain complex findings in accessible language.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or peer-reviewed research, Research cited in public policy debates, Op-eds or commentary in reputable media outlets, Recognized expertise on significant political, social, or policy issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Jennifer Greenfield - Caregiving, Paid Leave, Child Care Costs, Workers, Employers, And Policy Support For Families Caring For Children And Aging Relatives.

Mara Tieken - School Closures, Rural Communities, Black Communities, School Funding, And How Communities Can Respond To Threatened Closures.

Carolette Norwood - Pronatalism, Declining Birth Rates, Abortion Access, Contraception, Maternal Health, Race, Immigration, And Reproductive Justice.

Mary Churchill - College Closures, Higher-education Mergers, Institutional Mission, And Supporting Students And Faculty Through Organizational Change.

Anna Law - Birthright Citizenship, Immigration, The Constitution, The History Of American Citizenship, And Contemporary Legal Debates.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Education Policy, Immigration, Reproductive Rights

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon
:

Episode 309: Columbus, Indigenous Peoples, and the Stories Nations Tell

October 13, 2026

Is it Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day—and what does that choice say about whose history America celebrates? The Trump administration has reaffirmed Columbus Day, praising Christopher Columbus as an American hero while declining to issue a separate proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day. Professor Kerri Malloy explains why the debate goes beyond a name on the calendar, how it fits into ongoing efforts to change the way U.S. history is portrayed in museums and national parks,...

Episode 308: The Money Behind Nonprofits

September 29, 2026

Cuts to federal funding have made headlines for months. But what actually happens to nonprofits when that government money dries up? Professor Claire Dunning explains how federal funding helped build the modern nonprofit sector, why this money has long felt invisible, and how public and private funding have become so intertwined. She explores the ways in which philanthropy can shape nonprofits' priorities and influence which policy ideas get funded — and what that means for the people and com...

Episode 307: The Cost of Caregiving

September 08, 2026

Labor Day is supposed to be about honoring workers—but what about the essential work that happens at home, often without a paycheck? Professor Jennifer Greenfield explains why caregiving, paid family and medical leave, and the rising cost of child care are not just private family concerns, but issues that affect workers, employers, and the broader economy. She explores what paid leave policies look like across U.S. states, who gets left out of the current system, and what policymakers can do ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon
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How do I get in touch with Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon?

Its publicly listed emails are nojargon@scholarsstrategynetwork.org and nojargon@scholars.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon?

The publicly listed emails for Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon: nojargon@scholarsstrategynetwork.org and nojargon@scholars.org.

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

Podseeker estimates Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon?

Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University professors, established policy researchers, and academic authors with specialized expertise, original research, and the ability to explain complex findings in accessible language. Common among recent guests: Published books or peer-reviewed research; Research cited in public policy debates; Op-eds or commentary in reputable media outlets. Recent guests include Jennifer Greenfield, Mara Tieken, and Carolette Norwood.

How hard is it to get booked on Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

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

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Education Policy, Immigration, and Reproductive Rights. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

nojargon@scholarsstrategynetwork.org

nojargon@scholars.org

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