Evidence In Action

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Date created
2017/12/08
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22 min.
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What does it look like when evidence drives change for people and communities? To find out, we ask influential leaders the tough questions. How do you prioritize the roles of research and facts? How do you turn policy into practice? And how do you hold yourself accountable for diversity, equity, and inclusion progression in your leadership? Evidence in Action (formerly Critical Value)  inspires changemakers to lead with evidence and act with equity.  At a time when trust in institutions is low and the spread of misinformation is rampant, effective, inclusive leadership is more important than ever. Every episode, Urban Institute’s President Sarah Rosen Wartell and Senior Vice President Kimberlyn Leary will have in-depth discussions with experts and leaders on topics ranging from how to advance equity, public policy impact, and good governance, to designing innovative solutions that achieve community impact, to what it means to practice evidence-based leadership.   This feed was formerly Critical Value, now it is Evidence in Action. Both podcasts are produced by Urban Institute and center public policy from an evidence perspective.  The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity. We are a trusted source for changemakers who seek to strengthen decision-making, create inclusive economic growth, and improve the well-being of families and communities. For more than 50 years, Urban has delivered facts that inspire solutions—and this remains our charge today.

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How Evidence Catalyzes Workplace Equity
2024/02/21
We are joined by author and immigration advocate Cecilia Muñoz who served for eight years on President Obama's senior team, including five years leading the White House Domestic Policy Council as an assistant to President Obama. Cecilia opens up about how her experience as a Midwestern Latina shaped her identity, and how she pivoted from working as an advocate in the Latinx community to formulating immigration policy for the White House. Cecilia shares why it’s okay for leaders to second guess themselves, and the nuance of using data to influence actionable social change. To learn more about Evidence In Action and the Urban Institute please visit Urban.org/evidence-action-podcast.
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Local Solutions, National Impact
2024/02/07
We explore the potential of applying locally sourced solutions to address national problems. We examine how research organizations can harness evidence from grassroots initiatives, community-led projects, and local expertise to inform national policies and drive meaningful change. Join us in our conversation with Stephen Benjamin, who served as Mayor of Columbia South Carolina for 3 terms over 12 years and as the President of the African American Mayors Association. In 2023 he began serving as the Director of the Office of Public Engagement for the Biden administration. He tells us about policymakers, and community advocates push for the power of localized evidence in shaping effective, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that have a positive impact on people and communities nationwide To learn more about Evidence In Action and the Urban Institute please visit Urban.org/evidence-action-podcast.
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Welcome to Evidence in Action
2024/01/24
In the series premiere of the Evidence in Action, Kim and Sarah explore the multifaceted role of evidence, revealing how it can inform and refine policies for better social, economic, and environmental outcomes. We delve into the pivotal uses of evidence in various contexts. We unravel how evidence can be harnessed to detect problems, identify effective strategies, and refine practices. From pinpointing areas that need attention to unveiling effective practices, this episode uncovers the transformative power of evidence in driving policy improvements. This season tune in to gain insights into the diverse applications of evidence, and discover how federal policymakers and program managers can leverage this critical tool to enhance policies, programs, and societal outcomes. To learn more about Evidence In Action and the Urban Institute please visit Urban.org/evidence-action-podcast.
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Trailer: Evidence in Action
2024/01/23
Welcome to Evidence in Action, a new podcast from the Urban Institute. In this season, co-hosts Sarah Rosen Wartell, President of the Urban Institute and Kimberlyn Leary, Executive Vice President of the Urban Institute, are going to explore the role of evidence and how it can help us to shape policy and achieve better social, economic, and environmental outcomes. On every episode, we'll be joined by a brilliant guest, ranging from federal policy makers, local leaders, philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, and those who meet community needs.
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How to Build Vaccine Confidence
2022/07/07
Vaccines work -- but they only work if people get them. How can communities make sure that as many of their residents get vaccinated as possible? Host Justin Milner talks with Urban Institute researcher Leandra Lacy; Luis Garcia, director of technology and analytics at El Buen Samaritano; and Treshika Melvin, advocacy, training, and power building director at Springboard to Opportunities, about how to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence, especially in areas where racial and ethnic disparities exist. This episode was produced with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Related Links: Partnering for Vaccine Equity Leveraging Community Expertise to Advance Health Equity Emerging Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic for Building Urban Health Equity
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How Community Development Can Promote Equity
2022/06/01
Equitable community engagement and development can seed systems change that supports long-term health and well-being within communities. Host Justin Milner talks with Urban Institute researcher Laudy Aron; Maggie Super Church, vice president for healthy and resilient communities at the Conservation Law Foundation; Vedette Gavin, senior research consultant at the Conservation Law Foundation; and Robyn Gibson, resident researcher and site coordinator for the Healthy Neighborhoods Study, about what equitable community engagement and development looks like in practice. This episode was produced with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.   Related Links: Blame Policies, Not Places, for Poor Health What’s Different When the Community Collects the Data? Driving Systems Change Forward: Leveraging Multisite, Cross-Sector Initiatives to Change Systems, Advance Racial Equity, and Shift Power Mutual Accountability Is the Key to Equity-Oriented Systems Change Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund Healthy Neighborhoods Study New Insights On How Philanthropy Can Improve Community Health
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How the Safety Net Can Better Serve Young People
2022/03/08
All young people need support and a runway to independence to develop into thriving adults. For those without this support, that’s where public safety net programs come in⁠—but the safety net has substantial gaps and barriers that make access challenging for young people. Host Justin Milner talks with Urban researcher Heather Hahn, young people who’ve interacted with the safety net, and employees at youth-serving organizations to understand how to improve safety net programs for 14-to-24-year-olds in ways that meet their basic needs and build on their strengths. Related Links: Young People and the Safety Net Young People’s Lived Experiences with Safety Net Programs: Insights from Young People and Youth-Serving Organizations Understanding the Challenges Young People Face in Navigating the Safety Net
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Policy Lessons from Abroad to Inform Pandemic Recovery
2022/01/26
As the nation aims to recover from the pandemic, policymakers have the opportunity to implement policies that build toward a more inclusive, equitable society. Host Justin Milner talks with Urban Institute researcher Kimberly Burrowes; Jon Kher Kaw, senior urban development specialist at the World Bank; Ernesto Falcon, senior legislative counsel at the Electronic Frontier Foundation; and Richard Sewell, deputy director for digital infrastructure for the Welsh government, about how innovative policies and programs from abroad could inform initiatives in the United States. This episode was produced with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Related Links:    From the Streets to Citizen Spaces  Lessons from Superfast Cymru for Broadband Access in the United States  Lessons from Abroad for an Inclusive Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic 
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How Apprenticeships Can Help Diversify the Tech Workforce?
