Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
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Bite-sized U.S. history, brewed fresh weekly. Join me for brief episodes that make the past feel alive.
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Woke up to a bunch of new followers this morning so let me introduce myself: my name is Alycia & I run a weekly U.S. history podcast, Civics & Coffee. The show is bite sized & meant for those short on time, but have curiosity. You can check out the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com
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First, if you have ideas for your own public scholarly engagements with 2026 historic anniversaries, check out Clio & the Contemporary’s call for submissions, featured our Black & White & Read All Over site’s Announcements page!
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Announcements
If you have a talk coming up, a book on its way, a podcast trailer to drop, or an accomplishment to celebrate, we want to help you share it!
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January 25, 2026 at 1:09 PM
First, if you have ideas for your own public scholarly engagements with 2026 historic anniversaries, check out Clio & the Contemporary’s call for submissions, featured our Black & White & Read All Over site’s Announcements page!
blackwhiteandread.com/announcements/
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Extreme & dangerous ice out there, & a nasty winter storm too, so stay in with all the great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books in my 260th #ScholarSunday thread. Add more below, share widely, & stay warm & safe, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 260 (1/25/26) – Black and White and Read All Over
Extreme & dangerous ice out there, & a nasty winter storm too, so stay in with all the great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books (well, those you can pre-order!) in my 260th #S...
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January 25, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Extreme & dangerous ice out there, & a nasty winter storm too, so stay in with all the great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books in my 260th #ScholarSunday thread. Add more below, share widely, & stay warm & safe, all! 🗃️
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New episode now available: in the summer of 1877, thousands of Americans participated in a nationwide strike against the giant railroad companies. Frustrated over poor working conditions and cuts in pay, workers demanded more respect & autonomy in their jobs…
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January 24, 2026 at 4:58 PM
New episode now available: in the summer of 1877, thousands of Americans participated in a nationwide strike against the giant railroad companies. Frustrated over poor working conditions and cuts in pay, workers demanded more respect & autonomy in their jobs…
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Today in history, 1977: Roots: The Saga of an American Family debuts on ABC. Based on the 1976 novel by Alex Haley, Roots was a groundbreaking miniseries that was a critical and commercial success.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Today in history, 1977: Roots: The Saga of an American Family debuts on ABC. Based on the 1976 novel by Alex Haley, Roots was a groundbreaking miniseries that was a critical and commercial success.
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Another episode is on the way. What do you think I am covering? Be sure to find out Saturday!
January 22, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Another episode is on the way. What do you think I am covering? Be sure to find out Saturday!
Now available over on the Patreon: a new book review! Sign up to hear my thoughts about Shannon McKenna Schmidt’s fantastic First Lady of World War II.
January 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Now available over on the Patreon: a new book review! Sign up to hear my thoughts about Shannon McKenna Schmidt’s fantastic First Lady of World War II.
Now live! Join me as I sit down with author, historian, and friend of the podcast Rachel Lee Perez to discuss her book The Real Jaws: The Attacks That Inspired the Movies. Learn about what motivated Perez’s research into the 1916 attacks, how they altered our relationship with sharks…
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January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Now live! Join me as I sit down with author, historian, and friend of the podcast Rachel Lee Perez to discuss her book The Real Jaws: The Attacks That Inspired the Movies. Learn about what motivated Perez’s research into the 1916 attacks, how they altered our relationship with sharks…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. was 39 years old when he was gunned down in 1968. While many learned about his push for Civil Rights, King also worked for economic justice. Before King’s death, he was in Memphis supporting a sanitation strike to promote higher wages and safer working conditions.
January 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Martin Luther King, Jr. was 39 years old when he was gunned down in 1968. While many learned about his push for Civil Rights, King also worked for economic justice. Before King’s death, he was in Memphis supporting a sanitation strike to promote higher wages and safer working conditions.
Always my favorite part of the weekend - @americanstudier.bsky.social fantastic write up of great public scholarship. ☕️💗
For your holiday weekend reading & reflection, here’s my 259th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share as widely as possible, & solidarity, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 259 (1/18/26) – Black and White and Read All Over
For your holiday weekend reading & reflection, here’s my 259th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share as w...
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January 18, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Always my favorite part of the weekend - @americanstudier.bsky.social fantastic write up of great public scholarship. ☕️💗
Now available: join me as I wrap up the life and legacy of Rutherford B Hayes. Learn how Hayes tried to tackle civil service reform, his extensive travel, and how he worked to combat some of the most racist sentiments of western residents.
January 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Now available: join me as I wrap up the life and legacy of Rutherford B Hayes. Learn how Hayes tried to tackle civil service reform, his extensive travel, and how he worked to combat some of the most racist sentiments of western residents.
Born today in 1979: singer and actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Known simply as Aaliyah, the R&B songstress made her debut in 1994 with Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number. She released two more albums before dying tragically in a plane crash in 2001 at just 22.
January 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Born today in 1979: singer and actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Known simply as Aaliyah, the R&B songstress made her debut in 1994 with Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number. She released two more albums before dying tragically in a plane crash in 2001 at just 22.
Coming this weekend: the concluding chapter of Rutherford B Hayes.
