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 Railroad Strike of 1877 to personal stories of figures such as Rutherford B. Hayes, Lucy Webb Hayes, and the Exodusters, each episode uncovers the people, tensions, and turning points that shaped modern America. Whether you’re a longtime history lover or just history-curious, Civics & Coffee offers context without the homework and storytelling without the fluff. Grab your mug and join the conversation, one cup at a time.

Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Alycia Asai, with 359 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alycia Asai hosts Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast, a history show with 359 episodes published.

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  Episode #360

  Visualizing The Past: In Pursuit with Nathaniel Popkin and Andrew Ferrett

  Aug 18, 202647 minS1

  How do you capture the complex nuances of the American story? And what can a multi-part online series told through America's birthplace tell us about our democratic experiment? In this episode, Andrew Ferrett and Nathaniel Popkin discuss their documentary series 'In Pursuit,' which explores 400 years of American history through the lens of Philadelphia. They delve into the series' approach to storytelling, periodization, and its relevance to understanding America's past and present. Stream available episodes now by visiting their website: https://www.inpursuit.tv/ Support the show

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  Episode #359

  A White House Without a First Lady: Nell Arthur & Mary McElroy

  Aug 15, 202613 minS1

  Entering the White House under less than ideal circumstances, Chester A. Arthur had a lot on his plate - including who would run the mansion's social calendar. Arthur was a man who enjoyed the DC social scene but as Commander in Chief, he knew he would have little time to dedicate to planning the fine details. Still grieving the loss of his wife, Arthur was at a crossroads: who, exactly, should fill the role? Tune in this week to learn about Arthur's wife, Ellen Arthur and the woman he eventually asked to take over as White House Hostess, his sister Mary "Molly" McElroy. Support the show

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  Episode #358

  'The Army's Rosa Parks': Amy Nathan on Sarah Keys Evans and Riding Into History

  Aug 11, 202638 minS1

  Joining me this week is author Amy Nathan where we explore the inspiring story of Sarah Keys Evans, a civil rights hero who fought against segregation in transportation. Learn how her legacy sheds light on the long struggle for racial equality in America and why her story isn't better known. To learn more about Amy, check out her website www.amaynathanbooks.com Be sure to grab a copy of Riding into History wherever fine books are sold, or via my bookshop affiliate storefront here . Support the show

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  Episode #357

  ‘Making a man President cannot change him’? The Life of Chester A. Arthur

  Aug 8, 202620 minS1

  No one voted for Chester A. Arthur to become president of the United States. When James Garfield was shot in July 1881 many doubted whether Arthur could perform the duties of the job well - including Arthur. A man who made his career by playing politics, it was unknown whether Vice President Arthur could stand alone or be an extension of longtime ally Roscoe Conkling. Yet when the time came, Arthur surprised them all. Tune in to learn about the life and administration of Chester A. Arthur. Support the show

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  Episode #356

  Understanding the Opposition: Amy Littlefield on Killers of Roe

  Aug 4, 202655 minS1

  How did the United States Supreme Court go from the Roe v. Wade in 1973 to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in 2022? Join me as I sit down with Amy Littlefield to discuss her book Killers of Roe which seeks to answer that question and more. In this conversation we explore the history of abortion rights in the U.S., the impact of policies like the Hyde Amendment, and the political strategies behind anti-abortion movements as well as using the past to inform future activism and policy change. To learn more about Amy's work, check out her website: amylittlefield.com And to buy your copy of the book, visit any fine bookstore, or check out my affiliate shop on bookshop.org here . Support the show

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