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  • Host and Creator of Acclaimed Podcast '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

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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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America at Its Breaking Points: From Revolution to World War

Historian GREG JACKSON traces the moments that tested the country most, from the American Revolution through the Civil War, the Gilded Age, the New Deal, and the World Wars. He focuses on how leaders made decisions when the outcome was unclear and what those turning points still reveal as the nation ...

Historian GREG JACKSON traces the moments that tested the country most, from the American Revolution through the Civil War, the Gilded Age, the New Deal, and the World Wars. He focuses on how leaders made decisions when the outcome was unclear and what those turning points still reveal as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

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. ...

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.

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. ...

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.

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. ...

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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Books by Greg Jackson
Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome

Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome

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Press & Media
UVU: Professor takes historical storytelling to millions through podcasts, live performances - Utah Daily Herald
One UVU historian says, actually, this political moment is precedented - KUER
An Unlikely Union - Style Weekly
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Biography

Dr. Greg Jackson is best known as the creator and host of the top history podcast History That Doesn’t Suck! With Prof. Greg Jackson and the stage show The Unlikely Union which has played to sold out shows across 26 states and D.C.

Jackson holds a PhD in history and is a tenured Associate Professor at Utah Valley University, where he is the America 250 Professor in the Center for Constitutional Studies and a Senior Fellow in the Center for National Security Studies.

His forthcoming book, Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome, will be published by Simon & Schuster in June 2026.

He is also a frequent commentator in HISTORY® Channel documentaries including History’s Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning, The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd, The Engineering That Built the World, The Toys That Built America, How Disney Built America, Dark Files, and still other shows, including the three-night event Abraham Lincoln, Executive Produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin and featuring former President Barack Obama among other eminent figures and history scholars. Jackson has also appeared in the National Geographic Channel® series Secrets Declassified.

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