No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp 241: Unabridged Interview: Sharon McMahon
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Dec 26, 2025 
Sharon McMahon, known as "America's Government Teacher," is an educator and author dedicated to demystifying the U.S. political landscape. In this engaging conversation, she emphasizes the power of nonpartisan discourse and informed civic participation. Sharon shares her experiences from the classroom, advocating for critical thinking over indoctrination. She discusses the necessity of amending the Constitution to reduce money in politics and reflects on her personal journey through hate messages while promoting kindness and resilience.
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Teaching As A Civic Mission
- Sharon McMahon frames her work as education rooted in a teacher's mission to build critical thinkers rather than political parrots.
- She prioritizes a moral compass and nonpartisan civic learning over partisan identity politics.
Politics Overtaking Other Identities
- Political identity now rivals or exceeds religious identity in explaining people's views, creating polarized public discussion.
- McMahon aims to provide a space for civic discussion that is not routed through partisan identity.
Teach Reasoning, Not Rote Answers
- Do focus on cultivating critical thinking over memorizing talking points when teaching civic subjects.
- Encourage students to reason to different conclusions rather than parroting ideological talking points.