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Supreme Court: The Confirmation Process

Supreme Court: The Confirmation Process

May 27, 2023

In recent years, much has been written about the political theater involved in Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearings. Many Americans report feeling frustrated at both the question asked by Senators and the answers prov…

Making Airwaves at the Society for Military History

Making Airwaves at the Society for Military History

May 20, 2023

Earlier this year I attended to annual Society for Military History academic conference in San Diego. I was invited to participate in a panel on podcasting, aptly named Making Airwaves. Fellow podcaster Philip Shackelford no…

The Bloody Island Massacre

The Bloody Island Massacre

May 13, 2023

After the murder of two white men in the Clear Lake region of California, the United States government responded by launching a campaign to exact revenge. This campaign came to be known as the Bloody Island Massacre. But wha…

Speaking While Female with Dana Rubin

Speaking While Female with Dana Rubin

May 6, 2023

Join me this week as I chat with speechwriter, consultant, and former journalist Dana Rubin to discuss her book, Speaking While Female. Our conversation covers her book, the value of learning about women's voices from ou…

Ah Toy

Ah Toy

April 29, 2023

Experiencing a new wave of interest thanks to the HBO series Warrior, Ah Toy is a fascinating woman from history. She immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area during the California Gold Rush and quickly made a name for herse…

The Fight for Speaker of the House (Listener Request)

The Fight for Speaker of the House (Listener Request)

April 22, 2023

Earlier this year, many watched as California Representative Kevin McCarthy waited out multiple ballots to secure his position as Speaker of the House. The week-long series of votes led many to wonder what was happening and …

About the Host

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Alycia

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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.