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Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)

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Episodes 13

Avg. Duration 18m

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Since Sep 2020

Latest Episode Jul 2025

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About This Podcast

Rigorous research paired with visionary public policy has shaped countless policies and programs worldwide. In this podcast from MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), you’ll come to know the stories behind the impact. Hear from advocates and program coordinators, researchers, and most importantly, the participants themselves about why these programs matter to them and why they should matter for all of us.

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Recent Episodes

S2E5 Researcher Spotlight: Gautam Rao on co-producing evidence with policymakers

Jul 30, 2025 14m

In this episode, host Sambhav Choudhury speaks with Gautam Rao, Associate Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley. From his unconventional journey from electronics engineering to economics, Gautam…

S2E4 Researcher Spotlight: Harini Kannan on designing and scaling education programs

Jul 23, 2025 11m

In this episode, host Sambhav Choudhury speaks with Harini Kannan, Research Scientist at J-PAL South Asia. Harini shares her journey from being inspired by budget speeches as a child to pursuing a…

S2E3 Researcher Spotlight: Ariel Zucker on field-driven solutions in development economics

Jul 16, 2025 15m

In this episode, host Sambhav Choudhury speaks with Ariel Zucker, Assistant Professor of Economics at UC Santa Cruz. Ariel discusses her journey from an early interest in global health disparities to…

S2E2 Researcher Spotlight: Shobhini Mukherji on her journey to development economics

Jun 30, 2025 14m

In this episode, host Sambhav Choudhury speaks with Shobhini Mukerji, Executive Director of J-PAL South Asia. From her transformative summer internship with education nonprofit Pratham to becoming a…

S2E1 Researcher Spotlight: Sandip Sukhtankar on his work in India

Jun 24, 2025 11m

Season 2 of the J-PAL Voices podcast brings together researchers reflecting on their experiences conducting impact evaluations in India. From working in diverse local contexts to engaging with…

S1E7 Episode 7: Using Research to Understand Impact

Jul 20, 2022 20m

Every year from June to August, hundreds of thousands of youth – between the ages of 14 and 24 – participate in summer jobs programs across the United States. These programs, also known as summer…

S1E6 Episode 6: Change the Narrative

Dec 23, 2020 22m

In arguing that changing the narrative is a critical strategy in fostering mobility from poverty, the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty notes that “the narratives we use to make sense of the…

S1E5 Episode 5: Create Access to Good Jobs

Dec 09, 2020 19m

In Boston, Chicago, and New York City, research has shown that summer jobs programs lead to a large decrease in violent crime and incarceration. However, in some places, the impacts on earnings are…

S1E4 Episode 4: Provide Support That Empowers

Nov 25, 2020 21m

How do summer jobs programs empower their youth through short programs? What leads to the lasting impact that we see in decreases in violent crime well after the programs conclude? In episode four of…

S1E3 Episode 3: Transform Data Use

Nov 11, 2020 21m

In describing his partnership with the Department of Youth & Community Development, Judd Kessler says that this research agenda is in large part a story about data. In episode three of J-PAL…

S1E2 Episode 2: Ensure Zip Code is Not Destiny

Oct 28, 2020 26m

What does it mean for a program to transform communities while remaining grounded in the voices and perspectives of residents? In the second episode of J-PAL Voices: The Impact and Promise of Summer…

S1E1 Episode 1: Setting the Stage

Oct 14, 2020 21m

In the first episode of J-PAL Voices: The Impact and Promise of Summer Jobs in the United States, we introduce you to some of the people you will meet throughout the series: Researchers like Judd…

S1 Introducing: J-PAL Voices

Sep 24, 2020 2m Trailer

Hosted by Senior Research and Policy Manager Rohit Naimpally, the inaugural season of J-PAL Voices will explore how summer jobs programs fit into the broader goals of fostering mobility from poverty…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does J-PAL Voices have?

J-PAL Voices has published 13 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Documentary, Government.

Is J-PAL Voices still active?

J-PAL Voices is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 18m.

How do I contact J-PAL Voices for sponsorship or guest appearances?