January 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Coming this weekend: the concluding chapter of Rutherford B Hayes.
The roll out of the Gilded Age isn’t done yet! Tune into the Patreon where I sit down with friends Val & Shaydra to explore the life and work of sculptor Edmonia Lewis. Not yet a member? Join today!
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The roll out of the Gilded Age isn’t done yet! Tune into the Patreon where I sit down with friends Val & Shaydra to explore the life and work of sculptor Edmonia Lewis. Not yet a member? Join today!
Today in history, 1967: Robert C Weaver becomes the first Black cabinet member when President Johnson appoints him as the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Weaver focused on expanding affordable housing and advocated for the Fair Housing Act…
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January 13, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Today in history, 1967: Robert C Weaver becomes the first Black cabinet member when President Johnson appoints him as the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Weaver focused on expanding affordable housing and advocated for the Fair Housing Act…
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Famed journalist and activist Ida B Wells wrote about the pervasive issue of lynching in the United States throughout her career — including in January 1900, when her piece titled “Lynch Law in America” was printed in The Arena. This a quote from that piece.
January 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Famed journalist and activist Ida B Wells wrote about the pervasive issue of lynching in the United States throughout her career — including in January 1900, when her piece titled “Lynch Law in America” was printed in The Arena. This a quote from that piece.
I share Ben’s sentiments. Posting this week felt… odd. But my hope is that it brought community & joy in what felt like a dark, dark week. I look forward to seeing what smart folks brought to this moment. Thanks again @americanstudier.bsky.social
Not gonna lie, there are times when compiling & sharing threads of public scholarship seems an entirely inadequate task. & it’s far from the only way to resist & fight right now. But it’s interconnected with the others, & it helps us understand why we’re here, what we’re fighting, & how we resist. +
January 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I share Ben’s sentiments. Posting this week felt… odd. But my hope is that it brought community & joy in what felt like a dark, dark week. I look forward to seeing what smart folks brought to this moment. Thanks again @americanstudier.bsky.social
Now available: Rutherford B Hayes may be known for his presidential victory in 1876 & for his decision to withdraw troops from southern state houses serving the final blow to Reconstruction. But what brought Hayes to the White House? Join me this week as I start my coverage of Rutherford B. Hayes.
January 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Now available: Rutherford B Hayes may be known for his presidential victory in 1876 & for his decision to withdraw troops from southern state houses serving the final blow to Reconstruction. But what brought Hayes to the White House? Join me this week as I start my coverage of Rutherford B. Hayes.
This week was hard and I don’t really know what to say. So I’ll share one of the books I’m reading as I prepare episodes for the show. What are you reading this weekend?
January 9, 2026 at 9:29 PM
This week was hard and I don’t really know what to say. So I’ll share one of the books I’m reading as I prepare episodes for the show. What are you reading this weekend?
Coming to you this weekend - another episode! What do you think I am covering? Let me know in the comments below.
January 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Coming to you this weekend - another episode! What do you think I am covering? Let me know in the comments below.
2026 year marks the 250th anniversary of the country’s quest for independence. As the nation prepares to celebrate, many Americans are wrestling with how - or if - they should participate. This isn’t the first time residents have faced such a quandary.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
2026 year marks the 250th anniversary of the country’s quest for independence. As the nation prepares to celebrate, many Americans are wrestling with how - or if - they should participate. This isn’t the first time residents have faced such a quandary.
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Today in history, 1919: 26th President Teddy Roosevelt dies. Assuming the presidency in 1901 after the assassination of President McKinley, Roosevelt became the youngest man to ever take the oath.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Today in history, 1919: 26th President Teddy Roosevelt dies. Assuming the presidency in 1901 after the assassination of President McKinley, Roosevelt became the youngest man to ever take the oath.
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Today in history 1933: construction on the Golden Gate Bridge begins. Plans had been under development for decades, but it wasn’t until 1932, when San Francisco-based Bank of America agreed to finance the project through buying bonds that construction could begin. The bridge opened on May 27, 1937.
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Today in history 1933: construction on the Golden Gate Bridge begins. Plans had been under development for decades, but it wasn’t until 1932, when San Francisco-based Bank of America agreed to finance the project through buying bonds that construction could begin. The bridge opened on May 27, 1937.
My comfort on this Sunday. 💗
First, a reminder that on New Year’s Eve I shared a special best-of-2025 #ScholarSunday thread. Thanks to everyone for nominating work, & please keep sharing great public scholarship from the last year in comments on that thread!
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Special Best-of-2025 #ScholarSunday Thread! – Black and White and Read All Over
As promised, here’s a year-end #ScholarSunday thread featuring some of the best public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new books, & more from throughout 2025. I really appreciate folks who...
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January 4, 2026 at 11:44 PM
My comfort on this Sunday. 💗
Close presidential elections, a nation reeling from the impacts of rapid technological changes, a growing wealth disparity. Think I am talking about today? Nope! Join me as I start our journey into the Gilded Age.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Close presidential elections, a nation reeling from the impacts of rapid technological changes, a growing wealth disparity. Think I am talking about today? Nope! Join me as I start our journey into the Gilded Age.
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