204 episodes
Civics & Coffee Alycia
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4.9 • 54 Ratings
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The people, events and topics of United States history, shared in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. Come hang with me as I nerd out a little on America's history.
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Mary Todd Lincoln: Part Two
Join me this week as I wrap up the life of Mary Todd Lincoln. In this episode, I review her time as First Lady, her friendship with dressmaker Elizabeth Keckly, and why she was committed to an asylum.
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Mary Todd Lincoln: Part One
The wife of 16th President Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln is generally known for her eccentric personality. However, there is so much more sitting beneath the surface.
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The Bishop and the Butterfly with Michael Wolraich
Joining me this week is Michael Wolraich. We discuss his latest book, The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age, including what went into the research and how the murder of a woman rocked New York City politics.
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Indigenous Americans in the Civil War
The Civil War touched every corner of the United States and the people residing within its borders. Native Americans were no exception.
As the country tore itself in two, Indigenous Americans had to determine the best course of action for their community. Should they side with the Union? The Confederacy? Or stay neutral?
Tune in this week to learn about Native Americans in the Civil War. -
Gettysburg
The bloodiest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg was the fatal blow to Robert E. Lee's quest to invade the north and force a surrender.
Tune in as I describe how thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers overtook a small, rural community in southern Pennsylvania and how the battlefield became a public history site. -
Public Assistance in California (Request)
I am back with another listener request!
Longtime listener Arthur asked that I talk about the history of public assistance in the United States. Tune in this week to learn why that is quite the ask and why I decided to focus on the history of welfare in California instead.
Customer Reviews
Great work
Really enjoying Civics and Coffee - perfect length for a fast history lesson. The intro and outro music is cool and relaxing for starting the morning or winding down at night. I like learning a new detail that I then further research. Keep up the good work.
Episode 138: 2nd wife of President Taylor
Fascinating telling of their courtship and the strange alignment with the tragedy of a naval accident. I was amazed at how complete the story was in just 15 minutes. Looking forward to more episode!
Coffee Time just got better!
I love many things, but coffee and history are at the top of my list. These bite sized chunks of history are great! The explore some fascinating topics, and the host does an incredible job of breaking down very complex historical topics into something that is easily digestible, informative and entertaining. I know how difficult this can be, having worked on the storytelling podcast - Keepsake. Definitely recommend giving it a try, as I am now subscribed and going through the previous episodes!