Today, we have author and historian Ann Vileisis on the show. Ann is the author of a number of books and the focus of our conversation today is on her latest book Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish, which came out in May 2020. The book is a wonderful history of this amazing shelled creature and the human relationship to its flourishing and potential peril.
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...
Today, we have an interview with Gary Young. Gary is an American poet, printer and book artist. In 2010, he was named the first...
In the second episode in this series, we wrap up our discussion of the Know Nothing party's influence in California.