Friends, today’s episode is a powerhouse! We’ve got Sharon McMahon, aka “America’s Government Teacher,” bringing some serious wisdom from her new book, "The Small and the Mighty." Even the drafters of the Constitution worried about chaos, but they hoped for better things—and Sharon’s here to show us how twelve lesser-known heroes in American history made a h ... Show More
Aug 20
Gird Your Loins: Dr. Celeste Holbrook Delivers the “Sex Talk” You Never Had but Deserved
Description: Today’s conversation might have you clutching your pearls and purity rings. Jen and Amy sit down with Dr. Celeste Holbrook—sexologist, educator, and author of Missionary Position: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Sex After Purity Culture—for the candid, hilarious, and ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 15
[Encore] Stop Lying to Yourself: Dr. Sara Kuburic Wants You Take Ownership of Your Choices for True Happiness
It’s time for another beloved encore presentation and this time we are bringing back this powerful podcast therapy session for your benefit and enjoyment. Dr. Sara Kuburic, an existential psychotherapist and author behind The @Millennial.Therapist, offers profound insights into t ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 13
“You’re So Brave”: Tyler Merritt Turns the Tables on Jen in Part 2 of Their Vulnerable Conversation
Description: In Part 2 of this episode, we push even deeper — into the personal, the creative, the brave, and the sometimes scary places we go when we dare to tell the truth. This time, Tyler Merritt has turned the tables on Jen and he’s asking the questions! We talk about what i ... Show More
42m 27s
Oct 2024
How To Feel Less Enraged And Hopeless When You Consume The News | Sharon McMahon
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- “America's Government Teacher” has smart tips for staying calm in turbulent times. After years of serving as a high school government and law teacher, Sharon ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 2024
Sharon McMahon (law and government teacher)
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 chal ... Show More
2h 17m
Sep 2024
MAGA GA VOTE SCANDAL! - September 24th, 2024
Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don to dive into all the biggest news stories of the day. Tonight, Don is joined by civil rights activist and Chairman of the Drum Major Institute, Martin Luther King III and political strategist, philanthropist and author of "Vote With Your Phone: Why ... Show More
38m 5s
Dec 2022
Organizing Powers Democracy: Cecile Richards
Thursday, December 1st, 2022 Cecile Richards is the co-chair of American Bridge, former president of Planned Parenthood, a co-founder of Supermajority, and author of the book Make Trouble. We make sense of the midterms, take away some gold nuggets for democracy, and are reminde ... Show More
54m 33s
Jun 2024
The Biggest Political Divide Is Not Left vs. Right
The biggest divide in our politics isn’t between Democrats and Republicans, or even left and right. It’s between people who follow politics closely, and those who pay almost no attention to it. If you’re in the former camp — and if you’re reading this, you probably are — the latt ... Show More
1h 10m