Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon
No Jargon, the Scholars Strategy Network's bi-weekly podcast, interviews university researchers on US politics, policy and social issues in plain language. The show has 325 episodes, runs about 35 minutes, and has an estimated 3,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode. Estimated host-read rate is $50 to $300 per episode.
Plain-language policy research for an engaged, mostly older US audience
- Biweekly interviews with university researchers, about 35 minutes each, across 325 episodes.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 210 ratings, a strong signal of a loyal listener base.
- Topics such as healthcare, higher education and nonprofit finance suit institutional and civic brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, research briefing
- Tone
- analytical, accessible
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show is run by the Scholars Strategy Network and the dossier lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes cover contested political topics such as 'The Christian Women Behind MAGA' and 'The Politics of Reproduction', so political sensitivity is high even though language is clean.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | scholars.org/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1053581711 |
| RSS feed | nojargon.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 68 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 309: Columbus, Indigenous Peoples, and the Stories Nations Tel | 2026-10-13 | 35 min |
| Episode 308: The Money Behind Nonprofits | 2026-09-29 | 36 min |
| Episode 307: The Cost of Caregiving | 2026-09-08 | 34 min |
| Episode 306: When Schools Close | 2026-08-25 | 39 min |
| Episode 305: The Politics of Reproduction | 2026-08-11 | 33 min |
| Episode 304: When Colleges Close | 2026-07-28 | 22 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
No Jargon, the Scholars Strategy Network's bi-weekly podcast, presents interviews with top university scholars on the politics, policy problems, and social issues facing the nation. Powerful research, intriguing perspectives -- and no jargon. Find show notes and plain-language research briefs on hundreds of topics at https://scholars.org/podcast.
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About Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon
No Jargon is the bi-weekly podcast of the Scholars Strategy Network, a national membership organization of college and university researchers focused on improving policy and strengthening democracy, according to the network's website. The show presents interviews with scholars on politics, policy and social issues, with 325 episodes since October 2015, a typical length of about 35 minutes, and a biweekly release cadence, per the RSS feed.
The show is hosted on Libsyn and carries a 4.7 average rating from 210 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: the Apple rating count points to roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, adjusted downward for an institutional show with no sponsors, so the working estimate is 3,000 to 12,000. The audience is likely older and US-based, though that is also an estimate.
No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $50 to $300 per episode. Sponsors best suited are civic, nonprofit and education-focused brands whose messaging fits a research-driven, policy-literate audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon
How much does No Jargon charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $50 to $300 per episode, based on an estimated 3,000 to 12,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the placement.
What is No Jargon about?
No Jargon is the Scholars Strategy Network's biweekly podcast. Each episode features a university researcher explaining a policy or social issue in plain language.
How do I contact No Jargon about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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