Alan Stahler, host of KVMR's Soundings, interviews Richard about his new book, California and the Civil War. The discussion veers off into the pre-war history of the Golden State, and by the time the session ends, not a shot of the Civil War has been fired. Richard and Alan agree to schedule another show.

Richard and Alan cover the campaigns of the California Volunteers and discuss the life in wartime in the Golden State. A look into what lies ahead for California after the war.

Nancy Wiegman, host of Nancy's Bookshop, interviews Richard in the Northstate Public Radio studios. Born and raised in the Deep South, Nancy brings a knowledgeable eye and ear to issues few Californians are versed in.