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Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast

Alycia Asai
Andrew Johnson
Civil War
Transcontinental Railroad
Reconstruction
Eliza Mccardle Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Tennessee
Ku Klux Klan
Frederick Douglass
Soviet Union
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Reconstruction Era
Women In Politics
Women's Rights
Soviet Women
Cold War
World War II
American Women
Terrorism
White Supremacy

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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The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 stands as a pivotal moment in American labor history, illustrating the clash between workers' rights and corporate power. Sparked by wage cuts amid an economic depression, this strike transcended its origins, morphin... more

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Join me this week as I sit down with Rachel Lee Perez to discuss her book The Real Jaws: The Attacks That Inspired the Movies. Learn how a series of deadly attacks along the New Jersey shore in the summer of 1916 inspired the 1975 summer blockbuster ... more

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Join me this week as I wrap up my coverage of Rutherford B. Hayes. Learn how the president jumped from one domestic crisis to another: from demands to recall federal troops in the south to tackling the issue of civil service reform. How did Hayes dea... more

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He came to office after a hotly contested election and served only a single term. How did Rutherford B. Hayes change the presidency and the United States? 

Tune into this episode where I lay the groundwork for understanding the twentieth president o... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Lee Perez
Historian, author, and podcaster, author of The Real Jaws
Episode: Predator or Prey: The Real Jaws with Rachel Lee Perez
Dr. Richard Bell
Professor of history at the University of Maryland and author of "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World".
University of Maryland
Episode: Beyond Patriots vs. Loyalists: The Global American Revolution with Dr. Richard Bell
Dr. Nicole Nehrig
A clinical and research psychologist based in Brooklyn, New York, with a deep passion for knitting and textile arts.
Episode: With Her Own Hands: Dr. Nicole Nehrig on Women, Work, and the Meaning of Making
Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson
Historian specializing in early America, African diaspora, and Haiti employing a transnational approach to study early U.S. diplomacy.
Baylor University
Episode: Entangled Alliances: The Global Roots of American Freedom with Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson
Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs
Historian and novelist, author of "Fearless Women"
San Diego State University
Episode: Fearless Women: Exploring Patriotic Feminism with Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs
Jonathan Mahler
Staff writer for the New York Times and author focused on New York's history during the 1980s.
New York Times
Episode: Inside The Gods of New York: Johnathan Mahler on the Decade That Remade the City
Matthew Davis
Award-winning author and journalist
Episode: Public Memory & Myths: Matthew Davis on A Biography of a Mountain
Eden Collinsworth
Former media executive, business consultant, and author of The Improbable Victoria Woodhull, Suffrage, Free Love, and The First Woman to Run for President
Collinsworth & Associates
Episode: Victoria Woodhull: Eden Collinsworth on a Most Improbable Life
Shae Corey
Public historian and podcaster
Holy Local Podcast
Episode: Holy Local: Shae Corey on Religion, Oral History, and Public Memory in D.C.

Host

Alycia
Host of Civics & Coffee, delivering bite-sized U.S. history with engaging storytelling. Her insights and energetic narration bring America's past to life, making complex historical narratives accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States3 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 States6 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
  • Amazing show!

    I absolutely love this show and can’t recommend it enough! Alycia does a great job of making history understandable and fun to listen to. She also has quite the collection of interviews with authors and historians. If you like history you will love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It’s a History Podcast
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some reviews highlight occasional presentation issues with certain guests but still regard the information shared as valuable and significant.
Many commend the host's ability to bring historical narratives to life, fostering a deeper understanding of American history.
Listeners appreciate the clear and engaging storytelling style, as well as the concise episodes that make complex history accessible.
Overall, feedback indicates a positive reception of the content, with listeners eager for bite-sized history that connects the past to the present.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Predator or Prey: The Real Jaws with Rachel Lee Perez
Q: What motivated the decision to suppress news of the attacks?
The tourism industry wanted to avoid alarming guests and impacting revenue, reflecting the relationship between journalism, business, and public fear at the time.
Predator or Prey: The Real Jaws with Rachel Lee Perez
Q: What inspired your research into a series of attacks along the New Jersey shoreline in the early 20th century?
I had a podcast where we covered obscure topics, and the 1916 Shark Attacks stuck with me and fascinated me due to its historical connections to modern perceptions of sharks.
Dear Unknown Friend with Dr. Alexis Peri
Q: What was the Soviet Women's Anti-Fascist Committee and what role did it play in the letter writing campaign?
The Soviet Women's Anti-Fascist Committee came up with the letter writing idea to strengthen the war effort, representing a context which allowed ordinary women to connect, breaking from traditional diplomatic barriers.
Dear Unknown Friend with Dr. Alexis Peri
Q: What inspired a letter writing campaign between the women of these two countries?
The official inspiration was to win the war, but many American women initiated the letters out of genuine admiration for the Soviet efforts during the Battle of Stalingrad.
All Play and No Work with Dr. Paul Gagliardi
Q: How did the FTP function as small scale acts of resistance?
The FTP plays acted as small-scale acts of resistance by forming a community and allowing audiences to engage with social and political critiques, even through comedic narratives.

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What is Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging storytelling is at the heart of each episode, providing listeners with bite-sized insights into U.S. history that make complex events and figures approachable and memorable. The content spans diverse topics from the American Revolution to the Gilded Age, highlighting pivotal moments such as key elections, social issues, and personal narratives of historical figures. Unique to this podcast is its effort to connect past events to present-day issues, making it not just informative but also relevant to contemporary discussions about civics and democracy. With a host passionate about history and a format designed for short listening sessions, this podcast caters to both devoted history buffs and those simply looking for engaging content... more

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1. Rachel Lee Perez
2. Dr. Richard Bell
3. Dr. Nicole Nehrig
4. Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson
5. Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs
6. Jonathan Mahler
7. Matthew Davis
8. Eden Collinsworth

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