Listener Favorites
Not sure where to begin? Take a listen to some fan favorites.
Nov. 27, 2021
Watergate (with Hashtag History)
It is one of the most infamous political scandals in United States history; a massive conspiracy to spy on political rivals, infl…
Nov. 13, 2021
James Madison: The Presidency
Tune in this week as I chat about the presidency of one of the most gifted political minds of the founding era, James Madison. …
Aug. 28, 2021
Marbury v Madison
The Supreme Court is considered the ultimate arbiter of whether laws are in line with the United States Constitution. But how did…
Recent Episodes
Debtors Prisons (Listener Request)
Aug. 13, 2022
In the early days of the republic, thousands of European settlers made the journey to the new world, often without any money with which to support themselves or the costs associated with crossing The Atlantic. To pay for…
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Aug. 6, 2022
One August night, under the cover of darkness, a small band of enslaved men quietly struck a blow against the system that claimed ownership of their bodies. As they moved from house to house, silently killing the families wh…
The Liberty Line: The History of the Underground Railroad
July 30, 2022
Many learned about the Underground Railroad in their history classes. Often described as a super secret network filled with tunnels and various stops along the route to freedom, the Underground Railroad has become a thing of…
The Grimke Sisters: A Conversation with Broadly Underestimated
July 23, 2022
Sarah and Angelina Grimké were well known abolitionist activists who not only worked tirelessly in their pursuit to end the institution of slavery, but also advocated for the rights of women. However, much of the legacy …
The Case of Henrietta Wood (Listener Request)
July 16, 2022
The topic of reparations has been a contentious debate since the end of the Civil War over a century ago. But in the immediate aftermath of the war, one woman successfully sued a man she claimed illegally kidnapped her and f…
Unspoken: Healthcare Before Roe
July 9, 2022
In May, news leaked of a draft Supreme Court decision regarding a Mississippi ban on abortion. As written, the opinion seeks to overturn two landmark Supreme Court cases regarding women's healthcare rights: Planned Parenthoo…
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About the Host
Alycia
Host
An amateur historian, Alycia has a Bachelor's Degree in History from Sonoma State University. She fell in love with history at a young age when her teacher, Mr. Lamb, pointed out the beautiful flaws found throughout our past. She believes history is fun and engaging - if told the right way.
When not creating new episodes for the podcast she enjoys traveling with her husband, running to 90's hip hop and planning her next Disneyland adventure.