Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast

It's been twenty years since the September 11th terrorist attacks. As one of the defining moments of a generation, this episode is walkthrough of the events of that day and memories by a few people w…

Tune in as I tackle the mystery surrounding Sally Hemings, the enslaved woman who had a decades long affair with Thomas Jefferson.

While so much of her story remains unknown, the story of Sally Hemin…

The Supreme Court is considered the ultimate arbiter of whether laws are in line with the United States Constitution. But how did they achieve this power? It isn't outlined in the original document.

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This week I dive into the Lewis and Clark expedition and the only woman to join the Corps of Discovery,  Sacagawea.

Much of Sacagawea's life remains a mystery, but one thing that is certain is her im…

Peeps! Did you know Civics & Coffee is turning one? I know, right?!

This week I wanted to bring you all into the mix; you all asked some amazing questions and really helped me think about history and…

This week I dive into the lives of the Little Rock Nine after their first year at Central High School. Learn what happened to Ernest Green, Jefferson Thomas, Terrence Roberts, Elizabeth Eckford, Glor…

Join me this week as I start a series on the nine children who were the first to desegregate schools in the south. Elizabeth Eckford, Ernest Green, Terrence Roberts, Minniejean Brown, Jefferson Allis…

Infighting, attacking the opposition, secret compromises. While this may sound like a headline from today, it was actually all part of one of the most scandalous elections in history: the presidentia…

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Welcome to a special BONUS episode of the pod! I had the opportunity to chat with Peter and Sam from the epic podcast, Two Songs One Couple, and we decided to do a crossover event for the …

Abigail Adams is one of the most infamous first ladies in American history. She is known for her sharp tongue and her partnership with "dear friend" John Adams. Supporter of education for women, oppo…

Join me this week as I interview presidential historian and award winning author, Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky.

Dr. Chervinsky wrote The Cabinet: George Washington and The Creation of An American Instit…

Tune in this week as I dive into the history of the most iconic house in the United States: the presidential mansion, also known as The White House.

The residence and workplace of the nation's chief …

This week tune in as I dive into one of the most complicated presidencies in American history - John Adams.

A man who fought hard for the independence of his country and who always had his eye on his…

Political parties - we either love them or hate them. But where exactly did they come from?

All of the founding fathers tended agree on one thing: factions were not a good thing for the country. But …

Tune in as I go into the history of the first woman in America to earn a living as a writer - one Hannah Adams.

Curious and dedicated to learning from a young age, Hannah Adams broke many molds for h…

I am back with the second half of the Holmes saga.

Join me in this episode as I track Holmes as he goes on the run from his creditors in Chicago, marries yet another woman and commits the murder that…

This episode comes to you per the request of a longtime fan of the show.

I briefly mentioned HH Holmes while covering the history of the World's Fair and one of you asked for a deeper dive on the not…

Tune in this week as I discuss the first murder trial in United States history with a full written record - People v. Levi Weeks.

Charged with the murder of young Quaker Elma Sands, Levi was defended …

Tune in this week as I discuss some of the early treatment methods and individuals responsible for aiding those living in early America. From Barber Surgeons to Medicine Men, bloodletting to snake oi…

Join me this week as I dive into the first domestic rebellion faced by the new government.

It all started in January 1791 when Congress passed an excise tax on grain alcohol meant to raise revenue to…