About this episode

The episode introduces the podcast and discusses the role of government in solving problems and shaping American life.

What problem was government trying to solve? What machinery did it build? And did it work? Every other Monday, Professor Greg Jackson and political scientist Professor Lindsey Cormack dig into the laws, agencies, and policies that actually shape American life. From the interstate highway system to the National Weather Service, they break down how government works, when it succeeds, and when the answer is a little more complicated. Government That Doesn't Suck launches July 2026.

People in this episode

Hosts: Professor Greg Jackson, Professor Lindsey Cormack

Topics covered

• government
• American life
• laws
• agencies
• policies
• history
• infrastructure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Government That Doesn't Suck

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