Introducing: Government That Doesn’t Suck
Summary
Hosts Greg Jackson and Lindsay Cormack launch their new podcast, *Government That Doesn't Suck*, by exploring the 26th Amendment and the first 18-year-old voter. They argue that citizens are active "founders" who must understand constitutional rules to navigate partisanship and improve democracy. Drawing on history, they emphasize that government is an ongoing experiment requiring public engagement, not just passive observation.
Topics discussed
Intro and podcast promotion and host introductions
Story of Ella May Wiggins and the 26th Amendment
The concept of government as an ongoing experiment
Civic literacy and understanding the rules of democracy
Sponsor message for Osmosis EHR
Promotion for Crime House Plus
America as an entrepreneurial society and expanding franchise
Founders' views on human nature and partisanship
James Madison, Dolly Madison, and social cohesion
Local planning commissions and constitutional amendments
Checks and balances: House vs. Senate design
Federalist Papers and early political factions
James Madison's Federalist No. 10 on factions
Conclusion and final thoughts on civic engagement
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