Saturday Matinee: Government that Doesn't Suck
Summary
Greg Jackson and Lindsay Cormack launch their new podcast, *Government That Doesn’t Suck*, aiming to highlight functional aspects of American governance. They discuss the 26th Amendment’s history, the importance of civic literacy, and the role of citizens as active "founders." The hosts also explore historical partisanship and the Constitution’s design for enduring human imperfections.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and Introductions
Ella Mae Thompson: First 18-Year-Old Voter
Reframing Government and Civic Duty
Early Education and Understanding the Constitution
Citizens as Shareholders and Founders
Friction, Liberty, and Public Virtue
Misconceptions About Constitutional Change
Checks, Balances, and Senate Design
Historical Partisanship and Media
Federalist No. 10 and Conclusion
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