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
America at 250: Revolution & Memory with Ethan Healey Pt. 1
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Happy July 4th, peeps!
2026 marks 250 years since the founders signed the Declaration of Independence and announced their decision to separate from the crown to establish a new nation - and historians haven't stopped talking about it since! Why does the American Revolution still carry such importance in the historical conversation? And what does it mean to commemorate the revolution during the nation's semiquincentennial? Early American historian and educator Ethan Healey joins me for a wide-ranging discussion that dives into this and more!
Tune in to hear us discuss how perspectives on this pivotal event have evolved and what it means for contemporary understanding, the complexities of American history, the importance of diverse perspectives, and how public history shapes our understanding of the past. Patreon members can access the full conversation by signing up for any paid tier, join today by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/c/civicsandcoffee/membership