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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
Women's Rights
Great Railroad Strike Of 1877
Reconstruction Era
Modoc War
Yellow Fever Epidemic Of 1878
Ku Klux Klan
Nez Perce War
U.S. Government
Memphis, Tennessee
California

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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He was one Rhode Island's richest Black entrepreneurs. His death sent shockwaves into the small, coastal community of Newport. Initially ruled a suicide, rumors of family disputes, financial mismanagement, and concerns about a new addition to the hou... more

There has been a lot of talk lately about fascism, communism, and authoritarianism in U.S. politics, but what does the history tell us? Join me as I welcome historian Jackson van Uden to discuss his research on authoritarianism and its long thread th... more

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Was Alfred Packer a crazed maniac or a desperate man seeking a way to survive? Join me as I launch Civics & Coffee's annual spooky season with a look into the life of the would-be prospector known as the Colorado Cannibal. Learn how the thirst for go... more

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Does the United States really have free and fair elections? In this conversation, voting rights attorney David Walbert discusses his book Stealing Elections American Style, which explores America's contentious electoral history. He highlights the ong... more

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Recent Guests

Jackson van Uden
Historian who specializes in authoritarianism, tyranny and dictators across the modern world
Royal Holloway University of London (PhD candidate)
Episode: American Authoritarianism? A Conversation with Jackson van Uden
David Walbert
Voting rights attorney; author of Stealing Elections American Style
Episode: Historical Politics: David Walbert on Stealing Elections, American Style
Stan Haynes
Attorney and historical fiction author; focus on Civil War-era history
Author of And Slavery No More
Episode: Bringing Civil War History to Life: Stan Haynes on And Slavery No More
Jim Rasenberger
Author and historian featured in major outlets; book focus: A Perfect Coincidence
Author, A Perfect Coincidence
Episode: Complex Founders: Jim Rasenberger on A Perfect Coincidence
Jason Green
Attorney, community builder, and author of Too Precious to Lose
Author of Too Precious to Lose
Episode: Community History: Jason Green on Too Precious to Lose
Dr. David Conrad-Pérez
Media historian and research director at American University, author
American University
Episode: From Tragedy to Charity: Dr. David Conrad Pérez on Fire in the Heart of the City
John McDonough
Professor at the Harvard TH. Chan School of Public Health; author of America's Wrong Turn
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Episode: Healthcare History: John McDonough on America's Wrong Turn
Andrew Ferrett
Director and producer of history documentaries; co-creator of In Pursuit
In Pursuit / The Making of America
Episode: Visualizing The Past: In Pursuit with Nathaniel Popkin and Andrew Ferrett
Nathaniel Popkin
Producer, author, co-founder of Hidden City
In Pursuit / Hidden City
Episode: Visualizing The Past: In Pursuit with Nathaniel Popkin and Andrew Ferrett

Host

Alycia
Host of Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 124 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 States7 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 States10 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 Statesa year 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

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    4
    alcornell
    United Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

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Listeners praise concise, bite-sized history with engaging storytelling and high-quality guests.
Fans highlight the host's engaging delivery and well-curated guest roster.
Audience enjoys accessible but well-researched context that makes history feel relevant.
Feedback includes calls for pacing adjustments in some guest-heavy episodes.

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American Authoritarianism? A Conversation with Jackson van Uden
Q: What is authoritarianism and how is it distinguishable from other systems of power?
Jackson explains that authoritarianism and totalitarianism describe how regimes operate rather than labeling ideologies; they involve curtailing civil liberties, undermining democratic institutions, cultivating a cult of personality, suppressing dissent, and often mixing elements of leadership with control of the judiciary and economy. He notes that these traits can appear even within democracies and that understanding these patterns helps explain how democracies can drift toward or enable authoritarian practices.
Historical Politics: David Walbert on Stealing Elections, American Style
Q: What can readers take away about democracy after exploring these cases?
He emphasizes that democracy requires sustained engagement, willingness to talk across divides, and defending constitutional rights, with optimism rooted in the long arc of progress despite setbacks.
Understanding the Opposition: Amy Littlefield on Killers of Roe
Q: What lessons from history do you hope readers take away?
Understanding the humanity and variations within movements helps explain how policy changes happen or fail, and it shows that organized advocacy—no matter how small the actor—can drive lasting shifts when it reframes the conversation and mobilizes broad coalitions.
Understanding the Opposition: Amy Littlefield on Killers of Roe
Q: What prompted you to dive into this story and research this topic?
I wanted to understand who precisely was responsible for the policies that have defined abortion access for decades, beyond the surface debates, and to trace how those ideas evolved and persisted even as political winds changed.
From Tragedy to Charity: Dr. David Conrad Pérez on Fire in the Heart of the City
Q: What prompted your analysis into the rise of private charities after the Triangle Fire?
The tragedy is well known, but the deeper, less discussed shift was how charity institutions gained power and redirected accountability, turning public sympathy into a framework for managing poverty through professionalized organizations.

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