Latest Episodes
99 - Dr. James Zarsadiaz, Resisting Change in Suburbia: Asian Immigrants and Frontier Nostalgia in L.A.
Today we have Dr. James Zarsadiaz on the show. Dr Zarsadiaz is Associate Professor of History and Director of the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program....
98 - Chiura Obata Part II
In this episode, we continue Obata's story as he journeys to Yosemite and ventures into the High Sierra.
97 - Dr. Mitchell Schwarzer, Hella Town: Oakland’s History of Development and Disruption
Today we have Dr. Mitchell Schwarzer on the show. Dr. Schwarzer is a Professor in the Department of the History of Art and Visual...
96 - Chiura Obata Part I
In today's episode, we meet Chiura Obata, learn about his early, his immigration to the United States, and set the stage for his career...
95 - Dr. Virginia Scharff, Women and the West
Today, we have Dr. Virginia Scharff on the show. Dr. Scharff is an emeritus professor of History from the University of the New Mexico...
94 - The Story of Mary Ellen Pleasant
In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, an African American woman who blazed trails in Californian politics.