No Jargon, the Scholars Strategy Network’s monthly 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 www.scholarsstrategynetwork.org/nojargon. New episodes released once a month.
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Free to Think features conversation with interesting, thoughtful, and inspiring individuals whose research, teaching, or expression falls at the always sensitive intersection of power and ideas. We'll be speaking with those who have the courage to seek truth and speak truth, often at great risk, as well as with those who support them and share their stories. Free to Think is a podcast presented by Scholars at Risk, where we celebrate people with the courage to think, question, and share idea ...
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Interviews with authors of articles from JAMA Psychiatry. JAMA Psychiatry is an international peer-reviewed journal for clinicians, scholars, and research scientists in psychiatry, mental health, behavioral science, and allied fields. JAMA Psychiatry strives to publish original, state-of-the-art studies and commentaries of general interest to clinicians, scholars, and research scientists in the field. The journal seeks to inform and to educate its readers as well as to stimulate debate and f ...
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This podcast series questions the promise and ideal of interdisciplinarity by looking at travelling concepts: concepts that travel within and across academic disciplines. The two Utrecht University- based hosts - Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh - will invite two scholars each month to discuss a particular concept and explore how, if, and why such concepts have travelled.
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Arth Niti | Conversations with Shekhar Tomar is a series hosted by Prof. Shekhar Tomar, who worked as an economist at the Reserve Bank of India and is currently an Assistant Professor of Economics at the ISB. It presents candid discussions with scholars and thought leaders to bring forth nuances about the issues currently affecting India and its policy making.
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Law360 Explores is a podcast aimed at investigating some of the biggest legal topics happening today. Whether it’s the new landscape of marijuana legalization, or the battle lines being drawn over law school admissions exams, Law360 Explores is an engaging series of narrative stories told by the experts on the front lines of a shifting legal industry.
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A podcast series from the Transitional Justice Institute (TJI) at Ulster University in Northern Ireland, sharing our public lectures and events from key scholars and practitioners. The TJI is a world-leading research institute investigating themes of conflict, transitional justice, human rights, gender and international law. Learn more about our research, public events, taught postgraduate programmes (LLM Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice; LLM Gender, Conflict and Human Rights) and o ...
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THE DEMOCRACY TEST with Heather Cox Richardson and Neal Conan The presidency of Donald Trump has sparked a national conversation .Is our democracy at risk? Across the country, scholars, activists and citizens are taking stock. With an eye on how democracies have failed throughout history, and on the rise of authoritarian leaders across the globe, they ask the question … can it happen here? The Democracy Test gives a broad and diverse national platform to this work as we seek to understand wh ...
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📡 EURO—VISION 🛰 the podcast. A series of weekly podcasts that compile conversations with activists, scholars, fisherpeople and artists, hosted by FRAUD, around the politics of extraction, migration and international agreements that are affecting communities and ecologies on a global scale and that perpetuate European colonial legacies. Speakers include: 📢 Prof. Adekeye Adebajo, Director of the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. ...
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‘Refusing to accept the status quo’ — Students speak up for at-risk scholars through SAR seminars & legal clinics
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Free to Think speaks with three university students who express the profound impact of joining the SAR student advocacy community. “Being involved in the amplification of the voice of somebody who's marginalized doesn't just affect the person who's marginalized,” says Samkele Shange, a SAR Student Advocacy Seminar participant at the University of S…
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Episode 261: Disaster Management in the Era of Climate Change
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The first major storm of the 2024 season, Hurricane Beryl, made history by breaking multiple records and causing widespread devastation along its path. Many of these records were previously set in 2005, a year infamous for storms like Hurricane Katrina, which severely impacted New Orleans. Professor Elizabeth Fussell, a resident of the city at the …
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Accelerometry-Derived Sleep, Physical Activity, and Circadian Rhythm Domains With MDD
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Interview with Vadim Zipunnikov, PhD, author of Integrative Modeling of Accelerometry-Derived Sleep, Physical Activity, and Circadian Rhythm Domains With Current or Remitted Major Depression. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Integrative Modeling of Accelerometry-Derived Sleep, Physical Activity, and Circadian Rhythm Domains With Cur…
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Episode 260: Exposing America’s Mental Health Care Inequities
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The dual challenges of mental illness and lack of affordable housing are pressing issues in this election year. In March, California voters narrowly approved Proposition 1, which allocates $6.4 billion to construct new housing and treatment facilities for people with mental illness statewide. But will this measure truly benefit this vulnerable popu…
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Don't Fear AI Hallucinations, Embrace Them, Scholar Says
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When it comes to artificial intelligence, most early adopters fear the so-called hallucinations that the systems can produce. But one scholar says the creativity those hallucinations represent is actually a valuable feature lawyers should embrace. At the 25th annual Burton Awards, Law360 caught up with Megan Ma, a research fellow and the associate …
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Differential Outcomes Associated With Placebo Treatment Across 9 Psychiatric Disorders
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Interview with Tom Bschor, MD, author of Differential Outcomes of Placebo Treatment Across 9 Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Differential Outcomes of Placebo Treatment Across 9 Psychiatric Disorders
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The Patent Attorney Who Shook Up Professional Poker
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Twenty years ago, patent attorney Greg Raymer made poker history by toppling the largest tournament field ever to secure a record $5 million prize at the World Series of Poker’s main event, further fueling the so-called poker boom that pushed the game’s popularity to new heights. Raymer joins Law360 for a conversation about the path to his momentou…
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Navigating the ‘mental prison’ – Mubashar Hasan on higher education in Bangladesh
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Free to Think speaks with academic, policy analyst and human rights activist Mubashar Hasan. He describes how in Bangladesh certain research topics are off-limits, particularly those that threaten the power of the ruling class, and speaks from first-hand experience — Hasan survived 44 days of “enforced disappearance” in Bangladesh in 2017. Now base…
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Episode 259: Countering the Spread of Misinformation
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Misinformation seems to be everywhere. From falsehoods about the coronavirus to lies being spread by political leaders and their followers, in recent years it feels like it’s getting harder and harder to discern fact from fiction. And with social media and AI permeating our lives, new technologies only seem to be making the situation worse. Profess…
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Gaining or losing academic freedom? Decoding the Academic Freedom Index with Katrin Kinzelbach and Lars Lott
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Free to Think speaks with Katrin Kinzelbach and Lars Lott, researchers behind the Academic Freedom Index (AFI) which assesses levels of academic freedom in 179 countries and territories from 1900 to the present. Recent headlines suggest academic freedom is in retreat everywhere, but is it true? Katrin Kinzelbach and Lars Lott discuss the latest dat…
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Adolescent Media Use and Psychotic Experiences
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Interview with Vincent Paquin, MD, and Jai L. Shah, MD, MSc, authors of Trajectories of Adolescent Media Use and Their Associations With Psychotic Experiences. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Trajectories of Adolescent Media Use and Their Associations With Psychotic Experiences
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Episode 258: The Past and Future of Big Tech
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In March, the Justice Department filed a major antitrust complaint against Apple accusing the tech giant of maintaining a monopoly over the smartphone market. This is just the latest action the government has taken against Big Tech in recent years, marking a clear shift from the cozy relationship the industry long had with Washington. What’s behind…
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“Undoing the censorship that was stuck in me” – A conversation with Achiro Olwoch, writer, playwright, filmmaker from Northern Uganda
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Free to Think speaks with Achiro P. Olwoch, an award-winning writer, playwright, and filmmaker from Northern Uganda, and current scholar-at-risk and Weiss International Fellow at Barnard College in New York City. Achiro describes her recent play ‘The Survival,’ the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Uganda, and how living in New York has made her a “bol…
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Adolescent Psychedelic Use and Psychotic or Manic Symptoms
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Interview with Otto Simonsson, PhD, author of Adolescent Psychedelic Use and Psychotic or Manic Symptoms. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Adolescent Psychedelic Use and Psychotic or Manic Symptoms
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And The Oscars' Legal Questions Go To…John Quinn
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The 96th annual Academy Awards is set to air on Sunday night. And behind the scenes of the bright lights, golden statues and celebrities in couture fashion walking the red carpet, there is, of course, a lawyer making sure it all goes to plan. For 33 years, that job belonged to Quinn Emanuel founding partner John Quinn, who served as general counsel…
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Episode 257: Supporting the Needs of Refugees
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Border crossings coming into the United States are at some of their highest levels in recent history. Cities like Chicago and New York are struggling to provide services while the immigration system is running out of funding and faces a massive backlog of asylum applications. The situation is looking tough for many asylum seekers, but what happens …
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“We have no definition” — MSCA4Ukraine fellow Artem Nazarko on prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine
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In February 2022, Artem Nazarko was in Odesa, Ukraine with his family, coming to terms with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “It was huge traffic jams everywhere, empty shops, panic and confusion” he says. “No food, no petrol. It was tough times, and dark days.” Two years later, Artem is a PhD candidate and MSCA4Ukraine fellow at the University of …
