2024-11-06
2 小时 17 分钟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.
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to Armchair Expert.
Experts on Expert.
I'm Dan Shepard and I'm joined by Lily Padman.
Hi.
Hi.
We have one of the most likable experts imaginable today.
So fun.
Sharon McMahon.
I don't know, I'm gonna be honest, it's MC.
I would say McMahon, but there is an H in the middle and I'm very scared.
Yeah, yeah.
McMahon.
McMahon.
Yeah.
That's how Vince McMahon spells his last name.
Vince McMahon.
Yeah, they have.
I noticed that when we were interviewing because I just watched the.