Podcast Episodes

Immigration & The Steerage Act of 1819

Season 1 Episode 79

Immigration policy in the United States is a hotly debated and discussed topic.

However, as the country who proudly professes to be a nation of immigrants, just how did U.S. Immigration policy develo…

Published on 4 years ago

The Seminole War

Season 1 Episode 78

As the United States continued to be dedicated to expanding its borders and territory, many indigenous and escaped enslaved individuals sought refuge in the Spanish held territory of Florida.

Uncomfo…

Published on 4 years ago

Watergate (with Hashtag History)

Season 1 Episode 77

It is one of the most infamous political scandals in United States history; a massive conspiracy to spy on political rivals, influence voters and secure the presidential victory of one man, leading t…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Presidentress: Dolley Madison

Dolley Madison is one of the most treasured and popular first ladies in American history. However most of her story has been clouded with half truths and urban legend.

This week, I dive into the life…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

James Madison: The Presidency

Season 1 Episode 75

Tune in this week as I chat about the presidency of one of the most gifted political minds of the founding era, James Madison.

Given all the work he put into the creation of the republic, it was neve…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Season 1 Episode 74

This week I am diving into the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

Facing a continued onslaught of new white settlers and constant betrayal by the United States government, several members of the Creek Tribal …

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

The Donner Party

Season 1 Episode 73

It's almost Halloween, which means - it's time for a haunted edition of Civics & Coffee.

This week I am diving into the trials, tribulations and downright horror that was the cross country journey of…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

The Great Quakes

Season 1 Episode 72

Did you know the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was not the largest to hit the United States?

Tune in as I discover a series of devastating earthquakes, known as the New Madrid Earthquake Sequence.…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Black Cemeteries (Listener Request)

Season 1 Episode 71

This week's episode comes as the result of a listener request!

Someone asked me to review the history of black cemeteries in the United States. As Africans were imported to this country, their dead b…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

The Uprising: The Slave Revolt of 1811

Season 1 Episode 70

Can you name the largest slave revolt in United States history? If you're thinking Nat Turner, try again.

This week I am diving into the little known revolt of 1811, the largest slave revolt in Ameri…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago