The Abstract

The way we interact with the institutions that govern our lives can have a profound effect — look no further than the justified scrutiny of police interactions with the public over the last decade or more. But how do we measure and study those interactions? ISR's Nick Camp explores that process in this episode of The Abstract.For more from the Institute for Social Research, visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, X, YouTube, or LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alcohol consumption is a complicated topic, but it has some surprising twists and turns, too. Among them, the revelation from ISR researcher Kira Birditt that couples who have similar drinking habits may have stronger relationships and better marriages. But why? In her December 2024 talk at ISR, Birditt explained some of the research behind these phenomena and what it means for alcohol consumption in America.To view the entire presentation on which this episode was based, click here.For more from the Institute for Social Research, visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, X, YouTube, or LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are American politics the way they are? And what are the consequences of political hostility?Yanna Krupnikov and John Barry Ryan, both of the Institute for Social Research's Center for Political Studies, are diving deep into those and other questions about the realities of American political life. In October 2024, they presented on their findings as a part of ISR's Insights Speaker Series, and on this episode of The Abstract, we take a look at a few of Krupnikov's remarks. To view the full presentation from which this podcast was excerpted, click here.For more from the Institute for Social Research, visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, X, YouTube, or LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ISR's global impact is large and growing — but how can it be quantified? And what role does ISR play in the ongoing evolution of the social sciences?Kate Cagney, director of ISR, and Laurie McCauley, the provost of the University of Michigan, explored those topics and many other questions during a fireside chat at ISR's 75th anniversary symposium in October 2024. Moderated by Arthur Lupia, U-M's interim vice president for research and innovation, this chat brings crucial insight to the topics of ISR's past and future impact.For more from the Institute for Social Research, visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Institute for Social Research is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024. In October, ISR held a symposium in honor of the occasion, and Mike Traugott and Grace Noppert played key roles in preparing and leading that event.Today, Mike and Grace join The Abstract for a discussion about the symposium, ISR's history, and what's next for ISR as we look to the future.For more from the Institute for Social Research, visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.