Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
Aug 25, 2026 · 54 min · 11 segments
Healthcare in the United States has a long, complex history. Join me as I sit down with John McDonough, a Harvard professor and healthcare policy expert, to explore the history of the U.S. healthcare…
John McDonoughGuestAliciaHostWelcome to Civics & Coffee, a history podcast, the show all about United States history, delivered to you in the time it takes to enjoy your morning cup of coffee.
I'm your host, Alicia, a historian trained in United States history with a passion for telling both the known and unknown parts of America's past.
So grab your coffee and get ready for some bite-sized history.
Welcome back, everyone.
I don't often get the chance to chat with folks who are researching social welfare history, so I was delighted to sit down with John McDonough to chat about his recently released book, America's Wrong Turn, which dives into the history of health policy in the United States.
I hope you all enjoy the conversation.
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Welcome to Civics & Coffee, a history podcast, the show all about United States history, delivered to you in the time it takes to enjoy your morning cup of coffee.
I'm your host, Alicia, a historian trained in United States history with a passion for telling both the known and unknown parts of America's past.
So grab your coffee and get ready for some bite-sized history.
Welcome back, everyone.
I don't often get the chance to chat with folks who are researching social welfare history, so I was delighted to sit down with John McDonough to chat about his recently released book, America's Wrong Turn, which dives into the history of health policy in the United States.
I hope you all enjoy the conversation.