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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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Labor Day was first celebrated during the Gilded Age - amid a growing labor movement seeking recognition. Join me this week as I explore the origins, evolution, and current perceptions of Labor Day in the United States. Learn how  Labor Day has trans... more

Join me as I sit down with author Stan Haynes to discuss his latest book And Slavery No More - a work of historical fiction that explores the mystery of General Lee's lost order and President Lincoln's evolution on slavery. Tune in to learn about how... more

In 1882, President Chester A Arthur signed legislation barring Chinese laborers from entering the United States for a period of ten years. It went on to become known as the Chinese Exclusion Act, but is that an accurate framing? Join me this week as ... more

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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson are two of the most notable men of the founding era - as is their complicated and occasionally fraught relationship. Join me as I sit down with Jim Rasenberger to discuss his latest book A Perfect Coincidence which exp... more

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Recent Guests

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
James O'Neil Spady
Associate Professor of American History at Soka University of America
Soka University of America
Episode: Resistance & Community: Dr. Spady on Take Freedom
Dr. Maya Kornberg
Senior Research Fellow and Manager at NYU Law's Brennan Center for Justice
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: Unsticking Congress: Stuck with Dr. Maya Kornberg
Gautham Rao
Legal historian and associate professor of history at American University in Washington, DC
American University
Episode: Fear-Based Law & Order: White Power with Dr. Gautham Rao
Leslie Kendrick
Interviewee referenced in closing remarks
Episode: Fear-Based Law & Order: White Power with Dr. Gautham Rao
Nancy Bernhard
Historian of journalism, author of The Double Standard Sporting House
Self-employed / Author
Episode: Women's Secrets: The Double Standard Sporting House with Dr. Nancy Bernhard
Dr. Robert May
Professor in the History of the American South, Purdue University
Purdue University
Episode: History Detective: Debunking the Yule Log Myth with Dr. Robert May

Host

Alycia
Host of Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 123 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 States9 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Community History: Jason Green on Too Precious to Lose
Q: How did your oral history approach shape the narrative you present in the book?
Recording conversations with dozens of community members, then cross-referencing those oral histories with archival sources, allowed me to challenge assumptions, uncover hidden connections, and craft a more complete portrait of a place and its people than any single memory could provide.
Community History: Jason Green on Too Precious to Lose
Q: What motivated you to share this story and write Too Precious to Lose?
I felt called to tell the story, believing that documenting the rich history of my grandmother's community required capturing voices and memories that might otherwise be lost, and I wanted to preserve a record that highlighted the dignity and resilience of the people who built and sustained the neighborhood.
Bringing Civil War History to Life: Stan Haynes on And Slavery No More
Q: What makes the Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation story compelling for your series?
Lincoln's thinking evolved over time, and by portraying his gradual approaches and different options, the narrative challenges the simplistic view of him as an unwavering liberator, which deepens the historical context for readers.
Bringing Civil War History to Life: Stan Haynes on And Slavery No More
Q: How do you handle the line between fact and fiction in your books?
I can't alter core historical outcomes, but I create fictional plots and characters to offer new perspectives on what happened, always grounding the narrative in verifiable details and contemporary sources.
Bringing Civil War History to Life: Stan Haynes on And Slavery No More
Q: How did you decide which historical events to center a novel around?
I pick real events that are intriguing but not overly well known, then build a fictional plot around them to bring the reader into the period in a fresh way, while staying true to the historical record.

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