Videos

Published in 1945, Cannery Row by John Steinbeck took place in the sardine canneries of Monterey, California. In her own book -- Beyond Cannery Row: Sicilian Women, Immigration, and Communit…

At the end of a three-day conference on the 19th century American West, scholars discussed the value of studying Western history, how key events influenced the West’s development, and cultur…

Scholars talked about the life and legacy of novelist, journalist, photographer, and social activist Jack London. They showed a selection of London’s photojournalism and spoke how the author…

Participants talked about the relationship between the U.S. and China. Among the topics they addresses were trade relations, China’s role as a global power, regional security, and internatio…

Bruce Cain talked about California’s budget crisis and the political situation in the State Legislature that led to the three-month budget impasse, and he responded to telephone calls and el…

Nobel Peace Prize-winners Shirin Ebadi and Jody Williams talked about initiatives to improve relations between the United States and Iran. Ms. Ebadi talked about the political and social sit…

Selected scenes from the California Gubernatorial campaigns were shown.

Coverage of the race for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat of retiring Senator Alan Cranston (D-CA) included an interview with government professor Bruce Cain, who provided an ov…