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Civics & Coffee: A History PodcastAuthor: Alycia Asai
Civics & Coffee delivers bite-sized U.S. history with clear, engaging storytelling all in the time it takes to drink your morning cup of coffee. Host Alycia brings Americas past to life with well-researched episodes that are approachable, human, and impossible to forget.In 2026, Civics & Coffee dives into the Gilded Age - a transformative era of booming industry, powerful presidents, labor uprisings, immigration waves, inequality, and social reformers. From national crises like the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 to personal stories of figures such as Rutherford B. Hayes, Lucy Webb Hayes, and the Exodusters, each episode uncovers the people, tensions, and turning points that shaped modern America.Whether youre a longtime history lover or just history-curious, Civics & Coffee offers context without the homework and storytelling without the fluff. Grab your mug and join the conversation, one cup at a time. Language: en-us Genres: Government, History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Unpacking American Democracy: Dr. Kelly Burton on The Price of Union
Episode 380
Tuesday, 27 October, 2026
Is the American experiment in democracy undergoing a temporary setback? Or is it undergoing a racial reckoning 400 years in the making? That is what Dr. Kelly Burton explores in her book The Price of Union: Race, Power, and the Make of American Democracy. Join me as I discuss her book and what motivated Dr. Burton's research - and where she thinks the United States goes from here. In this conversation, Dr. Burton and I discuss: Dr. Burton's book where she argues that America's origins are rooted in economic ventures. Why she believes the Constitution is as an economic document.The long-range implications of the Three-Fifths Compromise we may not think about. Why Dr. Burton believes there is a need for a new understanding of democracy and a reimagining of the political order to ensure human flourishing for all.To learn more about Dr. Burton check out her website: priceofunion.comPublic Intellectual SubstackBUY THE BOOK: The Price of UnionWant Me To Cover a Topic?Reach Out!Want More Civics & Coffee? Sign Up for the SubstackJoin the Patreon Coffee ClubMake Sure We Are Connected:InstagramBlueSkyThreadsLove Civics & Coffee?Review on AppleRate on SpotifyDisclaimer: Links to books are affiliate links. Each purchase helps support great historical scholarship, independent book stores, and the podcast! Support the show
