America’s Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon

America’s Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon

Author: Paul Ollinger April 4, 2024 Duration: 1:05:56
Sharon McMahon is living her purpose. Via her wildly popular Instagram account @SharonSaysSo, she is fighting political misinformation and guiding her audience through “the fascinating world of democracy, politics, and history.” In the process, she is proving that Americans—and other good people around the globe—are hungry for unbiased political context and analysis. "With a heart for education and a mission to clear up political confusion,” Sharon has become known as America’s Government Teacher. And she’s such a clear and compelling teacher that over a million people subscribe to see her reels and stories that offer in-depth and unbiased background to the most important politics issues of the day. Sharon leverages her passion for history and government to promote knowledge, understanding, and TRUTH. Her work is strengthening democracy during a time when it is most urgently need. For that, Crazy Money salutes her! In today’s episode, Paul and Sharon discuss:


The increasing politicization of the American classroom and the importance of critical thinking 

The broken two-party system and electoral college

A purely hypothetical 2024 election between butter and olive oil, and the pros and cons of voting for a 3rd Party Candidate, I Can’t Believe It’s Not President

What it was like to interview the VPOTUS, Kamala Harris

Sharons' book, 'The Small and the Mighty,' which explores the stories of unsung Americans who changed the course of history.


Learn more about Sharon’s book and podcast here.

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