The G Word with Adam Conover is a 2022 American comedy show on Netflix created by Adam Conover, a comedian I had not heard of. The show discusses topics and their connection to the federal government of the United States.

It is loosely based on the book The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis.

The series starts and endswith a sketch between Conover and Barak Obama.

The show covers:
Food
The origins of the USDA, the ways in which it keeps food safe, its challenges, and how it’s directly responsible for stuffed-crust pizza.

Weather
Including the privatization of the industry.

Money
From bank bailouts to stimulus checks.

Future
GPS, drones and the Roomba – The military defense agency responsible for some amazing – and awful – advancements in tech.

Disease
The medical industry and it’s response to Covid.

Change
Focuses in on local government. An the startling rate of 27% voter turnout.