Introducing: Government That Doesn’t Suck
Topics discussed
Introduction and bonus episode promotion
Host introductions and backgrounds
Story of Ella Mae Thompson and the 26th Amendment
Why the American experiment is special
Citizens as modern-day founders
The importance of knowing the rules
America as a business and startup
Patriotism vs. cynicism and global perspective
Federalist 51 and enduring imperfect people
James Madison, Dolly Madison, and social bonds
Local government and constitutional literacy
Checks and balances in Congress
Alexander Hamilton and early partisanship
Thinking like a patriot, not a partisan
Deep dive into Federalist No. 10 on factions
Key takeaways and summary
Outro and subscription details
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