Reviews
This is a podcast that views everything through a liberal filter which is such an affirmation for me. It’s an opportunity to listen to news that I agree with, without having to tolerate the things that I don’t. The variety of guests is fantastic. The only drawback is that the hosts sound a little...Read full review »
Jill C via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/04/23
Love to share this podcasts with my friends on what’s going on in U.S. policy. Every month a new episode is released that details a topic in plain language that’s interesting, up-to-date and super informative. Love listening to this + using it for school papers.
K.sardine via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/04/23
This is the type of podcast that appreciates thoughtfulness and bringing academic consideration without the jargon. I would suggest this podcast to anyone looking for an interdisciplinary podcast to social science without the language that can make most scholarly subjects inaccessible to everyone...Read full review »
Nickname1792804 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/11/20
Pregnant “people”? Good substantive discussions too often subordinated to PC jargon.
Michael Jerome via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/24/19
What a great show! No Jargon consistently puts out episodes with researchers that are easy to understand, not overly complex, but boy do they teach you a thing or two. Definitely check them out if you want to dig a little deeper on some fascinating subjects, without getting caught up in the...Read full review »
zpsmith via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/19
listen and learn
M Isles via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/19/19
Lizzy, Miranda, and Dominik, along with their insanely knowledgeable guests are making sociology fun again! The wide variety of topics they cover and the engaging way in which they deliver them had me hooked from my very first listen. They’re also personable and funny, which let’s be honest;...Read full review »
Katie Joy B. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/30/18
Excellent, digestible nuggets of wisdom. Just jump past the circus-y and abrasive intro jingle.
dabidm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/09/18
This is an excellent show, which gives you quality scholarship in a digestible format. Just please - change the music; It totally misrepresents the material and makes me feel like I’m listening to keystone cops.
jpc_45 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/20/18
Pretty boring and one sided analysis of issues. They take complex and nuanced issues and simplistically approach them from only one side. Very dogmatic- propagandizing their view of truth rather than inviting the listener to search out truth with them.
MarkBowen303 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/05/18
I only wish we could hear more right leaning researchers, but even so, really good material
Mr. Buster! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/16/18
Concise easily understood policy discussions.
podcast beppo via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/18
This is an awesome way for general interest listeners to stay informed directly from researchers
Fafnir314 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/20/18
I find this a great addition to my explanatory journalism podcast feeds.
JRod062203 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/14/18
No Jargon is a production of the Scholars Strategy Network, whose purpose is to share and ultimately apply research findings. If you think science can help improve society, these podcasts are for you. I believe bringing our values and our knowledge to civic engagement helps strengthen democracy...Read full review »
CorpGov.net via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/28/17
Smart balanced information delivered by experts in their fields.
Ali Reza via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/20/17
Do you like the use of motivated reasoning to support your neo-Marxist ideology? Then you’ll love this podcast! Listen to academics from less respected disciplines argue hard leftist positions! Listen to an anthropologist blame the rise of diabetes in Mexico on NAFTA without acknowledging any...Read full review »
Ghostface Chillah via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 11/04/17
I found this podcast through recommendations from "The Weeds" and have stuck with it since. The short, weekly episodes touch both on evergreen and timely topics, and discuss them very approachably without sacrificing depth.Read full review »
nastunya via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/03/17
Fills a void in the podcast world. Could even be used in a HS classroom. (In some cases you would need to seek out another perspective to balance the one interviewee's.)Read full review »
MHYDMHYD via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/20/17
Produced by the Scholar Strategy Network, this weekly podcast features scholars talking about cutting-edge research on politics, policy, and social issues in terms that are accessible to non-specialists. Highly recommended. Recent topics include sanctuary cities, power in politics, family...Read full review »
MettaKaruna via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/15/17
So glad I found this! In depth interview about really important topics explained by experts. Facts! It's what's for breakfast.Read full review »
Swooot via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/29/17
I am a layman but also a podcast NERD, and I really love this show. It's one of my favorites. I really appreciate how in-depth they go into the issues, and look at all the different aspects of things. A great example of quality and thoroughness instead of the normal buckshot-approach so many...Read full review »
Ohmycatness via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/25/17
I am a sociology Phd student and this podcast (along with the BBC's "Thinking Allowed") gives me a great way to keep up with what's going on in the field. I highly recommend it to whomever wishes to know a little bit more about current social science research.Read full review »
Odedqwa via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/19/17
Relevant, easy to understand, often times with actionable messages.
