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Civics & Coffee is a top rated United States history podcast. New episodes drop every Saturday! 

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Nov. 10, 2026

Unveiling Women's History Through Fiction: Kit Sergeant on Virginia Hall

Kit Sergeant spends her time focusing on shining a light on the women who have shaped history - because the real story is often far more fascinating than what we learned in school. Join me as I sit down with historical novelist Kit Sergeant to chat about why she chose to explore the little-known spies, resistance fighters, and other rule-breaking women who shaped the American Revolution and World War II - and why Agent 355, Virginia Hall, and Nancy Wake deserve far more than a footnote. Kit sha
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Nov. 7, 2026

Frontier Celebrity: Buffalo Bill Cody

Buffalo Bill Cody was one of the most famous Americans during his life time. Born of humble beginnings, Cody reinvented himself into the penultimate icon of the American West. Tune in this week to learn about the rise and fall of William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody and how this complex figure turned himself into a cultural icon that inspired hundreds of dime novels and dozens of media portrayals.
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Nov. 3, 2026

The People's Court? Dr. Rachel Shelden on The Political Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is considered the final authority on constitutional legal matters in the United States - but was this always the case? In her new book, The Political Supreme Court, Dr. Rachel Shelden argues that for the first century of its existence, the Supreme Court was part of the political dialogue. Join me as I sit with Dr. Shelden to explore the historical intertwining of the Supreme Court with American politics in the 19th century including the key figures and pivotal events, illustrat
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Oct. 31, 2026

Behind the Mask: Friday the 13th

A secluded summer camp, a group of teenagers left to their own devices, and a faceless murderous stalker watching them from the woods - what could possibly go wrong? For this year's annual Halloween episode, I am diving behind the mask to give you the history of the 1980 horror film Friday the 13th. From the commitment to realistic effects to the addition of a last minute jump scare, learn all about this nearly fifty year old franchise - and why some say it actually serves as a metaphor for the

About the Host

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Alycia

Host

Alycia has a master's degree in History from Sonoma State University where she researched women, labor, and welfare bureaucracies. 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.