Historian, Educator & Storyteller; Creator & Host of "History That Doesn't Suck" Podcast; Associate Professor at Utah Valley University
Greg Jackson Biography
Dr. Greg Jackson is a historian, educator, and storyteller who has developed one of the most widely recognized history platforms in the United States. Jackson is the creator, host, and head writer of the U.S. history podcast "History That Doesn't Suck," a program downloaded more than 50 million times and consistently ranked among the top 10 history podcasts on Apple and Spotify. He launched the podcast with the goal of making rigorous, narrative-driven American history accessible to audiences beyond the classroom, addressing a lack of podcasts produced by professional historians and providing a credible source for learning about U.S. history. Each episode of the podcast requires more than 50 hours of research, writing, and recording, reflecting Jackson's commitment to accuracy and depth.
Jackson is an associate professor at Utah Valley University, where he serves as the America 250 Professor in the Center for Constitutional Studies and is a senior fellow in the Center for National Security Studies. He holds a doctorate in history from the University of Utah. His academic background supports his public engagement, and his ability to translate scholarly research into compelling narratives has made him a frequent commentator in media. Jackson appears 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 the three-night event "Abraham Lincoln." He has also appeared in the National Geographic Channel series "Secrets Declassified."
Jackson's expertise was recognized by a History Channel producer who discovered his podcast episodes on the Transcontinental Railroad. He tours nationally with his live-stage show, "HTDS: The Unlikely Union," which has played to sold-out audiences across 29 states and Washington, D.C. The tour presents 100 years of American history in 100 minutes, featuring live music, storytelling, and multimedia stagecraft. The show was also adapted into a PBS special, "The Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony of America."
Jackson has expanded his reach with the book "Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome," published by Simon & Schuster. In the book, he examines eight moments from U.S. history to demonstrate that many of today's political and social challenges have historical precedents, highlighting the nation's tradition of resilience and perseverance. Jackson has also presented at the American Historical Association's annual meeting, reinforcing his credibility in both popular and academic circles. Through podcasting, live events, television, and publishing, Jackson continues to demonstrate that engaging storytelling can make American history accessible and relevant.
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