Nsaharpe via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/16/17
Informative
Bmck95 via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 01/13/17
This podcast is a deep dive into some wonky topics with excellent guests and great references. I find myself much more informed with great context after listening to each episode.
Jillianreviewsapps via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/12/17
Avi is a great host and he has fantastic interviews with leading experts across the country on the day’s most relevant issues.
Jabittan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/04/17
Really gets into important issues, and as the name says, it does it without jargon.
Nucl.klaus via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/04/17
A refreshingly straightforward and data-based perspective on the world. A stark contrast to the click-baiting, fact-free, opining of so many journalists, think-tankers, and even activists. Suggestion: please include the links and suggested reading in the podcast description (and not just on the...Read full review »
Byrd Nick via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/14/16
I really wanted this to be a better podcast. It's a good format and easy to listen to, but there are still biases that come out in the dialogue. Neutrality is important to me, but several episodes, between the host or the guest, some subtle personal political bias came out in the way things...Read full review »
fevered monkey via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/09/16
No Jargon is one of my new favourite podcasts because it brilliantly lets you in to the academic world. Each week a researcher comes on the show to talk about what they are studying and they use plain English so that you can understand ins and outs of research without needing to be able to read...Read full review »
lilcryan via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 12/07/16
A lot of news seems to focus on rumor or myth over fact and the emphasis on research results from experts in the field is great.
ScientistSam via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/29/16
Excellent podcast taking on the issues we need to consider right now. Best post election coverage I have heard.
giottoarts via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/29/16
I am loving this podcast! It covers topics that I don't see on the other news or science podcasts I listen to. The discussions are at a high enough level that I learn something meaty, but aren't so abstract that I can't discuss the main points to a friend later. I really appreciate...Read full review »
Serilink via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/28/16
Every episode is so fascinating, and it helps me to be able to see and think about things from other perspectives. I can't say enough good things about it! Especially in this day and age, it's so refreshing to find real experts and scholars talking about important things going on in our...Read full review »
thephancyone via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/23/16
5 stars because it’s short, I always learn something, and the show is true to it’s title!
Benmiyamoi via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/18/16
This podcast is one of the most versatile and encompassing podcasts on current events around! SSN brings knowledgable scholars on once a week to discuss some of the hottest current topics on the news today, and each podcast is better than the last, in my opinion. The scholars offer eloquent and...Read full review »
SaskiaSama via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/18/16
This is a top notch podcast! Interviewing academics on their cutting edge research on public policy issues and how it connects to the rest of us. Awesome!
MEG_2013 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/21/16
This podcast is in the brilliant position of being educational and impactful. It does not shy away from hosting a space in which strong, even controversial arguments can be made not built on the prejudices or preconceptions of any individual but rather on the strong, intellectually rigorous...Read full review »
STRength AGainst ignorance via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/19/15
This podcast is great and exactly what I need! I am genuinely interested in hearing about important social or policy issues, currently at the forefront of political debate, but, admittedly, I have so little free time to investigate these on my own. Avi Green’s interviews with top researchers...Read full review »
kevmaes via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/15/15
Relevant topics with a Story-of-Stuff clarity. It's like auditing a short course with a poli-sci professor.Read full review »
jemappelle.purdy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/11/15
Great listening while cooking dinner for lively dinner conversation!
Doucie1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/11/15
Get beyond the spin and blowhards....listen to nonpartisan experts who actually know what they are talking about
1974Cicero via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/10/15
This is a great way to learn about what really smart scholars have learned about US government and politics today. The podcasts are just the right length and easy to listen to and absorb.
Richard of Albany via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/09/15
This podcast covers important issues in politics and public policy in an accessible way. It is a great addition to your podcast schedule! Will look forward to hearing much more.
leahsss via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/09/15
Enjoyed the podcast a lot
Podcast fan 11219 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/09/15
Don't let the word "intelligent" (not often heard in context with politics) scare you. This listener-friendly podcast will let you in on the why and how behind what is happening in politics today.Read full review »
iKatWall via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/08/15
It needs spitited leaders to show the way. Great inspirations!
Vienna School of Negotiation via Apple Podcasts · Austria · 11/07/15
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