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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
Unexpected Bravery: A Conversation with A.J. Schenkman
July 2, 2022
Join me this week as I sit down and chat with author, historian and educator A.J. Schenkman about his recent book, Unexpected Bravery. His book tells the stories of women and children who made the commitment to join in t…
The Almost First Lady: Rachel Jackson
June 25, 2022
In the final edition of the Andrew Jackson series, I am taking a look at the life of his wife and soulmate, Rachel Donelson Jackson. Though she passed away before Jackson assumed office, the marriage between Rachel and A…
Andrew Jackson: A Discussion with Presidencies of the United States
June 18, 2022
This week is a continuation of the series on Andrew Jackson and this time I am welcoming a special guest, Jerry from the Presidencies of the United States Podcast. Andrew Jackson has a complicated and nuanced legacy. He …
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
June 11, 2022
During his eight years as president of the United States, Andrew Jackson passed one major piece of legislation: the Indian Removal Act of 1830. A bill set up to allow negotiations between the federal government and triba…
The Original Outsider: Andrew Jackson
June 4, 2022
Happy June Peeps! This month is going to be all about Andrew Jackson. I knew when I started plotting out my coverage of the seventh president of the United States a single episode just wasn't going to cut it - so get rea…
Missing: The Kidnapping of Black Americans
May 28, 2022
Although the international slave trade was outlawed in 1808, the demand for free labor continued to escalate as the country expanded and the cotton crop overtook tobacco as the country's most in demand export. When the d…
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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.