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Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast

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 uprisings, immigration waves, inequality, and social reformers. From national crises like the Great

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14:27

Charlotte Forten Grimke

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/06/08

Born to a wealthy Black family, Charlotte Forten enjoyed a level of privilege uncommon for Black Americans of the period. She spent her life dedicated to the uplift of her fellow countrymen by pursuing a teaching career. So just who was Charlotte Forten Grimke? Tune in to find out. To subscribe to the newly launched newsletter, be sure to head over to civicsandcoffee.substack.com

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16:46

The Dakota 38 (Listener Request)

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2024/06/01

In the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln authorized the execution of 38 Dakota warriors. His decision to execute, and the reasons used to justify the action remain a black mark on Lincoln's legacy. Join me this week as I dive into the latest listener request and explore what prompted the mass execution of Indigenous Americans and why it remains one of the most troubling aspects to Lincoln's administration.

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20:12

"Madam Elizabeth": Elizabeth Keckly

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2024/05/25

Born into slavery in 1818, Elizabeth Keckly learned a trade that would lead to her freedom and place her into the upper echelons of white society: sewing. Join me as I dive into the life of the woman who was known as "Madam Elizabeth" by her famous employers. Where did Elizabeth learn how to sew? How did she buy her freedom? And what caused her rift with First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln?

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31:51

Lemuria with Justin McHenry

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/05/18

Joining me this week is historian and author Justin McHenry. In this episode we discuss his latest effort, Lemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place, which tells the story of the fictional Lemuria. Justin dives into how Lemuria is tied to Atlantis, how Mt. Shasta is involved, and what it tells us about alternative narratives. To learn more about Justin, be sure to check out his website at www.justinmchenry.com.

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15:24

Civil War Home Fronts

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/05/11

One of the topics you all wanted me to cover was the impact of the war on the home front. Join me this week as I cover the impacts of a "total war" on local residents and how home front experiences changed depending on race, location, and economic status. For show notes, source material, and ways you can support the show, visit the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com

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17:46

Edwin Stanton

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/05/04

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52:36

How to Start a War with Michael Trapani

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/04/27

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19:10

420: Cannabis in the United States

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/04/20

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19:07

Mary Todd Lincoln: Part Two

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2024/04/13

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16:31

Mary Todd Lincoln: Part One

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2024/04/06

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31:02

The Bishop and the Butterfly with Michael Wolraich

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/03/30

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16:20

Indigenous Americans in the Civil War

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2024/03/23

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15:48

Gettysburg

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2024/03/16

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16:08

Public Assistance in California (Request)

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/03/09

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17:39

Jefferson Davis

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/03/02

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17:01

Civil War Medical Advancements

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2024/02/24

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46:07

By Her Own Design with Piper Huguley

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast ·

2024/02/17

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17:03

The History Conference

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2024/02/10

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15:31

Clara Barton & The Red Cross

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2024/02/03

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35:56

Democracy in Darkness with Dr. Katlyn Carter

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2024/01/27

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