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178 - Dr. Julia Ornelas-Higdon, The Grapes of Conquest: Race, Labor, and the Industrialization of California Wine
California wine is often wrapped in romance—rolling vineyards, pioneering families, and world-class vintages. But beneath that familiar story lies a far more complex history...
177 - Ann Carlson, Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air
In this episode of the History of California Podcast, host Jordan Mattox sits down with Ann Carlson to explore the history and legacy of...
176 - Jenny Chan, Founder of the Pacific Atrocities Education Program
In this episode of the History of California Podcast, host Jordan Mattox interviews Jenny Chan, founder of the Pacific Atrocities Education Program, about the...
175 - The History of the Academy Awards with Dr. Monica Sandler
The Academy Awards are one of the most recognizable cultural events in the world—but their origins reveal a much deeper story about Hollywood, labor,...
174 - Chinese in California History, Part III
In this episode of the History of California Podcast, Jordan Mattox continues his series on the history of Chinese Californians by confronting one of...
173 - John Boessenecker, Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta: The Bandit Chief Who Terrorized California and Launched the Legend of Zorro
In this episode of The History of California Podcast, host Jordan Mattox speaks with historian John Boessenecker about his new book, Bring Me the...