Heather Bourbeau

Award-winning author Heather Bourbeau, along with journalists Gary Kamiya and Liam O’Donoghue, uncover diverse and inspiring histories of the U.S. West and Bay Area in this engaging discussion. They explore overlooked stories from California’s wild west era, the symbolic extinction of the last California grizzly bear, tragic experiences of Chinese workers in explosive manufacturing, and the betrayal of a Nevada governor. The podcast also delves into the resilience of communities amidst challenges and the power of historical symbolism in shaping identities.