
The government gets a bad rap. But the roads under your feet, the forecast on your phone, and the letter in your mailbox are all government too. Hosted by Professors Greg Jackson and Lindsey Cormack, Government That Doesn't Suck brings together the sharpest thinkers to reveal the real-world impact of American government, one episode at a time.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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Came for the context and unbiased takes, left disappointed. Does not hold the standard of History that Doesn't Suck.
GTDS started out strong, but fell hard only a few episodes into the series. Unlike HTDS, this podcast has a very strong leftist bias and doesn’t achieve the factual storytelling of HTDS.
One of the many great aspects of HTDS is its non-bias point of view of US History. While generally starting out strong with episodes on NASA and the Founding Fathers among others, the GTDS podcast on US Government reform and efficiency fell woefully short of this non-bias perspective.
I’m a fan of HTDS and started as a fan here, until… I listen to the Moonshot episode and was taken aback by the guest inaccuracies. I was questioning some of the timelines and assertions of right vs. left. Then when the author claims that Teflon which was invented in 1938 and Velcro invented in 1955 where NASA spin off, the entire episode lost credibility. I spent 34 years as a NASA employee (engineer-astronaut-manager) and very disappointed that a show of your caliber would further myths and ... more
So great to hear John Elliot talking about the weather. I’m used to his slightly goofy persona on weekend mornings in NYC area. Lovely to get his take. Always a positive for e of nature.
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A civics-forward show that makes government tangible by linking institutions to everyday life. Episodes explore how public policy, constitutional design, and historical developments shape real-world outcomes—from weather forecasting and civil service reform to landmark space programs and constitutional literacy. The hosts bring rigorous historical and political analysis, paired with engaging storytelling, to illuminate how government operates, its victories, and its missteps. A standout trait is the clear emphasis on practical implications for citizens, not abstract theory, making it appealing to listeners who want accessible, evidence-based discussions about how governance affects daily life.
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