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  • Host and Creator of Acclaimed 'History That Doesn't Suck! With Prof. Greg Jackson' Podcast
  • Author, 'Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome'
  • America 250 Professor in the Center for Constitutional Studies Senior Fellow in the Center for National Security Studies at Utah Valley University

Most people think they know American history. Greg Jackson is not so sure.

A historian, professor, and creator of the hit podcast History That Doesn’t Suck!, Jackson has built a following by challenging familiar narratives and making the past feel urgent again. His work extends well beyond the classroom, from his live stage show The Unlikely Union, which has sold out theaters nationwide, to appearances on HISTORY Channel and National Geographic.

Jackson brings real scholarship without the distance that usually comes with it. As a tenured professor and America 250 Professor at Utah Valley University, his work is grounded in primary sources, but his delivery is built for audiences who want clarity, not lectures. His forthcoming book, Been There, Done That, continues that approach, using history to show what people have actually navigated before.

On stage, Jackson focuses on the moments where things could have gone differently. He draws a direct line between past decisions and the pressures leaders face now, giving audiences a sharper way to think about the present.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • The War Memorial
  • Utah National Guard's Armed Forces Day
  • Erie Country Bar Association
  • Colliers 10th Annual Symposium
  • TEDxAsburyPark
  • Daughters of the American Revolution
  • PBS Utah

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The Unlikely Union: What 250 Years of American History Can Teach Today's Leaders

The United States began as thirteen fiercely independent colonies with different priorities, competing interests, and little reason to trust one another. By all accounts, it should not have worked.
What can today's organizations learn from one of history's most improbable success stories?
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, historian and History That Doesn't Suck! creator GREG JACKSON brings the nation's story to life through storytelling, music, immersive visuals, and historical insight in this signature program.
More than a history lesson, it's a case study in alignment, leadership, and navigating uncertainty. Through pivotal moments from America's past, Jackson explores what it takes to unite people around a shared mission when consensus is hard to find and the stakes are high.
Available with a live orchestra or in a streamlined multimedia format, this signature experience can be adapted for a variety of audiences and event formats.

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Power, Trust, and the Fight for Legitimacy in American Politics

Historian GREG JACKSON examines how political systems hold together under pressure. From early misinformation to contested elections and moments of political violence, he explores how trust is built, lost, and rebuilt, with a close look at the leaders who shaped those outcomes.

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Disruption Before Silicon Valley: What History Teaches About Business and Leadership

Historian GREG JACKSON looks at past waves of innovation and economic upheaval, from early industrial revolutions to cycles of boom and bust. He focuses on how leaders responded when the ground was shifting and what those patterns suggest for organizations navigating change today.

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Alliances and Power: The History Behind NATO and the European Union

Historian GREG JACKSON explains how modern alliances were formed in the wake of global conflict and why they continue to shape international stability. He explores how cooperation is maintained, where it strains, and what history suggests about what comes next.

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Author Talk: Been There, Done That

Historian GREG JACKSON draws from Been There, Done That to challenge the idea that today’s uncertainty is unprecedented, showing how similar moments have played out before and what they reveal about what happens next. He equips audiences with a clearer way to read the present, recognize the patterns shaping their environment, and make more grounded decisions in the face of change.

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