2021/11/18
Registered tech apprenticeship programs create vital pathways for diverse candidates to enter the tech industry, supplying companies with needed talent while advancing the crucial industry goals to cultivate an inclusive tech workforce. Host Justin Milner talks with Urban Institute researchers Diana Elliott and Fernando Hernandez-Lepe; apprentices Chrystal Yeoman and Jed Beddo; and Sarah Boisvert, founder and CEO of Fab Lab Hub and New Collar Network in Santa Fe, New Mexico, about common challenges stakeholders face when developing tech apprenticeships, how tech apprenticeships can address skills and opportunity mismatches between employers and workers, and how apprenticeships can increase diversity in the tech industry.
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The Books, Podcasts, and TV Shows That Are Getting Us through the Pandemic
2021/09/01
It’s been 17 months since the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed our lives. It has been difficult, but we have found some outlets helped us reflect on, and even escape, our current reality. On this episode with guest host Jacinth Jones, you’ll hear from Urban staff about the books, miniseries and podcasts that have been getting them through since March 2020. Related Links: WandaVision, The Death of Vivek Oji, The Vanishing Half, The Kite Runner, The Atomic Habits, A Gentleman in Moscow, Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, Maintenance Phase, The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT Up New York, 1987 to 1993
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How Do Effective School Principals Drive Impact in Education?
2021/07/14
A lot of the conversation around improving education outcomes centers the effectiveness of teachers, but how important are principals in shaping students’ direction and success? Host Justin Milner talks with Constance Lindsay of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Urban Institute, Michele Shannon of the Leadership Academy, and Kerensa Wing, principal at Collins Hill High School, about who principals are, how their role has changed, how they can be as effective as possible, and how they can advance equity in our school systems.   Related Links: How Principals Affect Students and Schools Culturally responsive leadership matters, research indicates
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Lifting Millions of Kids Out of Poverty
2021/05/06
The recently passed American Rescue Plan Act could reduce poverty among families with children by half. How will this work, and why is it a big deal? Host Justin Milner talks with tax policy expert Elaine Maag and Gaynell Brady and M.A. Sheehan from the Lower 9th Ward Homeownership Association in New Orleans about the expansion of the child tax credit and ways to ensure all families benefit from it.
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4.8 out of 5
226 reviews
mrjoshmiller 2024/01/31
New voice, same great evidence
In our politically charged times, it’s so important to base impactful decisions on reality, not on feelings. Are there outcomes we don’t like? If you ...
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caseybart 2020/12/12
Evidenced based solutions
This podcast finds empirically tested solutions for large societal problems and how public policy can guide those solutions.
Maxwell Kent 2020/10/15
Relevant content for a digital future
Milner’s podcast finds the intersection between story-telling and data analysis in a way that’s engaging, entertaining, and thought-provoking. As an d...
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Welfare Matters 2020/07/04
Fantastic talks with some suggestions
This series of talks is amazing, covering wide topics like justice, income support, tax, etc. it would be great if more can be introduced and discusse...
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Bali Guy 2020/05/22
My New go-to podcast for thoughtful policy talk
I love this podcast. Relevant topics with thoughtful guest speakers moderated by an intelligent, fair and accessible host. This podcast has it all! An...
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Policy Researcher 2020/03/06
Wonderfully educational and engaging.
This podcast turned me into a huge fan of the Urban Institute. I’m new to policy research and found this podcast to be both helpful and enjoyable. Lov...
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AYHinPDCA 2020/03/03
Excellent host and wonderful podcast!
This podcast is a gem! The host, Justin Milner, is unique in being able to break down complex policy issues into very understandable chunks. Love the ...
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Swartell 2020/03/03
Accessible insights from research & practice
Ok, I am not unbiased, but I love Critical Value. So impressed how they make complex issues accessible, yet always teach something new for those more...
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SusanMDoyle 2020/01/21
Interesting and informative
Really enjoyed listening! Experts make complicated data/tech topics easy to understand and relate to policy.
Constanza from NY 2019/11/27
Relevant, Interesting & Useful
I Appreciate the insight and extensive information provided. Very well researched and applicable with current trends and concerns. Thank you very much...
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