Civics lessons for adults — on Instagram? Sharon Says So

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Duluth-based Sharon McMahon is known as "America's history teacher" due to her viral Instagram account, @SharonSaysSo, where she debunks myths and shares facts about how government works.
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If you’re on Instagram, chances are you might have seen a mini civics lesson from @SharonSaysSo. Sharon McMahon, a Duluth, Minn.,-based former history teacher, went viral last year — she now has over 700,000 followers on Instagram — when she began producing informative videos debunking myths about everything from the electoral college to QAnon.

McMahon sat down with host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the state of civics education in the U.S. and how to connect with people you disagree with.

You can find the Sharon Says So podcast and more at McMahon’s website.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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