How Social Media is Influencing History

Vintage Orange      Wednesday, September 28  2016

Do media perspectives effect the way history is recorded? Are immediate access and 24-hour news outlets effecting the way history unfolds?  Social Media gives everyone a voice, but is it getting a little noisy out there?

KUCI's own social media expert, Ryan Foland and I discuss how social media may be influencing history today.

For more social media wisdom, check out Ryan's show every Wednesday morning from 8-9am and
"Get Notified!" 

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The History of OC's own Boysenberry

Vintage Orange      Wednesday, September 21 2016

When most Orange County Locals think of boysenberries, they think of Walter Knott who put the little beauties on the map at his berry farm in Buena Park.

But did you know that they were first brought to Orange County by Anaheim's Rudolph Boysen?

Tune in this week to hear historian Chris Jepsen tell the story of one of the OC's most well-known agricultural exports.

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Teddy Roosevelt's California Trip in 1903

Vintage Orange                      Wednesday, September 14 2016

This week we travel outside of Orange County to Yosemite National Park and relive a three-day camping trip that changed American history.

My guest is Huntington Beach resident and author Chris Epting, who discusses his latest book "Teddy Roosevelt in California; The Whistle Stop Tour That Changed America." 

The book chronicles Roosevelt's 1903 trip to California and his camping excursion with conservationist John Muir.  A lover of the rugged outdoors, Roosevelt was humbled and impressed by the experience, which proved to be one of the most important sojourns in presidential history.

Listen to the podcast here.

City Spotlight : Dana Point

Vintage Orange      Wednesday, September 7th 2016

This week's Vintage Orange Spotlight is shining on the city of Dana Point. My guest will be local historian and community leader Carlos Olvera. We discuss the history of one of Orange County's most beautiful and historic harbors..as well as the history of Richard Henry Dana, the author and 17th Century seaman who is the city's namesake.

If you'd like to check out Dana Point history in action, check out the Tall Ships Festival on Sept 9 - 11th

Listen to the podcast here.

University Park- Irvine's First Village Pt 2

Vintage Orange       Wednesday, August 31 2016

Part 2 of my discussion with Alan Hess, architect and author, about the unique history of University Park, Irvine's first master-planned village. He discusses the unique blend of unity and diversity that provides an essential balance to the community as well as ways the public can get involve in  local preservation.  

Listen to the Podcast Here.