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Acupuncture for Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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Interview with Michael Hollifield, MD, author of Acupuncture for Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Acupuncture for Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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Martin Luther King Jr. holds a special place in the American consciousness and is one of the few people to have a federal holiday celebrating his legacy. But what exactly is MLK’s legacy? From immigrants rights groups to gun rights activists to politicians, the history of the civil rights movement and MLK’s work and words have long been used, and c…
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Nithin Kamath of Zerodha on trading, risk, lottery & legal scrutiny of stock market | Arth Niti ISB
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In this episode of Arth Niti, Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy, ISB, is in conversation with Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha. This discussion unravels the journey of Nithin Kamath to deep dive into the intricacies of day trading, risk management, running a business, and the critical factors influencing finan…
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A Systematic Evaluation of Machine Learning–Based Biomarkers for Major Depressive Disorder
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Interview with Nils R. Winter, MSc, author of A Systematic Evaluation of Machine Learning–Based Biomarkers for Major Depressive Disorder. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: A Systematic Evaluation of Machine Learning–Based Biomarkers for Major Depressive Disorder
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From healthcare strikes to auto workers strikes to the Writers Guild and Hollywood actors strikes, 2023 was an eventful year for union activity. Professor Nathan Wilmers examined the implications of that activity and what it may mean for the future of the labor movement as employees fight for fair wages, equality, and protection in the workplace. I…
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Sociocultural Risk and Resilience in the Context of Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Interview with Cristiane S. Duarte, PhD, MPH, author of Sociocultural Risk and Resilience in the Context of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Sociocultural Risk and Resilience in the Context of Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Since the emergence of ChatGPT in late 2022, new artificial intelligence models have captured the attention and fascination of the world. Some Americans are still acquainting themselves with the tools while for others, these models are already becoming an essential part of their workplace. Professor Jim Samuel explained what generative AI is, how i…
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Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to Childhood Adversity
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Interview with Ulrich Reininghaus, PhD, author of Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to Childhood Adversity: The SELFIE Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to …
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Exchange Rates, Self-fulfilling Crises, and De-dollarisation: Philippe Bacchetta | Arth Niti
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In this episode of Arth Niti, join Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy at ISB, as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Philippe Bacchetta, Swiss Finance Institute Professor of Macroeconomics at the University of Lausanne. Together, they explore the complexities of exchange rate systems and the nuances of…
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Episode 253: The Long History of Conservatorships
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While news over Britney Spears’s 13-year conservatorship turned what was a largely unfamiliar term into one most Americans now know, involuntary care over adults with certain types of disabilities or severe mental illness is nothing new in the United States. In fact, the contentious battle between civil rights and health care needs goes back decade…
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Treatment Outcomes With Licensed and Unlicensed Stimulant Doses for Adults With ADHD
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Interview with Michael H. Bloch, MD, MS, and Samuele Cortese, MD, PhD, authors of Treatment Outcomes With Licensed and Unlicensed Stimulant Doses for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Treatment Outcomes With Licensed and Unlicensed Stimulant …
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Job Platforms, Occupation Switching, and Policy Intervention: Philipp Kircher | Arth Niti
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In this episode of Arth Niti, Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy, ISB, is in conversation with Philipp Kircher, Irving M Ives Professor of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and Professor at University of Louvain. This episode delves into the intricacies of the labor market and shed light on how worker…
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In this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of LABOUR together with Prof. Dr. Rutger Claassen (Political Philosophy and Economic Ethics) and Dr. Martijn Smit (Economic Geography). Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of literature and other recommendations that are made each epis…
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Join hosts Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh on the finale episode of Travelling Concepts on Air. In this special episode, Tessa and Brianne reflect on the past three seasons, discuss insights and experiences, and contemplate the podcast's journey. Learn more about the podcast on our website. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and In…
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With abortion bans passing in states all over the country since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, women experiencing miscarriages have been turned away from hospitals because doctors deemed that they weren’t in enough clear danger to receive abortion care. Meanwhile, many women experiencing fibromyalgia continue to have their social security disability …
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