Sharon McMahon (The Small and the Mighty) is a NYT bestselling author, podcast host, and known as America’s History Teacher. Sharon joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her favorite historical writers, how the government has been structurally set up, and what types of modern challenges the U.S. Supreme Court faces. Sharon and Dax talk about the different types of democracies, the importance of constructively challenging other’s ideas, and how dangerous it can be to have blind allegiance to a party. Sharon explains why some people may feel burned out by politics, the problems with proportional representation, and the value of having multiple political parties.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapter 1: Who is Sharon McMahon and what does she do?
Yeah, sneaky and wonderful.
That sneaks.
So go to www.startswith.us. Please enjoy Sharon McMahon.
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Did you guys hire a designer to like do all your shelves?
Rob.
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Chapter 2: What is the structure of the U.S. government?
That's early, early, early, early. Oh, Shannon, that's really... It's real rough, you guys. Even in Minnesota, where people are above average,
As Garrison would say.
It's so rough. But of course, George Washington was famously tall, too.
He was in a physical specimen. It wasn't just that he was tall. It was the way he handled his horse. People would talk around the country of what a good horseman he was, like how athletic he was on a horse.
That's you as well. That's also me.
You're a great horse woman.
I can't really ride a bike, but that's fine.
Well, what's great is you are going to educate us on a lot of things. We're going to talk about the small and the mighty. But before we do that, we're going to have some fun with all of the many lessons you're regularly giving out and are known to give out.
I love it.
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Chapter 3: What challenges does the U.S. Supreme Court currently face?
Chapter 4: What is the significance of the Electoral College?
I feel bad about being cranky on a fact check, but I guess it's okay.
At least we're saying it.
I was planning... I just knew I couldn't get... I knew that I was so upset when we sat down that I feel like me hiding it would have... I'm not even sure I would have been able to hide it.
It's not even... I, on my walk... Wait, when did we start recording? Did we talk... Did we get on air that... My car was blocked.
No, no. You walked here.
I walked here unexpectedly because I went to my car and it was blocked.
Yeah. Someone's parked behind you.
Yes.
In your parking spot.
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