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Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast

Alycia Asai
Civil War
Reconstruction
Gilded Age
Ulysses S. Grant
Rutherford B. Hayes
Andrew Johnson
Women's History
Women's Suffrage
American Revolution
Feminism
Reconstruction Era
Modoc War
Yellow Fever Epidemic Of 1878
Ku Klux Klan
Nez Perce War
Women's Rights
U.S. Government
Memphis, Tennessee
Great Railroad Strike Of 1877
Patricia Schroeder

Civics & Coffee delivers bite-sized U.S. history with clear, engaging storytelling — all in the time it takes to drink your morning cup of coffee. Host Alycia brings America’s past to life with well-researched episodes that are approachable, human, and impossible to forget.

In 2026, Civics & Coffee dives into the Gilded Age - a transformative era of booming industry, powerful presidents, labor up... more

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Activists fighting for female suffrage faced a series of hurdles during their decades-long battle before they achieved victory. Suffrage was a campaign that had many starts and stops and was filled with tensions over race and class. Join me this week... more

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Join me as I sit down with Dr. Austin McCoy to explore the cultural and musical evolution of De La Soul, highlighting their innovative contributions to hip hop from the 1980s to today. Discover how their work challenged norms, expanded definitions of... more

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Industrialists of the Gilded Age were addicted to consumption. While some spent vast sums of money on public projects, several dedicated their time and energy into building palatial estates to demonstrate just how rich and powerful they had become. C... more

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Lucretia "Crete" Garfield outlived her president husband by almost forty years, yet most only know her as the widowed First Lady from the Gilded Age. Join me this week as I explore the life and legacy of Lucretia Garfield - including her early life, ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Austin McCoy
Assistant Professor of History at West Virginia University
West Virginia University
Episode: Revolutionary Sound: Dr. Austin McCoy on Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age
Shannon McKenna Schmidt
Author of You Can't Catch Us; journalist and historian
Author; National Geographic Traveler; history.com
Episode: The Whistle Stop: Shannon McKenna Schmidt on You Can't Catch Us
Elizabeth Block
Art and culture historian, senior editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Episode: The Power of the Dress: Dr. Elizabeth Block on Gilded Age Fashion
Heather Ann Thompson
Historian; Pulitzer Prize and Bancroft Prize-winning author
University affiliations and History Studio; author of Fear and Fury
Episode: Misplaced Rage: Fear and Fury with Heather Ann Thompson
John Garrison Marks
Historian and writer exploring race, slavery, and public memory in U.S. history
Author of Thy Will Be Done
Episode: Complicated Legacies: Thy Will Be Done with John Garrison Marks
Alyson Richman
Painter and author of The Missing Pages, The Lost Wife, The Thread Collector
Episode: Grief, Love, and Connection: The Missing Pages with Alyson Richman
Charles Ferguson
Historian and author, author of Presidential Seclusion
Author, Presidential Seclusion
Episode: History Makers: Presidential Seclusion with Charles Ferguson
Dr. Vaughn Joy
Independent researcher of Hollywood history, media literacy, and post-war culture.
Black and White and Read All Over
Episode: Selling Out Santa: A Deep Dive into Post-War Cinema with Dr. Vaughn Joy
Rachel Lee Perez
Historian, author, and podcaster, author of The Real Jaws
Episode: Predator or Prey: The Real Jaws with Rachel Lee Perez

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Alycia
Host of Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • 10/10 pod

    I would give my right kidney to meet Alisha for coffee in real life (in my mind we are best friends). I love starting my morning with her and her little bits of history!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lilly Zinnecker
    United States2 months ago
  • BEST history podcast out there!

    I totally get it if you dreaded going to social studies in high school— maybe it felt boring or you didn’t understand why you had to learn about the past. This podcast will CHANGE your mind about what you think you know about history.

    Alycia is an absolute master storyteller, & she has a special ability to cover difficult topics with enough detail to draw you in, but make you want more. I absolutely LOVE the small bite-sized episodes, as they’re so interesting without being overwhelming. Highl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zephoral
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic History Podcast!

    Alycia is such an engaging host and clearly passionate about what she talks about. I love how she brings history to life through her conversations. Her guests are always wonderful, and every episode leaves me learning something new!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HistorywithHolley
    United States6 months ago
  • Dr Anita Chan on her book about predatory Eugenics

    Worst presentation of excellent information ever, I’m sorry to say. 4 stars for importance of work & 1 star for presentation quality. Dr. Chan’s rate of speech is horribly fast! Her over-use of academic or professional jargon, unwaveringly flat tone, and never stopping to take a breath or modulate left me with knots in my stomach. The interviewer asked only very few questions because the avalanche-sized quantity of verbiage that followed each question did not allow 2-way discussion. I didn’t kno... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    alcornell
    United States9 months ago
  • Memphis Massacre

    Another event my history teacher failed to mentioned! Thank you Alycia for the work you do. It’s so important, especially today. As always, this one was again relevant to today!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen Pennoyer
    United Statesa year ago

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Gorgeous production and strong guest choices; episodes feel like a PBS audio feature in miniaturized form.
Guests consistently bring valuable depth, making complex topics accessible and memorable.
Some feedback notes pacing or delivery when a guest speaks very quickly; overall quality remains high.
Listeners praise the host for engaging storytelling and concise, bite-sized history lessons.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Revolutionary Sound: Dr. Austin McCoy on Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age
Q: How did De La Soul approach fame and the music industry in subsequent years?
McCoy discusses the tensions around authenticity, the struggle with marketing expectations, and their decision to kill off the daisy aesthetic on De La Soul Is Dead, signaling a move toward more mature and socially aware themes.
Revolutionary Sound: Dr. Austin McCoy on Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age
Q: What makes Three Feet High Rising so influential in rap history?
The host outlines how the album integrated a collage-like sampling approach, whimsical yet meaningful skits, and a bright sonic palette that expanded the possibilities of what rap could be, influencing later artists and the concept album format.
Revolutionary Sound: Dr. Austin McCoy on Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age
Q: Who was De La Soul and what inspired your research into the group?
The guest explains how De La Soul originated on Long Island in the mid- to late-1980s, their early sound and image, and how their evolution—from the bright, eclectic Three Feet High and Rising to the darker De La Soul Is Dead—shaped his scholarly interest in hip hop, labor, race, and culture.
The Whistle Stop: Shannon McKenna Schmidt on You Can't Catch Us
Q: What can modern audiences learn from this story?
The episode illustrates that brave, authentic leadership—especially by women who push boundaries—can inspire collective action and social progress. It emphasizes rising to meet moments of upheaval with compassion, courage, and a commitment to inclusivity.
The Whistle Stop: Shannon McKenna Schmidt on You Can't Catch Us
Q: What role did Lady Bird's background and professionalization of the First Lady role play in her effectiveness?
Her experience as a media owner and campaign organizer, plus hiring a staff director and a dedicated team, allowed her to advance a professional, public-facing role for the First Lady. This helped her connect with diverse audiences and establish a model for women in public life.

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3. Elizabeth Block
4. Heather Ann Thompson
5. John Garrison Marks
6. Alyson Richman
7. Charles Ferguson
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